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➡️😎🍸 Useful vocabulary and phrases for front desk staff (A2, 1/2)🍸😎⬅️

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16. September 2025

🤓🥳What’s the time? (U 11, pp93-101, time, present continuous/progressive, beginner, A1)🥳🤓

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Deutsch	English	Simple definition
(93)
Wie spät ist es?	What’s the time?	You ask for the time
senden	to send	to give something to someone
reiten / fahren	to ride	to sit on and go
spielen	to play	to have fun
ein Skateboard	a skateboard	a board with wheels
anschauen	to watch	to look at something
skaten	to skate	to move on skates
kochen	to cook	to make food
machen	to make	to create something
ein Pferd	a horse	a big animal
Computerspiele	computer games	games on a computer
ein Fahrrad	a bike	you ride it
ein Klavier	a piano	a music instrument
ein Video	a video	moving pictures
eine Textnachricht	a text message	short phone message
Fußball	football	a game with a ball
(94)
Freizeitaktivität	free time activity	fun activity
wahr sein	to be true	it is correct
(95)
lesen	to read	look at words
trinken	to drink	have water
eine Zeitung	a newspaper	paper with news
Skateboard fahren	to skateboard	ride a skateboard
(96)
Musik hören	to listen to music	hear songs
Spaß haben	to have fun	feel happy
ein schlimmer Tag	a terrible day	very bad day
Kannst du zu mir kommen?	Can you come to my place?	ask someone to visit
(97)
Tagesablauf	daily routine	things every day
Komm schnell her!	Get here soon!	come fast
kaputt sein	to be broken	not working
morgens aufstehen	to get up in the morning	leave bed
Sachen packen	to pack things	put in a bag
gehen / verlassen	to leave	go away
Hausaufgaben machen	to do one’s homework	school work
normalerweise	usually	most days
ins Bett gehen	to go to bed	go to sleep
(98)
ankommen	to arrive	come to a place
ein Regenschirm	an umbrella	keeps you dry
Angst haben	to be scared	feel afraid
plötzlich	suddenly	very fast
Das Telefon klingelt	the phone is ringing	phone is making a sound
(99)
sich beeilen	to hurry	go fast
nur eine Minute	just a minute	short time
eine Tasche finden	to find a bag	see and get it
(100)
Roller fahren	to ride a scooter	ride a small vehicle
skaten	to skate	move on skates
Snowboard fahren	to snowboard	ride on snow
(101)
Freizeit	free time	time for fun
täglich	daily	every day
Wie spät ist es?	What’s the time?	ask the time
Entschuldigung	Excuse me	polite word
sich beeilen	to hurry	go fast
eine Uhr	a clock	shows time
Schlafenszeit	bedtime	time to sleep
eine Pause	a break	short rest
eine Übung	an exercise	practice
draußen	outside	not inside
draußen schneien	to snow outside	snow falls
lernen	to study	learn
jemanden aufwecken	to wake somebody up	stop sleeping
unglaublich	amazing	very good
die Tür öffnen	to answer the door	open door
ein Busch	a bush	small plant
sich verstecken	to hide	not be seen
an die Tür klopfen	to knock at the door	hit the door
ein Wohnzimmer	a living room	room with sofa
eine Überraschung	a surprise	not expected
schieben	to push	move with hands
kochen	to cook	make food
eine Textnachricht	a text message	phone message
aufpassen auf	to look after	take care
eine Straße	a road	cars drive
ein Ort (Zuhause)	a place (home)	where you live
ein Hinweis	a clue	helps find
Bis bald	See you soon	goodbye
das Wetter	weather	sun, rain
eine halbe Stunde	half an hour	30 minutes
eine Viertelstunde	a quarter of an hour	15 minutes
drei Viertelstunden	three quarters of an hour	45 minutes
genau zur vollen Stunde	on the hour	exact time
Beeil dich!	to hurry up	go faster

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What time is it?

It is quarter past two.

YOU WRITE:
2:15
It is half past eight.

YOU WRITE:
8:30
It is quarter to nine.
___________________
It is twenty past seven.
___________________
It is ten to four.
___________________
It is five to one.
___________________
It is half past five.
___________________
It is quarter past ten.
___________________
It is twenty-five past three.
___________________
It is quarter to twelve.
___________________
It is five past twelve.
___________________
It is twenty to six.
___________________
It is half past eleven.
___________________
It is quarter past six.
___________________
It is five past three.
___________________
It is ten past eleven.
___________________
It is twenty-five to eight.
___________________
It is quarter to one.
___________________
It is half past two.
___________________
It is twenty past nine.
___________________
It is ten to seven.
___________________
It is quarter past four.
___________________
It is five to ten.
___________________
It is twenty-five past six.
___________________
It is half past three.
___________________
It is quarter to eight.
___________________
It is five past nine.
___________________
It is twenty past twelve.
___________________
It is ten past five.
___________________
It is quarter to three.
___________________

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Correct answers:

It is quarter past two — 2:15
It is half past eight — 8:30
It is quarter to nine — 8:45
It is twenty past seven — 7:20
It is ten to four — 3:50
It is five to one — 12:55
It is half past five — 5:30
It is quarter past ten — 10:15
It is twenty-five past three — 3:25
It is quarter to twelve — 11:45
It is five past twelve — 12:05
It is twenty to six — 5:40
It is half past eleven — 11:30
It is quarter past six — 6:15
It is five past three — 3:05
It is ten past eleven — 11:10
It is twenty-five to eight — 7:35
It is quarter to one — 12:45
It is half past two — 2:30
It is twenty past nine — 9:20
It is ten to seven — 6:50
It is quarter past four — 4:15
It is five to ten — 9:55
It is twenty-five past six — 6:25
It is half past three — 3:30
It is quarter to eight — 7:45
It is five past nine — 9:05
It is twenty past twelve — 12:20
It is ten past five — 5:10
It is quarter to three — 2:45

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

1. When to use it (Present Continuous = “-ing” form)

We use the present continuous to talk about things that are happening right now, at the moment of speaking, at this moment.

Examples:

I am eating. (I am eating now.)
She is reading a book. (She is reading now.)
They are playing football. (They are playing now.)

2. How to form it

Formula:

Subject + be + verb + -ing

Step 1: Use the right form of be

I → am
He / She / It → is
You / We / They → are

Step 2: Add verb + -ing

3. How to make -ing verbs (rules)

Normal verbs: just add -ing

eat → eating
play → playing
read → reading

Verbs ending with -e: remove -e and add -ing

make → making
write → writing
dance → dancing

One-syllable verbs with one vowel + one consonant: double the last consonant and add -ing

run → running
sit → sitting
swim → swimming

Verbs ending with -ie: change -ie to -y and add -ing

lie → lying
die → dying

✅ Quick tip:

Words like now, at the moment, today often show we use present continuous.
Don’t forget -ing at the end of the verb!

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FILL IN the correct form of the verb:

People ___________ (be) on a beach.
The sun ___________ (shine).

Children __________ ( play) in the sand.
Two children __________ (build) a sandcastle.
A dog __________ (walk) near the sandcastle.

One child __________ (run).
A baby __________ (crawl) on the sand.

Some people__________ (walk) on the beach.
A man __________ (cook) food at a table.

People __________ (swim) in the sea.
Children __________ (play) in the water.

A woman __________ (take) a photo.
Birds __________ (fly) in the sky.

Everyone__________ (have) fun on the beach.

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Correct version – audio file => listen:

People are on a beach.
The sun is shining.

Children are playing in the sand.
Two children are building a sandcastle.
A dog is walking near the sandcastle.

One child is running.
A baby is crawling on the sand.

Some people are walking on the beach.
A man is cooking food at a table.

People are swimming in the sea.
Children are playing in the water.

