2. Interesting places and sights SLOVAKIA – MY HOMELAND 1. Geography 2. Interesting places and sights 3. Slovak cuisine 4. Slovak souvenirs

Slovaks are hospitable, hard-working and willing to help others. Do you agree with the following statement? Explain. Slovaks are hospitable, hard-working and willing to help others.

Brainstorm the vocabulary connected with the following subtopics: LOCATION TOWNS AND PLACES TO VISIT SLOVAKIA FAMOUS PEOPLE SLOVAK CUISINE SOUVENIRS

Look at the maps below. Where is Slovakia located? Which countries does Slovakia border? What is the capital city?

Do you know the places and sights in the pictures below Do you know the places and sights in the pictures below? What are they famous for? Which of them have you visited? 1. 2. 6. 3. 4. 6. 5.

What food and drinks are typical for Slovakia What food and drinks are typical for Slovakia? How would you describe them to foreigners?

Who are the people in the pictures below? 1. 2. 3. 4. Cyril and Methodius Alexander Dubček Andrej Hlinka Ľudovít Štúr 5. 6. M.R.Štefánik Jánošík What were they famous for? Use the Internet for help.

These are typical Slovak souvenirs These are typical Slovak souvenirs. Which of them would you give as a present to a foreigner? 3. 2. 1. 4. 6. 5.

Choose one place in Slovakia which you think is the most interesting Choose one place in Slovakia which you think is the most interesting. Describe it and talk about possible activities you can do there. Recommend this place to your classmates. Use the phrases below. The place is situated ... It’s famous for ... I’d really recommend ... You must/should certainly try ... You shouldn’t ... You should never .... You can’t forget ...