The UK and its culture

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The UK and its culture

Have you been to the UK? Where did you go?

What did you find interesting in the video you watched?

What would you like to hear more about?

UK and its geography

UK and its food

History of the UK

Nature in the UK

Tourism in the UK

Something else

The UK and its geography!

1. Countries and names for groups of countries
2. Flags
3. Capitals
4. Landmarks 

Important terms

• British Isles
• Britain = 2 countries
• Great Britain = 3 countries 
• The UK = 4 countries
• The British Isles

England

Wales

United Kingdom

Britain

Scotland

Great Britain

England

Wales

Northern-Ireland

Scotland

What's the name of the following group of countries: England, Scotland, Wales?

1. Britain
2. Great-Britain
3. United Kingdom
4. British Isles

Flags and capitals

Flags of the countries of the UK

Flags of the countries of the UK

England

Flags of the countries of the UK

England

Scotland

Flags of the countries of the UK

England

Scotland

Wales

Flags of the countries of the UK

England

Scotland

Wales

Northern-Ireland

Flag of the United Kingdom

Union Jack

Northern-Ireland

Republic of Ireland

England

Wales

Scotland

Northern-Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Cardiff

Edinburgh

Dublin

Belfast

London

Let's walk around and practice!

1. Everyone gets a paper with a country, flag or capital.

2. Don't show anyone else your paper.

3. Walk around until you hear the alarm.

4. Pair up with the person closest to you. Describe what's on your paper and let them guess. Youngest person begins. You each have one minute.

Famous landmarks

Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Stonehenge

Giant's Causeway

Stonehenge

Big Ben

Giant's Causeway

Stonehenge

Big Ben

Edinburgh Castle

Giant's Causeway

Stonehenge

Big Ben

Edinburgh Castle

Loch Ness

Fun fact

• Loch Ness Monster was believed to be seen all throughout history. 
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Final practice in groups

1. 4 groups

2. Take turns in placing a word or flag on the right spot.

3. The next person agrees or disagrees and then places another paper. Repeat until all papers have been put down.