What should an English lesson be like? How to give an interesting lecture in English? We will talk about this and much more today, dear readers. Let's devote our conversation to the topic of the English lesson about the capital of Great Britain, London. This topic is found in all classes. school curriculum in English language. That is why it is relevant and will be of interest to those who teach or study English. How to teach an English lesson about the capital of Britain - London?
What do you need to know about lesson structure?
We all know the phrase from school: London is the capital of Great Britain - London is the capital of Great Britain. An English lesson on this topic (Lesson about London) is a type of lecture on civilization and culture. Such an English lesson (like all others) must be comprehensive, all the main stages of the lecture must be followed.
The lesson can be combined or a lesson on new material, or it can be integrated (connection with other school subjects). It is advisable that the outline of your English lesson be detailed and detailed. This will make your task easier during the lesson. If time is pressing for you, then you can sketch short summary lesson with main points. The summary should contain the following steps:
- Organizing time
- Checking homework
- Explanation of new material
- Consolidation
- Homework assignment
- Assessment
Don't forget to work on points such as:
- Forms and methods of work
- Your Lesson Objectives
- Didactic material
- Time of each activity.
In principle, each teacher builds his lesson the way he wants. But the basic steps must be followed.
Travel to London
London is very beautiful and interesting city. It has beautiful architecture, sights, interesting people. It represents Britain as a whole. An English lesson on the topic of London can really be organized as an exciting trip to the capital of Great Britain. Let your English lesson be lively and vibrant, full of color and rich various kinds didactic material.
You can start the lesson with an epigraph or several epigraphs on the topic of London. These could be proverbs or statements of famous people about the capital of Great Britain. Invite the children to read them, translate, comment, and express their opinions. We bring to your attention several such quotes with translation:
- “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” (Samuel Johnson) - When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; because London has everything life has to offer
- “How can you ever be late for anything in London? They have a huge clock right in the middle of the town." (Jimmy Kimmel) - How can you be late for anything in London? After all, there is a huge clock right in the middle of the city
- "A city like London was always going to be a paradox." (China Mieville) - A city like London has always been a paradox.
Next, read with your students some interesting text or dialogue on our topic. Let it contain interesting information regarding the capital of Great Britain, about the sights of this city, about its inhabitants, about its holidays.
Don’t forget to prepare a Power Point presentation, pictures, posters and posters with views of London, video and audio materials for such a lesson. The child must perceive information visually and auditorily, so it is better and longer retained in memory.
Don't forget to include in your lesson vocabulary work, since the child must leave the lesson with a certain amount of words on the topic. You can also touch on all aspects of language learning little by little. Reading, translation, writing, a couple of grammar lessons, etc. Try to include words on the topic everywhere. 
Everything you need to know about an English lesson and its stages
Let's discover the sights of London!
If our lesson is dedicated to the topic of the British capital, namely The City of London, then we cannot do without mentioning the sights of this city. The guys will be interested to hear short story about these species, and also see them on a screen or overhead projector. And if you have the opportunity to show a short educational film about the sights of this wonderful city, then that’s just wonderful!
We offer you a list of the main London attractions on English language with the translation:
- Big Ben - Big Ben. Famous tower with a clock whose ringing can be heard throughout London
- Buckingham Palace - Buckingham Palace. Residence of the British Queen Elizabeth II
- Tower - Tower. Former residence of British kings
- Tower Bridge - Tower Bridge. Swing bridge in central London over the River Thames, near the Tower of London
- Hyde Park - Hyde Park. Hyde Park is famous for the fact that anyone can give a speech in the center of the park
- London Eye - London Eye. The famous Ferris wheel
- Albert Hall - Albert Hall. World famous concert hall
- Changing of the Guards - Changing of the guard. The famous Changing of the Guard ceremony that takes place every morning in front of Buckingham Palace
- The Thames - Thames. The river on which London is located
- The Royal Theater Covent Garden - Royal Theater Covent Garden. The world famous royal theater.
London offers these and many other attractions to its guests.
