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A2: South Korea: Seoul Food, Places, and Shopping

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Understand Seoul through four real travel ideas: where it is, famous places, food places, and shopping areas.

English lesson illustration for South Korea: Seoul Food, Places, and Shopping scene 1: Where South Korea Is

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Introduction

In this lesson, you about with real the city and

those in the

Warm-Up Questions

  • What do you to try in

  • Would you rather a a a tower, or a

  • What can make in

Introduction

In this lesson, you about with real the city and those in the

Warm-up: What do you to try in Would you rather a a a tower, or a What can make in

Reading

1. Where South Korea Is

is in It is on the part of the

A is land with water on three is the

The goes through the city and the gives open city space.

is in It is on the part of the A is land with water on three

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Where is South Korea?

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is the The goes through the city and the gives open city space.

2. Famous Places in Seoul

It was the of the in It government history, and

is also specific. A is a Korean house, and Bukchon roofs and narrow to

is a kind of It is on so it the idea of a city-view point.

It was the of the in It government history, and

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What does Gyeongbokgung Palace teach a visitor about?

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Useful Phrases

  • Is here?

  • What can I see there?

  • Is there a good to that?

  • Which one is better for

  • Is it far?

  • I will go to the

is also specific. A is a Korean house, and Bukchon roofs and narrow to

is a kind of It is on so it the idea of a city-view point.

English lesson illustration for South Korea: Seoul Food, Places, and Shopping scene 2: Famous Places in Seoul

3. Food: Choose the Right Place for Your Mood

in is not only one thing. The the

A can in a restaurant, a a or a street-food in is the for

It is for a with A may see a pancake, plus handmade and other

in is not only one thing. The the A can in a restaurant, a a or a street-food in

is the for It is for a with A may see a pancake, plus handmade and other

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What food place is the main market-food example in this lesson?

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Useful Phrases

  • Is this good for

  • What do you recommend here?

English lesson illustration for South Korea: Seoul Food, Places, and Shopping scene 3: Food: Choose the Right Place for Your Mood

4. Shopping Areas Have Different Jobs

in is when you know the of each is one of Seoul's

go there for department stores, and is

It is the old Namdaemun gate and is for of goods, and is name, but its is

is again: it is for music, and a lively

in is when you know the of each is one of go there for department stores, and

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Why should you choose your shopping goal first?

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Useful Phrases

  • How much is this

  • Do you have a

  • Can I try it on?

  • Do you have

  • I will pay by card.

  • Can I get a

is It is the old Namdaemun gate and is for of goods, and

is name, but its is is again: it is for music, and a lively

English lesson illustration for South Korea: Seoul Food, Places, and Shopping scene 4: Shopping Areas Have Different Jobs
Scene 1Situation

A customer and a talk at the

Turn 1Customer

Hello. How much is this

Turn 2Shop worker

It is twenty won.

Turn 3Customer

Do you have a

Turn 4Shop worker

Yes. We have and medium.

Turn 5Customer

Medium, please. Can I try it on?

Turn 6Shop worker

Yes. The is over there.

Turn 7Narrator

The customer tries on the and comes back.

Turn 8Customer

Thank you. I like it. Do you have

Turn 9Shop worker

We have blue and black.

Turn 10Customer

I will take the black one.

Turn 11Shop worker

Great. Will you pay by card?

Turn 12Customer

Yes, by card, please. Can I get a

Turn 13Shop worker

Of course. Here you are.

Scene 1Situation

A and a talk at the

Turn 1Visitor

Excuse me. Is here?

Turn 2Helper

Yes. It is about minutes on foot.

Turn 3Visitor

Great. What can I see there?

Turn 4Helper

You can see and

Turn 5Visitor

Is there a good to that?

Turn 6Helper

You can walk toward or

Turn 7Visitor

Which one is better for

Turn 8Helper

is good for and

Turn 9Visitor

That sounds nice. Is it far?

Turn 10Helper

No. It is not too far, but check the you walk.

Turn 11Visitor

Thank you. I will go to the

Turn 12Helper

Good plan. your day in

Final Speaking Task

  • Where is

  • Which named history in would you like to

  • Roleplay something in a

Final Reflection

Real make to

Remember is in Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, and the show of is a and Namdaemun, and have

The these in simple and situations.

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
land with water on three sides
the main city of a country
history connected with kings, queens, and government
a Korean royal period in history
a large old home or official place for a king or queen
a traditional Korean house
a size that is not as big
a room for trying on clothes
paper or digital proof that you paid
a place where helpers answer questions

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