Culture and Traditions Vocabulary Exercises (CEFR B1)

Culture and Traditions Vocabulary: Word List and Examples Learn B1-level vocabulary for talking about customs, celebrations, and cultural traditions. Word List custom, tradition, heritage (cultural inheritance from the past), festival, celebration, ceremony, ritual, folklore, ancestor, generation, custom-made, traditional dress, superstition, myth, legend, proverb (a traditional saying with advice), belief, values, etiquette (polite behavior rules), taboo (something forbidden by custom), diversity, multicultural, native, indigenous (original inhabitants), pass down (transmit through generations), preserve (protect from disappearing), assimilate (adopt another culture’s customs), identity, roots (cultural origins), customary, honor (respect through tradition). Examples: The festival celebrates a tradition that has been passed down for generations. It’s considered rude, almost a taboo, to discuss certain topics at the dinner table. Many indigenous communities work hard to preserve their language and customs. She feels a strong connection to her cultural roots. Remember: «custom» (a specific practiced habit, like removing shoes indoors) and «tradition» (a broader, often symbolic practice passed through generations, like a holiday) are related but not identical — customs are usually more everyday than traditions.