nationality
noun/ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
milliyet, uyrukMy nationality is Turkish — I'm from Türkiye.
+ What's your nationality?
THEME 19. SınıfB1.114 ders saati
School Life
Students of different countries, nationalities, and languages · Capitals of their countries, and tourist attractions · Activities in their capitals and countries · National days and celebrations
Başlamadan önce
What Will I Learn?
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Bu temada neyi öğreneceğini oku.
- Aşağıdaki 8 adımı sırayla takip et; üstteki sekmelerden de geçebilirsin.
- Her adımın sonunda “Bu adımı tamamladım”a bas.
- İlerlemen bu tarayıcıda saklanır; hesap gerekmez.
In Theme 1, you will meet students from different countries, learn about their nationalities and languages, and find out about capital cities, tourist attractions and national days around the world. You will learn to introduce yourself and others with 'to be' (am/is/are), and to talk about possibility, opportunity and ability with 'can'.
Konular
- Students of different countries, nationalities, and languages
- Capitals of their countries, and tourist attractions
- Activities in their capitals and countries
- National days and celebrations
Dil yapıları
- To be (present): nationality, country, capital
- Can: possibility, opportunity, language ability
Anlayabileceğim
- A pen-pal blog post about students from different countries
- A text about capitals, tourist attractions and national days
- A video call between two exchange students
- A short talk about planning an 'International School' presentation
Söyleyebileceğim
- Introduce yourself, your nationality and your country
- Ask and answer about capitals, languages and tourist attractions
- Say what you can and can't do, see or visit in your country
- Interview a classmate about their country for a class presentation
Yazabileceğim
- A short fact file about your country, nationality and capital
- A postcard describing a tourist attraction
Çalışma yolu
Adım 1 / 8
Vocabulary
20 hedef kelime
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Her kartta kelimeyi oku, hoparlör düğmesiyle dinle.
- Örnek cümleyi yüksek sesle tekrar et.
- “Anlamları gizle” ile kendini test et; anlamı görmek için üstüne dokun.
- Bilmediğin kelimeleri defterine yaz.
country
noun/ˈkʌntri/
ülkeAzerbaijan is a country in the Caucasus.
+ which country
capital city
noun phrase/ˈkæpɪtl ˈsɪti/
başkentWarsaw is the capital city of Poland.
+ the capital city of...
official language
noun phrase/əˈfɪʃl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
resmi dilHungarian is the official language of Hungary.
+ the official language of...
population
noun/ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃn/
nüfusBudapest has a population of about 1.7 million.
+ a large/small population
currency
noun/ˈkʌrənsi/
para birimiThe currency in Poland is the złoty.
+ the local currency
neighbouring country
noun phrase/ˈneɪbərɪŋ ˈkʌntri/
komşu ülkeTürkiye has several neighbouring countries, like Greece and Bulgaria.
+ a neighbouring country
tourist attraction
noun phrase/ˈtʊərɪst əˈtrækʃn/
turistik yer, cazibe merkeziThe old castle is the city's most famous tourist attraction.
+ a popular tourist attraction
sightseeing
noun/ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/
gezip görme, tur atmaWe went sightseeing around the old town all afternoon.
+ go sightseeing
monument
noun/ˈmɒnjumənt/
anıtThere's a monument to the country's independence in the main square.
+ visit a monument
castle
noun/ˈkɑːsl/
kale, şatoYou can see the whole city from the top of the castle.
+ an old castle
landmark
noun/ˈlændmɑːk/
simge yapı, önemli yerThe tower is the most famous landmark in the capital.
+ a famous landmark
souvenir
noun/ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/
hediyelik eşyaI bought a small souvenir from the museum shop.
+ buy a souvenir
national dish
noun phrase/ˈnæʃnəl dɪʃ/
millî yemekGulash is often called the national dish of Hungary.
+ try the national dish
national day
noun phrase/ˈnæʃnəl deɪ/
millî gün, bayramEvery country celebrates its own national day with special events.
+ celebrate a national day
exchange student
noun phrase/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ˈstjuːdnt/
değişim öğrencisiOur class welcomed an exchange student from Hungary this term.
+ host an exchange student
pen pal
noun phrase/ˈpen pæl/
mektup/yazışma arkadaşıMy pen pal in Poland writes to me about life in Warsaw.
+ write to a pen pal
flag
noun/flæg/
bayrakAzerbaijan's flag has blue, red and green stripes.
