Talking about Continents Part 2

 

Part 1: Vocabularies

• Famous Animals on Continents:

Lion (n) /ˈlaɪ.ən/
Example: Lions are majestic animals often found in Africa.

Panda (n) /ˈpæn.də/

Example: Pandas, native to Asia, are known for their black and white fur.

Kangaroo (n) /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Example: Kangaroos, unique to Australia, are marsupials that hop.

Penguin (n) /ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/

Example: Penguins, found in Antarctica, are excellent swimmers.

Bald Eagle (n) /bæld ˈiː.ɡəl/

Example: The bald eagle is a symbol of North America and freedom.

Jaguar (n) /ˈdʒæɡ.wɑːr/

Example: Jaguars, native to South America, are powerful big cats.

Polar Bear (n) /ˈpoʊ.lɚ ˌber/

Example: Polar bears, living in the Arctic, have thick fur to survive the cold.

Elephant (n) /ˈɛl.ɪ.fənt/

Example: Elephants, found in Africa and Asia, are known for their intelligence.

Koala (n) /ˈkoʊ.ə.lə/

Example: Koalas, native to Australia, eat eucalyptus leaves.

Giraffe (n) /dʒɪˈræf/

Example: Giraffes, living in Africa, have long necks to reach leaves in trees.

Countries on Continents:

• Africa: Egypt, Kenya, South Africa

• Asia: China, India, Japan

• Europe: France, Germany, Italy

• North America: Canada, Mexico, United States

• South America: Brazil, Argentina, Peru

• Australia: Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea

• Antarctica: No countries, but multiple research stations exist.

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• Oceans:

Pacific Ocean (n) /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Example: The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Pacific Ocean.

Great Barrier Reef

Atlantic Ocean (n) /ətˈlæn.tɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

• Example: The Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean in 1912.

Indian Ocean (n) /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Example: The Maldives is a beautiful island nation in the Indian Ocean.

The Arctic Ocean. /ˈɑːrktɪk/

The Southern Ocean. /ˈsʌðərn/

Part 2: Grammars

• Simple Structures for Communication:

• Expressing Preferences: I prefer [animal/country/ocean].

• Example: I prefer lions because they are strong and majestic.

• Making Comparisons: [Animal] is [adjective]er than [animal].

• Example: Elephants are bigger than koalas.

• Asking for Information: What is special about [country]?

• Example: What is special about Japan? I'd like to learn more.

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Part 3: Questions

• About Animals:

• What continent is known for kangaroos?

• Do you know which continent is home to kangaroos?

• Have you ever seen a panda? Which continent are they from?

• Pandas are adorable! Have you ever seen one? Do you know which continent they come from?

• Which big cat lives in South America? What's its name?

• South America is home to a powerful big cat. Can you guess its name?

• About Countries:

• Name a country in Africa where elephants can be found.

• Elephants are amazing creatures. Can you name a country in Africa where they can be found?

• What is the capital of India, a country in Asia?

• India is a large country in Asia. Do you know the capital?

• Can you name a country in Europe that is famous for the Eiffel Tower?

• The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark. Can you name the country in Europe where it is located?

• About Oceans:

• Which ocean is the largest on Earth?

• Can you name an island nation in the Indian Ocean?

• What is special about the Pacific Ocean?