Life in the UK

Introduction

In this lesson, learners read about the different countries of the UK: England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

They practise reading for specific information, and guessing the meaning of words from the context, both important reading micro-skills. There is an optional extension in the form of a role-play, in which groups of learners compete to persuade a professional couple to move to 'their’ UK country.

Topic

Life in the UK

Afe/ Level

Aged 13-17 and Adult (CEFR B1+)

Time

50 mins + extension activities

Learning objectives

• listen for specific information
• read for specific information
• Practise the learing strategies of note-taking and brainstorming

Materials

• Lesson plan
• UK country texts
• Reading quest
• Vocabulary worksheet - post reading
• Roles play cards - for extension

You’ll also need access to the Internet to display the video: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/video-series/word-street/wots-loch-ness/four-nations