🌍 Countries Around the World 🌎
Explore amazing countries, learn flags, capitals, and cultures! Let's travel the world together!
Country Vocabulary
Click each card to learn about the country! Try to say the country name!
Your Progress
Countries explored: 0 / 10
Click on the country cards to start exploring!
Grammar Focus: Countries & Nationalities
Where are you from?
Use these patterns to talk about where people are from and where they live:
Example: I am from Japan.
Example: I come from Brazil.
Example: I live in France.
Example: She is from India.
Nationalities
Learn how to say where someone is from:
I am American.
She is Japanese.
He is French.
They are Brazilian.
We are Australian.
He is Indian.
Practice: Complete the Sentences
1. I _____ from Mexico. (am/are/is)
2. She _____ in Japan. (live/lives/living)
3. They _____ from Brazil. (am/are/is)
4. He is _____. (China/Chinese/Chine)
💡 Answers: 1. am, 2. lives, 3. are, 4. Chinese
Pronunciation Practice
Practice these tricky sounds! Red = S sounds | Blue = R sounds
S Sound Practice
Practice the "S" sound at the end of words. Listen carefully and repeat!
R Sound Practice
Practice the "R" sound. Your tongue should curl slightly back!
Challenge: S + R Sounds Together!
Advanced practice! These sentences have both S and R sounds.
Pronunciation Tips
- Put your tongue behind your top teeth
- Let air flow through (like a snake: ssssss)
- Practice slowly, then speed up!
- Curl your tongue back slightly (don't touch the roof!)
- English R is different from many languages
- Watch native speakers on video for help
Interactive Games & Activities
Match Countries with Capitals
Click a country, then click its capital to match them!
Which Continent?
Click a continent to see countries from that region!
🗺️ Study this map, then click the continent buttons below to learn more!
Teacher's Guide
Learning Objectives
- Identify and name 10 countries around the world
- Match countries with their capitals
- Recognize national flags
- Use "from" and "live in" correctly
- Learn basic geography and cultural facts
Teaching Tips
- Pronunciation Practice: Use the audio buttons to help students hear correct pronunciation
- Interactive Learning: Encourage students to click all country cards to reveal information
- Group Activity: Have students share which countries they or their families are from
- Extension: Ask students to research one country and present 3 facts to the class
- Assessment: Use the matching game to test comprehension
Lesson Plan (45-60 minutes)
0-10 min: Warm-up - Ask students which countries they know
10-25 min: Explore country cards together, practice pronunciation
25-35 min: Grammar focus - teach "from" and "live in"
35-50 min: Interactive games and activities
50-60 min: Review and homework assignment
Homework
Your Mission: Explore a Country!
1. Choose one country from the lesson (or a
different country you're interested in)
2. Research and find:
- The capital city
- The language(s) people speak
- 2-3 fun facts about the country
- A famous landmark or place
- A traditional food from that country
3. Create a poster or presentation to share with the class!
💡 Bonus Challenge: Learn how to say "Hello" in that country's language!