LET’S GO TO EUROPE!

WELCOME TO BELGIUM!

• Today, we will be visiting Brussels, which is the headquarters of the European Union.

WELCOME TO BELGIUM!

• In Belgium, we will be speaking mainly French, although Dutch and German are widely spoken here as well.

• To greet people, we will say, “Bonjour”

(bohn-zhour) • When it is time to buy

souvenirs, we will use the Euro (currency of the European Union).

BELGIAN CULTURE

In Brussels, we will sample authentic Belgian waffles! We will also eat some Brussels sprouts –

yummy!

WELCOME TO FRANCE!

• Today, we will be visiting Paris, France.

• We will begin by stopping at the Eiffel Tower – France’s most popular tourist destination.

WELCOME TO FRANCE!

• In France, we will be speaking French.

• To greet people, we will say, “Bonjour”

(bohn-zhour)

• When it is time to buy souvenirs, we will use the Euro (currency of the European Union).

FRENCH CULTURE

In France, we will sample crepes. We will then visit the Louvre in Paris. This is the most famous art

museum in the world. It houses the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo da Vinci.

WELCOME TO GERMANY!

• Today, we will be visiting Weimar, Germany.

• This city is famous for it’s cultural heritage.

WELCOME TO GERMANY!

• In Germany, we will be speaking German.

• To greet people, we will say, “Guten Tag”

(GOO-ten taak)

• When it is time to buy souvenirs, we will use the Euro (currency of the European Union).

GERMAN CULTURE

• Germany is known for it’s rich history, and many important historical figures were from this country.

• Four of these figures appear on the left. Who do you recognize?

WELCOME TO ITALY!

• Today, we will be visiting Florence, Italy.

• Florence is a fashion capital! We will begin our visit by shopping at upscale boutiques!

WELCOME TO ITALY!

• In Italy, we will be speaking Italian.

• To greet people, we will say, “Bon giorno”

(bwon-JOHR-noh)

• When it is time to buy souveneirs, we will use the Euro.

ITALIAN CULTURE

• We will eat fresh pasta – a delicious Italian cuisine!

• We will visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

• Finally, we will listen to some traditional Italian music.

Let's Listen!

WELCOME TO POLAND!

• Today, we will be visiting Krakow, Poland.

• We will stop and see Auschwitz – a former Nazi concentration camp located here.

WELCOME TO POLAND!

• In Poland, we will be speaking Polish.

• To greet people, we will say, “Dzien’ dobry”

(jen-dough-bree)

• When it is time to buy souveneirs, we will use Polish currency or the zloty.

POLISH CULTURE

• Polka is a traditional dance!

Polka Video

• Pierogies are a favorite Polish cuisine!

WELCOME TO PORTUGAL!

• Today, we will be visiting Lisbon, Portugal.

• Lisbon is the capital city and the largest city in Portugal.

WELCOME TO PORTUGAL!

• In Portugal, we will be speaking Portuguese.

• To greet people, we will say, “Bon dia”

(bohn-DEE-ah)

• When it is time to buy souvenirs, we will use the Euro (currency of the European Union).

PORTUGUESE CULTURE

In Lisbon, we will celebrate Carnival – a festival similar to the celebration that takes place in Brazil. We will experience music, dancing, and parades to

mark the end of winter!

WELCOME TO SPAIN!

• Today, we will be visiting Madrid, Spain.

• Madrid is Spain’s capital city and it’s largest city.

• We will first tour the Royal Palace of Madrid.

WELCOME TO SPAIN!

• In Spain, we will be speaking Spanish.

• To greet people, we will say, “Hola”

(OH-lah)

• When it is time to buy souvenirs, we will use the Euro (currency of the European Union).

SPANISH CULTURE

• We will also attend a futbol game (what we Americans call Soccer!)

• Running of the Bulls!

WELCOME TO THE UNITED KINGDOM

• The UK consists of England, Scotland, and part of Ireland.

• Today, we will visit Glasgow, Scotland!

• Our first stop is City Centre, a retail and theatre district.

WELCOME TO THE UNITED KINGDOM!

• In the United Kingdom, we will speak English.

• When it is time to buy souvenirs, we will use the Euro (currency of the European Union).

UK CULTURE

Places to Visit:

Royal Palace of Westminster (London) Tower Bridge (London)