Larisa.

Countries and Nationalities. Symbols

Hello, dear teachers! I �m sorry to bother you but I need your help.   I �m preparing speaking cards on countries and nationalities for my ss. They will include  a picture of national flag and some personal information. But I would also like to place a picture of national symbols. I mean as for Russia they are Russian dolls      or Russian samovar      What are the symbols of your countries? I �d appreciate your  PM with pictures or useful links.  And one more thing   Can you also write what the common names  are  in your country . Thanks a lot  in advance!

4 Mar 2010      

Aimee/S.

4 Mar 2010     

gitasiva

Brilliant idea! For India you can have pictures like: The Taj Mahal, The Tiger - National animal, The Peacock- National Bird, The lotus - National flower, The Mango - National fruit, Hockey - National game and of course the Indian flag. All of these symbols can be gotten from http://www.whereincity.com/india/great-indians/national-symbols/ Can �t wait to see your speaking cards.

4 Mar 2010     

Greek Professor

Good Morning... Great idea...   Well here are some GREEK symbols and their meanings....However, sorry to take up so much space....   The Minotaur In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a creature that was part man and part bull.[1] It dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction[2] built for King Minos of Crete and designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus who were ordered to build it to hold the Minotaur. The historical site of Knossos is usually identified as the site of the labyrinth. The Minotaur was eventually killed by Theseus. "Minotaur" is Greek for "Bull of Minos." The bull was known in Crete as Asterion, a name shared with Minos �s foster father.       The bowl of Hygeia The �Bowl of Hygeia� symbol is the most widely recognized international symbol of pharmacy. In Greek mythology, Hygeia was the daughter and assistant of Aesculapius (sometimes spelled Asklepios), the God of Medicine and Healing. Hygeia �s classical symbol was a bowl containing a medicinal potion with the serpent of Wisdom (or guardianship) partaking it. This is the same serpent of Wisdom, which appears on the caduceus, the staff of Aesculapius, which is the symbol of medicine.  Ancient Greek Symbols :: Apollo   Anciet greek scene

4 Mar 2010     

anaisabel001

Good morning!! Great idea! Though most people may think that  Spain is :     and      I can assure you that we have lots of wonderful things !! Here you can some information: Spanish Festivals: http://www.2camels.com/san-fermin-running-of-the-bulls.php National symbols: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:National_symbols_of_Spain Spanish Art http://www.spanisharts.com/prado/prado.htm Spanish cuisine http://www.enforex.com/culture/spanish-food.html   (you�ll find a lot of things here)  Waiting for your speaking cards!! Have a nice day!

4 Mar 2010     

RabbitWho

Irish symbols are the Irish Harp and the Shamrock. The Irish harp is a traditional Irish instrument, smaller than the harps you�re probably familiar with. http://www.chiff.com/a/music-irish-harp.htm Contrary to popular belief the four leaf clover is NOT A symbol of Ireland. The three leaves of the clover have a special religious significance for Irish Christians (St. Patrick was said to have explained the Holy Trinity using things plant, 3 parts of a whole.) and before that the number 3 was of course an important number for pagans. Wikipedia have a lovely list including the national animals of every country as well. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_emblem Common names in Ireland: Saoirse (seer-sha) Diarmuid (deer-mwid) Donal (doe-nal) Aisling (ash - ling) Siobhan (shiv-awn) Clodagh (cloe-da) Fiona - (fee-oh-na or fyone-a) Aoife - (eee-fa) Maire (my-ra) Maura - (maw-ra) ah there are way too many to list! But those are the first few that came into my head (probably because they�re friends and family members!

4 Mar 2010     

sevim-6

there are a lot of sybols of Turkey. Here are some

4 Mar 2010     

AACG

Here you have two for Argentina although they are shared by other countries. Please PM me when your worksheet is ready.

4 Mar 2010     

maggiejeria

Excellent Idea. I�m sending you Chilean simbols Tha Falg, Copihues: Chilean flower. Combarbalita: special stone, national emblem: Escudo nacional When you finish your work send ume pictures about it... Bye, I hope it help you Maggie

4 Mar 2010     

Larisa.

THANKS A MILLION, DEAR FRIENDS! I APPRECIATE YOU HELP A LOT! It will defenitely help me to make my worksheet.    I �m so happy to be a part of this wonderful community of the best teachers in the world!   Have a nice day!

4 Mar 2010     

readingaol

Most common names: Female- MARIA and ANA Male- JOS� and JO�O Symbols... Hum, I �ll have to think about that. Perhaps:

4 Mar 2010