St.
Valentine’s Day
Reading, speaking and
vocabulary lesson
Lesson by @petrovamashka
Lesson plan
Here is what we are going to do today:
• Read about St. Valentine’s Day;
• Learn new vocabulary;
• Choose a poem for the Valentine’s
Day card;
• Discuss the questions.
What is St. Valentine’s Day?
lowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.
The legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during
the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that
• Occur = происходить,
single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he случаться, иметь место;
outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of
• Exchange = обменивать;
the decree, de
• Loved one = любимый;
• In the name of
There is also Cupid who is often portrayed on Valentine’s Day cards as
somebody = во имя; в
a naked cherub launching arrows of love at unsuspecting lovers. But
честь.
the Roman God Cupid has his roots in Greek mythology as the Greek
god of love, Eros.
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What is St. Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day occurs every February 14. Across the United States and in other places around the
world, candy,
The legend goes that Valentine was a priest who served during the
third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single
• Serve = служить;
men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he
• Decide = решать;
outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of
• Outlaw = запрещать,
the decree, de ied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for
объявлять вне закона;
young lovers in secret.
• Injustice = беззаконие,
несправедливость;
• Decree = указ;
• Defy = противостоять.
What is St. Valentine’s Day?
The legend goes that Valentine was a priest who served during the
third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single • Naked = голый;
men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he
• Cherub = херувим;
outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of
• Launch = запустить;
the decree, de
• Arrow = стрела;
• Unsuspecting =
неподозревающий;
• Roots = корни;
• Mythology = мифология.
What is St. Valentine’s Day?
In addition to the United States, Valentine’s Day is
• In addition to... = в
celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United
дополнение к ...;
Kingdom, France and Australia.
• Ready-made = готовый;
Ready-made cards are an easy way for people to • Express = выражать;
express their emotions.
• According to ... = в
Today, according to the Greeting Card соответствии с, на
основании ...;
Association, an estimated 145 million Valentine’s
• Estimated =
Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s
оцениваемый;
Day the second largest card-sending holiday of исчисляемый.
the year (more cards are sent at Christmas).
Valentine’s Day Vocabulary
There are some nouns related to Valentine’s Day. Nouns
Match the noun with the right picture.
1. Valentine’s Day card
2. Balloon
3. Kiss
4. Candy
5. Teddy bear
6. Arrow
7. Cupid
Valentine’s Day Vocabulary
There are some phrases related to Valentine’s Day. Phrases
Match the phrase with the right translation.
1. To lirt with somebody A. Делать предложение
2. To have a crush on somebody B. Флиртовать с кем-то
3. Would you like to go out with me? C. Влюбиться
4. To fall in love D. Сильно увлечься кем-то
5. To be lovesick E. Хочешь пойти со мной на свидание? /
Хочешь встречаться со мной?
6. To pop the question / to propose /
to get down on one knee F. Томиться от любви / сохнуть по кому-то
1-b; 2-d; 3-e; 4-c; 5-f; 6-a.
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Valentine’s Day poems
Read the poems. Do you like any of them? Would you write them in your Valentine’s card?
'There is such sweetness in thy face
What can the meaning be?
I love my Love because I know
My Love loves me'
Valentine's Day is for expressing a ection;
I love you for a lifetime,
Fond thoughts are coming your way;
Not only for a day.
We've always had a special connection,
I love you for who you are,
So Happy Valentine's Day!
Not what you do or say. By Joanna Fuchs
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Couple of questions about Valentine’s Day
1. Do you like St. Valentine’s Day? Why?
2. Do you celebrate the holiday?
3. Do we need to celebrate the holiday in our
country?
4. Do you have a crush on somebody?
(It can also be a celebrity).
5. If you celebrate the holiday, do you make the
cards or buy ready-made cards?
References:
1. Text on pages 3-6 - https://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day/history-of-
valentines-day-2
2. Vocabulary exercises on pages 7-8 are created by me
3. Poems on pages 9 - https://www.inspirational-quotes-short-funny-stu .com/
valentines-day-cards.html ; https://www.poemsource.com/valentine-
poems.html ; https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/be-my-valentine-
forever
4. Questions on page 10 are created by me
5. All pictures are from Pinterest
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Thank you!
