Whatcha Sayin?You are a language detective. Identify the You are a language detective. Identify the language and try to translate what they are language and try to translate what they are saying.saying.

1. Я люблю историю, и я очень рад узнать о культуре2. Ich liebe Geschichte und ich werde aufgeregt, um Kultur

zu lernen3. Adoro la historia y yo soy emocionado a aprender acerca

de la cultura4. J'aime l'histoire et je suis excité à apprendre de la culture5. Amo la storia e sono eccitato per imparare della cultura6. I love history and I am excited to learn about culture

Literacy Rate and the Standard of

Living

What is Literacy Rate?

• A literate person is one who can read and write.

• It is a major factor in whether a person can get a job and be successful in the workplace.

• A country’s literacy rate is the percentage of the population over age 15 that can read and write.

• The standard of living (“economic level” achieved by a person, family, or country) is often higher in countries where the literacy rate is high.

High Literacy Rate = High Standard of Living

• The goal of every country is to have 100% literacy rates among its people.

• One reason that many people cannot read/write is that their communities cannot afford to pay for teachers or schools.

Cycle of Poverty• Having basic reading & writing skills is very important .

– Without skills, workers are stuck in the lowest-paying jobs.

• A cycle of poverty can develop when people cannot get an education.– The uneducated are forced to get low-paying jobs, so

they cannot get enough money to pay for their children’s education – the cycle continues for generations.

• The standard of living remains low for these families because their education level is low.

Cultures of Europe

Literacy Rate, Language, Customs and Traditions.

Languages Of EuropeOver 200 native languages in Europe

Most can be put into three categories

-Germanic -( English and German). The largest native group with 20% of European speaking a Germanic Language. -Romance -( Italian, French & Spanish). These language come from Latin- the language of the Roman Empire- Romance.-Slavic- (Russian) mostly Northern and Eastern European Countries. Include Russia. Written in the Cyrillic Alphabet.

Languages Of Europe- The European Union ( EU) recognizes 23 official

languages in Europe. - Because of the language diversity European

school children usually learn 1-2 other languages in addition to their native one.

- Over ½ ( 400 million) Europeans speak English because it is often a choice for their 2nd language.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8PQUTiBNyw

Germany: Literacy Rate • The literacy rate in Germany is 99%99%

*Ranks 31st in LR

* Students in Germany must attend school through the 9th grade. After that students either go to a trade school or keep attending public school until the 13th grade ( roughly 18 years old) If they want to go to college.

Germany:Language The official language of Germany and Austria is German.German. - Germanic Language

Follow the link to here a song sung in German!!

http://genkienglish.net/learntospeakgerman/hallowiegehts.htm

Customs: OktoberfestOktoberfest

“Oktoberfest is a 16-day festival held each year in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, running from late September to early October. It is one of the most famous events in Germany and the world's largest fair, with some six million people attending every year. The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture”- Definition from Wikipedia.com

Wurstl- tradition Bavarian Sausage

Children dressed in tradition Bavarian Dress

Bavarian – the old name of Germany. The culture od Germany and the high Alps region is called Bavarian

Culture.

Yodeling is traditional form of music commonly found at Oktoberfest.

70% of Germans practice Christianity (Protestant and Catholic)

St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6th in Germany as well as in other European countries. On the evening before the 6th, children place their newly cleaned shoes in front of the door in the hope that Nicholas might fill them with nuts, fruits, chocolate, and sweets.

Germany:Germany:Traditions Traditions

Traditions: The Christmas Tree originated in Germany. A fir tree was brought in to the house and decorated with candles in honor of the Advent. Later candies and stripes of cloth were tied to the tree for decorations.

Country Literacy Rate

Language

Customs &Traditions

Germany 99-100% German(Germanic Language)

Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in

the Mountains 70% practice

Christianity Christmas- gave us

first Christmas tree

RUSSIA: Literacy RateRUSSIA: Literacy RateRussia’s Literacy rate is

99-100% Russia has a free education

system guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution and has a literacy rate of 99.4%.Entry to

higher education is highly competitive. As a result of great

emphasis on science and technology in education, Russian

medical, mathematical, scientific, and space and aviation

research is generally of a high order- from Wikipedia.com

Russia: Language Russia: Language Russian is a Slavic Language

Between 145-160 million speak Russian ( based on 2008 estimation)

A Russian Proverb

Руководитель без народа, что цветок без солнца

Translation: A ruler without a nation is like a flower without the sun

Follow link to here the Russian alphabet

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_alphabet

RUSSIA: CustomsRUSSIA: CustomsBallet is a highly prized art form in Russia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWj4VRmlaBA&feature=BFa&list=UL4E9jD5GSS0U

Many Russians practice Orthodox Christianity-75%One tradition in Russia is to eat milk pudding and

cheesecake on Christmas.

