Mediterranean countries, languages and greetings - Worksheet

This worksheet presents an educational task where students are required to fill in tables listing various Mediterranean countries, their official languages, and common greetings used in those languages. Countries such as Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta, Spain, Croatia, France, Morocco, Algeria, and Libya are included in the first table, while the second table features Egypt, Lebanon, Israel, Gibraltar, Albania, Bosnia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Tunisia, and Palestine. The activity is designed to enhance students' geographical and cultural knowledge by connecting countries with their respective languages and typical ways of saying hello.

Additionally, the worksheet poses reflective questions about the popularity of the Mediterranean as a holiday destination for British people. It encourages students to consider the differences between the human and physical features of the UK and those of Mediterranean countries. These questions are aimed at stimulating thought and discussion about the varied landscapes, climates, cultures, and lifestyles found within the Mediterranean region compared to the UK. The worksheet is an engaging resource for learning about the diversity of the Mediterranean and understanding why it attracts numerous British holidaymakers each year.