A woman is taking a photo.
Birds are flying in the sky.

Everyone is having fun on the beach.

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Short answers, how to………

___________________________

Give short answers as shown:

People are on a beach.

YOU WRITE:
Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t (=are not)

The sun is shining.

YOU WRITE:
Yes, he is.
No, he isn’t (=is not)

“The sun is he,
and the moon is she.”

Children are playing in the sand.
___________________
___________________
Two children are building a sandcastle.
___________________
___________________
A dog is walking near the sandcastle.
___________________
___________________

One child is running.
___________________
___________________
A baby is crawling on the sand.
___________________
___________________

Some people are walking on the beach.
___________________
___________________
A man is cooking food at a table.
___________________
___________________

People are swimming in the sea.
___________________
___________________
Children are playing in the water.
___________________
___________________

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Correct answers:

Children are playing in the sand.
Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t (=are not)

Two children are building a sandcastle.
Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t (=are not)

A dog is walking near the sandcastle.
Yes, it is.
No, it isn’t (=is not)

One child is running.
Yes, he/she is.
No, he/she isn’t (=is not)

A baby is crawling on the sand.
Yes, he/she is.
No, he/she isn’t (=is not)

Some people are walking on the beach.
Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t (=are not)

A man is cooking food at a table.
Yes, he is.
No, he isn’t (=is not)

People are swimming in the sea.
Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t (=are not)

Children are playing in the water.
Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t (=are not)

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Sandra’s day:

Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family?
Sandra: I do. I get up at ten past six.

Interviewer: What do you do first?
Sandra: I wash my face and brush my teeth.

Interviewer: When do you have breakfast?
Sandra: At half past six.

Interviewer: How do you go to school?
Sandra: I walk to school.

Interviewer: What time does school start?
Sandra: At eight o’clock.

Interviewer: What do you do at school?
Sandra: I have lessons and play with friends.

Interviewer: When do you have lunch?
Sandra: At half past twelve.

Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch?
Sandra: I play with my classmates.

Interviewer: When does school finish?
Sandra: At three o’clock.

Interviewer: What do you do after school?
Sandra: I do my homework and play a little.

Interviewer: When do you have a snack?
Sandra: At half past four.

Interviewer: Who cooks dinner?
Sandra: My mum cooks dinner at half past six.

Interviewer: What do you do in the evening?
Sandra: I watch TV and read a book.

Interviewer: When do you go to bed?
Sandra: At nine o’clock.

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Present simple (always, every day, never) and
present continuous (now, at the moment)

Sandra: I get up at ten past six (every day, always).

YOU WRITE:

Now (present continuous) it is ten past six.
Sandra is getting up.
I have breakfast at half past six (every day, always).
_____________________
_____________________
School starts at eight o’clock.
_____________________
_____________________
I have lunch at half past twelve.
_____________________
_____________________
School finishes at three o’clock.
_____________________
_____________________
I have a snack at half past four.
_____________________
_____________________
Dinner is at half past six.
_____________________
_____________________
I go to bed at nine o’clock.
_____________________
_____________________

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Correct answers:

Sandra: I get up at ten past six (every day, always).
Now (present continuous) it is ten past six.
Sandra is getting up.

I have breakfast at half past six.
Now it is half past six.
Sandra is having breakfast.

School starts at eight o’clock.
Now it is eight o’clock.
School is starting.

I have lunch at half past twelve.
Now it is half past twelve.
Sandra is having lunch.

School finishes at three o’clock.
Now it is three o’clock.
School is finishing.

I have a snack at half past four.
Now it is half past four.
Sandra is having a snack.

Dinner is at half past six.
Now it is half past six.
Sandra is having dinner.

I go to bed at nine o’clock.
Now it is nine o’clock.
Sandra is going to bed.

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Salas’s day:

Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family?
Salas: I do. I get up at (6:10)__________________

YOU WRITE: ten past six

Interviewer: What do you do first?
Salas: At (6:29)__________________, I wash my face and brush my teeth.

Interviewer: When do you have breakfast?
Salas: At __________________ (6:30), I have breakfast.

Interviewer: How do you go to school?
Salas: At __________________ (6:55), I walk to school.

Interviewer: What time does school start?
Salas: At __________________ (8:00), school starts.

Interviewer: What do you do at school?
Salas: At __________________ (9:10), I have lessons and play with my friends.

Interviewer: When do you have lunch?
Salas: At __________________ (12:30), I have lunch.

Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch?
Salas: At __________________ (12:55), I play with my classmates.

Interviewer: When does school finish?
Salas: At __________________ (3:00), school finishes.

Interviewer: What do you do after school?
Salas: At __________________ (3:10), I do my homework and play.

Interviewer: When do you have a snack?
Salas: At __________________ (4:20), I have a snack.

Interviewer: Who cooks dinner?
Salas: At __________________ (5:30), my mum cooks dinner.

Interviewer: What do you do in the evening?
Salas: At __________________ (7:55), I watch TV.

Interviewer: When do you go to bed?
Salas: At __________________ (9:00), I go to bed.

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Correct answers:

Salas’s day:

Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family?
Salas: I do. I get up at ten past six.

Interviewer: What do you do first?
Salas: At twenty past six, I wash my face and brush my teeth.

Interviewer: When do you have breakfast?
Salas: At half past six, I have breakfast.

Interviewer: How do you go to school?
Salas: At five to seven, I walk to school.

Interviewer: What time does school start?
Salas: At eight o’clock, school starts.

Interviewer: What do you do at school?
Salas: At ten past nine, I have lessons and play with my friends.

Interviewer: When do you have lunch?
Salas: At half past twelve, I have lunch.

Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch?
Salas: At five to one, I play with my classmates.

Interviewer: When does school finish?
Salas: At three o’clock, school finishes.

Interviewer: What do you do after school?
Salas: At ten past three, I do my homework and play.

Interviewer: When do you have a snack?
Salas: At twenty past four, I have a snack.

Interviewer: Who cooks dinner?
Salas: At half past six, my mum cooks dinner.

Interviewer: What do you do in the evening?
Salas: At five to eight, I watch TV.

Interviewer: When do you go to bed?
Salas: At nine o’clock, I go to bed.

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Oum’s day:

Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family?
Oum: My sister does. I get up at _______________ (6:55).

Interviewer: What do you do first?
Oum: At _______________ (7:10), I wash my face.

Interviewer: When do you brush your teeth?
Oum: At _______________ (7:15), I brush my teeth.

Interviewer: When do you have breakfast?
Oum: At _______________ (7:30), I have breakfast.

Interviewer: How do you go to school?
Oum: At _______________ (7:40), I go to school by bus.

Interviewer: What time does school start?
Oum: At _______________ (8:00), school starts.

Interviewer: What do you do at school?
Oum: At _______________ (10:10), I have lessons and play with my friends.

Interviewer: When do you have lunch?
Oum: At _______________ (12:55), I have lunch.

Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch?
Oum: At _______________ (1:10), I play with my friends.

Interviewer: When does school finish?
Oum: At _______________ (2:30), school finishes.

Interviewer: What do you do after school?
Oum: At _______________ (3:00), I do my homework.

Interviewer: When do you have a snack?
Oum: At _______________ (4:20), I have a snack.

Interviewer: Who cooks dinner?
Oum: At _______________ (6:00), my dad cooks dinner.

Interviewer: What do you do in the evening?
Oum: At _______________ (7:55), I read a book.

Interviewer: When do you go to bed?
Oum: At _______________ (8:30), I go to bed.

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Correct version:

Oum’s day:

Interviewer: Who gets up first in your family?
Oum: My sister does. I get up at five to seven.

Interviewer: What do you do first?
Oum: At ten past seven, I wash my face.

Interviewer: When do you brush your teeth?
Oum: At quarter past seven, I brush my teeth.

