Modern Foreign Languages
Beginner
60 mins
Teacher/Student led
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+75 XP

Languages From Near and Far

Explore European languages by matching flags to countries like Ireland, the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and Italy on an interactive map. Listen to and practise saying 'hello' in English, Irish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Learn how these languages spread globally, create greeting flashcards, and discuss their value in connecting with others.

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    1 - Introduction

    Illustration for IntroductionImagine if you could say 'hello' to friends from all over Europe! Today, we're going on a language adventure to discover the languages spoken in different European countries.

    In this lesson, you will:

    • Match flags to countries on a map to see where different languages are spoken.
    • Listen to 'hello' in English, Irish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.
    • Learn fun facts about how these languages spread around the world.
    • Make your own flashcards to practise greetings.
    • Share your thoughts in a class discussion.

    By the end of this lesson, you should know:

    • The main language spoken in Ireland, UK, Spain, France, Germany, Italy and Portugal.
    • How to say 'hello' in each of these languages.
    • Why learning other languages helps us connect with people from different places.

    👇 Mark your steps as done as you complete them.

    +10 XP

    2 - Ireland

    Illustration for IrelandIn Ireland we have two special languages: English and Irish. Irish is also called Gaeilge, and it is our first official language.

    Listen to how to say 'Hello' in both languages. Click the play buttons to hear them.

    Hello

    HEL-oh (English)

    Dia dhuit

    JEE-uh grit (Irish / Gaeilge)

    👇 Mark your steps as done as you complete them.

    +10 XP

    3 - United Kingdom

    Illustration for United KingdomIn the United Kingdom, the main language spoken is English.

    Did you know that English is spoken in many countries around the world? Long ago, the United Kingdom had a huge empire. Explorers and traders from there sailed to places like America, Australia, India, and parts of Africa. They taught English to people there for talking, trading, and learning. Even after the empire ended, English stayed as a key language in those countries. Today, over a billion people speak it!

    +10 XP

    4 - Spain

    Illustration for SpainIn Spain, the main language spoken is Spanish.

    Listen to how to say 'Hello' in Spanish. Click the play button to hear it.

    Hola

    OH-la (Spanish)



    Practise time! Say 'Hola' out loud. Click the play button above to hear the correct pronunciation again and try to match it.

    Spanish is also spoken in many other countries around the world, like Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and many more in South America.
    +10 XP

    5 - France

    Illustration for FranceIn France, the main language spoken is French.

    Listen to how to say 'Hello' in French. Click the play button to hear it.

    Bonjour

    bohn-ZHOOR (French)




    Practise time! Say 'Bonjour' out loud. Click the play button above to hear the correct pronunciation again and try to match it.

    French is also spoken in many other countries around the world, like Canada, Belgium, Switzerland, and many places in Africa such as Senegal.
    +10 XP

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