swedish matters.pptx
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Swedish Matters
Pre-task: The Swedish Royal FamilyContent language
Find the definitions of the following words
Your/His/Her Majesty Your/His/Her Royal
Highnesscastle monarchy constitutionsuccession hereditary
commonerHead of State apanageduties representation openingcoronation
Useful websites
www.kungahuset.se http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oygVd_IYJZI
Listen to the example presentation on the Swedish Royal Family
The Swedish Royal Family
Top row: Mr. Chris O’Neil, H.R.H Princess Madeleine, H.R.H Prince Carl-PhilipBottom row: H.R.H Prince Daniel, H.R.H Princess Estelle, H.R.H Crown Princess Victoria, H.M King Carl XVI Gustav, H.M Queen Silvia
Royal residences
Duties
What to do!
• An oral presentation where you use a power point.
• Your presentation should be about something that is typical of Sweden.
• The presentation should be about 3-5 minutes long.
• Explain difficult words to your classmates so that everyone understands what you mean.
Suggested topics• Midsummer • IKEA • H&M • Volvo • Lucia • Smörgåsbord • The Royal family • ABBA • Ullared• …
Good phrases to useScaffolding language
A typically Swedish thing is to …In Sweden it is common to …Compared to other countries, …Every year the Swedes …Traditionally, ...Usually …In most families …In contrast to … , Sweden …
Follow-up task
Choose an aspect of Life in Britain that is typically British and produce a report on it.