Essential International Vocabulary (A2)
Essential International Vocabulary (A2)
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Essential International Vocabulary (A2)
Lesson Objective
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and use key international words with very simple meanings.
Why Learn These Words?
International words help us talk about global topics.
Knowing them lets us understand and communicate better with people from different countries.
What Are International Words?
International words are used in many countries. They help us discuss shared issues like cooperation, peace, and rights.
Word and Meaning Examples
A big area or part of the world
Next to another country or place
To stop or remove completely
When two people become husband and wife
Working together
region
neighboring
eliminate
marriage
cooperation
More Word Meanings
Word
Knowing about a problem
Reaching a goal
To support or encourage
Makes people follow the law
A group that represents a country
awareness
achieving
promote
enforces
delegation
Even More Meanings
By using something
Difficult problems
Making sure laws are followed
To make stronger
Make things similar
Word
through
challenges
enforcement
strengthen
harmonise
Easy Meaning (A2)
Other Useful Words
Word
Easy Meaning (A2)
A strong promise
The same
To grow well and be successful
Strongly asks or encourages
About the internet or technology
commitment
equal
thrive
urges
digital
Quick Review
Easy Meaning (A2)
To see and recognise
Actions to inform people
To make better
Works with other people
Weak parts of a law
identify
campaigns
enhance
collaborates
loopholes
Word
Activity A: Match the Words
Match the word with its easy meaning. Example:
Region — a big area of the world
Marriage — when two people become husband and wife
Cooperation — working together
Digital — about the internet
Eliminate — to stop something completely.
What is a delegation?
One child
A group that represents a country
A school
What must people do if a law is enforced?
Change it
Ignore it
Follow it
What does awareness mean?
Knowing about a problem
Creating a problem
Forgetting a problem
What does cooperation mean for countries?
Fight
Work together
Travel
What does it mean to identify a problem?
Hide it
See and recognize it
Create it
Activity C: Guided Dialogues
Listen, repeat, and answer. Use the vocabulary in simple dialogues.
Dialogue 1: Delegation
I am part of a delegation from ____.
Prompt
Your Turn
A: Who are you?
B: I am part of a delegation.
➡️ Student repeats
Dialogue 2: Cooperation
Prompt
Your Turn
Cooperation helps countries ____.
A: Why is cooperation important?
B: Cooperation helps countries work together.
➡️ Student repeats
Dialogue 3: Enforce / Eliminate
They should enforce laws to eliminate ____.
Prompt
Your Turn
A: What should governments do?
B: They should enforce laws to eliminate child marriage.
➡️ Student repeats slowly
Dialogue 4: Digital / Awareness
A: Why is digital safety important?
B: It helps create awareness about online dangers.
➡️ Student repeats
Your Turn
Prompt
Digital safety helps people ____.
Listening Task
Listen to part of a speech. Answer:
- What country is the speaker representing?
- What is the topic of the speech?
- What phrase does the speaker use to introduce the topic?
Fill in the blanks
Complete the speech:
“Honourable Chair, The delegation of Brunei is concerned about human rights.
Many people need help and protection . We support peace and cooperation with other countries.
The government enforces a minimum marriage age of 18 and collaborates with ASEAN partners to raise awareness about children’s rights.
We ask all nations to work together.
Thank you.
More Listening Activities
Shadowing: Repeat phrases from the speech for pronunciation practice. Transcription: Listen and write what you hear, then compare with the original.
Comprehension Check
Question
Which country is speaking? What is the main problem? Who should help? What does Myanmar support?
Answer
Speaking: Role Play
Pretend to be a delegate from Myanmar. Answer questions using vocabulary from the lesson.
Let’s Reflect!
Which international words were new for you? How will you use them in the future?
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