Natural Landmarks
The Grand Canyon, Ha Long Bay, Iceland's volcanoes, Uluru, the Amazon and the Great Barrier Reef. Nature's monuments, from A2 to C1.
Who it's for
Marked for all levels: the topic carries the lesson, and you set the difficulty by what you ask of the answer.
Famous places, natural wonders and the landmarks of your student's own city. More Landmarks lesson plans
Skills it practises
- Speaking: discussion questionsevery lesson
- Vocabulary: a target word listevery lesson
- Reading: a text or news storyevery lesson
Lessons
- The Grand Canyon: A River's WorkA very big hole in the ground, made by water and a lot of time. Simple description and easy opinions for A2 students.48 minA2Free
- Ha Long Bay: The Dragon's IslandsNearly 2,000 limestone islands, a dragon legend and a very busy bay. Legends, tourism and opinions with 'because' for B1 students.48 minB1Outline
- Iceland: The Island Made of Fire and IceVolcanoes, glaciers, hot water under the ground and a country that lives with all three. Everyday science and opinions for B1 students.48 minB1Outline
- Uluru: The Rock at the Heart of AustraliaA sacred site, a returned title deed and a climb that ended in 2019. Respect, ownership and balanced argument for B2 students.48 minB2Outline
- The Amazon: The Lungs of the Planet?A river system the size of a continent, a famous nickname that scientists dislike, and a forest that makes its own rain. Cause, effect and challenging a metaphor for B2 students.48 minB2Outline
- The Great Barrier Reef: A Wonder on a DeadlineThe largest living structure on Earth, repeated bleaching events, and the awkward language we use to describe a place that is not dead but not well. Nuance and evaluative argument for C1 students.48 minC1Outline
How to use it in a lesson
- Lessons run 48 minutes, with a timing on every stage, so you can see before you start what fits your slot.
- Start with "The Grand Canyon: A River's Work": its whole plan is on this site, stage by stage, with the target vocabulary, free to read and to teach from on any video call.
- For a shorter slot, skip a practice stage or cut the discussion short: the stages are a guide, not a script.
Teach Natural Landmarks with your student
Lesson 1 of this course is free. A free account opens it in the interactive player, and the rest of the course is included with Starter. Teaching it live with your student in the Tuton classroom starts with a 7-day free trial.
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