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1. Where do you want to live ?2. How would you like to live there as the British people or as Azerbai- jan people? Why?

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These images represent London to you.

What images would you like to add to to this list?

1.Tower Bridge2. The London Eye3. The British muzeum4.Ateshgah5.Academy of Science

A good start to gaining some understanding of the lives of people living in a country is to look at their cherished customs and traditions. These illustrate not only what is important to the people living there, but also how they relax and have fun.

What is a custom?

A custom is the usual way of behaving or acting.

What is a tradition?

A tradition is a custom, opinion or belief handed down from on generation to another, often orally or by practice.

I group------ Tradition

II group----- Family

III group----- Education

IV group-----Art and Sport

Group Work

Holidays, customs and traditions

Azerbaijan is a country where national traditions are preserved as sacred, and Azerbaijanis follow these traditions from birth throughout their entire lives. Icherisheher is a place where history and traditions are alive, and where the past and the present are inseparable. Today we can see many Azerbaijani national traditions in the performances and the events organized in Icherisheher occasions such as national holidays and high level visits. The most colourful, striking and unique among these holidays is Novruz Bayram which is the celebration of a new year and the arrival of spring celebrated in March. During this holiday, the streets of Icherisheher are festively decorated and crafts are sold everywhere. Skomorokhs stroll through the streets of Icherisheher entertaining visitors and residents and traditional festive sweets such as shekerbura and pakhlava are sold. Actors, pehlevans (wrestlers) and tightropewalkers perform in the streets as well as musicians who play traditional and national music creating a unique and festive holiday atmosphere in Icherirsheher.

I group

Customs and Traditions in Britain

Britain is full of culture and traditions which have been around for hundreds of years. British customs and traditions are famous all over the world. When people think of Britain they often think of people drinking tea, eating fish and chips and wearing bowler hats, but there is more to Britain than just those things.

British cooking has a reputation for overcooked vegetables and unhealthy fried foods. This situation has improved considerably in recent years, and foreign foods, particularly those from southern Europe and Asia, have become popular. Perhaps the most famous British specialties are roast beef with Yorkshire pudding (a type of popover baked in meat drippings); shepherd’s pie, made with minced lamb and mashed potatoes; and scones served with thick, clotted cream. Other favorite foods include fish and chips, steak and kidney pie, Cornish pasties, Welsh rarebit, kippers (salted and smoked herring or salmon), and, in Scotland, haggis (stuffed sheep’s stomach)

Notice we said British, not English. A native of Scotland, Wales, Cornwall or Northern Ireland would not enjoy being called English and there are important differences between areas, as there are between old and young, rich and poor. However, some general outlines can be useful.

Let’s start with the first greeting. Most British people will greet a stranger by shaking hands, especially in formal environments like business meetings or when meeting a visitor for the first time. Once that first greeting is over, physical contact will not usually be repeated. When you come in for breakfast the following morning, you won’t be expected to shake hands before sitting down to eat. Some families may do it because they think you expect it and they don’t want to seem unfriendly, but amongst themselves they would just say ‘good morning’, usually shortened to ‘morning’, with perhaps a slight nod of the head.

They do not usually kiss strangers like, say, the French and Swiss. Good friends may kiss each other on the cheek, and even hug when they meet, but this is more common among young women. Most males and most adults would not, especially outside the south east. Saying ‘good bye’ when you leave may involve a hug or a kiss on the cheek. They are not being cold or unfriendly – they are just not so demonstrative as in some other countries. On the other hand, public displays of affection between younger male and female residents can be shocking to certain visitors, from countries where male and female are more formally segregated or chaperoned.

British society has become less formal in the last few generations but a famous formality that persists is the queue. If a group of people have to wait for anything, for example, a bus or tickets, they will form an orderly line. It is considered very bad manners to join this line anywhere except at the very back.

