Youtube Exercise » English Grammar Homework

A2-B1

Do All Religions Celebrate Easter? (Simple English Explanation) | English podcast

English Cactus Podcast

1,203 views 1 month ago

Warm-up Questions

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Easter”?
Do you think all religions celebrate Easter? Why or why not?
What is one holiday (religious or cultural) that people celebrate in your country?

Up Next

World's Most DEADLY Animals! 🐊🦈🕷️ | Learn The Most Dangerous Animals with Playtime Popz! 🎈 Playtime Popz
The Most-Played Derby in La Liga History | FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol | Roots of the Rivalry Rabona TV
Learn English with EMILY IN PARIS Learn English With TV Series
Book Club Preview: The Graveyard Book – Chapter 2 Prof. Tonn
Jimmy Carr on Why Everyone Is Wrong About AI TRIGGERnometry Clips

Start With: Word Definition

Order: Alphabetical Random

…

Do All Religions Celebrate Easter? (Simple English Explanation) | English podcast

Intro + The main question: Who celebrates Easter? (00:00 – 03:00)

Transcript will load here…

1. What is the main topic question in the dialogue?

Do all religions celebrate Easter?
Do all people like coffee?
Do all countries celebrate Christmas?

2. According to the dialogue, what is Easter mainly?

A holiday celebrated in every religion
A cultural festival with no religious meaning
A Christian holiday

3. Why can Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter on a different day?

They do not believe in holidays
They do not go to church
They use a different calendar

Do All Religions Celebrate Easter? (Simple English Explanation) | English podcast

Easter traditions + Other religions’ holidays (03:00 – 07:36)

Transcript will load here…

1. Which activity is described as more cultural than religious?

Celebrating the resurrection
Easter egg hunts and chocolate eggs
Praying in church

2. What does Eid al-Fitr celebrate (as explained in the dialogue)?

The story of leaving Egypt
The resurrection of Jesus
The end of Ramadan

3. What is a simple and polite question the speaker suggests asking?

You celebrate Easter, right?
Why don’t you celebrate Easter?
Do you celebrate Easter?

Do All Religions Celebrate Easter? (Simple English Explanation) | English podcast

Language notes: useful phrases, vocabulary, and cultural tips (07:36 – 15:59)

Transcript will load here…

1. What phrase do they teach for giving a flexible answer?

It depends on the country
That’s impossible
Everyone does it

2. How do they define “resurrection” in this episode?

Coming back to life
A vacation or trip
A month of fasting

3. If you’re not sure about someone’s beliefs, what greeting do they suggest?

Have a great day
Happy Ramadan
Happy Easter

Do All Religions Celebrate Easter? (Simple English Explanation) | English podcast

Transcript will load here…

1. What is the main message about Easter and religion?

All religions celebrate Easter in the same way
Easter is only about chocolate eggs
Not all religions celebrate Easter, and meanings can be different

2. What communication skill does the episode focus on?

How to argue about religion
How to write a formal email
How to ask polite questions and continue a conversation

3. What do the speakers recommend when you feel nervous speaking English?

Use very difficult words to sound fluent
Keep it simple and practice a little every day
Stay silent to avoid mistakes

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Do All Religions Celebrate Easter? (Simple English Explanation) | English podcast

Do you celebrate Easter? If yes, what do you usually do? If no, what do you do instead around that time of year?
In your country, are holidays more religious, more cultural, or both? Give an example.
What is a polite way to ask someone about a holiday or tradition without assuming anything?
Do you agree with the idea “Simple English is powerful”? Why or why not?