Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

With a partner discuss the following topics:

• describe your ideal date

• describe your funniest Valentine's experience

• if you could create a new Valentine's tradition, what would it be?

What are the most common traditions on Valentine's Day?
Do you have any traditions of your own?


Watch the clip about traditions from around the world. Are you surprised by any of them?

Multiple Choice

The author believes that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the same way around the world. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In Germany, pigs are considered a symbol of good luck and are commonly given as gifts on Valentine's Day. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

In Japan, men are expected to give gifts to women on Valentine's Day. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Black Day in South Korea is a celebration for single people. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The Welsh tradition involves men carving spoons as gifts for women. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The French tradition of "lottery of love" allowed women to choose their partners freely. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The author suggests that old traditions can help revive a stale romance. 

• True

• False

Make a list of the most romantic movies of all times.

Choose one movie and rewrite the ending.

1 What’s the funniest or cheesiest pick-up line you’ve ever heard? 

2 Do you think pick-up lines are effective or just for fun? Why? 

3 Have you ever used a pick-up line? How did it go? 

4 If someone used a cheesy pick-up line on you, how would you respond?