You may be used to large family meals, where several generations sit down to eat together. Very few British households now have grandparents living with them. It is increasingly common for younger people to eat snacks in front of the television or their computer. But they will usually use a knife (right hand) and fork (left hand). If you are used to using your hands, from communal dishes, your hosts may find this unsettling, especially in restaurants, although it is perfectly OK in outdoor barbecues or picnics. In such cases, very few people will know about the distinction, important in many Middle Eastern areas, between left and right hands. They will use both equally and may not realise your preference. Likewise, when sitting informally, they would not know the subtle way that showing the soles of their feet may be bad manners in certain cultures. Some natives, especially younger people, are happy to buy snacks and eat them on the train, which some visitors find surprising and some older natives can find annoying.

II group

British society is increasingly middle class in numbers and outlook, and maintaining a high standard of living is a top priority. Material possessions, such as the family home, car, appliances, and clothes, are important, and many families take vacations abroad. The well-being of children is highly regarded, and British middle-class families often make substantial investments in order to provide the best education and life-enriching opportunities for their children.British houses are made with concrete blocks or concrete-like building materials because the dampness of the climate causes wood to rot. Central heating is now widespread; previously, individual fires or heating devices were used. In general, British people are much more tolerant of the damp chill and less tolerant of heat over 26°C (80°F). Clothes reflect the climate, and woolen goods, particularly tweeds, are famous products. British people tend to buy fewer but better-quality pieces of clothing and keep them longer, although this cannot be said for the rapidly changing fashions of youth culture

Education is an important part of British life. There are hundreds of schools, colleges and universities, including some of the most famous in the world.

Education is free and compulsory for all children between the ages of 5 - 16. Some children are educated at home rather than in school.

Children's education in England is normally divided into two separate stages. They begin with primary education at the age of five and this usually lasts until they are eleven. Then they move to secondary school, there they stay until they reach sixteen, seventeen or eighteen years of age.

III group

Britain is the birthplace of Newton, Darwin, Shakespeare and the Beatles; home of the world's largest foreign exchange market, the world's richest football club - Manchester United , the inventor of the hovercraft and the JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter books. From Scotland to Cornwall, Britain is full of customs and traditions. A lot of them have very long histories. Some are funny and some are strange. But they're all interesting and are all part of the British way of life. Throughout this section of our website you will have the chance to discover many of our customs and tradition

IV group

Although British society is overwhelmingly urban and suburban, links with its agricultural past are reflected in the popularity of gardening. Sports are important, and an estimated 29 million people participate in a variety of sports, including football (soccer), rugby, cricket, tennis, polo, horse racing, field hockey, and croquet. Many more are spectators of professional sports. Fishing is popular, but the few people who take up hunting come under considerable criticism for doing so. Reading, music, culture, and the arts are pursued zealously by countless millions. The authoritative and soothing tones of BBC radio and television broadcasts and news reporting inform British people and others worldwide.

WHERE IN ENGLAND……….?

Match the places of interest to the cities town in the box bellow?1. The home town Beatles .2. The home town of Shakespeare .3. The richest football club in England .4. The largest city after London .5. The two most famous Universities .

Cambridge Manchester Birmingham

LondonStratford Upon

Avon Oxford

Liverpool

The British tend to socialize by joining clubs and hobby groups. The local public house, or pub, serves alcoholic beverages and is an important gathering place, particularly for the working class. Politeness is a hallmark of British society, and shouting is regarded as rude. People are often reserved and do not want to show emotion in public, although this appears to be changing

If you are invited to attend a meeting, or to meet someone to go out, it is important to be on time. The definition of ‘on time’; varies among individuals, but to be safe assume that 9.a.m. means just before 9.a.m. and not after. If the meeting takes place in a pub, you may have several surprises. The legal age for drinking alcohol in pubs is 18, two years older than many European countries, so younger visitors may be legally ‘downgraded’. Visitors forbidden alcohol need not worry – there are always plenty of soft drinks and often coffee. But smokers are in for a shock. It is illegal to smoke indoors in public places, including airport arrival lounges.

1.Internet information about English and Azerbaijan slangs.

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