+ wave a flag
Azerbaijani
adjective / noun/ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/
Azerbaycanlı / AzericesiLeyla is Azerbaijani, and she speaks Azerbaijani at home.
+ an Azerbaijani student
Polish / Hungarian
adjective / noun/ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ /hʌŋˈɡeəriən/
Polonyalı-Lehçe / Macar-MacarcaKasia is Polish and Zoltán is Hungarian, but they both speak good English.
+ a Polish/Hungarian city
Adım 2 / 8
Play
Kelimeleri oyunla pekiştir.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Bir oyun seç ve Başla’ya bas.
- Her cevaptan sonra hemen doğru/yanlış görürsün.
- Sonunda tekrar etmen gereken kelimeler listelenir.
- %70 ve üzeri alınca bu adım tamamlanır.
Öğretmenler: her oyunun sınıfta oynanacak kart sürümü öğretmen sayfasında.
Adım 3 / 8
Grammar
Kuralı ezberleme; örneklerden kendin keşfet.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Notice: Örnek cümlelerdeki renkli kısımlara bak.
- Discover: Kuralı tamamla, ipuçlarıyla cümle kur, sonra kendi cümlelerini yaz.
- Rule ve Form tablosunu oku; sık yapılan hatalara dikkat et.
- Practice: Soruları cevapla, “Kontrol et”e bas.
To be (am/is/are): nationality and origin
1 · Notice
- I am Turkish and I am from Balıkesir.
- Kasia is Polish. She is from Warsaw.
- We are students of different nationalities, but we aren't from the same country.
- Is Zoltán Hungarian? — Yes, he is. / No, he isn't.
Which form of 'be' goes with I, with he/she, and with we/they? How do we make it negative and a question?
2 · Discover
A Complete the rule
Look at the Notice sentences again. Complete the rule with the words in the box.
amisareIs / Are
Well done! You found the rule yourself. Now let's use it.
B Build sentences
Use the cues to write true sentences about nationality and origin. Look at the example first.
- I Turkish from Balıkesir
✓ I am Turkish. I am from Balıkesir.
- Kasia Polish from Warsaw
Model answer
Kasia is Polish. She is from Warsaw.
- we not / from the same country
Model answer
We aren't from the same country.
- ? / Zoltán Hungarian
Model answer
Is Zoltán Hungarian?
- Leyla and Kasia not / from Türkiye
Model answer
Leyla and Kasia aren't from Türkiye.
- ? / you an exchange student
Model answer
Are you an exchange student?
C Your turn
Write four sentences about yourself and one classmate: your nationality, where you are from, and one thing you are not.
I am...I am from...My classmate is...We aren't...
Rule
We use 'to be' (am/is/are) in the present to talk about identity, nationality and where someone is from. Use am with I, is with he/she/it, and are with we/you/they. Negative: add 'not' (isn't, aren't). Question: put the 'be' verb before the subject.
TR'To be' (am/is/are) şimdiki zamanda kimlik, milliyet ve nereli olduğumuzu anlatmak için kullanılır. I ile am, he/she/it ile is, we/you/they ile are kullanılır. Olumsuzda 'not' eklenir (isn't, aren't); soruda be fiili özneden önce gelir.
When?
We use this to introduce ourselves, our classmates and exchange students, and to say our nationality, country and where we are from.
TRKendimizi, sınıf arkadaşlarımızı ve değişim öğrencilerini tanıtırken; milliyet, ülke ve nereli olduğumuzu söylerken kullanırız.
3 · Form
Positive
- I am Turkish.
- She is from Warsaw.
Negative
- We aren't from the same country.
- He isn't Polish.
Question
- Is Zoltán Hungarian?
- Are you an exchange student?
Short answers
- Yes, he is. / No, he isn't.
- Yes, we are. / No, we aren't.
Mistakes
- She are Polish.She is Polish.
Use 'is' with she/he/it, not 'are'.
TRShe/he/it ile 'is' kullanılır, 'are' değil.
- I is from Türkiye.I am from Türkiye.
Always use 'am' with I.
TRI ile her zaman 'am' kullanılır.
4 · Practice
Challenge
Can: possibility, opportunity and ability
1 · Notice
- In Istanbul, you can visit lots of famous mosques and palaces.
- Kasia can speak Polish, English and a little German.
- You can't see the northern lights in Türkiye — it's too far south.