You can show them on slides in a presentation or on posters. Children will have a lot of fun looking at the slides and learning something about them at the same time.
Distribute pictures of these attractions with captions in English on their desks, let the children read them several times and remember them. You can also make sentences in English about these views of the British capital.
What methods can help us?
Many may wonder what forms and methods of work can be used in such a lesson? First of all, visual and audit methods are suitable here, of course. The child must see all the sights and hear their names in English. You can use the method of a short survey based on what you saw/heard.
The method of conversation/discussion is also important. And, of course, since we are dealing with children, we cannot do without the play method. After all, it has long been known that a child perceives everything more easily and effectively through play. More games, especially on such a topic as the capital of Britain - London (London - the capital of Great Britain). Play a guessing game with them in English, as well as who can name the most attractions, etc.
An English lesson can be made even more fun and educational by introducing integrated Elements into it. An integrated lesson is a connection between a subject (in our case, English) and other school subjects. If our topic concerns the area of civilization, then this lesson can be associated with history. After all, we tell the story of the emergence of London as a city, the history of its attractions in English.
This lecture can also be linked to fine arts, asking the children to draw a landmark they liked, or to depict a map of London. In general, you can use whatever you want here!
Well, that's all the advice we wanted to give you on teaching a lesson about London. We wish you good luck and may your lessons be the most interesting!
London Attractions Attractions London
London's most famous places of interest
Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. It is located near Green Park. When the Queen is in the residence, the Royal Standard flies over Buckingham Palace.
There are 775 rooms where members of the Royal family and their servants live. There are also rooms for guests. There are offices, on-site post and even swimming pool in the palace.
Throughout the year right in front of Buckingham Palace the ceremony of the Changing of the Guard takes place, attracting a lot of tourists.
The Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the main London's places of interest. It is located on the north bank of the River Thames and is one of the oldest buildings.
At different times the Tower was used as a royal residence, fortress, prison, mint and, even, zoo. Today the Tower of London is the place where the Crown Jewels are kept.
Every day its doors are open for tourists. A few black ravens live on its territory. The walls of the Tower are still guarded by palace guard in historical outfits.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is located in the center of London. It was named after the victory in the Battle of Trafalgar. In the center of the square there is Nelson's column with four lions at the bottom of it.
There are beautiful fountains in the square. Some famous buildings, such as the National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-fields and Admiralty Arch, are also located there.
The square is the place where a lot of different events and celebrations are held.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a big park located in central London. Today it is a popular place for meetings, celebrations and festivals.
The park is known for its artificial lake Serpentine where it is allowed to swim. There is a gallery, a museum and several sculptures on the territory of Hyde Park.
During the Olympic Games 2012 Hyde Park was the place where some competitions were held.
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is located at the highest point of the City of London, Ludgate Hill. The Cathedral was seriously damaged during the Great Fire of London. It was redesigned by Christopher Wren, a famous architect.
There are three Galleries and 17 bells in the Cathedral. The largest bell is called Great Paul. The funerals of a lot of notable figures have occured at the cathedral.
The British Museum
The British Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. It was founded in the XVIII century and in the XIX century it was already divided into different departments.
The museum houses large collections of artefacts representing different cultures of the world, both ancient and modern.
So, there is the Department of coins and medals, the Department of prints and drawings, the Department of Ancient Egypt and Sudan and many others.
The London Eye
The London Eye is one of the largest Ferris wheels in Europe. Unforgettable views of the city open from its height of 135 meters.
The wheel consists of 32 air-conditioned capsules which symbolize 32 boroughs of London. The London Eye rotates with the speed of 0.9 km/hour. The ride takes 30 minutes. The wheel looks like a big bicycle wheel.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street is a lively shopping street located in the center of London. There are hundreds of shops in this street. The street is 1.9 km long. It is one of the busiest commercial streets in Europe.
During Christmas time Oxford Street is decorated with lots of lights and garlands making it one of the most popular destinations for tourists.
Westminster
Westminster is a historical area of central London with several famous landmarks.
Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church, is located there. The church is a traditional place of coronation and burial site for all British kings and queens.
Not far from the church there is the Palace of Westminster which is the meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Big Ben
Big Ben is the name of the Great bell of the clock at the Palace of Westminster. Nowadays this name mostly refers to the clock and the clock tower.
In 2012 the tower was renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen and is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower.
The height of the tower is 96.3 meters. Big Ben is one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom.
London's most famous landmarks
Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. It is located next to Green Park. When the Queen is inside, the Royal Standard flies above Buckingham Palace.
It has 775 rooms where members live royal family and their servants. There are also guest rooms there. The palace has offices, an internal post office and even a swimming pool.
Throughout the year, the Changing of the Guard ceremony takes place in front of Buckingham Palace, attracting many tourists.
Tower of London
The Tower of London is one of the main attractions of London. It is located on the north bank of the Thames and is one of the oldest buildings.
IN different time The Tower was used as the residence of kings, a fortress, a prison, a mint and even a zoo. Today the Tower of London is where the royal jewels are kept.
Every day its doors are open to tourists. Several black crows live on its territory. The walls of the Tower are still guarded by royal guards in historical costumes.
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is located in the center of London. It was named after the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. In the center of the square there is a monument to Admiral Nelson with 4 lions at its base.
There are beautiful fountains in the square. Some famous buildings such as the National Gallery, St Martin in the Fields and Admiralty Arch are also located here.
The square is the venue for numerous events and celebrations.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is a large park located in the center of London. Today it is a popular place for meetings, celebrations and festivals.
The park is famous for its artificial lake, the Serpentine, in which swimming is permitted. Hyde Park contains a gallery, a museum and several sculptures.
During the 2012 Olympic Games, Hyde Park became the site of some competitions.
St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is located on the highest point in London, Ludgate Hill. During the Great Fire of London, the cathedral was badly damaged. It was reconstructed by Christopher Wren, a famous architect.
It has 3 galleries and 17 bells. The largest bell is called the Great Floor. The cathedral hosted the funerals of many famous personalities.
British museum
The British Museum is one of the largest museums in the world. It was founded in the 18th century, and in the 19th century it was already divided into different departments.
The museum contains extensive collections of objects representing different cultures of the world - both ancient and modern.
So, there is a numismatic department, a department of engravings and canvases, a department of culture Ancient Egypt and Sudan and many others.
London Eye
The London Eye is one of the largest Ferris wheels in Europe. Its height of 135 meters offers an unforgettable view of the city.
The wheel consists of 32 air-conditioned capsules representing the 32 boroughs of London. The London Eye rotates at a speed of 0.9 km/h. The entire trip takes 30 minutes. The wheel looks like a large bicycle wheel.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street is a busy shopping street located in the center of London. There are hundreds of shops on the street. The length of the street is 1.9 km. This is one of the busiest shopping streets in Europe.
During Christmas, Oxford Street is decorated with lights and garlands, and the street itself becomes one of the most popular tourist spots.
Westminster
Westminster is a historic district in central London, home to several famous landmarks.
Here is Westminster Abbey, a Gothic church. The church is the traditional coronation and burial site of all British kings and queens.
Not far from the church is the Palace of Westminster, where the House of Commons and the House of Lords hold their meetings.
Big Ben
Big Ben is the name of the large bell on the clock of the Palace of Westminster. Today the name mainly refers to the clock and clock tower.
In 2012, the tower was renamed to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and is now officially known as the Elizabeth Tower.
The height of the tower is 96.3 meters. Big Ben is one of the most famous symbols of the United Kingdom.
The capital of Great Britain is full of popular and world-famous tourist attractions, both educational and entertaining. Most of them are located close to the river Thames, others are in different parts of London and in its suburbs. The city was founded about 2,000 years ago, so there are a lot of interesting historic and architectural sights.
