ESL WORKSHEET - Visiting Thailand

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

VISITING THAILAND

LinguaHouse

Jan 29, 2025

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Incredible Stories; Visiting Places; Travel and Leisure; People and Places; Vocabulary Lesson; Article Based; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 01/29/2025

This lesson will focus on Thailand and the things that make the country special. Learners will be given the opportunity to learn all about Thailand, firstly with an audio section looking at the concept of island hopping within the country. The article that follows looks at a number of beautiful locations on the mainland. Within the lesson, students will learn new vocabulary and then personalize it by talking about Thailand and its similarities or differences with their own countries. The lesson also includes a homework task which looks at two extra texts about wildlife in Thailand. (by Peter Clarkin)

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• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
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AUDIO/VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

I have often been described as restless so when it comes to booking a vacation, I want to keep myself busy at all times and that is where the idea of island hopping came from. I had heard great things about Thailand and quickly decided that it was the place for me.
When I got to Thailand my first stop was Phuket. Phuket is the largest Island in the country and is famous for its Big Buddha - a huge figure that sits on top of Nakkerd Hill. Nakkerd Hill also doubles as one of the best places to see the sunset on the island.
After Phuket I wanted to check out something unique, so I set out for Koh Panyee. Koh Panyee is a famous floating village with 1600 people living there in stilted huts and shacks. Quite amazingly there is also a floating soccer pitch built by the children of the island out of bits of old wood.
The next island on my list was Phi Phi Island, which is instantly recognizable as being the location for the movie The Beach. Partly because of this movie, it has become famous for its breathtaking scenery. Two of the most gorgeous locations on the islands are Maya Bay and Pi Leh Lagoon, and in terms of beauty, these two places were second to none.

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