Discussion Questions on Spring & Spring Cleaning
Describing spring
spring equinox – przeslinenie wiosenne
bloom / blossom – rozkwitać, kwiaty na drzewie
sprout – kiełki, młody pęd rośliny
milder temperatures – łagodniejsze temperatury
spring showers – wiosenne deszcze
The air smells fresh and crisp. – Powietrze pachnie świeżo i rześko.
The trees are budding. – Drzewa wypuszczają pąki.
The snow is melting. – Śnieg topnieje.
The birds are chirping. – Ptaki ćwierkają.
Swallows are returning. – jaskółki wracają
The sun is shining brightly. – Słońce świeci jasno.
Animals are waking up from hibernation – Zwierzęta budzą się z hibernacji.
Bees are buzzing. – Pszczoły bzyczą.
Snowdrops – przebiśniegi
Crocuses – krokusy
Daffodils – żonkile
Tulips – tulipany
Cherry blossoms – kwiaty wiśni
Dandelions – mlecze, dmuchawce
April showers bring May flowers. – Po nocy przychodzi dzień, wszystko ma swój czas (dosł.
kwietniowe ulewy przynoszą majowe kwiaty)
Spring has sprung! – Wiosna nadeszła!
have a spring in one’s step. – być pełnym energii (dosł. mieć wiosnę w kroku)
Spring cleaning
Get rid of (something) – pozbyć się czegoś
Sort through (things) – przeglądać i segregować rzeczy
Deep clean – gruntownie posprzątać
Mop the floors – umyć podłogi mopem
Dust off (furniture, shelves, decorations) – odkurzyć
Organize your closet – uporządkować szafę
Throw away old clothes – wyrzucić stare ubrania
Donate unused items – oddać nieużywane rzeczy
Warm-up Questions
What do you like most about spring?
How does spring change your daily routine or habits?
go for a stroll in the park / enjoy a picnic in the sunshine / plant flowers in the garden /
take up gardening / switch to a lighter wardrobe / start jogging or cycling again
Do you do anything special to welcome the spring season?
What are some typical signs of spring in your country?
Do you enjoy spring cleaning, or do you find it exhausting?
General Discussion Questions
1. Why do people often feel more energetic and motivated in spring?
2. What are some common traditions or holidays associated with spring in different cultures?
3. How does the weather in spring affect people’s moods and activities?
4. What are the benefits of spring cleaning, apart from having a tidy home?
5. Do you think the idea of “spring cleaning” has become more popular in recent years? Why?
🌿 Religious & Cultural Festivals
Easter (Christianity) – Celebrated with church services, egg hunts, and feasts to mark the
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Passover (Judaism) – A major Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites' escape from
slavery in Egypt, often celebrated with a Seder meal.
Ramadan (Islam, varies by year) – A month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, often
occurring in spring depending on the Islamic lunar calendar.
🌸 Seasonal & Nature-Based Festivals
Nowruz (Persian New Year, Iran & Central Asia) – The Persian New Year, celebrated
around the spring equinox with feasts, family gatherings, and symbolic rituals.
Holi (India & Nepal) – The Hindu festival of colors, marking the arrival of spring with vibrant
powder throwing, music, and celebrations.
Hanami (Japan) – The tradition of cherry blossom viewing, where people gather in parks to
admire the blooming sakura trees.
🌞 Agricultural & Folk Celebrations
Beltane (Celtic, UK & Ireland) – A Gaelic festival marking the start of summer, involving
bonfires and fertility rituals.
Walpurgis Night (Germany & Scandinavia) – A celebration with bonfires, dancing, and folk
traditions to ward off evil spirits.
May Day (Europe & North America) – A festival celebrating spring and workers' rights,
often featuring maypole dances and parades.
Songkran (Thai New Year, Thailand) – A water festival where people splash water on each
other to symbolize cleansing and renewal.
🌷 Modern Celebrations
Earth Day (April 22, worldwide) – A global event promoting environmental awareness and
sustainability.
Mother’s Day (varies by country, often in spring) – A day to honor mothers with gifts and
celebrations.
Watch and discuss
What do you associate with pollution and environmental damage?
Have you ever heard of using plants to clean the environment before?
Do you think nature can help fix the problems caused by humans? Why or why not?
fumes - opary
toxic waste - toksyczne odpady
oil spill - wyciek ropy
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What is phytoremediation, and how does it work?
Why is the Niger Delta one of the most oil-polluted places on Earth?
What challenges has Eucharia Nwaichi faced in her work?
How does Eucharia gain the trust of local communities?
What does the term "magic formula" refer to in the video?
What are some examples of plants used to clean pollution?
Why was Eucharia awarded the Maddox Prize?
What other natural methods could be used to help clean the environment?
What role should big companies play in cleaning up pollution?
If you were in charge of an environmental cleanup project, what steps would you take?