Big Ben is the most famous iconic clock tower of the Houses of Parliament. Behind this long and beautiful building stands medieval Westminster Abbey where many historic weddings, coronations and burials took place. The Tower of London has rich history as a royal palace, a fortress, a prison and a place of execution. Not far from the Tower guests can see the magnificent architecture of St Paul’s Cathedral, originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren. In the middle of Trafalgar Square tourists stop to admire a 52-meter Nelson’s column dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of British monarchs since the reign of Queen Victoria.
London is famous for its wonderful museums and art galleries. In British Museum one can see ancient paintings, sculptures and even Egyptian mummies. London's National Gallery has the greatest collection of paintings of Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir and many others. The Natural History Museum boasts its fabulous dinosaur exhibition. Tate Modern is a unique museum with the works of Picasso, Dali and other modern artists. The Science Museum is a technology thought-provoking museum with interactive galleries dedicated to many fields of science: from space travel to psychology.
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The UK's capital is full of popular and world-famous tourist attractions, both educational and entertainment. Most of of which is located near the Thames River, others in different parts London and its surroundings. The city was founded about 2000 years ago, so there are many interesting historical and architectural sites.
Big Ben is the most famous iconic clock tower in the Houses of Parliament. Behind this long and beautiful building stands the medieval Westminster Abbey, where many historically important weddings, coronations and burials took place. The Tower of London has a rich history as a royal palace, fortress, prison and execution site. Not far from the Tower, guests can see the magnificent architecture of St. Paul's Cathedral, originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren. In the center of Trafalgar Square, tourists stop to admire the 52-meter Nelson's Column, dedicated to Admiral Nelson. Buckingham Palace has been the official residence of British monarchs since the reign of Queen Victoria.
London is famous for its wonderful museums and art galleries. In the British Museum you can see ancient paintings, sculptures and even Egyptian mummies. The National Gallery in London houses the greatest collection of paintings by Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, Renoir and others. The Natural History Museum boasts a delightful dinosaur exhibition. Tate Modern is a unique museum with works by Picasso, Dali and other contemporary artists. The Science Museum is a hands-on, thought-provoking museum with interactive galleries covering many areas of science, from space flight to psychology.
When it comes to entertainment, it's impossible to get bored in London. The best places for a relaxing holiday are considered traditional English parks and gardens. Favorites among tourists were Kew Gardens, Hyde Park, St. James's Park, Green Park and Kensington Gardens. Right in the heart of the capital you can find London Zoo and Aquarium. At Madame Tussauds, visitors come face to face with hundreds of celebrities, from Shakespeare to Lady Gaga, as it houses an amazing collection of wax figures. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour is an incredible tour of the history of the magical Harry Potter films. The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel that takes visitors in one of its capsules on a thrilling adventure above the city and its attractions.
London is the capital of Great Britain, largest city European Union and one of the leading tourist destinations in the world. The city stands on the River Thames and was founded by the Romans. It was originally called Londinium. Today, this global city attracts people from all over the world with its developed arts, education, financial sector, the media and, of course, tourism. The city is also known for its national and cultural diversity. More than 300 languages are spoken there. It is worth noting that London has four World Heritage Sites, including the Tower of London, Greenwich, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the Palace of Westminster with its abbey and church. Other notable attractions include the London Eye, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Hyde Park, British Museum, Piccadilly Circus, Nelson's Column, West End theatres, London Aquarium and many other places worth visiting. It's clear that people of any profession, hobby or interest will find something to see and do in London. The city offers many natural, cultural and historical significance, as well as everything for relaxation and entertainment.
London's most famous tourist attractions are located in the central part of the city and partly in the West End. One of the most interesting attractions is Palace of Westminster . Connecting the House of Lords and the House of Commons, it is the main center political life United Kingdom. Tower of London , built in the 11th century, is another outstanding monument of the region. This historic castle is located on the north bank of the Thames. Its royal jewels and famous ravens attract millions of tourists every year. The tower serves as a royal palace and a fortress at the same time. Kew Gardens or Royal Botanical Garden contains the world's largest collection of living plants. This attraction is located in southwest London and includes 121 hectares of gardens and botanical greenhouses. Historical suburb Greenwich famous for its Royal Observatory and is the zero point of reference for longitude and time zones of the globe.