Interviewer: When do you have breakfast?
Oum: At half past seven, I have breakfast.

Interviewer: How do you go to school?
Oum: At twenty to eight, I go to school by bus.

Interviewer: What time does school start?
Oum: At eight o’clock, school starts.

Interviewer: What do you do at school?
Oum: At ten past ten, I have lessons and play with my friends.

Interviewer: When do you have lunch?
Oum: At five to one, I have lunch.

Interviewer: Who do you play with after lunch?
Oum: At ten past one, I play with my friends.

Interviewer: When does school finish?
Oum: At half past two, school finishes.

Interviewer: What do you do after school?
Oum: At three o’clock, I do my homework.

Interviewer: When do you have a snack?
Oum: At twenty past four, I have a snack.

Interviewer: Who cooks dinner?
Oum: At six o’clock, my dad cooks dinner.

Interviewer: What do you do in the evening?
Oum: At five to eight, I read a book.

Interviewer: When do you go to bed?
Oum: At half past eight, I go to bed.

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16. September 2025

🥰🌟🤓You have to give a speech, a presentation, on ‚Working at the front desk: helping guests with a smile‘ (A1+/A2, text, vocabulary, soundfiles only)🤓🌟🥰

how to….

Speech Plan:

1. Greeting / Introduction

Say hello to your audience.
Introduce the topic clearly.
Example points:
- “Hello everyone.”
- “Today I will talk about how to work at the front desk of a hotel.”
- “I will explain the qualities you need, the tasks you do, and the do’s and don’ts.”

2. What the job is

Explain the role in simple terms.
Key points:
- “A front desk worker is the first person guests see at the hotel.”
- “They greet guests when they arrive.”
- “They help guests check in and check out.”
- “They answer questions and solve problems.”

3. Qualities needed

Traits that help someone do the job well.
Key points:
- Friendly: “Smile and be nice to guests.”
- Polite: “Use polite words like ‘please’ and ‘thank you’.”
- Patient: “Some guests may have questions or problems. Stay calm.”
- Organized: “Keep the desk clean, write notes, and remember bookings.”
- Good communication: “Speak clearly and listen to guests.”

4. How to work / Main tasks

Describe daily tasks simply.
Key points:
- “Greet guests and say hello.”
- “Check guests in: give them keys, explain their room.”
- “Check guests out: take the keys and say goodbye.”
- “Answer the phone and help with questions.”
- “Give information about the hotel: breakfast, pool, or Wi-Fi.”
- “Handle requests: extra towels, room cleaning, or booking taxis.”

5. Do’s and Don’ts

Short, simple rules to follow.

Do’s:

Smile and be polite.
Listen to guests.
Be helpful and patient.
Keep your desk clean and organized.

Don’ts:

Don’t shout or argue with guests.
Don’t ignore guests.
Don’t be lazy or unhelpful.
Don’t forget to write down important information.

6. Closing

Short summary of the speech.
Thank the audience.
Key points:
- “In conclusion, working at the front desk is helping guests and being kind and organized.”
- “It is an important job because you are the first person guests meet.”
- “Thank you for listening.”

______________________

Vocabulary:

Word / Phrase	Simple A1 Definition
an introduction	The beginning of a speech
an audience	The people who listen
to introduce a topic	To say what you will talk about
to explain	To help people understand
a task	A job you must do
in simple terms	Using easy words
a key point	An important idea
to greet	To say hello
to solve problems	To fix a problem
qualities needed	Good things you need for a job
to be polite	To be kind and use nice words
to be patient	To wait and not get angry
to stay calm	To not be angry
to be organized	To keep things clean and in order
to remember	To keep something in your mind
communication	Talking and listening
a main task	An important job
to describe	To say what something is like
to answer a phone	To speak when the phone rings
to handle a request	To help when someone asks
a towel	A cloth to dry your body
to follow a rule	To do what is correct
to shout	To speak very loudly
to argue with somebody	To fight with words
to ignore	To not listen or not look
to be lazy	To not want to work
to be unhelpful	To not help
closing (speech)	The end of a speech
a summary	A short text of main ideas
in conclusion	Words to start the ending

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The speech:

(1) Hello everyone. My name is Tak. Today I want to talk about working at the front desk of a hotel. The front desk is the first place that guests see when they come to the hotel. It is an important job because you help guests feel welcome.

A front desk worker greets guests, helps them with their rooms, and answers questions. They are the first person guests meet, so it is important to be friendly and polite. You also give information about the hotel, like breakfast times, the pool, or the Wi-Fi.

In my speech, I will explain three things: first, the qualities a front desk worker needs; second, the main tasks they do every day; and third, the do’s and don’ts to be a good worker. I hope you enjoy my speech and learn something about this job.

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(2) A front desk worker is the first person that guests see when they come to the hotel. This means they make the first impression, so it is very important to be friendly and polite.

When guests arrive, a front desk worker greets them with a smile and says hello. They help guests check in by giving them the room key and explaining important information about the hotel.

At the end of the stay, they help guests check out. This includes taking the keys and making sure everything is correct.

A front desk worker also answers questions from guests. Guests may ask about the hotel, the city, or services like breakfast, the pool, or Wi-Fi. The worker solves problems and helps guests so they have a good stay.

In short, the front desk worker helps guests, gives information, and makes sure guests are happy and comfortable during their stay.

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(3) To work at the front desk of a hotel, you need some important qualities. These qualities help you do your job well and make guests happy.

A front desk worker must be friendly. Smile and be nice to guests. Say hello and make them feel welcome. A friendly worker makes guests feel happy and comfortable.

Being polite is very important. Use polite words like ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ Always speak nicely to guests, even if they are upset. Polite workers give a good impression of the hotel.

Patience is very important. Sometimes guests have many questions or problems. A patient worker stays calm and listens carefully. Do not shout or get angry. Answer questions slowly and clearly. Patience helps solve problems and makes guests feel comfortable.

A front desk worker must be organized. Keep the desk clean and tidy. Write notes to remember bookings and requests. Being organized helps the work run smoothly and makes it easy to help guests quickly.

Good communication is very important. Speak clearly and listen carefully to guests. Make sure you understand what the guest wants. Good communication helps guests feel understood and happy.”

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(4) A front desk worker starts the day by greeting guests. When guests come to the hotel, the worker smiles and says hello. This makes guests feel welcome and comfortable. A friendly greeting is very important because it is the first contact with the guest.

One important task is to check guests in. This means giving guests their room key or key card. The worker explains where the room is and gives simple information, such as the floor number or how to use the key. The worker may also explain hotel rules or times for breakfast.

Another task is to check guests out. When guests leave the hotel, the worker takes the room key and asks if everything was fine. The worker says goodbye and thanks the guests for staying at the hotel. This helps guests leave with a good feeling.

A front desk worker also answers the phone. Guests may call to ask questions or to book a room. The worker listens carefully and speaks clearly. Answering the phone politely is very important because it shows good service.

Giving information is also part of the job. Guests often ask about breakfast time, the pool, or the Wi-Fi. The worker gives clear and simple answers. This helps guests enjoy their stay and feel relaxed.

Finally, a front desk worker handles guest requests. Guests may ask for extra towels, room cleaning, or help booking a taxi. The worker listens and helps as quickly as possible. Helping with requests shows that the hotel cares about its guests.

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(5) There are some important rules to follow when working at the front desk of a hotel. These rules help the worker do a good job and help guests feel happy and safe.

It is important to smile and be polite. A smile makes guests feel welcome. Using polite words like “please” and “thank you” shows respect. Polite behavior gives a good image of the hotel.

A front desk worker must listen to guests carefully. Guests may have questions, problems, or requests. Listening helps the worker understand what the guest needs. When guests feel heard, they feel more comfortable.

