APIESpeaking Skills: Countries and Languages
Countries and languages
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Module 1: Vocabulary & Sentence Foundations
Learn key words and word pairs. Use easy sentences to say where you are from.
How to use this lesson
👨🏫 For Teacher
• Spend 10 minutes on key words and sentences.
• Check how students speak. Review answers together.
🧑🎓 For Learner
• Read the 10 words out loud. Then start the tasks.
• Make sentences about your country. Talk about your language.
10 Core Words You Need
Here are 10 simple words. They are about places and speaking. Read each word:
4 Natural Word Partners (Collocations)
People put these words together. They sound natural:
1. speak a language
Meaning: Say words in a language.
💬 "I speak two languages at home."
2. travel around the world
Meaning: Take a trip to many countries.
💬 "My dream is to travel around the world."
3. learn new words
Meaning: Read and remember new vocabulary.
💬 "I learn new words every morning."
4. visit another country
Meaning: Travel to another nation.
💬 "Next year, I want to visit another country."
3 Easy Sentence Patterns
Answer questions about countries. Use these 3 simple frames:
I am from + [Country]
Use this to say where you were born. Or say where you live.
"She is from Brazil and she speaks Portuguese."
I speak + [Language]
Use this to name your languages.
"I speak English and Vietnamese."
I want to visit + [Country]
Use this to share your travel dreams.
"I want to visit Japan next summer."
Teacher Tip: See how Pattern 1 and Pattern 2 join: "She is from Brazil and she speaks Portuguese."
Task 1: Core Vocabulary Check (5 Questions)
Choose the right word for each sentence.
1. Japan is an island _______ in Asia.
2. Look at the _______ to see where cities and rivers are located.
3. I want to _______ Japan next year.
4. Japan's _______ is white with a red circle.
5. I read a book to _______ new words.
Collocations Match (4 Pairs)
Match each phrase to its meaning:
Module 2: Real Speaking Practice
Practice speaking English. Check your score. Answer aloud with short sentences.
How to use this lesson
👨🏫 For Teacher
• Ask learners to record their speech. They should speak for 20 seconds.
• Let AI check their speaking. Review the feedback together.
🧑🎓 For Learner
• Read each prompt. Press the record button. Speak your answer clearly.
• Open the model answer. Compare your response. Learn useful phrases.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Say your town and your country.
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Spoken Model:
"Well, I'm from Hanoi in Vietnam. It's a big city, and there are lots of nice people."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- • Well: A small word you say while you think.
- • I'm from: Short way to say I am from.
- • It's a big city: Add one more fact about your city.
WHAT LANGUAGES DO YOU SPEAK?
Say your first language. Say what language you are studying now.
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Spoken Model:
"Well, I speak Vietnamese at home. I also study English at school. It's very useful."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- • I speak: Use it to name a language.
- • at home: Say the place.
- • I also study: "Also" adds one more thing.
DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH EVERY DAY?
Answer with 'Yes, I do' or 'No, I don't'. Say where you use English.
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Spoken Model:
"Yes, I do. I talk in English with my friends at school every day, and it's fun for me."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- • Yes, I do: Short answer to a Do you question.
- • I talk in English: Same as I speak English.
- • it's fun: Say you like it.
IS ENGLISH EASY FOR YOU?
Say what part is simple. Say what part is hard.
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Spoken Model:
"Well, no, it isn't. Words are easy, but speaking is hard because I get nervous when I talk too fast."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- • Well, no, it isn't: A soft way to say no.
- • Words are easy, but...: Say one good thing, then one hard thing.
- • I get nervous: You feel afraid when you speak.
WHICH COUNTRY DO YOU WANT TO VISIT?
Name one country. Say why you want to go there.
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Spoken Model:
"I want to visit Japan one day because it is beautiful, and I like the food very much."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- • I want to visit: Say your travel dream.
- • one day: Some time in the future.
- • I like the food: Give one reason.
DO YOU HAVE A FRIEND FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY?
Talk about a friend from another country. Or talk about an online friend.
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Spoken Model:
"Yes, I do. My friend is from Australia. We chat online every weekend, and it's fun."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- • Yes, I do: Short answer.
- • My friend is from: Say your friend's country.
- • we chat online: We talk by messages or video.
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