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

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Unit 4: lesson 4d Sakura time

Sakura time

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

Based on the latest cherry blossom 2024 forecast, cherry blossoms in Tokyo are expected to start flowering on March 22, while the full bloom is expected on March 27.

Ask students what they know about it.

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

Speaking

Think 25 seconds.

Speak 25 seconds.

TIPS:

- count

- colours

- location

Our goal today

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.

suggestion vs instruction

should / shouldn't / must / go

What's the weather like?

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.

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.

Homework

Pearson Speakout 3rd ed.

Unit 4D

Due date period 2:

February 3rd 9.20AM

To finish

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