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Discovering Norway

A complete A2 country lesson with reading, vocabulary, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.

A250–60 minutesCountries & culturePrintable
Teacher lesson: Look at the picture and title. What do you already know about this country? Discuss with a partner and write two ideas. Work through the nine panels in order, or choose the sections that suit your class. Teacher answers and the listening script are stored separately.
Teacher Answers
1 Lesson Goals
Geirangerfjord surrounded by mountains in Norway

By the end of this lesson, I will be able to:

  • understand the main ideas and key details in Discovering Norway.
  • learn and use important vocabulary from the lesson.
  • use the lesson language in speaking or writing.
Start here: What do you already know about this topic? Tell a partner one idea.
2 Reading
Before you read:

Look at the picture and title. What do you already know about this country? Discuss with a partner and write two ideas.

Norway is a long, narrow country in northern Europe. Its capital is Oslo. Norway is famous for dramatic mountains, deep fjords and a very long coastline. A fjord is a narrow arm of the sea between steep mountains or cliffs. Many people enjoy hiking, skiing, fishing and other outdoor activities. In the far north, summer days can be very long, while winter days are short. Some areas also offer views of the northern lights. Norway has modern cities, but nature is never far away. The country is known for protecting natural areas and for making outdoor life an important part of its culture.
3 Vocabulary
Words: narrow · fjord · steep · outdoor · protect

Write a short meaning or example for each word.

narrow –

fjord –

steep –

outdoor –

protect –

4 Check Your Understanding

1. Where is Norway?

2. What is the capital city?

3. What is a fjord?

4. Name two outdoor activities from the reading.

5. What can people sometimes see in northern Norway?

5 Language Focus

Complete the present simple sentences.

1. Norway (be) in northern Europe.

2. The country (have) a very long coastline.

3. Many people (enjoy) outdoor activities.

4. Winter days (become) short in the far north.

6 Listen & Speak

Listen

Listen to your teacher. You will hear the text twice. Answer the questions.

1. Where is Norway?

2. What is the capital?

3. Name one important feature from the listening.

4. Name one other detail you heard.

Speak

Discuss with a partner.

• Would you rather visit Norway in summer or winter? Why?
• Which outdoor activities do you enjoy?
• Why might people want to protect fjords and mountain areas?

Discovering Norway — Continued
7 Use Your English

Something New

In pairs, design one outdoor day in Norway. Choose a place, an activity, suitable clothing and one safety rule. Present your plan in 45 seconds.

Write

Write 80–100 words introducing Norway to a traveller who has never been there.

8 Puzzle or Game
Vocabulary Detective

Choose four words from the Vocabulary panel. Write a short clue for each word without writing the word itself. Swap with a partner and see how many you can guess.

Bonus: Use one of the words in a new sentence.

9 Success Criteria ✓

Tick each statement when you can do it.

  • I can explain the main idea of the lesson.
  • I can use at least three new words correctly.
  • I can complete the language task.
  • I can share an idea in spoken or written English.

One thing I am proud of today:

10 Show What You Can Do
My final challenge: Discovering Norway

Plan: Write 5 useful words or ideas from the lesson, or make a quick labelled sketch.

Write: Write 5–7 sentences that show what you learned. Try to use at least 3 words from the Vocabulary panel.

Share: Explain your work to a partner for about 30 seconds.