Talking about Tet Holiday - Kids

 

Part 1: Vocabulary

Ao Dai (Noun) /ˈaʊ zaɪ/
Example: During Lunar New Year, many people wear traditional Ao Dai for celebrations.

Firecrackers (Noun) /ˈfaɪər.kræk.ərz/

Example: Firecrackers are lit to mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year.

Dragon Dance (Noun) /ˈdræɡən dæns/

Example: The Dragon Dance is a vibrant and lively performance during Tet.

Family Reunion (Noun) /ˈfæm.ɪ.li riˈjuːn.jən/

Example: Tet is a time for family reunion and togetherness.

Incense (Noun) /ˈɪn.sens/

Example: Incense is burned as part of traditional ceremonies during Lunar New Year.

Red Envelope (Noun) /rɛd ˈɛn.və.loʊp/

Example: Elders give red envelopes with money to children for good luck.

Banh Chung (Noun) /bæŋ tʃʊŋ/

Example: Banh Chung, a square sticky rice cake, is a Tet specialty.

• Tet Market (Noun) /tɛt ˈmɑːrkɪt/

  Example: People visit Tet markets to buy flowers and decorations for their homes.

Traditional Customs (Noun) /trəˈdɪʃənl ˈkʌstəmz/

Example: Families observe various traditional customs during Tet.

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Actions in Lunar New Year:

Decorate (Verb) /ˈdɛk.əˌreɪt/

Example: Families come together to decorate their homes for Tet.

Reunite (Verb) /ˌriːjuːˈnaɪt/

Example: Families travel long distances to reunite for Lunar New Year.

Exchange Greetings (Verb) /ɪksˈʧeɪndʒ ˈɡriːtɪŋz/

Example: Friends and family exchange greetings and good wishes during Tet.

Visit Relatives (Verb) /ˈvɪzɪt ˈrɛlətɪvz/

Example: Many people travel to visit relatives and friends during Tet.

Celebrate (Verb) /ˈsɛlɪbreɪt/

Example: Communities come together to celebrate the joyous occasion of Tet.

Prepare Traditional Foods (Verb) /prɪˈpɛr trəˈdɪʃənl fuz/

Example: Families prepare traditional foods like Banh Chung for Tet.

Exchange Red Envelopes (Verb) /ɪksˈʧeɪndʒ rɛd ˈɛn.və.loʊp/

Example: Children eagerly exchange red envelopes for blessings and luck.

Lunar New Year Foods:

Banh Tet (Noun) /bæŋ tɛt/

Example: Banh Tet, a cylindrical sticky rice cake, is a Tet delicacy.

Pickled Vegetables (Noun) /ˈpɪkəld ˈvɛdʒtəbəlz/

• Example: Pickled vegetables are a popular side dish during Lunar New Year.

Sticky Rice (Noun) /ˈstɪki raɪs/

Example: Sticky rice is a staple ingredient for many Tet dishes.

Spring Rolls (Noun) /sprɪŋ roʊlz/

Example: Families make crispy spring rolls as a Tet appetizer.

Dried Candied Fruits (Noun) /draɪd ˈkændid fruts/

Example: Dried candied fruits are enjoyed as Tet snacks.

Fish Sauce (Noun) /fɪʃ sɔs/

Example: Fish sauce is commonly used in Tet dishes for flavor.

Stir-fried Noodles (Noun) /stɜr fraɪd ˈnuːdəlz/

Example: Stir-fried noodles are a delicious Lunar New Year dish.

Tet Cake (Noun) /tɛt keɪk/

Example: Tet cakes, filled with mung beans, are a sweet treat.

Part 2: Grammars

• Past Simple (Affirmative):
  We decorated the house with lanterns and flowers for Tet.

• Past Simple (Negative):
  We did not light firecrackers because they are not allowed in our neighborhood.

• Past Simple (Interrogative):
  Did you exchange red envelopes with your friends during Tet?

Part 3: Questions

• What decorations do you like to put up during Lunar New Year?

• Have you ever participated in a Dragon Dance during Tet?

• Which traditional custom is your favorite during the Lunar New Year?

• How do you and your family celebrat for Tet?

• What kind of lanterns are commonly used in Tet decorations?

• Do you exchange red envelopes with your siblings or cousins?

• Have you ever tried making Banh Chung or Banh Tet for Tet?

• What actions do you usually partake in during Tet celebrations?

• Which Tet market do you visit to buy decorations and flowers?

• Do you and your family light firecrackers to welcome the new year?

• How do you prepare for a family reunion during Lunar New Year?

• Which Tet parade performance do you find the most exciting?

• Have you ever visited relatives in a different city during Tet?

• How do you and your family decorate the family altar for Tet?

• What is your favorite Lunar New Year dish or treat?

• Do you and your friends exchange greetings and good wishes for Tet?

• What are the main ingredients in making a traditional Tet cake?

• What actions or customs bring you the most joy during Lunar New Year?