It is also important to be helpful and patient. Some guests may be tired or unhappy. A good worker stays calm and tries to help. Being patient makes it easier to solve problems.

Keeping the desk clean and organized is very important. A clean desk looks professional. Writing things down and keeping papers in order helps the worker remember bookings and requests.

There are also things a front desk worker must not do. Do not shout or argue with guests. This can make guests angry or uncomfortable. Always stay calm and speak politely.

A worker should never ignore guests. If a guest is waiting, the worker should say something and help as soon as possible. Ignoring guests makes them feel unimportant.

A front desk worker should not be lazy or unhelpful. Guests come to the desk because they need help. A good worker always tries to help, even with small things.

Finally, it is important not to forget to write down important information. Writing notes helps avoid mistakes. It helps the worker remember guest requests and important details.

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(6)

In conclusion, working at the front desk is about helping guests every day. It means being kind, polite, patient, and organized. The job is to make guests feel welcome and comfortable.
This is an important job because the front desk worker is the first person guests meet at the hotel. A good first impression helps guests enjoy their stay.
Thank you for listening.

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CHEAT SHEET – FRONT DESK SPEECH

1. Greeting & Introduction

Hello everyone
My name …
Topic: front desk job
First place guests see
Important job
Speech plan: qualities / tasks / do’s & don’ts

2. What the Job Is

First person guests see
Welcome guests
Check in
Check out
Answer questions
Solve problems
Happy guests

3. Qualities Needed

Smile
Friendly attitude
Polite words
Please / Thank you
Calm
Patient
Clean desk
Write notes
Clear speaking
Good listening

4. How to Work / Main Tasks

Greet guests
Say hello
Give keys
Explain room
Take keys back
Say goodbye
Answer phone
Give hotel information
Breakfast / pool / Wi-Fi
Guest requests
Towels / cleaning / taxi

5. Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

Smile
Be polite
Listen
Help guests
Stay calm
Keep desk clean
Write information

Don’t:

Don’t shout
Don’t argue
Don’t ignore guests
Don’t be lazy
Don’t forget notes

6. Closing

In conclusion
Help guests
Kind and organized
Important job
First impression
Thank you for listening

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Use the cheat sheet.
Give the speech.
Record the speech on your mobile phone.
Then listen to your speech.

16. September 2025

🥸🥳Detective stories – solve the case (A1+, story 3)🥳🥸
The Case of the Missing Keys

Detective Ben is at Mrs. Green’s house.
Her keys are missing from the table.
She is worried.

Three people are there: Tom, Lily, and Jack.

Ben looks around.
There is a small puddle near the door.
A chair is moved.
The table is clean except for a cup of tea.

Tom says, “I sit in the living room. I read a book.”
His shoes are dry.

Lily says, “I water the flowers outside.”
Her shoes are wet.

Jack says, “I make a cup of tea. I sit here.”
His shoes are dry.

Ben looks at the door.
The puddle is small.
The floor near the table is dry.

Ben thinks.
Who goes outside? Who has wet shoes?
The keys are near the door, not the table.

Ben smiles.
“Lily,” he says.
“You go outside. You put the keys on the bench. Then they fell in the puddle.”

Lily looks surprised.
“Yes,” she says. “I forgot them there.”

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Vocabulary:
- a key – a small thing that opens a door
- to be missing – not here, lost
- to be worried – to feel nervous or unhappy about something
- a puddle – a small pool of water on the ground
- a chair – something you sit on
- except – not including
- to be dry – not wet
- to water flowers – to put water on flowers so they grow
- outside – not inside
- to be wet – full of water or liquid
- a bench – a long seat for more than one person
- to fall (past: fell) into a puddle – to drop into a small pool of water on the ground
- to forget (past: forgot) – to not remember
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Why Lily?

Step 1: List the clues
1. Keys missing from the table – initial problem.
2. Puddle near the door – something happened near the door.
3. Chair moved – someone interacted with the area.
4. Shoes wet / dry – shows who was outside.
  - Tom: dry
  - Lily: wet
  - Jack: dry
5. Table clean except a cup of tea – keys are not on the table.
6. Floor near table is dry – keys aren’t on the table, hints they went somewhere else.
Step 2: Analyze the statements
- Tom: inside, shoes dry → probably didn’t go outside.
- Jack: inside, shoes dry → also probably didn’t go outside.
- Lily: outside watering flowers, shoes wet → she went outside, near the door/puddle.
Step 3: Look at the location of the keys
- The keys were not on the table, where they normally are.
- There is a puddle near the door → keys probably fell there.
Step 4: Combine clues
- Only Lily went outside (wet shoes).
- Puddle near the door and moved chair indicate someone interacted with the door area.
- Keys ended up in the puddle → Lily must have carried or moved them.
Conclusion:
- Lily is the culprit.
- She went outside with the keys, forgot them on the bench, and they fell into the puddle.
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Vocabulary:
- initial problem – the first problem
- to interact – to talk or do things with other people, things
- a hint – a small piece of information that helps you
- to analyze – to look at something carefully
- probably – likely, maybe
- normally – usually, most of the time
- to combine clues – to put information together to understand something
- to indicate – to show or point out
- to end up in a puddle – to finish by being in a small pool of water
- to carry (past: carried) – to hold and move something
- to forget (past: forgot) – to not remember
- a bench – a long seat for more than one person
- to fall (past: fell) – to drop down by accident
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Lily’s story:

I am Lily.
I water the flowers outside.
My shoes are wet.
I take the keys to put them on the bench.
I forget the keys.
The keys fall in the small puddle near the door.
I feel worried when I see Detective Ben.
I feel surprised when he finds the keys.

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Rewrite, and make all changes necessary:

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Her name is Lily.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>She waters…………..

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Corrrect version:

Her name is Lily.
She waters the flowers outside.
Her shoes are wet.
She takes the keys to put them on the bench.
She forgets the keys.
The keys fall in the small puddle near the door.
She feels worried when she sees Detective Ben.
She feels surprised when he finds the keys.
16. September 2025
🥸🥳Detective stories – solve the case (A1+, story 2)🥳🥸
- money stolen
The Case of the Stolen Money

Detective Anna is in a small town. Today, she has a new case. Someone stole money from Mr. Green.

Mr. Green says: “I put 100 dollars on the table. Now it is gone! I need help.”

There are three people in the house:
1. Tom, the gardener. He works in the garden all day.
2. Lily, the cook. She cooks food for Mr. Green.
3. Sam, the cleaner. He cleans the house every day.
Detective Anna asks them questions.
- Tom says: “I work outside. I do not see the money.”
- Lily says: “I cook in the kitchen. I do not take money.”
- Sam says: “I clean the house. I see nothing. I do not take money.”
Anna looks for clues. She sees:
- The table is near the window. The window is open.
- There are footprints on the floor. Big footprints.
- There is a small piece of chocolate on the table.
- A chair is near the window. The chair has dust under it.
Anna asks more questions:
- Tom wears big shoes. Lily wears small shoes. Sam wears medium shoes.
- Tom does not eat chocolate. Lily eats chocolate every day. Sam eats chocolate sometimes.
- Tom is tall. Lily is short. Sam is medium height.
Anna thinks carefully. She looks at the footprints. They are big. She looks at the chocolate. Someone ate it. She looks at the chair. The dust is moved.

Anna says: “The person who stole the money is near the table. The person left big footprints. The person eats chocolate.”

Who stole the money?

