Festivals in German-Speaking Countries

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Deutsche Feiertage - German Holidays

Key vocab

der Tag der Deutschen Einheit - Day of German Unity.
der Umzug - street procession.
der Karneval - carnival.
der Fasching - carnival.
sich verkleiden - to dress up, to disguise oneself, to put on fancy dress.
verstecken - to hide.

Deutsche Feiertage

Der Umzug war so bunt und laut.
- The street procession was so colourful and loud.
Ich verkleide mich für Fasching.
- I dress up for carnival.
Der Tag der Deutschen Einheit ist am 3. Oktober.
- The Day of German Unity is on the 3rd of October.

Dein Lieblingsfeiertag

Was ist dein Lieblingsfeiertag?
- What is your favourite holiday?
Mein Lieblingsfeiertag ist Fasching, weil ich mich gern verkleide.
- My favourite holiday is Carnival, because I like dressing up.

1Identity & Culture

1.1Me, My Family & Friends

1.1.1Describing Yourself

1.1.2My Family

1.1.3Personalities

1.1.4My Relationship

1.1.5Marriage

1.1.6Divorce

1.2Technology in Everyday Life

1.2.1Social Media

1.2.2Technology

1.3Free-Time Activities

1.3.1Music

1.3.2Cinema & TV

1.3.3Food

1.3.4Pantry

1.3.5Eating Out

1.3.6Sport

1.4Customs & Festivals in German-speaking Countries

1.4.1Holidays

1.4.2Christian Festivals

1.4.3Festivals in German-Speaking Countries

2Areas of Interest

2.1Home, Town, Neighbourhood & Region

2.1.1Home

2.1.2Rooms in the House

2.1.3Town

2.1.4Shops & Transport

2.1.5Home Items

2.2Social Issues

2.2.1Alcohol

2.2.2Drugs

2.2.3Smoking

2.2.4Smoking 2

2.2.5Health

2.2.6Health - 2

2.2.7Volunteering

2.2.8Race & Immigration

2.2.9Hospital

2.3Global Issues

2.3.1Homelessness & Poverty

2.3.2Littering

2.3.3Land & Air Pollution

2.3.4UV Rays & Acid Rain

2.3.5Saving Resources

2.3.6Nature Conservation

2.3.7Nature Conservation 2

2.3.8Sustainable Living

2.4Travel & Tourism

2.4.1Countries to Visit

2.4.2Things to See

2.4.3Planning a Holiday

2.4.4Journey

3Study & Employment

3.1My Studies

3.1.1Subjects

3.1.2Your School

3.1.3Types of School

3.2Life at School

3.2.1School Stress

3.2.2Regular Day

3.3Education Post-16

3.3.1Future Plans

3.4Jobs, Career Choices & Ambitions

3.4.1Part-time Jobs & Work Experience

3.4.2Job Hunt

3.4.3Workplace

3.4.4Jobs

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