RUSSIA: TraditionsRUSSIA: Traditions

Milk PuddingCheesecake

Country Literacy Rate

Language

Customs Traditions

Germany 99-100% German(Germanic Language)

Oktoberfest Bavarian Culture in the

Mountains Christmas- gave us first

Christmas tree

Russia 99-100% Russian(Slavic

Language)

Ballet originated in Russia

ChristmasOrthodox

Christianity

France: France: Literacy RateLiteracy Rate

The Literacy rate in France is 99%99%

Children in France must go to school until they are 16 years old.

France: Language-FrenchFrench is the official language of France

-French is one of the Romance Languages

France: CustomsBastille DayBastille Day

“Liberté, égalité, fraternité”- Liberty, Equality, Fraternity ( motto of the French Revolution & France)

Bastille Day is the French national holiday which is celebrated on 14 July each year. It commemorates the 1790 storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the

uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.-

definition from Wikipedia.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9UapuC-Ytc&feature=related

ChristmasChristmasIn France during Christmas there are family

reunions, gifts, and candy for the children. There are also gifts for the poor and people give to

charities. Because France is 80% Roman Catholic and most families attend Midnight Mass

on Christmas Eve.

France: Traditions

Country Literacy Rate

Language

Customs Traditions

Germany 99-100% German(Germanic Language)

• Oktoberfest• Bavarian Culture in the

Mountains• Christmas- gave us first

Christmas tree

Russia 99-100% Russian(Slavic

Language)

• Ballet originated in Russia

• Christmas

France 99% French

(Romance Language)

Bastille Day- July 14. Ended the Monarchy in France.

Christmas- Midnight Mass

France is 80% Roman Catholic

Italy: Literacy RateItaly: Literacy Rate• The literacy rate in Italy is 98%98%

• Children in Italy go to school from age 6-15.

Italy: Language- ItalianItalian is the official

language of Italy- Italian is one of the

Romance languages.

Follow the link to hear some phrases in Italian

http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/italian/guide/phrases.shtml

How to say hello in Italian:

Ciao an informal term for Hello. It can also be used for Goodbye.

Italy: CustomsOperaOpera

A very popular form of performing arts that originated in Italy.

Follow the link to see an Opera performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxKjDUrmecA&feature=related

Clip from Phantom of the Opera copyrighted 2004 by Odyssey Entertainment.

Italy: Traditions• Christmas & Easter Christmas & Easter are major holidays.• Italy is the home to the head of the

Roman Catholic Church. The Pope lives in Vatican City (near Rome).

Country Literacy Rate

Language

Customs Traditions

Italy 98% Italian(Romance Language)

OperaChristmas &

EasterVatican City is

home to the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.

United Kingdom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb1t1bF8aU4&feature=related

United Kingdom: Literacy Rate

The Literacy Rate is 99%99%. .

The UK is home to some very famous and old universities such as

Oxford (England), Cambridge (England), & St. Andrews (Scotland).

United Kingdom: LanguageEnglishEnglish is the official Language of the United Kingdom. It is a Germanic Language. Other Languages commonly spoke in the UK are Gaelic (Irish), Celtic (Scottish), and Welsh (Wales)

United Kingdom: Customs

In England afternoon teaafternoon tea is a custom that has carried on for centuries. Traditionally at four o’clock every afternoon, afternoon tea

is served hot with small pastries or sandwiches.

United Kingdom: TraditionsThe United Kingdom has been steeped in traditions and customs for centuries. Some of the unique celebrations are the Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day (England), Highland Games (Scotland), Guy Fawkes Day (England), Boxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England) and singing traditional musicBoxing Day (England), and Cheese Rolling (England) and singing traditional music.

Country Literacy Rate

Language

Customs Traditions

Italy 98% Italian(Romantic Language)

Opera Christmas & Easter Rome is home to the

Pope, the head of the Catholic Church.

United Kingdom

99% English (Germanic Language)

Also Welsh, Celtic, & Gaelic in

other parts.

Afternoon Tea Many traditions from

Scotland, Wales & England.

Majority Christian- Anglican

The EndLa Fin- French

Ende- Germanτο τέλος (to télos)- Greek

В конце (V kontse)- Russianalla fine- Italian

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