EASTER

Easter is a Christian holiday, when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the Bible, Jesus has returned from the dead three days after his death on the cross. Christians believe that Easter is the holiest day in the year, and is celebrated on the first Sunday, following the first full moon, and the first day of spring. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Chris by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. In Western Christianity Easter marks the ending of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent, during the 6 weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins on Monday and Ash Wednesday is not observed.


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Shrove Tuesday – húshagyó kedd
The day before the first day of the Christian period of Lent. In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day (or Pancake Tuesday to some people) because it is the one day of the year when almost everyone eats a pancake.

Ash Wednesday – hamvazó szerda
The date of Ash Wednesday varies each year according to the date of Easter. It is always six-and-a-half weeks before Easter. The earliest possible date of Ash Wednesday is 4 February and the latest possible date is 10 March. Ash Wednesday is a Christian festival. It marks the beginning of six and a half weeks of repentance, fasting and abstinence in preparation for the most important Christian festival of Easter.

Palm Sunday – virágvasárnap
Palm Sunday is the sixth and last Sunday of Lent and the beginning of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday Christians celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection. Holy Week is the week before Easter, commemorating events in the last days of Jesus' life on Earth. It begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Monday.


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Maundy Thursday – nagycsütörtök
The Thursday before Easter. Also referred to as "Holy Thursday" or "Great Thursday" in some Christian denominations. Is the feast or holy day on the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. During the meal Jesus took bread and wine and shared them with his disciples. Christians continue to share bread and wine as part of their worship in church.

THE LAST SUPPER: The Last Supper was probably a Passover meal – the meal which Jewish people share together to celebrate the time when God delivered Moses and the people from slavery in Egypt. The night of Maundy Thursday is the night on which Jesus was betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Good Friday – nagypéntek
The Friday before the Christian holiday of Easter, that Christians remember as the day Jesus Christ wascrucified. On this day Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Easter Sunday (Easter Day)- húsvét vasárnap
The most holy of Christian sacred days. The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from his death by crucifixion. Christians gather together on Easter Sunday for a Sunrise Service. This service takes place on a hill side so everyone can see the sun rise.

Easter Monday – húsvét hétfő
Easter Monday, another UK Public Holiday, has little religious significance but is the occasion for numerous secular customs.

Ascension Day – áldozó csütörtök
On Good Friday, Jesus died on the cross. On Easter Sunday, he came back to life. During the forty days which followed that first Easter, he kept appearing to his followers.Ascension Day marks the last appearance of Jesus to the disciples after his resurrection at Easter. The name 'ascension' comes from the accounts in the Bible in Mark's Gospel and Luke's Gospel that tell of Jesus being taken up into heaven - he ascended.

Weather

What is the weather like today?

a) It’s a beautiful day! The Sun is shining, the sky is clear, and it’s at least 25 degrees Celsius.
b) Unfortunately the weather is very cold and dump today. It’s raining, too. I don’t like rain, and Idon’t like to be cold.

What will be the weather like tomorrow?

a) According to the weather forecast, it will be clear and sunny tomorrow, but there might be scattered showers, too.
b) According to the weather forecast, it will be snowy and cold tomorrow.

What sort of weather do you like most? And least?

a) I like when it is hot and sunny outside.
b) I like when it’s snowing.

Do you sleep with windows open?

a) Yes, I like fresh air, and I always sleep with open windows, even in winter. I sleep much better when it’s not too hot in the room.
b) I sleep with open windows only in summer. In winter, I always turn on the heating because I hate cold! I generally open the windows for 5 minutes to let in some fresh air.

Do you like sitting in the sun?

a) Oh, yes! I love sitting in the sun. I always look forward to my holidays. I generally go to the seaside.
b) Actually I don’t really like sitting in the sun. I prefer shadows. If the weather is too hot, I usually have a headache.

Which month does it rain most in Hungary?

a) I have no idea. I am not a weatherman/weathergirl.
b) I think it is April or May, but I’m not sure.

Do you like rain/snow?

a) I like snow, and I like winter in general because I can do a lot of winter sports, like skating and skiing. I don’t like rain, because you can’t do anything when it’s raining outside.
b) I don’t really like snow, I prefer summer to winter. I hate rain, too. I hate getting soaked to the skin.

How do you protect yourself from rain?

If it’s raining you can protect yourself with an umbrella or with a raincoat. You can also put on rubber boots.

Do you like snow? What do you do when there is snow?

a) I like snow, if there is a lot a snow I build a snowman or I go to sledge.
b) I hate snow, so if it’s snowing I generally stay at home, in the warm room.

What is the climate in England like?

The climate is very variable in England, so it is difficult to predict what the weather will be like. In general they have warm summers and cool winters. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t rain every day in England.

What’s the weather like in England?

