Američki ili hrvatski?

Our friend Laura is diving deep into Croatian, speaking it every chance she gets and fully immersing herself in the language. She always tries to speak Croatian when she’s on the phone, even though it’s often hard to process and understand a foreign language over the phone. But she’s sticking to it. Right now, she’s on the phone with Sandra, making plans for Mario’s upcoming dinner. Let’s explore what Laura and Sandra are planning.

❓ What would you bring if you were invited to a dinner party? Is there a special custom or tradition you follow when visiting someone’s home for a meal? Let’s explore how these customs work in both the US and Croatia. We’ll talk about similarities and differences between the two countries and maybe even discover new ways to show appreciation as a guest. Thinking about these traditions can help you feel more confident and comfortable in real-life situations.

📜 Pisma

Writing system

3.2.2 Zadatak 1: Jezici i pisma

Can you determine where each of the following alphabets is used? First, write down your answers. Then, check your guesses on the map below. P.S. We’re focusing mostly on Slavic countries—with a few extras thrown in!

🌍 Explore the World of Alphabets. Take a look at the different alphabets, some used today, others from the past. Which ones do you find most interesting? Which alphabet would you like to learn? Do you already know how to use any of them (write, read, or sign)? Based on what you see, answer the questions below.

🗣️ Razgovor

In-class conversation

3.2.2 Zadatak 2: Jezici svijeta

Based on your own opinion, write what language is easier (lakši) or harder (teži) — copy-paste the table in your document. When you are done, talk with your classmate to see how much you agree with each other. Follow the example (there are two possible ways to express your opinion).

🏁 Sport

Famous athletes

3.2.2 Zadatak 3: Sportaši svijeta

Look at the list of famous athletes and write where they are from by using a possessive adjective. You might need to do an online search in order to find out what country they represent and what sport they play.  The first one is done for you.

🗣️ Razgovor

In-class conversation

3.2.2 Zadatak 4: Interesi

Talk with your classmates in order to find out what type of sports they like to play, or what other type of interest they have? Take notes about your classmates.

🕺 Party za ekipu

Planing the evening with friends

3.2.2 Zadatak 5: Priprema za večeru

🔊 Listen to the dialogue and complete the tasks.

🗣️ Razgovor

In-class conversation

3.2.2 Zadatak 6: Prijatelji i njegova obitelj

Come up with at least 10 questions for your classmate. Be sure to cover family members, their professions, interests, national food they like, languages they speak, sports interests, and any other element you can think of (that we have covered so far). When you have your questions ready, interview one of your classmates. Make notes next to your questions about what they say.

3.2.2 Zadatak 7: Kultura

At the very end of this class session, create a discussion with your classmates and answer the following question in English. How did you understand the following excerpt from the dialogue? What can you tell us about cultural implications in these sentences (Laura’s and Sandra’s perspective)?