Part 1: Getting Started
Introduction to English-speaking countries
Getting Started: English-Speaking Countries
11. Warm-up Discussion
Think about these questions:
- Can you name some English-speaking countries?
- What do you know about the UK / USA / Australia?
- Have you ever visited an English-speaking country?
- Which English-speaking country would you like to visit?
Key English-speaking countries:
- The United Kingdom (UK) - London, Big Ben
- The United States (USA) - Washington D.C., Statue of Liberty
- Australia - Canberra, Sydney Opera House
- Canada - Ottawa, maple leaf
- New Zealand - Wellington, kiwi bird
- Ireland - Dublin, shamrock
22. Dialogue: Talking About Countries to Visit
Conversation between Mai and Nam
Mai: I'm reading a book about English-speaking countries for my geography project.
Nam: That sounds interesting! Which country would you like to visit?
Mai: I'd love to visit Australia. I want to see kangaroos and the Sydney Opera House.
Nam: Australia is amazing! The landscape is beautiful and the people are friendly. What about you?
Mai: I also want to visit the UK. I'd like to see Big Ben and explore London.
Nam: Great choice! The UK has a rich culture and history. People there speak with a British accent.
Mai: Have you ever been to any English-speaking country?
Nam: Yes, I visited Canada last year. The maple leaf is a national symbol there.
33. Key Vocabulary from the Dialogue
| Word | Type & Pronunciation | Vietnamese | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| country | (n) /ˈkʌntri/ | quốc gia | Australia is a big country. |
| capital | (n) /ˈkæpɪtl/ | thủ đô | London is the capital of the UK. |
| landmark | (n) /ˈlændmɑːk/ | địa danh, thắng cảnh | Big Ben is a famous landmark. |
| accent | (n) /ˈæksent/ | giọng, ngữ điệu | She has a British accent. |
| culture | (n) /ˈkʌltʃə(r)/ | văn hóa | British culture is very rich. |
| symbol | (n) /ˈsɪmbl/ | biểu tượng | The kangaroo is a symbol of Australia. |
44. Comprehension Questions
Answer these questions about the dialogue:
- What is Mai reading about?
- Which country does Mai want to visit first?
- What does Nam say about Australia?
- What does Mai want to see in the UK?
- Which English-speaking country has Nam visited?
Answers:
- She is reading about English-speaking countries for a geography project.
- She wants to visit Australia to see kangaroos and the Sydney Opera House.
- He says the landscape is beautiful and the people are friendly.
- She wants to see Big Ben and explore London.
- Nam has visited Canada.