LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSVISITING GERMANY
LinguaHouse
Dec. 28, 2022
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: People and Places; Travel and Leisure; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old; Visiting Places; Article Based; Video Talk
Publication date: 12/28/2022
In this lesson you will learn about one of the biggest countries in Europe, Germany. You will be given the opportunity to learn all about Germany with a focus on travel, history, nature and cuisine. The article in today’s lesson will look at two cities in what was formerly East Germany. You will learn new and interesting vocabulary, which you can use to share your opinion with your classmates (by Peter Clarkin).
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AUDIO/VIDEO TRANSCRIPT
Prepare for feasts, treats and temptations as you take in Germany’s beautiful scenery, fascinating cities and culture and romantic palaces. Germany is blessed with beautiful and diverse natural landscapes from the dune-covered coasts of the north, down to the moody forests, river valleys and vineyards of the center and of course the splendor of the Alps in the south where beautiful natural views are only improved by spectacular castles.
The glamor and grit of Berlin are great for fans of vibrant culture, edgy architecture and fabulous food. There’s haute cuisine in a former brewery, all-night parties in power stations and world-class art in a World War II bunker.
If you’re looking for alpine flavor Munich has it in spades, but the Bavarian capital also has plenty of cheerful beer gardens and open spaces to while away a sunny day. The 19th century romantics found beauty and inspiration in Germany’s oldest university town. Generations of students have attended lectures sung with beer steins in their hands and carved their names into tavern tables.
In mist, snow or shine the deep dark black forest is just beautiful if it’s back to nature moments you’re after then this slice of south-western Germany is the place to go.
Commissioned by Bavaria’s most celebrated 19th century monarch King Ludwig the II Neuschwanstein palace rises from mysterious alpine forests like a storybook illustration.
High season runs from July through August, the fall and spring bring ideal weather for outdoor pursuits.
Travel costs in Germany can range from less than 100 Euros a day if you choose a hostel and self-catering to well over 200 Euros a day for top-end hotel and opera tickets.
Cars are useful for traveling at your own pace although there is an extensive network of regional and long-distance trains with frequent departures.
Germany is a country of diverse and beautiful landscapes and a fascinating culture and history. You can stand in a Roman amphitheater and walk along remnants of the Berlin wall. In Germany the past is very much the present wherever you go and it’s well worth a visit.
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/visiting-germany. Accessed on February 17, 2023. © 2008–2023 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.
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