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Vocabulary:
- to steal (past: stole) – to take something that is not yours.
- a case (detective) – a problem or crime that a detective tries to solve.
- a gardener – a person who works with plants and flowers outside.
- a cleaner – a person who cleans rooms and houses.
- a question – something you ask to get information.
- outside – not inside, in the open air.
- kitchen – a room where people cook food.
- money – coins or paper you use to buy things.
- a clue – information that helps you find something or solve a problem.
- a footprint – the mark of a foot on the ground.
- a chair – something you sit on.
- dust – small pieces of dirt in a room.
- to wear shoes – to have shoes on your feet.
- sometimes – not always, but now and then.
- to be tall – to have a high height.
- to be short – to have a low height.
- to eat (past: ate) – to put food in your mouth and swallow it.
- to move dust – to push or change the place of dust.
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You got it? You solved the case?

We have three suspects:
1. Tom – big shoes, does not eat chocolate, works outside.
2. Lily – small shoes, eats chocolate every day, works in the kitchen.
3. Sam – medium shoes, eats chocolate sometimes, cleans the house.
Clues:
- Footprints on the floor are big → matches Tom.
- There is chocolate eaten → matches Lily and Sam, not Tom.
- Table is near the window, chair moved, dust moved → person was near the table and window.
Now combine:
- The thief left big footprints → Tom.
- The thief ate chocolate → only Lily or Sam.
Notice the conflict: Tom has big shoes but does not eat chocolate.
The chocolate clue shows the thief ate chocolate, so it is not Tom.
Sam’s shoes are medium → footprints too small.
Lily’s shoes are small → footprints too small.

But the footprints are big, and someone ate chocolate → this is tricky!

Look at the text carefully:
- The footprints were big and the chocolate was on the table, not necessarily eaten by the thief.
- The chocolate clue says: “There is a small piece of chocolate on the table.”
- Tom does not eat chocolate, but the chocolate is left there → it’s not about eating, just a clue to the table.
So the main clues for the thief:
1. Big footprints → Tom.
2. Near the table / window / chair → yes, Tom could reach it.
3. Chocolate is just a distraction.
✅ Solution: Tom stole the money.

Why:
- Only Tom has big shoes, which match the footprints.
- The thief must have been near the table → the window is open, footprints lead from the table → Tom had access.
- The chocolate clue was meant to distract the reader.
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Vocabulary:
- a suspect → a person who might have done something wrong
- to match somebody/something → to look good together or be the same as something
- a thief (plural: thieves) → a person who steals things
- tricky → difficult or not easy
- necessarily → it must happen; it is needed
- to lead from the table → to take someone away from the table (like in a game or meal)
- to have access → to be able to use or reach something
- to distract → to take someone’s attention away from something
16. September 2025
🥸🥳Detective stories – solve the case (A1+, story 1)🥳🥸
The Missing Necklace

It is Monday morning. Detective Kim is in her office. Suddenly, Mrs. Lee comes in.

“My necklace is gone!” she says. “It was on the table in my living room.”

Detective Kim asks some questions.

“Who was in your house yesterday?”
Mrs. Lee thinks. “My son, my daughter, and the neighbor came.”

Detective Kim goes to the house. She sees three people:
- The son says, “I was in my room all day.” He looks nervous.
- The daughter says, “I helped my mother in the kitchen.” She smiles.
- The neighbor says, “I was reading in the garden.” She looks calm.
Detective Kim looks at the table. She sees:
- A cup of tea.
- A small footprint.
- A pen.
Detective Kim asks, “Who is the necklace for?”
Mrs. Lee says, “It is very small. Only a woman can wear it.”

Detective Kim thinks. She asks one question again: “Who wears shoes in the house?”
- The son always wears shoes.
- The daughter does not wear shoes.
- The neighbor wears shoes.
Detective Kim smiles. She knows who took the necklace.

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Vocabulary:
- A purse – a small bag for money, keys, and small things.
- To get a call – someone phones you.
- A cleaner (person) – a person who cleans houses or rooms.
- To look calm – to not show worry or fear; to look relaxed.
- To drink (past: drank) tea – to take tea into your mouth and swallow [to make food or drink go down your throat into your stomach] it.
- To smile – to make your mouth curve up because you are happy.
- To look busy – to look like you are working or doing something important.
- A pen – a small thing to write with.
- A scarf – a long cloth to wear around the neck.
- To wear rings – to have rings on your fingers.
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Solve the case:

The thief is the daughter.

Detective Hana thinks carefully:
1. The sofa is in the living room. The daughter says, “I was reading in the living room.” This is the same place as the purse. She had the opportunity.
2. The friend is in the kitchen. She drinks tea. She is far from the sofa. She cannot take the purse easily.
3. The cleaner cleans the bathroom and kitchen. She does not touch the living room much.
4. The pen is on the floor. The daughter writes sometimes. The friend and cleaner do not write. This is a clue that the daughter was near the sofa.
5. The rings: Only women wear rings. The cleaner does not wear rings, so she is less likely to take something from Mrs. Park, who is a woman.
6. The daughter looks calm. But sometimes, when people are nervous, they try to look calm.
All the clues together show:
- The daughter was near the purse.
- She can write, like the pen clue.
- She wears rings, like Mrs. Park mentioned.
- The other people cannot reach or do not match the clues.
Detective Hana asks the daughter again. She admits: “I took the purse. I wanted to see the phone. I am sorry.”

The case is solved. The purse goes back to Mrs. Park.

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Vocabulary:

an opportunity → a chance to do something

easily → without difficulty

to touch something → to put your hand on something

sometimes → not always, now and then

a clue → a sign or hint to help you understand

to be less likely to take something → to avoid taking something

calm → relaxed, not angry or worried

to match a clue → to be the same as the hint

to admit → to say that something is true
16. September 2025
🤓🌟In a shop – clothes and more (10, A1, beginner, pp 85-92, part 2/2 – stories)🌟🤓
– do part 1/2 FIRST => link

Story 1:

Salas is a customer in a town. Salas goes to a shop window. There is a T-shirt, jeans, a dress, a leather jacket, trainers, a sweater and socks. Salas likes clothes. Salas looks at everything.

Salas likes jeans. Jeans are blue trousers. Salas likes blue jeans. Salas does not like the yellow T-shirt. Salas chooses a blue T-shirt and a red sweater.

Salas goes to a changing room. Just a minute. The size is alright. Salas really likes the sweater and the jeans. Salas does not buy the yellow T-shirt.

Salas chooses the clothes and buys them. Everything is alright. Salas walks away. Salas is really happy.

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Vocabulary:
- a customer – a person who buys something
- a town – a place where people live
- a shop window – a window that shows things in a shop
- to choose – to pick what you like
- a changing room – a room to change clothes
- a size (S, M, L, XL) – how big clothes are
- really – very
- to buy – to pay for something and get it
- to be alright – to be OK / good
- to walk away – to go from a place
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True or false:
1. Salas goes to a shop window.
2. Jeans are blue trousers.
3. A sweater is for your feet.
4. Socks are clothes for your feet.
5. Trainers are for walking.
6. A changing room is outside the shop.
7. A customer buys clothes.
8. A key ring is for your feet.
9. A shop window is a window to show things.
10. Salas chooses a mobile phone.
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Answers:
1 T, 2 T, 3 F, 4 T, 5 F,
6 F, 7 T, 8 F, 9 T, 10 F

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Correct version:
1. Salas goes to a shop window. ✅
2. Jeans are blue trousers. ✅
3. A sweater is for your feet. ❌ True is: A sweater is for your body.
4. Socks are clothes for your feet. ✅
5. Trainers are for walking. ❌ True is: Trainers are shoes for sport.
6. A changing room is outside the shop. ❌ True is: A changing room is a room to change clothes.
7. A customer buys clothes. ✅
8. A key ring is for your feet. ❌ True is: A key ring holds your keys.
9. A shop window is a window to show things. ✅
10. Salas chooses a mobile phone. ❌ True is: Salas chooses a T-shirt.
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Answer:
1. Is Salas in a town or in a village [a small place where people live]?
2. Does Salas go to a shop window or a restaurant?
3. Does he choose a T-shirt or a magazine?
4. Are jeans blue or yellow?
5. Does he go to a changing room or a park?
6. Does he like a sweater or a key ring?
7. Are socks for your feet or for your hands?
8. Does a customer buy clothes or sleep in the shop?
9. Are trainers for sport or for sleeping?
10. Does Salas walk away happy or sad?
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Correct answers:
1. Salas is in a town.
2. Salas goes to a shop window.
3. Salas chooses a T-shirt.
4. Jeans are blue.
5. Salas goes to a changing room.
6. Salas likes a sweater.
7. Socks are for your feet.
8. A customer buys clothes.
9. Trainers are for sport.
10. Salas walks away happy.
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Story 2:

Tak is a girl. She likes clothes very much. Today, she goes shopping in the city. She wants a new T-shirt, a dress, and a sweater. First, she looks at the shop window. There is a leather jacket, a cap, and running shoes. She thinks, “This is really nice!”

