Vocabulary and Listening: Group 8 - Understanding See, Look For, Look At, Watch, Look Into, and Look After (Key Differences for English Learners)

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A2-B2 Level

Vocabulary

A. LOOK FOR (phrasal verb): Search for something.

• French: chercher  
• Spanish: buscar
• Korean: 찾다 (chajda)
• Japanese: 探す (sagasu)
• Chinese: 寻找 (xúnzhǎo)

B. SEE (verb): Notice with eyes.

• French: voir  
• Spanish: ver
• Korean: 보다 (boda)
• Japanese: 見る (miru)
• Chinese: 看见 (kànjiàn)

C. LANDSCAPES (noun): Natural outdoor views.

• French: paysages 
• Spanish: paisajes
• Korean: 풍경 (punggyeong)
• Japanese: 風景 (fūkei)
• Chinese: 风景 (fēngjǐng)

D. LOOK AT (phrasal verb): Focus on something.

• French: regarder  
• Spanish: mirar
• Korean: 보다 (boda)
• Japanese: 見る (miru)
• Chinese: 看 (kàn)

E. SPOTS (noun): Popular places or locations.

• French: lieux  
• Spanish: lugares
• Korean: 명소 (myeongso)
• Japanese: 観光地 (kankōchi)
• Chinese: 景点 (jǐngdiǎn)

F. WATCH (verb): Look at carefully.

• French: regarder  
• Spanish: observar
• Korean: 지켜보다 (jikyeoboda)
• Japanese: 見る (miru)
• Chinese: 看 (kàn)

G. CALMING (adj): Making you feel peaceful.

• French: apaisant  
• Spanish: calmante
• Korean: 진정시키는 (jinjeongsikineun)
• Japanese: 落ち着かせる (ochitsukaseru)
• Chinese: 镇静的 (zhènjìng de)

H. LOOK AFTER (phrasal verb): Take care of something.

• French: s'occuper de  
• Spanish: cuidar
• Korean: 돌보다 (dolboda)
• Japanese: 世話をする (sewa o suru)
• Chinese: 照顾 (zhàogù)

I. LOOK INTO (phrasal verb): Investigate something.

• French: enquêter sur  
• Spanish: investigar
• Korean: 조사하다 (josahada)
• Japanese: 調べる (shiraberu)
• Chinese: 调查 (diàochá)

J. SITES (noun): Places or locations.

• French: sites  
• Spanish: sitios
• Korean: 사이트 (saiteu)
• Japanese: サイト (saito)
• Chinese: 网站 (wǎngzhàn)

Guide Questions

1. What does the speaker look for when he/she goes on vacation?
2. What does he/she always see?
3. What does he/she look at?
4. What does he/she watch?
5. What does he/she look after?
6. What does he/she look into?
7. What does he/she like to do?

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TRANSCRIPT

When I go on vacation, I look for places to relax and enjoy nature. I always see beautiful landscapes such as mountains or beaches that make me feel peaceful. I usually look at the map before choosing my destination, so I can find the best spots. During my vacation, I like to watch the sunset because it’s so calming. I also look after my health by eating good food and getting enough sleep. Sometimes, I look into local history or cultural sites to learn more about the area before I visit. I love to spend time with my family and friends, enjoying the break from work and having fun. It’s a time to relax and recharge for the next adventure. (120 words)