Use foreign languages to make a craft or greeting card for Dad.
Honoring fathers is a tradition that goes back centuries. In fact, the very first recorded Father's Day card was carved in clay by a Babylonian boy named Elmesu. He wished his father good health and a long life.
In the Catholic tradition, fathers are commonly honored along with Jesus' earthly father on St. Joseph's Day (March 19.) Other modern day observances occur at different times in various countries, sometimes August, September, or November. Most countries honor dads on the third Sunday in June. This date originated in the United States nearly 100 years ago. Other countries celebrating on this date include Canada, the UK, France, Argentina, Japan, the Netherlands, Mexico, Greece, South Africa, and Switzerland, just to name a few.
In honor of Father's Day, learn how to say "I love you, Dad" in foreign languages:
- Ik hou van je, Vader (Dutch)
- Je t'aime, Papa (French)
- Ich liebe dich, Vater (German)
- Szeretlek, Apa (Hungarian)
- Ti ami, Padre (Italian)
- Kocham ciebie Tata (Polish)
- Eu te amo Pai (Portugese)
- Te amo Papá (Spanish)
- Nakupenda Baba (Swahili)
- Jag älskar dig Pappa (Swedish)
If you are a teacher, use Father's Day as an occasion to introduce foreign language and ESL students to vocabulary, greetings, and poetry about and for their fathers. Younger children will enjoy coloring and labeling pictures for Dad in the target language.
Try making an International Father's Day Gift to show Dad that he's the best in the world. You can also send a Father's Day e-card or make a homemade greeting in French, Spanish, German, or any other language.
Let Dad know you love him in a world of ways. Use global languages to wish him a Happy Father's Day.
