Exploring Canada to Celebrate 150 Years

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 02 June 2017 > Ready to Use


This B1-level article is a great opportunity to focus on the diversity of a unique English-speaking country: Canada. It sheds light on a part of its history, population and geography, introducing pupils to young people participating in an expedition to celebrate the 150th anniversary of independence. 

Vocabulary and structures

  • Cultural and historical aspect with specific vocabulary around nature and indigenous people
  • The expression of the future WILL
  • Expressions of aspiration and expectation
  • Numbers: dates, amounts, ages
  • The superlative

SN_M_GMF3_U2_Teens-crossing-bordersYoung Travellers
Find more young travellers in Give me five! 3e
Unit 2 "Teens Crossing Borders"
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