👉Communicative area: describing Belarusian crafts
👉Active vocabulary: craft, pottery, weaving, straw weaving, embroidery, blacksmithing, woodcarving, clay, linen, ceramic, iron, crystal.
What things do you associate with Belarusian traditions?
Work in pairs and write words through the word “traditions”. Use
the words given or your own ideas.
What traditional Belarusian crafts do you know? Read the
information and name the crafts in the exercise.
Weaving and embroidery are among the most famous traditional Belarusian crafts. Blue flax flowers decorate the coat of arms of Belarus. You can find a wide range of linen (made from flax) goods such as tablecloths, napkins, bedding, curtains, clothes, amulet dolls, embroidered shirts, and towels.
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Belarusian glass blowing is a real point of pride of our country. There were a lot of glass and crystal factories in Belarus a hundred and more years ago. Belarusian glass blowers became famous for their unique artistic taste and the excellent quality of their work. Elegant glasses, splendid vases, candlesticks, animal and bird figurines, Easter eggs, and fruits would decorate any house.
This shirt is made of linen. (material)
Linen is made from flax. (process)
The coat of arms of Belarus; the spirit of the harvest; amulets; fresh milk; tasty food; domestic animals; mystery; unique artistic taste.
Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about Belarusian crafts. Share your findings with the other pairs. Which crafts have your classmates tried?
1. Have you ever tried … ?
2. Do you know any people who
practise …?
3. Which craft would you like to try?
Imagine that you are at the open-air museum “Dudutki”.
What
workshop would you invite your friend to?
Describe the craft.
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