Learn to write poetry: THE HAIKU

Today we will look at the haiku, which is a Japanese poetry style made up of three short lines. Because haikus are short and often use simple vocabulary, they are great for learners of English to read and write. I will teach you about the history of the haiku and how it is constructed. Some haikus have a very deep philosophical meaning despite being so short, which is why they are so interesting. By the end of the lesson, I hope you’ll be inspired to write a haiku of your own and post it in the EngVid comments section! Next, watch my video about learning English from another type of poem: TRANSCRIPT “Furu ike ya kawazu tobikomu mizu no oto.“ Okay, so don’t adjust your set, this is an English lesson, but we’re looking today at haiku, which is a Japanese form of poetry, but lots of English