LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSVISITING ICELAND
LinguaHouse
Oct. 24, 2022
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Travel and Leisure; People and Places; Describing Places; 18+ Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; Visiting Places; Article Based; Video Talk
Publication date: 10/24/2022
This lesson will look at what the country of Iceland has to offer. Learners will be given the opportunity to learn all about Iceland with sections focusing on nature, sightseeing and food. Within the lesson students will learn new vocabulary and then personalize it by talking about Iceland and similarities or differences with their own countries (by Peter Clarkin).
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VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
The energy is palpable on this magical island, where astonishing natural phenomena inspire the welcoming creative locals. An underpopulated island marooned near the top of the globe, Iceland is literally a country in the making. Its supercharged splendor seems designed to remind visitors of their utter insignificance in the greater scheme of things, and it works a treat. Some crisp clean air, an eyeful of the cinematic landscapes, and everyone is transfixed.
Iceland’s unofficial pastime is splashing around in its surplus of geothermal water. There are hot pots everywhere from downtown Reykjavik to the isolated peninsula tips of the Westfjords, and not only are they incredibly relaxing - they’re also a great way to meet the locals.
Iceland’s awe-inspiring nature comes to a dramatic climax in the Westfjords - the island’s best off-the-beaten-path experience. A ghostly procession of luminous blue icebergs drift serenely throughout the 25 square kilometer Jökulsárlón Lagoon, before floating out to sea. Boat trips among the Bergs are popular or you can simply wander the lakeshore, scout for seals and exhaust your camera’s memory card.
Everyone longs to glimpse the northern lights - the celestial kaleidoscope known for transforming long winter nights into natural lava lamps.
There’s no better way to explore Iceland than to drive around Route 1 affectionately known as the Ring Road.
High season runs June through August. May and September are usually quieter, although Iceland’s popularity means it’s always worth booking ahead. Travel costs in Iceland can range from less than 20,000 Icelandic Króna a day, if you enjoy a dorm bed and hostel breakfast, to over 40,000 Icelandic Króna a day for a double room and a four-wheel drive rental. Cars are the most common way for visitors to get around, although in the summer months buses can get you between major destinations.
Iceland turns the everyday into the extraordinary, a quick dip happens in a geothermal lagoon, a stroll becomes a trek across a glittering glacier, and a night camping takes place under the aurora borealis’ curtains of fire.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/visiting-iceland. Accessed on November 7, 2022. © 2008–2022 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.
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