LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSRAMADAN
LinguaHouse
Apr. 8, 2022
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Celebrations and Special Events; Behavior, Feelings and Emotions; Beliefs, Religion and Superstition; Food and Drink; 18+ Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 13-15 Years Old; Video Talk
Publication date: 04/08/2022
Students find out more about the Muslim month of Ramadan in this video-aided lesson which supports vocabulary development, listening, and note-taking skills. The lesson also includes discussion questions, and an optional extension activity explains how Muslims manage to fit in sports activities during Ramadan in the UK (by Stephanie Hirschman).
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- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
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- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio (MP3).
Man 1: Ramadan is the ninth and most holy month in the Islamic calendar.
Woman 1: But a lot of people solely know it as a month of fasting.
Man 2: In reality, there’s a whole lot more to it than that.
Woman 2: And there’s plenty of misconceptions around it too.
Woman 3: So, we’re here to try and clear it all up for you.
Woman 1: What exactly is Ramadan?
Man 1: The holy month is believed to be when the Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Woman 2: During this month, Muslims don’t consume any food or liquid...
Man 2: ...between fajr and maghrib prayers, which is the dawn and sunset.
Woman 1: Not even water.
Man 1: So, is it just about food?
Man 2: What else are you supposed to do?
Woman 3: It’s about being more pious and seeking spiritual closeness to God.
Man 2: Some Muslims spend more time in the mosque during the holy month or read the Quran.
Man 1: It’s a time when Muslims should think less about materialistic things and focus more on charity, patience, and being grateful.
Woman 1: When do people eat?
Woman 3: Before the Sun rises and after it sets.
Man 1: Iftar is when Muslims break their fast after sunset.
Woman 1: It says that the Prophet Muhammad would break his fast with a date and a glass of water before praying and then sit down for a light meal.
Woman 2: Those fasting are supposed to follow a similar pattern by eating something light, taking a break, and then eating again.
Man 2: Suhoor is when Muslims eat again before dawn.
Man 1: This involves staying up late and eating into the early morning.
Man 2: All eating and drinking must stop at Imsak, 10 minutes before dawn.
Woman 3: Do working hours change during Ramadan?
Woman 1: What about schools?
Woman 2: So, in most places in the region, working hours tend to decrease by two or three hours whether you’re fasting or not.
Man 1: School days also decrease by 2 hours.
Woman 1: So, what about those not observing Ramadan? Where can visitors, tourists, or non-Muslims get their lunch?
Woman 2: Some restaurants and cafes close during the day, but most will have a closed-off area and remain open discreetly for non-fasters.
Man 2: Supermarkets stay open, and you can still order takeaway food.
Woman 1: Can people who are not fasting buy alcohol or go to clubs and pubs?
Man 2: Some nightclubs close for the month, but bars, pubs, and lounges will generally remain open. They will just only serve alcohol after sunset.
Man 1: Live or loud music is also not played...
Woman 1: ...so it’s a great time to catch up with people over dinner. Put down your phones too.
Woman 3: How can I be respectful to those who are fasting?
Man 1: During daylight hours, even non-Muslims are expected to follow the rules of fasting.
Woman 2: Don’t eat, don’t drink, or don’t smoke in public.
Woman 3: You can drink water at the gym and all private beaches but be mindful when going to and from the car park.
Man 1: Avoid chewing gum in public because it is seen as eating.
Woman 3: The key is to be discreet.
Man 1: Your workplace is required to provide an eating room away from those fasting.
Woman 1: Children are obviously allowed to eat in public.
Man 2: But what happens if I forget it’s Ramadan and I accidentally eat or drink in public?
Woman 1: It’s not the end of the world. Just try not to do it again. And hopefully, no one was offended.
Man 2: Ramadan is also about practicing patience, so people are usually pretty forgiving about mistakes.
Man 1: Ramadan Kareem.
Woman 2: Ramadan shareef.
Woman 3: Ku’lam wa enta bi-Khair.
Woman 1: Asakum min awadoh.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/ramadan. Accessed on April 16, 2022. LinguaHouse.com © 2008 - 2022. All rights reserved.
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