Tak goes into the shop. A shop assistant helps her. She wants a sweater, socks, and trainers. She tries the sweater in the changing room. It is warm and in order.

Next, she looks at jeans, a laptop, and a guitar. She is interested in the jeans. Suddenly, she sees a key ring, a pencil case, and a magazine. She also likes a mobile phone and sweets in a tin.

Tak asks the price. The sweater is fifty pounds. She smiles. It is not expensive. Tak pays and walks away happily. She has everything she wants.

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Vocabulary:
- Key ring – a small thing to hold your keys.
- Pencil case – a bag for pens and pencils.
- To smile – to move your mouth like happy.
- Expensive – costs a lot of money.
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True or false:
1. Tak wants a new T-shirt, a dress, and a sweater.
2. Tak tries the jeans in the changing room.
3. The sweater costs fifty pounds.
4. Tak sees a key ring, a pencil case, and a magazine.
5. Tak pays and goes home happily.
6. Tak sees a leather jacket in the shop.
7. Tak smiles because the sweater is expensive.
8. Tak walks into the shop and asks for a mobile phone first.
9. A shop assistant helps Tak in the shop.
10. Tak finds sweets in a tin and likes them.
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Correct answers:
1 T, 2 F, 3 T, 4 T, 5 T,
6 T, 7 F, 8 F, 9 T, 10 T
1. Tak wants a new T-shirt, a dress, and a sweater.
2. Tak tries the jeans in the changing room. True is: Tak tries the sweater in the changing room.
3. The sweater costs fifty pounds.
4. Tak sees a key ring, a pencil case, and a magazine.
5. Tak pays and goes home happily.
6. Tak sees a leather jacket in the shop.
7. Tak smiles because the sweater is expensive. True is: Tak smiles because the sweater is not expensive.
8. Tak walks into the shop and asks for a mobile phone first. True is: Tak asks for clothes first.
9. A shop assistant helps Tak in the shop.
10. Tak finds sweets in a tin and likes them.
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Answer in complete sentences:
1. Does Tak want a T-shirt or jeans?
2. Does Tak try the sweater or the jeans in the changing room?
3. Does the sweater cost fifty pounds or one hundred pounds?
4. Does Tak see a key ring or a laptop in the shop?
5. Does Tak go home happily or sadly?
6. Does Tak see a leather jacket or a cap in the shop?
7. Does Tak smile because the sweater is expensive or not expensive?
8. Does Tak ask for clothes or a mobile phone first?
9. Does a shop assistant help Tak or ignore her?
10. Does Tak like sweets in a tin or a pencil case more?
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Answers:
1. Tak wants a T-shirt.
2. Tak tries the sweater in the changing room.
3. The sweater costs fifty pounds.
4. Tak sees a key ring in the shop.
5. Tak goes home happily.
6. Tak sees a leather jacket in the shop.
7. Tak smiles because the sweater is not expensive.
8. Tak asks for clothes first.
9. A shop assistant helps Tak.
10. Tak likes sweets in a tin.
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Story 3:

Oum goes shopping in the city with her mother. She wants a new T-shirt and jeans. The T-shirt is light and nice. The jeans are strong and blue. The price is fifty pounds. A shop assistant helps them.

Oum’s mother wants her to buy a blue dress. She thinks the dress is nice, but Oum does not like it at all. She looks at the shop window and sees many clothes: a leather jacket, a sweater, socks, a cap, trainers, and walking shoes. Oum tries on the jeans, the T-shirt, and the sweater in the changing room. She does not try the dress.

Finally, Oum buys the jeans, the T-shirt, and trainers. Her mother is a little sad, but Oum is happy. She thinks the clothes are really nice. They leave the shop. Oum is very satisfied with her new clothes.

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Vocabulary:
- to be nice – good, friendly, or pleasant
- to try on jeans – to put jeans on to see if they fit
- finally – at the end, after everything else
- to be sad – to feel unhappy
- to leave a shop – to go out of a shop
- to be satisfied – to feel happy with something you have or bought
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True or false:
1. Oum buys a blue dress in the shop.
2. Oum tries on a sweater in the changing room.
3. Her mother wants Oum to buy a dress.
4. Oum leaves the shop unhappy.
5. The T-shirt Oum likes is light.
6. Oum buys trainers.
7. Oum tries on jeans to see if they fit.
8. The shop assistant helps Oum.
9. Oum buys only socks.
10. Oum sees many clothes in the shop window.
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True: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10

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Correct version:
1. Oum buys a blue dress in the shop. True is: Oum does not buy a blue dress.
2. Oum tries on a sweater in the changing room.
3. Her mother wants Oum to buy a dress.
4. Oum leaves the shop unhappy. True is: Oum leaves the shop happy.
5. The T-shirt Oum likes is light.
6. Oum buys trainers.
7. Oum tries on jeans to see if they fit.
8. The shop assistant helps Oum.
9. Oum buys only socks. True is: Oum buys jeans, a T-shirt, and trainers.
10. Oum sees many clothes in the shop window.
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Answer in complete sentneces:
1. Does Oum go shopping with her father or her mother?
2. Does Oum want a T-shirt or a dress?
3. Does Oum buy jeans or a skirt?
4. Does Oum like the blue dress or the sweater?
5. Does her mother want her to buy a dress or trainers?
6. Does Oum try on a T-shirt or a hat?
7. Does Oum buy trainers or only socks?
8. Does Oum leave the shop happy or sad?
9. Does a shop assistant help Oum or ignore her?
10. Does Oum see many clothes in the shop window or only one?
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Answers:
1. Oum goes shopping with her mother.
2. Oum wants a T-shirt.
3. Oum buys jeans.
4. Oum likes the sweater, not the blue dress.
5. Her mother wants her to buy a dress.
6. Oum tries on a T-shirt.
7. Oum buys trainers.
8. Oum leaves the shop happy.
9. A shop assistant helps Oum.
10. Oum sees many clothes in the shop window.
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16. September 2025