In England you never know what the weather will be like from one day to the other. It can be sunny one day and rainy the next. As the climate is very variable and changes from day to day, it is difficult to predict the weather. In general they have warm summers and cool winters. The summers are cooler than those on the continent, but the winters are milder. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t rain every day in England or in the rest of the UK! However, it is always advisable to bring some type of waterproof clothing and keep yourself psychologically prepared!

what the weather will be like - milyen lesz az idő
variable – változatos
to predict – megjósol
in general – általában
milder – enyhébb
contrary to popular belief – a közhiedelemmel ellentétben
advisable – tanácsos, tanácsolható
waterproof clothing – vízálló ruházat
prepared – felkészült

ABOUT CLOTHES

Clothes can be made from …

silk, cotton, wool, linen, denim, leather, suede, fur

The patterns

striped

dotted/spotted

checked

plain

floral


Styles

tight

baggy

flared

long, short, flat
platform, high-heeled

running

long-sleeved, short-sleeved, sleeveless, collarless, collared
lace-up

knee-length

strapless

pleated

embroidered

frilly

casual

turtleneck

waterproof

smart

scruffy

worn-out

fashionable

FIT OR SUIT?

These trousers don’t fit me, I have to change them. They are too small for me.
Ennek a nadrágnak nem jó a mérete. Ki kell cserélnem. Túl kicsi nekem.

This sweater fits you. You don’t have to change it. It’s the perfect size.
Ez a pullover jó neked. Nem kell kicserélned. Tökéletes a mérete.

This hairstyle doesn’t suit you. You look older now.
Ez a frizura nem áll jól neked. Idősebbnek nézel most ki.

These boots don’t suit me. They’re too elegant for me. I’m more sporty than elegant.
Ez a csizma nem áll jól nekem. Túlságosan elegáns. Én inkább sportos vagyok, mint elegáns.

BUYING CLOTHES

A: Good afternoon, can I help you?

B: Well, yes. Actually, I'm looking for a sweater.

A: This way please, here are all our sweaters!

B: Thank you. Oh, that’s a pretty one! Have you got this one in size 10?

A: Let me see, yes! But, only in blue.

B: Blue's fine. May I try it on?

A: Of course, the changing rooms are on the left.

B: It fits me well, I think I'll take it.

A: Good. Let me put it in a bag for you. Are you going to pay in cash or by credit card?

B: By credit card.

A: Thank you. And here is your sweater.

B: Thank you. Bye!

A: Bye and have a nice day!

BUS NETWORK IN LONDON

The bus network in London is one of the largest urban transport systems in the world. Every weekday over 6,800 scheduled buses carry around six million passengers on over 700 different routes. By buses you can go to any place in London. If a bus is full you will not be allowed to get on, but will have to wait for the next one. Always allow plenty of time for your journey, if you need to keep an appointment. Buses in London are recognizable all over the world. Bigdouble-decker red buses are the best-known symbol of London! London has the most extensive night bus network in the world. All night bus networks begin with letter "N". If you want to travel by bus in London you must have a ticket or a TravelCard.

Single tickets allow you to travel from one place to other, only once. You can get a ticket from the bus staff.

TravelCards are more convenient - they allow you to travel by the underground, buses, and by the local train services in the area of London. They may be valid for different periods of time, for example: a day, a week, a month, or even a year. In addition you can buy one-day Travelcards from ticket machines at many places in London.

urban transport system – városi közlekedési hálózat
scheduled bus – menetrend szerinti busz
route – útvonal
to be allowed to – lehet valamit csinálni, meg van engedve valami
recognizable – felismerhető
in addition - ráadásul

Souvenir shop

- Can I help you ?

- Can I have some souvenirs. Not too expensive.

- What kind of souvenirs ? Card or stone or...and so on.

- I like some pictures or figures or city maps.

- I can recommend tourist card or map for walking, there are city postcards. Maybe would you like a small handmade painting from the countryside ?

- OK. It will be good. Can I have this picture.



- 15 pounds, please.

- Here are you.

- Anything else ?

- Can I have some coffee.

- Go to the nearby coffee house, please.

- OK. Thank you.

(- Here is your change
- Keep the change. )

Concert

- Do you have time today ?

- Yes. What do you like ?

- I have two tickets for a concert.

- Which concert is it ? What concert is it ?

- The programme is the Royal Philharmonic Orchestre from London.



- Sorry, I don't like it. Do you have another tickets ?

- Unfortunately, I don't have other tickets. I got this from my office. No problem. Perhaps next time I will ask for other tickets.

- Bye.

At the coffee house

- Good morning. Can I help you ?

- Hi, can I have a cup of coffee.

- No problem. What kind of coffee would you like ?

- Can I have a long, light coffee with milk.

- Sugar ? You take sugar ?

- Yes.

- How many sugars ?

- Two sugars.

- So, coffee americano with two sugars and milk. Enything else ? To eat ?

- Can I have to eat some cakes.

- What kind of cakes ? There are nutella, chocolat and fruit.

- Can I have an apple tart.



- Yes, you would like one apple tart. Do you want with cold or warm ?

- Cold please.

- So,please take a sit and I will bring it.

- Thank you.