Countries-A–Z
A printable Countries-A–Z vocabulary activity: write one word for each letter, then check suggested answers.
What’s in the worksheet?
- A–Z vocabulary challenge
- Useful topic-based word recall
- Pair-friendly activity
- Suggested answers on page 2
Retrieve and organise countries vocabulary by initial letter using an A–Z grid.
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Use page 1 and keep the suggested answers on page 2 for feedback. Start with familiar examples such as Australia, Brazil and Canada.
- Fill familiar letters first, then compare with a partner. Use English names and capital letters; X may be left blank. Wales is a country within the UK, so the list is not exclusively independent states.
- Review spelling, the initial letter and topic relevance. The answer key provides suggestions; other appropriate words or phrases are valid.
- Compare places learners know and practise I'm from ... without turning the activity into a geography test.
Support and extension
Support with a map and a partial list; extend by comparing an English country name with its name in another language. Accept suitable alternatives.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
