Презентація "English tea"

English tea ceremony

Learning outcomes: By the end of the lesson students will be able to: use the lexical material of the lesson; know the history of English tea; read and discuss an article about tea traditions practice “tea” idiom.

Warming up. Englishmen drink tea with: KILMNOLEM

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Reading. Drinking tea in England. When one thinks of tea, England almost always comes immediately to mind. After all, the British Isles have an ancient tea tradition, and many tourists to the UK make a traditional tea part of their trip. But what exactly does a British tea require?The traditional teas that most people think of take place early in the afternoon. The tea is typically served in very fine porcelain. It became quite a pleasant pastime among the upper classes during the Victorian period to get together like this and enjoy food and conversation. Teas were for showing off more than anything else. This type of tea is known as the Low tea, since it was served in the low part of the afternoon and only small bites were served, rather than a large spread. High teas were practiced by working classes and took place at supper. A substantial meal was served along with the tea.

Reading. Drinking tea in England. How the English Tea Got Started. Tea is an Asian export, which did not arrive in England until the mid-17th century. At the time, the British generally ate two meals a day - a late breakfast, and then supper. While it is not true to say that the Portuguese Catherine of Braganza, the queen-consort of Charles II of England, actually introduced tea to Britain, she certainly had much to do with it becoming a fashionable and widely drunk beverage. In the early 19th century, Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, decided to start an afternoon tea, as a way of socializing and having a bite to tide her over until dinner. Her teas soon became so popular, that the custom spread throughout the country and became an essential part of Victorian culture.

Reading. Drinking tea in England. Having Your Own Tea If you want to do your own English tea, it's not difficult at all. There is no set menu, so you can put out cookies, cakes, muffins, little sandwiches - anything of your choosing. As for the tea, you want to use something such as an Earl Gray or a Darjeeling. Make sure the teapot is rinsed well with warm water. Bring a kettle of water to a boil and then pour over tea leaves, allowing them to steep for three to five minutes. Milk is added first to each tea cup, since it was once believed that the hot tea would crack the fine porcelain. The tea is then poured, usually by the hostess, and then sugar cubes are added to the drinker's taste. Traditional English teas are rather antiquated now, but they're still a fun part of British culture. British teas are done all over the world, so you don't even have to go to England to participate in one. It's a charming way to enjoy a light afternoon meal and some social time with friends.

While –Reading Activity. Find words that mean the same as…1) Antique - ….2) Journey - ….3) Need - ….4) Agreeable - ….5) Extensively - ….6) Indispensable - ….7) Fracture - ….8) Old-fashioned - ….

While –Reading Activity. Find words that mean the same as…1) Antique - ancient2) Journey - trip3) Need - require4) Agreeable - pleasant5) Extensively - widely6) Indispensable - essential7) Fracture - crack8) Old-fashioned - antiquated

Post-Reading Activity. Complete the sentences:1) People instantly think of England …2) During the Victorian period…3) Low tea was… and high Tea was …4) Portuguese Catherine of Braganza was very important to the history of tea because…5) To go along with tea one can have…6) People add milk to each tea cup because…

Speaking. Answer these questions1. Do you like having a cup of tea?2. Tea is considered as a way of socializing and having a bite. Do you agree with this idea? Explain why/why not. 3. Comment on Cecil Porter’s sentence (on the top of the page).

Let’s make a tea!1. ... the water.2. ... the teapot.3. ... the tea in the teapot.4. ... the pot with boiling water.5. ... the tea.6. ... the tea for five minutes.7. ... the tea into the cup.8. ... milk and sugar.9. ... your cup of tea. Complete the sentences with the proper words. Key words: stir, enjoy, boil, add, leave, pour, put, warm, fill. Example: Fill the kettle.

Enjoy your cup of tea!!!