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Learn how to read a map of the United Kingdom while practicing the four cardinal points!
A free, fun and educational activity to build map-reading skills and learn how to locate major UK cities in English.

🔍 What’s Inside the Document

This printable English worksheet includes:
🗺️ A map of the United Kingdom with major cities (London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast, etc.)
✏️ A vocabulary task to complete the four cardinal points: North, South, East, West
💬 A series of question-and-answer exercises to locate cities: Where is London? London is in the south-east of England.
📘 A complete answer key included in the file.

📄 Format: A4, clear and easy to use — perfect for classrooms or home learning.

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🎯 Learning Objectives

📚 This activity helps students to:
• 🌍 Learn and spell the four cardinal points in English (North, South, East, West)
• 🗺️ Describe the geographical position of UK cities
• 🎯 Improve map-reading and spatial orientation skills
• 💬 Use the structures “Where is…?” and “It is in the…” to describe simple locations

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👥 Target Audience

👦👧 Primary and lower secondary students (Grades 3–7)
🗣️ ESL / EFL learners – Level A1–A2
🎓 Teachers looking for printable geography-themed English worksheets
🏠 Parents who want to offer fun and educational language practice at home

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💡 Teaching Tips

💬 Before the activity: introduce the compass and cardinal points using a wall map or a globe.
🧭 During the activity: students observe the map and complete the missing directions.
🎨 Extension idea: ask students to create their own map of an imaginary country with cardinal points.
📚 Teacher tip: great for introducing or reviewing geography vocabulary in English.

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❓ Why Use This Worksheet

✔️ Combines geography and English learning in a fun way.
✔️ Encourages simple oral and written expression.
✔️ Helps students visualize and locate UK cities.
✔️ Promotes active learning through play and discovery.

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📥 Download

📎 Included:
✔️ Free printable PDF file
✔️ Editable DOCX version available for Premium Members