🤓🌟In a shop – clothes and more (10, A1, beginner, pp 85-92, part 1/2)🌟🤓

# Numbers, alphabet – exercises =>click on link

# More on clothes – check first => click on link and link

Deutsch	Englisch	Simple A1 definition
	(85)
T-Shirt	a T-shirt	a light shirt with short sleeves
Pfund	a pound	British money
Jeans	jeans	blue trousers made of strong cloth
Preis	a price	how much something costs
Kleid	a dress	clothes for women or girls
Lederjacke	a leather jacket	a jacket made of leather
Turnschuhe	trainers	shoes for sport
für nur fünfzig Pfund	for fifty pounds only	it costs 50 pounds
Pullover	a sweater	a warm piece of clothing
	(86)
Laptop	a laptop	a small computer
Gitarre	a guitar	a musical instrument with strings
Stift	a pen	you write with it
	(87)
Schere	scissors	you cut paper with them
Federmappe	a pencil case	a bag for pens
ein Wort einkreisen	to circle a word	draw a circle around a word
Hähnchen	a chicken	a bird or food from this bird
Lieblingsspiel	a favorite game	the game you like most
wirklich	really	very / truly
Socken	socks	clothes for your feet
	(89)
Verkäufer/in	a shop assistant	a person who helps in a shop
Laufschuhe	running shoes	shoes for running
in Ordnung	alright	OK / good
Wald	woods	a place with many trees
Wanderschuhe	walking shoes	shoes for walking
Schaufenster	a shop window	a window to show things
Kappe	a cap	a hat
sicher	certainly	yes, of course
	(90)
Überraschung	a surprise	something you do not expect
an Blumen interessiert sein	to be interested in flowers	to like flowers
Pferderennen	horse racing	horses run in races
traurig sein	to be sad	to feel unhappy
plötzlich	suddenly	very fast, no warning
Türklingel	a doorbell	it rings at the door
Kunde/Kundin	a customer	a person who buys something
	(92)
wie viel kostet/kosten	how much is/are	ask the price
sonst noch etwas?	anything else?	do you want more?
Kopfhörer	headphones	you listen to music with them
Schlüsselanhänger	a key ring	holds your keys
Zeitschrift	a magazine	a book with pictures and stories
Handy	a mobile phone	a phone you carry
Roller	a scooter	a small vehicle
Süßigkeiten	sweets	candy
Dose	a tin	a metal box
Glückwunsch	congratulations	well done!
Regel	a rule	something you must do
alles	everything	all things
teuer	expensive	costs a lot of money
einschlafen	to fall asleep	to start sleeping
ich möchte …	I’d like…	say what you want
kein Wunder	no wonder	this is easy to understand
Stadt	a town	a place where people live
weggehen	to walk away	to go from a place
Umkleidekabine	a changing room	room to change clothes
Schublade	a drawer	part of a table or desk
wie kann ich helfen?	what can I do for you?	how can I help?
sei vorsichtig	be careful	do not hurt yourself
einen Moment	just a minute	wait a short time

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This, That, These, Those

We use these words to point to things.

1️⃣ This

Use this for one thing
The thing is near you

👉 Example:

This is a shoe.
This shoe is blue.

2️⃣ That

Use that for one thing
The thing is far from you

👉 Example:

That is a shoe.
That shoe is black.

3️⃣ These

Use these for more than one thing
The things are near you

👉 Example:

These are shoes.
These shoes are new.

4️⃣ Those

Use those for more than one thing
The things are far from you

👉 Example:

Those are shoes.
Those shoes are cheap.

Near	Far away
this (one)	that (one)
these (many)	those (many)

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In a shop:

Assistant: Hello. Can I help you?
Tom: Hello. Yes, please. I want to buy shoes.

Assistant: Sure. What kind of shoes do you want?
Tom: I want sports shoes.

Assistant: OK. We have many types.
These are football shoes.
Those are tennis shoes.

Tom: I want tennis shoes.
Can I try those, please?

Assistant: Yes, of course.
What size do you need?

Tom: Size 42.

Assistant: Here you are.
This pair is very comfortable.

Tom: Thank you.
I like this pair.

Assistant: Do you want to try them on?
Tom: Yes, please.

Assistant: How do they feel?
Tom: They feel good.

Assistant: Good. What color do you like?
Tom: I like blue.

Assistant: We have blue and black.
That one is black.

Tom: I like blue more.

Assistant: OK. Please walk a little.
Tom: Yes. They are nice.

Assistant: How much do you want to pay?
Tom: Not too much.

Assistant: These shoes are 80 euros.

Tom: Oh, that is too expensive.
Do you have a cheaper pair?

Assistant: Yes.
These are 50 euros and very good.

Tom: Let me try them.

Assistant: How are they?
Tom: They are good and comfortable.

Assistant: Do you like them?
Tom: Yes. I like them.

Assistant: Great. Do you want to buy them?
Tom: Yes, I will take them.

Assistant: Perfect.
Please go to the counter.

Tom: Thank you very much.
Assistant: You’re welcome. Goodbye!

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In a shop:

Shopkeeper: Hello. Can I help you?
Sue: Hello. Yes, please.
Shopkeeper: What do you want to buy?
Sue: I want to buy a cap.
Shopkeeper: OK. Please look over there.
These caps are nice, which color?
Sue: I like the blue cap.
Shopkeeper: Good choice.
This cap looks nice on you.
Sue: Yes, I like it.
Shopkeeper: Do you want anything else?
Sue: Yes. I want a shirt.
Shopkeeper: We have shirts here and shirts over there.
Those shirts over there look nice.
Sue: I want to see the shirts.
Shopkeeper: OK.
This shirt is blue.
Sue: Blue is nice. But I want a white shirt.
Shopkeeper: That shirt on the wall is white.
Sue: I like the white shirt.
Shopkeeper: Do you want long sleeves or short sleeves?
Sue: I want short sleeves.
Shopkeeper: These shirts over there are short sleeves.
Sue: I like the short sleeves.
Shopkeeper: What material do you like?
Sue: I like cotton.
Shopkeeper: Look! This shirt is cotton.
Sue: The shirt feels good.
Shopkeeper: The price is 60 Euros.
Sue: Oh, that is too expensive.
Shopkeeper: Look over there.
That shirt is cheaper and green.
Sue: The green color is OK.
Shopkeeper: The cap and the shirt are 45 Euros.
Sue: Great. I will take them.

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Mr. Black and Mrs. Black go shopping. Mrs. Black likes shopping. Mr. Black does not. He is bored.

Mrs. Black goes into a shop. Mr. Black sits outside. He reads a newspaper. He waits.

Mrs. Black is still in the shop. It starts to rain. Mr. Black goes into the shop. He helps Mrs. Black. They choose a nice dress. Mrs. Black is happy.

They pay for the dress. Then they go home. Mr. Black is a little tired. But he is happy because Mrs. Black is happy.

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True or false:

Mr. Black sits outside and reads a newspaper.
Mrs. Black does not like shopping.
It starts to rain while Mrs. Black is in the shop.
Mr. Black chooses a dress by himself.
They go home together after shopping.
Mr. Black is happy because his wife is happy.
Mrs. Black leaves the shop before it rains.
Mrs. Black goes into a shop to look at clothes.

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Answers: 1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-F, 8-T

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Speedy, the super dog

After shopping, Mr. Green goes for a walk with his dog. They go to the park. The park is big and green. There are many trees, flowers, and a small lake. Mr. Green sits on a bench. He enjoys watching the playground. He sees children playing and people walking. Some people run and some ride bikes.

After some time, Mr. Green starts going home. His dog, Speedy, runs back to the bench. Mr. Green does not know why. Then Speedy comes back. He carries the bag with the food. Mr. Green has forgotten the bag on the bench. He is happy and thanks Speedy.

___________________

Fill in, words below:

bag, playground, walk, bench, park,
green, thanks, lake,
walking, bench

After shopping, Mr. Green goes for a _______ with his dog.
They go to the _______.
The park is big and _______.
There are many trees, flowers, and a small _______.
Mr. Green sits on a _______.
He enjoys watching the _______.
He sees children playing and people _______.
Speedy runs back to the _______.
Speedy carries the _______ with the food.
Mr. Green is happy and _______ Speedy.

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Correct version:

After shopping, Mr. Green goes for a walk with his dog.
They go to the park.
The park is big and green.
There are many trees, flowers, and a small lake.
Mr. Green sits on a bench.
He enjoys watching the playground.
He sees children playing and people walking.
Speedy runs back to the bench.
Speedy carries the bag with the food.
Mr. Green is happy and thanks Speedy.