- Can you visit the capital by train? — Yes, you can.
Which sentences talk about what is possible to do in a place? Which talk about a language/skill ability? How do we make 'can' negative and a question?
2 · Discover
A Complete the rule
Look at the Notice sentences again. Complete the rule with the words in the box.
cancan'tCanbase verb
Well done! You found the rule yourself. Now let's use it.
B Build sentences
Use the cues to write sentences with can/can't about countries and abilities. Look at the example first.
- in Istanbul visit famous mosques and palaces
✓ In Istanbul, you can visit famous mosques and palaces.
- Kasia speak Polish, English and a little German
Model answer
Kasia can speak Polish, English and a little German.
- you not / see the northern lights in Türkiye
Model answer
You can't see the northern lights in Türkiye.
- ? / you visit the capital by train
Model answer
Can you visit the capital by train?
- tourists climb the old castle tower
Model answer
Tourists can climb the old castle tower.
- ? / we try the national dish at the festival
Model answer
Can we try the national dish at the festival?
C Your turn
Write three sentences with can/can't about your own country: one about a tourist attraction, one about a language ability, and one negative sentence.
In my country, you can...I can speak...You can't...
Rule
We use 'can' to talk about possibility or opportunity in a place, and about ability (including language skills). Negative: can't. Question: Can + subject + base verb? Always use the base verb after can/can't.
TR'Can' bir yerde neyin mümkün olduğunu (imkan/fırsat) ve bir yeteneği anlatmak için kullanılır. Olumsuzda 'can't', soruda 'can' özneden önce gelir. Can'dan sonra fiilin yalın hâli kullanılır.
When?
We use this to say what you can see or do in a country or city, and to talk about language skills and other abilities.
TRBir ülkede/şehirde nelerin görülüp yapılabileceğini, ve bir dili/beceriyi ne kadar iyi bildiğimizi anlatırken kullanırız.
3 · Form
Positive
- You can visit the old town on foot.
- She can speak three languages.
Negative
- You can't see the sea from the capital.
- He can't speak Hungarian yet.
Question
- Can you visit the castle at night?
- Can she speak Azerbaijani?
Short answers
- Yes, you can. / No, you can't.
- Yes, she can. / No, she can't.
Mistakes
- She can to speak three languages.She can speak three languages.
Don't use 'to' after can.
TRCan'dan sonra 'to' gelmez.
- She cans speak Polish.She can speak Polish.
Can never takes -s, even with he/she/it.
TRCan, he/she/it ile de değişmez, -s almaz.
4 · Practice
Challenge
Adım 4 / 8
Reading
Özgün metin ve anlama soruları.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Before: Başlığa bakıp tahmin et.
- Metni önce hızlıca, sonra dikkatle oku.
- While: Soruları cevapla ve kontrol et.
- After: Konuşma sorularını düşün ya da yaz.
1 Before reading
- Look at the title. What do you think this blog post is about?
- Guess: what three things might Elif ask her new pen pal about?
My New Pen Pal from Poland
Hi, everyone! My name is Elif, and I'm a student at a school in Balıkesir, Türkiye. This month, our class started an international pen-pal project, and I'm so excited — my pen pal is Kasia, and she's from Poland!
Kasia is Polish, and she is from Warsaw, the capital city of Poland. In her first email, she told me that Warsaw's official language is Polish, but she can also speak good English and a little German. I told her that I am Turkish, and my nearest big city is İzmir.
Kasia says that in Warsaw, you can visit the Old Town, with its colourful buildings and the famous Royal Castle. You can also see a huge monument called the Palace of Culture and Science from almost anywhere in the city! She sent me a photo of the castle — it looks amazing.
I wrote back and told her about my own country. I explained that Ankara is the capital of Türkiye, but I live near İstanbul, where you can visit incredible mosques, palaces and the famous Grand Bazaar. I also told her about our national day, the 29th of October, when we celebrate the founding of the Turkish Republic.
Kasia and I are already planning to be video-call friends. We aren't in the same country, but with a pen pal like Kasia, the world feels a little smaller — and a lot more interesting!
234 kelime · yaklaşık 2 dk
2 While reading
3 After reading
- If you had a pen pal from another country, what would you tell them about your country first? Write two sentences.
- Compare Elif's city with Kasia's city. Find one similarity and one difference.
1 Before reading
- What do you think happens on an 'International Day' at a school?
