Countries and Flags
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A1
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60 min
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34 slides
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kids &teens
ESL Lesson Plan Countries and Flags A1 introduces nine countries from around the world: Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Ukraine, the UK and the USA. Students learn the names of the countries, recognise their flags and connect each one with a famous place. They also say “hello” in different languages with an original song, read short interviews and write about themselves. The lesson combines vocabulary, speaking, reading, listening and writing, making it a great fit for kids and teenagers at A1 level.
Skills and Outcomes
Learn and use the names of nine countries and recognise their flags.
Connect each country with a famous place.
Say “hello” in different languages and ask and answer questions about name, age and country.
Write simple sentences about themselves and their country.
Vocabulary
Australia
Brazil
China
Japan
South Africa
Spain
Ukraine
the UK
the USA
Lesson Plan
Lead-in
Students look at pictures of four countries and answer simple questions to introduce the topic.
Vocabulary
Learners look at nine flags and write the country names.
Flags on the Map
Students match each flag to its country on a world map.
Flag Quiz
Nine questions with three flags each, including similar flags for an extra challenge.
Guess the Country
Students guess each country from a set of emojis.
Hello Around the World
Students read three interviews and notice the questions and answers.
Interview Practice
Learners answer the same five questions about themselves and write their answers.
Hello Song
Students watch the original song and learn how to say “hello” in the nine countries.
Song Gap-Fill
Students listen again and write the greetings in the song text.
All About Me
Learners complete ten sentences about themselves and their country.
Final Review
Students read short clues about flags and greetings and write the name of each country.
What level and age is this lesson for?
A1 (beginner). It suits kids and teenagers.
How long is the lesson?
About 60 minutes.
What grammar and language does it cover?
The lesson covers “I am from…”, “I live in…”, “My name is…”, “How old are you?”, “Where are you from?”, “A famous place in my country is…” and “In my country, people say/eat…”. It also teaches country names, flags and greetings.
Is it suitable for online lessons?
Yes, it works well for online lessons. It includes good-quality pictures and a world map, it is easy to share on screen, and students can easily match, drag and write on the slides.
Is an answer key included?
Yes, the answer key is included for the flag quiz and all the other tasks. Teachers can check the answers quickly before the class, which saves preparation time. You can also send it to students after the class for review.
