SUPERSTITIONS AND BELIEFS

Conversation - B1-B2 | Intermediate Level

8 $

Mar. 27 Fri , 04:00 USA

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Description

In this session, we will explore superstitions and beliefs from different cultures and how they influence people’s thoughts and behaviors. You will learn about common superstitions, why people believe in them, and how they vary across societies. We will also practice expressing opinions, sharing personal experiences, and discussing whether superstitions still play an important role in modern life. By the end, you will feel more confident talking about cultural beliefs and explaining your views in a clear and simple way.

Session Activities

1: Are younger people more or less superstitious than older people? Why?

2: What is the most interesting superstition you have heard?

3: Do you think superstitions affect decision-making? How?

1: Do you believe that some myths are still important in modern life? Why or why not?

2: Can you share a myth from your culture?

3: Have you ever experienced something you thought was an omen? What happened?

4: Do you say “touch wood” in your daily life? In what situations?

5: What do people believe about breaking a mirror in your culture?

6: Should children be taught about superstitions? Why or why not?

7: How do personal experiences shape someone’s beliefs in superstitions?

Omen

a sign that is believed to predict something good or bad

Myth

a traditional story that may not be true

Touch wood

said to avoid bad luck

Break a mirror

something believed to bring bad luck