Asia

Travel across Asia with short videos: China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Indonesia and Thailand.

For each video, start with Watch and answer, then complete the commentary and finish with the vocabulary.

Hong Kong (B1)

Its name means fragrant harbour. Discover one of the most densely populated places on Earth.

Watch and answer What does Hong Kong mean? Where do most people live? Watch and answer 14 questions.
Watch and drag the words Skyscrapers, temples, typhoons... drag the right words into the commentary as you watch.
Vocabulary quiz Densely populated, skyline, must-see... choose the right word for each sentence.
Vocabulary From densely populated to dragon boat race: learn the words you need to visit Hong Kong.
Flashcards (Quizlet) Review the key words with flashcards and games.

The most populous country in the world, on the opposite side of the world from the USA.

Watch and answer Dragons or pandas? Height or width? Find out what makes China unique.
Watch and complete Dragons, Chinese opera, paper cutting... drag the right words as you discover China.
Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence about China.
Vocabulary Learn the useful words from the video.

Temples, tropical forests, UNESCO sites: where should you go first?

Watch and answer How many pandas live in Sichuan? When was the Temple of Heaven built? Test yourself!
Watch and complete Use the word list to complete the commentary.
Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
Vocabulary quiz Sanctuary, endangered, snow-capped... the words to talk about nature and heritage.

The Land of the Rising Sun: volcanoes, high-speed trains and many, many islands.

Watch and answer How many islands? How many climbers on Mount Fuji? 15 questions for sharp eyes and ears.
Watch and complete Drag the right words as you travel across Japan.
Vocabulary quiz Widely, slightly, roughly... choose the right word for each sentence about Japan.
Vocabulary Islands, signs, life expectancy... learn the words to describe a country.

The Taj Mahal, the Golden Temple, a luxury train tour: India's must-sees.

Watch and answer Why was the Taj Mahal built? What is the India Gate? Watch and find out.
Watch and complete Get a taste of India's colourful heritage and drag the right words.
Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence about India's wonders.
Vocabulary Shrine, sandstone, walled city... the words you need to visit India.

Camel safaris, mud wrestling, cricket: experiences you won't find anywhere else.

Watch and answer What is the ship of the desert? What can you do with baby elephants? Watch and answer.
Watch and complete Discover the craziest things to try in India.
Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
Vocabulary quiz Messy, sweltering, bargain... the words for an adventure trip, in context.
Vocabulary Kite, tent, wildlife... learn the words for an adventure trip.

Beaches in summer, skiing in the Himalayas in winter. India has it all!

Watch and answer Golf and skiing in the same country? Where are the best beaches? Test yourself.
Watch and complete Find out what to do in India, whatever the season.
Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
Vocabulary quiz Sought-after, soothing, slopes... choose the right word for each holiday sentence.
Vocabulary The words you need to talk about holiday activities.

A country on two continents, with many ethnic groups and a rich mix of traditions.

Watch and answer Temples, stilts, dances and rice: how much do you know about Indonesian culture?
Watch and complete Religion, art, food: drag the right words as you discover Indonesian culture.
Vocabulary quiz Choose the right word to complete each sentence about Indonesia.
Vocabulary To boast, to span, to straddle... useful verbs to describe a country.

Islands, earthquakes and amazing wildlife on the Ring of Fire.

Watch and answer 8,000 islands, a Ring of Fire and a motto: watch and answer 12 questions.
Watch and complete Discover the country once known as the Dutch East Indies.
Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
Vocabulary quiz Motto, flatlands, to span... choose the right word for each sentence.
Vocabulary Motto, ring of fire, to spread out... learn the key words from the video.

Famous for its hospitality, with 2,000 miles of coastline to explore.

Watch and answer What was Thailand called before? Which region is the most fertile? Watch and answer.
Watch and complete Drag the right words as you discover the country once called Siam.
Find the mistakes 8 mistakes are hiding in the text. Can you find and correct them all?
Vocabulary quiz Hospitality, plateaus, formerly... choose the right word for each sentence.
Vocabulary Hill, river, coastline... learn the words to describe a landscape.