- Guess two things students might do to celebrate other countries at school.
International Day at Our School
Every spring, our school celebrates International Day, and it's one of my favourite events of the year. Students from different classes prepare a small stand about a country — its flag, capital city, nationality, and one famous tourist attraction.
This year, my group chose Azerbaijan. We learned that the capital of Azerbaijan is Baku, and that Azerbaijani is the official language there. We found out that in Baku, you can see the famous Flame Towers, which light up in different colours at night. We also made a poster with the flag and some facts about the population.
Other groups presented Hungary and Poland. The Hungarian group explained that Budapest is the capital of Hungary, and that you can go sightseeing along the Danube River. The Polish group talked about Warsaw's Old Town and even brought a small national dish to try — everyone loved it!
In the afternoon, each group gave a short presentation about their country. We answered questions like 'Can you tell us about a national day in this country?' and 'What can tourists do there?' It was a great chance to practise speaking and to learn about the world at the same time.
At the end of the day, our teacher said that International Day helps us understand that although we come from different countries and speak different languages, we can still learn from each other and be good friends.
233 kelime · yaklaşık 2 dk
2 While reading
3 After reading
- If your school had an International Day, which country would you choose to present? Why?
- Write two sentences about what tourists can do in your own country or city.
Adım 5 / 8
Listening
Dinle, anla, transkriptle kontrol et.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Before: Ne duyacağını tahmin et.
- Kaydı dinle; transkripti kapalı tut.
- Soruları cevapla, kontrol et.
- Son olarak transkriptle kontrol et ve tekrar dinle.
A Video Call with a New Friend
1 Before listening
- You will hear a video call between Elif (from Türkiye) and Kasia (from Poland).
- Guess: what three questions might they ask each other about their countries?
0:00
2 While listening
Transkripti göster
ElifHi, Kasia! It's so nice to finally see you! I'm Elif, and I'm from Türkiye.
KasiaHi, Elif! Nice to meet you too. I'm Kasia, and I'm Polish — I'm from Warsaw.
ElifWarsaw is the capital, isn't it? What's it like there?
KasiaYes, it is! It's a big, busy city. You can visit the Old Town and see the Royal Castle — it's beautiful at night.
ElifThat sounds amazing. Can you speak any other languages besides Polish?
KasiaYes, I can speak English and a little German. What about you — what's your capital?
ElifOur capital is Ankara, but I live near İstanbul. You can visit incredible mosques and palaces there.
KasiaWow, I'd love to see that one day! Can we talk again next week?
ElifOf course we can! Let's plan our International Day presentation together too.
3 After listening
- Have you ever spoken to someone from another country online? What did you talk about?
- Write two questions you would like to ask an exchange student about their country.
Planning the International Day Presentation
1 Before listening
- You will hear two students planning their International Day presentation about Azerbaijan.
- Predict: what information do you think they need to include?
0:00
2 While listening
Transkripti göster
DenizSo, for International Day, we're presenting Azerbaijan. First, can you find out the capital city?
ElifYes, I can check that tonight. I think it's Baku, but I'll confirm it.
DenizGreat. We also need the nationality and the official language — Azerbaijani, right?
ElifRight. And we should say what tourists can do there — I read you can see the Flame Towers in Baku.
DenizPerfect, let's add that. Can you also find a fact about their national day?
ElifSure, I can look that up too. Can you make the poster with the flag and the map?
DenizYes, I can do that tomorrow. Let's meet at break time to put it all together.
ElifSounds good — see you at break!
3 After listening
- If you planned an International Day presentation, which country would you choose? Why?
- Write one sentence with 'can' about something tourists can do in a country you know.
Adım 6 / 8
Use English
Öğrendiklerini konuşarak ve yazarak kullan.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Useful language kutusundaki kalıpları oku.
- Konuşma görevini bir arkadaşınla yap ya da kendini kaydet.
- Yazma planını izleyerek taslağını yaz.
- Kontrol listesi ile yazını gözden geçir.
Guess My Country
Think of a country. Walk around the class and answer your classmates' yes/no questions with 'to be' and 'can' so they can guess your country. Then guess theirs.
Useful language
Is it in Europe?Can you see the sea from the capital?Are people from this country called...?Yes, it is. / No, it isn't. / Yes, you can. / No, you can't.
Adımlar
- Secretly choose a country you know something about.
- Find a partner and let them ask up to 5 yes/no questions with 'is/are' or 'can'.
