Many of the phrases and sayings in our daily language originate from a wide variety of sources - folklore, history, literature, mythology, language & culture of other countries, old customs & practices, religion, science and superstition. This project will lead us to the interesting part of each language: How similar and different are our phrases and sayings? What does it say about us, our countries, our mentalities?

• Subjects: Art, Foreign Languages, History, History of Culture, Language and Literature, Religion
• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 12 - 15
• Tools to be used: Chat, e-mail, Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Web publishing
• Aims: • To maintain pupils‘ interest in their mother tongue; • To motivate pupils to find the link between different languages; • To develop dictionary skills; • To... read more• To maintain pupils‘ interest in their mother tongue; • To motivate pupils to find the link between different languages; • To develop dictionary skills; • To promote interest of European culture; • To enhance communication skills. hide
• Work process: After to get to know each other (representing themselves and theirs schools), the participants will work on different tasks in... read moreAfter to get to know each other (representing themselves and theirs schools), the participants will work on different tasks in order to discover the similarities and differencies of the phrases and sayings in various European languages. hide
• Expected results: Our pupils‘ lively interest in their own mother tongue and other European languages; a website/postcards or bookmarks of variuos phrases... read moreOur pupils‘ lively interest in their own mother tongue and other European languages; a website/postcards or bookmarks of variuos phrases and sayings illustrated by all participants. hide

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