Warm Up
- What do you know about England?
- Which do you prefer and is easier for you to listen, American or British accent?
- Which do you prefer Japanese or western style buildings to see or live in? Please let us know why!
Listening
Before the video: Teachers will read the following questions aloud, please prepare for listening!
After the video: Did you get it? If not, please tell your teacher specifically which part you didn’t understand. Let’s review the video again 🙂
- How old is Stratford-upon-Avon?
- What is the city of Oxford known as?
- Why is Christchurch College recognizable?
Key Words & Phrases
Do you understand the following Key Words & Phrases? Your teacher will select Key Words & Phrases and ask you about their meanings.
If you don’t understand, your teacher can explain them. Afterwards, try to use the Key Words & Phrases to make a sentence!
- 00:18 It is incredible how well-preserved the staterooms of this castle are.
- 00:37 They’ve done a really good job of taking you back in time here, and providing a little something for everyone.
- 00:43 There’s families, and friends from all over the world who’ve come to experience the medieval times.
- 01:02 The town dates back over 800 years, and sits on the River Avon.
- 01:11 The man himself, William Shakespeare. Shakespeare is the most renowned playwright in history.
- 01:26 It’s surreal.
- 01:31 Known as the city of dreaming spires, Oxford was founded in the 8th century, and is home to one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the University of Oxford.
- 01:44 Christchurch College was established in 1546. And you may recognize parts of the college as it was used in scenes of Harry Potter.
- Europe is known for its medieval castles and their architecture. How are these castles different from Japanese castles compared inside and outside?
- Where are some places in Japan that you can go back in times? What kind of things would you experience at those places?
- What do you know about Shakespeare? Who is the most famous Japanese author of all time? Why are they famous? What kind of stories did they tell?
Speaking Practice
Talk about an interesting movie or TV show you have watched in one minute! Explain why you thought the book was interesting. Give specific details and examples to explain your answer.
00:24 Whoa!
00:34 En garde!
00:59 Stratford-upon-Avon.
01:11 The man himself, William Shakespeare.
01:24 his birthplace.
01:26 It’s surreal.
01:38 universities in the world,
01:40 the University of Oxford.
02:05 and Stratford-upon-Avon.
