E2.9 A2 Speakout unit 4D. This world: Sakura time.

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Unit 4: lesson 4d Sakura time

In this lesson, Ss learn should, shouldn’t and imperatives to give advice. They also learn vocabulary to describe weather and the seasons. The context is a video about spring in Japan. Ss then do a speaking activity, where they practise talking about a good time to visit somewhere they know. The lesson ends with a writing activity, where Ss write an email about the best time to visit somewhere.

Sakura time

When one million cherry trees in Japan are in bloom, the Japanese call it Sakura time. 

Based on the latest cherry blossom 2025 forecast, cherry blossoms in Tokyo are expected to start flowering on March 24, while the full bloom is expected on March 29.

Ask students what they know about it.

You could prompt them with topics such as food, sport, education, weather etc.

Today's class

You can understand a documentary about Sakura time in Japan: weather and seasons.

You are going to talk & write about a good time to visit.

Words to remember:

pointing at ...

cable car

ski slope

suggestion vs instruction

should / shouldn't / must / go

What's the weather like today?

What kind of weather do you like the best?

It’s windy. 

It’s snowing. 

It’s fine and sunny. 

There’s a storm. 

It’s grey and cloudy. 

It’s raining.

Students individually have a conversation with the teacher about shopping.

Use the wordlist from A2 unit 4C.

Homework

Pearson Speakout

Unit 4D

Due date period 2

February 3rd 9.20AM

To finish

Please get ready to finish this lesson together.

Which country would you like to travel to? Why?

What's your opinion on hitchhiking?

Worksheet

In class:

Watch the video.

Listen to the recording.

Answer the questions.

6A. Choose a place that you know.

1. When should I visit?

2. What can I do there?

3. What clothes should I bring?

PICTURE Lake Balaton Hungary.

To finish

What is  the most important advice you’d give to someone visiting your hometown.