- Answer honestly with short answers.
- Swap roles, then find a new partner.
- After 4-5 rounds, share one interesting guess with the class.
DestekGive students a list of sample questions before they start.
Hedef5 rounds of guessing with a partner.
İleriFast finishers add one extra clue using 'can' about a tourist attraction.
International School — Interview a Classmate
Interview a partner about their country, nationality, capital, a tourist attraction and a national day (real or invented, for creative-writing purposes). Take notes, then prepare to present your partner to the class as part of the 'International School' presentation.
Useful language
What's your nationality?What's the capital of your country?What can tourists do or see there?This is [name] from [country]. He/She is... You can visit...
Adımlar
- In pairs, take turns asking the interview questions and noting the answers.
- Check spelling of country/capital names together.
- Prepare 4-5 sentences introducing your partner and their country.
- Practise your short presentation with your partner.
- Present your partner to a small group or the whole class.
DestekGive a question and sentence-starter card for lower-level students.
HedefFull interview + a short presentation about your partner.
İleriFast finishers add one extra sentence with 'can' about a national day activity.
My Country Fact File
Write a short fact file about your own country (or an invented country, for creative-writing purposes) for an international pen pal. Include your nationality, capital city, official language, and at least two things tourists can do or see there.
Plan
- Choose a title for your fact file, e.g. 'All About Türkiye'.
- Note your nationality, capital city and official language.
- List two or three things tourists can see or do.
- Add one sentence about a national day or celebration.
- Check your grammar and punctuation.
Kullanabileceğin kelime ve kalıplar
nationalitycapital cityofficial languagetourist attractionpopulationnational dayI am...The capital of my country is...You can...We celebrate...
Kontrol listesi
A Postcard from a Tourist Attraction
Imagine you are visiting a famous tourist attraction in another country (real or invented, for creative-writing purposes). Write a postcard to a classmate describing where you are, what it's like, and what visitors can do there.
Plan
- Choose a tourist attraction and a country for your postcard.
- Say where you are and what nationality the local people are.
- Describe the place using 'to be'.
- Say two things visitors can do or see there using 'can'.
- End with a friendly closing line.
Kullanabileceğin kelime ve kalıplar
tourist attractionsightseeingmonumentcastlelandmarksouvenirI am in...It is...You can...I can't wait to...
Kontrol listesi
Adım 7 / 8
Review
Kısa kontroller; yanlışlar seni ilgili bölüme yönlendirir.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Kısa soruları cevapla.
- Kontrol et’e bas.
- Yanlışın varsa önerilen bölüme dön, tekrar et.
- Sonra tema testine geç.
Adım 8 / 8
Theme Test
Temanın tüm becerilerinden sorular.
Nasıl çalışılır?
- Tüm soruları cevapla; acele etme.
- Kontrol et’e bas.
- Sonuç ekranı hangi beceride hata yaptığını gösterir.
- %60 ve üzeri alınca tema tamamlanır.
Tema sonu
My Progress
İlerlemen bu tarayıcıda saklanır; hesap gerekmez.
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Adımlar
- Vocabulary—
- Play—
- Grammar—
- Reading—
- Listening—
- Use English—
- Review—
- Theme Test—
I can…
Ödev — seviyeni seç
Destek
- Match 8 vocabulary words (country, nationality, capital city, tourist attraction, etc.) to their Turkish meanings.
- Complete 5 gap-fill sentences about nationality using am/is/are.
- Copy out 4 sentences about tourist attractions and underline 'can' or 'can't' in each one.
- Complete a short gap-fill about your own nationality and country using 'to be'.
Standart
- Write 5 fact-file sentences about your country using 'to be' and 'can'.
- Complete the Grammar 1 (To be) and Grammar 2 (Can) practice sections online.
- Write a short dialogue (6-8 lines) where one student interviews another about their country for International Day.
- Choose five vocabulary words from this theme and use each one in your own sentence about a country you know.
İleri
- Research one country's capital city and one tourist attraction online, and write a short paragraph (80-100 words) introducing it, using 'to be' and 'can'.
- Record a 1-minute voice note introducing yourself, your nationality and one thing tourists can do in your country.
- Design a one-page International Day poster for a country of your choice, including flag, capital, nationality and one tourist attraction.
- Interview a family member about a country they have visited and write a 100-word paragraph about what they saw and what tourists can do there.
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