London has a number of unique tourist attractions. For example, Big Ben is the largest four-sided chiming clock in the world. London Eye Suitable for both sightseeing and entertainment. This is a giant Ferris wheel in the center of London that offers visitors a 30-minute ride with magnificent panoramic views of the city. The wheel consists of 32 capsules, each of which can accommodate up to 25 people. One of the favorite places for tourists is Piccadilly . It is a transport hub and circular open space in the West End, home to several famous landmarks including the Royal Academy, the Ritz Hotel, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, etc. One of the must see places in London is Buckingham Palace – the official residence of Queen Elizabeth. Every day, tourists gather in front of the palace to watch the impressive Changing of the Guard ceremony. London's largest museum is British museum . It contains one of the most impressive archaeological collections in the world. Many historical sites can be found in Hyde Park . It was first opened in 1627 and is famous for its Speakers' Corner. Tourists and Londoners come here to relax in the vast green areas.
Every year, London is visited by around 15 million visitors from different countries. After all, it is one of the leading tourist destinations and home to many world-famous sites. In 2011, tourism revenues brought the capital of the United Kingdom £9.4 billion. This is approximately half of the total income that travelers bring to the UK budget annually. Anyone who wants to easily navigate this beautiful city needs to know the name of every London attraction in English. Now let's look at them.
High altitude attraction
The London Eye, also called the Millennium Wheel, is a huge Ferris wheel on the south bank of the River Thames. The height of this impressive structure is 135 meters and the diameter is 120 meters. From a bird's eye view you can enjoy a unique view of the city. From there you can see other London sights. In English the name sounds like this: Giant wheel.
This attraction was built in 1999 and was Despite the fact that today this record has been surpassed by similar attractions in China and Singapore, the structure has a unique design and allows you to look at one of the most interesting cities in the world from a completely new point of view.
water world
The London Aquarium opened in March 1997. Today it receives about one million visitors every year. Walking through its glass tunnel, you discover a magical underwater world. An amazing design of a London landmark, in English it sounds like Sea Life London Aquarium. Here a person comes face to face with sharks and penguins.
The oldest fort
It is one of the most famous fortresses in the world. At various times, it managed to serve as a royal palace, a prison, an armory and even a zoo. This ancient castle is protected by the UNESCO World Heritage Foundation. The Tower was built in 1078 by King William I in order to instill fear in the conquered people. To feel the atmosphere of medieval England, you need to visit the Tower and other similar attractions of London. There are many poems and songs about this place in English. And the ancient walls of the fort keep many secrets.
Unusual museum
Tate Modern is the national gallery of modern and contemporary art. It is part of the Tate group of galleries and is located on the banks of the River Thames. The collection includes examples of British and international modern art from 1900 to the present day. The gallery opened in 1992 in the converted Bankside Power Station building.
The dimensions of the station are impressive - 35 meters high and 152 meters long. The building inside contains a stunning turbine room, a boiler room next to it and a central chimney that can be seen from the outside. Tourists do not always have the opportunity to see all the sights of London. In English and other languages, there are collections describing various types of art. With their help, you can fill in the gaps in knowledge about contemporary art.
The Wax Museum
She learned to make faces from wax in 1770 from Phillip Curtis. Her creative path was quite interesting. At the age of 17, she found herself in the court retinue of King Louis XVI at the Palace of Versailles. When the revolution broke out, she began to take money from the executed nobles. She had to look for severed heads under mountains of bodies. This is how the collection began to accumulate. She inherited many exhibits from her teacher Phillip Curtis. She held exhibitions in France and England. In 1835, the first permanent exhibition space in London appeared on Baker Street. Today the museum still attracts great interest. Over more than 200 years of history, many millions of people have passed through the doors of the museum.
Houses, parks, sculptures, museums, attractions and much more - all these are the most interesting sights of London. Topic: English language, culture, history, biography of famous people - will always be relevant not only for tourists.