Description
This unit not only enriches students’ understanding of world geography but also enhances their ability to discuss international diversity and cultural identity. Ready to travel the globe in your classroom? Let’s explore together! 🌎✈️
Countries and Capitals:
USA – Washington, D.C.: American
UK – London: British
Canada – Ottawa: Canadian
Australia – Canberra: Australian
France – Paris: French
Spain – Madrid: Spanish
Germany – Berlin: German
Italy – Rome: Italian
China – Beijing: Chinese
Japan – Tokyo: Japanese
Brazil – Brasília: Brazilian
Language and Nationality:
New Zealand – Wellington: New Zealander (Kiwis), English
Mexico – Mexico City: Mexican, Spanish
South Korea – Seoul: Korean
Egypt – Cairo: Egyptian, Arabic
Kenya – Nairobi: Kenyan
Republic of Congo – Kinshasa: Congolese, French
Vietnam – Hanoi: Vietnamese
Peru – Lima: Peruvian, Spanish
Argentina – Buenos Aires: Argentinean, Spanish
Engaging ESL Conversations:
Role Plays: Practice introducing oneself, including country, nationality, and language spoken.
Discussion Questions: What do you know about the nationalities listed? Which country would you like to visit and why?
Vocabulary Games: “Flag Matching” where students match flags with the correct country, capital, and nationality, or “Country Capitals Quiz” testing their knowledge of the capitals.
Fun Activities:
Create Your Country: Students invent a country, decide its location, design a flag, and describe its nationality and language.
Cultural Exchange Day: Share facts, foods, and traditional clothing from students’ or other countries.
World Tour: Plan a virtual trip around the world, choosing destinations to “visit” based on the unit’s countries.
