A complete A2 country lesson with reading, vocabulary, listening, speaking, Something New and writing.
By the end of this lesson, I will be able to:
Look at the picture and title. What do you already know about this country? Discuss with a partner and write two ideas.
Write a short meaning or example for each word.
capital –
palace –
traditional –
popular –
coastline –
1. Where is South Korea?
2. What is the capital city?
3. Name one traditional place visitors can see.
4. Name one Korean food from the reading.
5. What contrast does the reading describe?
Complete the present simple sentences.
1. South Korea (be) in East Asia.
2. Seoul (have) an excellent public transport system.
3. Many visitors (enjoy) Korean food.
4. Korean films and music (reach) audiences around the world.
Listen
Listen to your teacher. You will hear the text twice. Answer the questions.
1. Where is South Korea?
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.
• What would you most like to see in South Korea?
• Which Korean foods, music or films do you know?
• How can a country keep traditions while becoming more modern?
Something New
In pairs, plan a half-day visit in Seoul. Include one historic place, one modern activity and one food experience. Present your plan in 45 seconds.
Write
Write 80–100 words introducing South Korea to a traveller who has never been there.
Close or cover the Vocabulary panel. In 45 seconds, write as many lesson words as you can remember. Then check your spelling.
Score: ____ words remembered correctly.
Use your best word in a sentence.
Tick each statement when you can do it.
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.