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Put the story in order

Speedy runs back to the bench.
Mr. Green sits on the bench and watches the playground.
They go home together.
Mr. Green forgets the bag on the bench.
Mr. Green and Speedy go to the park.
Speedy brings the bag to Mr. Green.
Mr. Green enjoys watching the people in the park.
They walk near the small lake.

_______________________

Correct order:

Mr. Green goes for a walk with his dog.
They go to the park.
Mr. Green sits on the bench.
He enjoys watching the playground.
Mr. Green starts going home.
Speedy runs back to the bench.
Speedy comes back carrying the bag.
They go home together.

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Toby and his likes

Toby likes clothes very much. His favorite clothes are simple and comfortable. He likes a blue T-shirt and black jeans. The jeans are strong and comfortable. At home, Toby often wears a sweater. The sweater is warm, and he feels alright in it.

In winter, Toby wears a leather jacket. On his feet, he wears trainers every day. When he goes to the woods, he wears walking shoes. He also wears socks and a cap.

On Saturday, Toby goes to a shop. He looks at the shop window. A shop assistant helps him. The price for the pullover is fifty pounds. This is a surprise. Toby walks away. He does not buy the pullover.
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Vocabulary:

Word	Simple definition
clothes	things you wear
to be comfortable	to feel good, not bad
at home	in your house
to wear	to have clothes on your body
to feel alright	to feel OK
to go to the woods	to go to a place with many trees
to wear socks	to have socks on your feet
a shop window	a window that shows things in a shop
a shop assistant	a person who helps in a shop
a price	how much something costs
(a prize	something you win)
a surprise	something you do not expect
to walk away	to go from a place
to buy	to get something for money

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Match the words (1–10) with the definitions (A–J)

Words

pullover
sweater
trainers
leather jacket
shop assistant
price
comfortable
woods
cap
walking shoes

Definitions

A. Shoes made for long walks, often used in nature
B. A person who helps customers in a shop
C. A warm piece of clothing worn on the upper body
D. Shoes people wear for sport or every day
E. A place with many trees
F. A jacket made from animal skin
G. Something that feels good and easy to wear
H. The amount of money something costs
I. A hat worn on the head
J. A warm top you pull on over your head

_______________________

Answers:
1J, 2C, 3D, 4F, 5B, 6H, 7G, 8E, 9I, 10A

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True or false

Toby likes simple and comfortable clothes.
Toby often wears a pullover at home.
Toby wears trainers when he goes to the woods.
The leather jacket Toby wears is warm.
Toby bought a pullover for fifty pounds.
Toby’s favorite T-shirt is blue.
He wears a sweater in winter instead of a leather jacket.
Toby wears socks and a cap sometimes.
Toby feels uncomfortable in his sweater.
Toby looks at the shop window on Saturday.

____________________

Answers:
1T, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5F, 6T,
7F, 8T, 9F, 10T

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Emma and her likes:

Emma loves dresses. She likes bright and pretty clothes.
Her favorite dress is yellow. It is soft and easy to wear.
At home, she often wears a long T-shirt. It is comfortable and warm.
In spring, Emma wears a light jacket. She likes to wear flats every day. When she goes to the garden, she wears boots. She also wears a hat and a scarf.
On Monday, Emma goes to a clothes shop. She looks at the new dresses. A shop assistant shows her a green dress. The price is forty pounds. Emma is surprised. She leaves the shop. She does not buy the dress.

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Vocabulary:

a dress – a piece of clothes for girls or women, it covers the body and goes down to the legs
bright – full of strong light or strong color
pretty – nice to look at, beautiful
a soft dress – a dress that is comfortable and not hard
to wear – to have clothes, shoes, or something on your body
spring (season) – the season after winter and before summer; the weather is warm and flowers grow
flats (shoes) – shoes with no high heel, flat on the bottom
boots – shoes that cover the feet and go above the ankle
a scarf – a long piece of cloth you wear around your neck to keep warm
a shop assistant – a person who works in a shop and helps people
to be surprised – to feel something is new or unexpected

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Match the word to the correct definition:

a dress 2. bright 3. pretty
4. a soft dress 5. to wear 6. spring
7. flats 8. boots 9. a scarf
10. a shop assistant 11. to be surprised

Definitions:
a. shoes with no high heel
b. to feel something is new or unexpected
c. a piece of clothes for girls or women
d. the season after winter, before summer, flowers grow
e. a long piece of cloth around the neck to keep warm
f. nice to look at, beautiful
g. a person who works in a shop and helps people
h. shoes that cover the feet and go above the ankle
i. full of strong light or color
j. a dress that is comfortable and not hard
k. to have clothes, shoes, or something on your body

______________________

Answers:
1-c, 2-i, 3-f, 4-j, 5-k, 6-d,
7-a, 8-h, 9-e, 10-g, 11-b

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True or false:

Emma likes bright and pretty clothes.
Emma buys the green dress in the shop.
Emma wears a long T-shirt at home.
Emma wears flats every day.
A shop assistant shows Emma a dress.
Emma feels surprised when she sees the price.
Emma wears sandals in the garden.
Emma wears a hat and a scarf.
Emma goes to the shop on Sunday.
Emma’s favorite dress is red.

________________________

True: 1,3,4,5,6,8

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Kyaw and summer clothes

Kyaw wears simple clothes in summer.
In summer, the weather is hot.
Kyaw likes hot weather.

Kyaw wears a T-shirt every day.
The T-shirt is light and cool.
He likes white and blue T-shirts.

Kyaw wears shorts in summer.
The shorts are comfortable.
He does not wear long trousers in summer.

On his feet, Kyaw wears sandals.
Sometimes he wears shoes.
He does not wear boots in summer.

Kyaw wears a cap when it is sunny.
The cap is black.
The cap helps his head.

At home, Kyaw wears simple clothes.
He wears a T-shirt and shorts.

Kyaw likes his summer clothes.
His clothes are easy and comfortable.

_________________________

True or false:

Kyaw wears boots in summer.
Kyaw wears a T-shirt every day in summer.
The weather in summer is cold.
Kyaw likes white and blue T-shirts.
Kyaw wears long trousers in summer.
Kyaw wears sandals on his feet.
Kyaw wears a cap when it is sunny.
Kyaw does not like his summer clothes.
At home, Kyaw wears a T-shirt and shorts.
Kyaw wears a jacket in summer.

____________________

True: 2,4,6,7,9

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Tak and clothes for the cool season

Tak is a girl.
In the cool season, the weather is not hot.
It is cool and sometimes cold.

Tak wears warm clothes in the cool season.
She wears a long-sleeve shirt.
She wears a jacket in the morning.

Tak wears long trousers.
She does not wear shorts.
The trousers are comfortable.

On her feet, Tak wears shoes.
Sometimes she wears socks.

Tak wears a scarf when it is cold.
The scarf is soft.

At home, Tak wears simple clothes.
She wears a shirt and trousers.

Tak likes the cool season.
She likes her cool season clothes.

_________________________

True or false:

Tak wears shorts in the cool season.
Tak wears a jacket in the morning.
The weather in the cool season is very hot.
Tak wears long trousers.
Tak wears a scarf when it is cold.
Tak always wears sandals.
Tak is a boy.
Tak wears shoes on her feet.
Tak does not like the cool season.
At home, Tak wears a shirt and trousers.

________________________

True: 2,4,5,8,10

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16. September 2025

🤓🌟➡️Present simple, present progressive, past simple – when to use which tense? (A1, beginner) ⬅️🤓🌟
Before you do that exercise you might try:

# present simple
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# Present progressive/continuous
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# past simple
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Yesterday (Past Simple – Signalwörter: yesterday, last night, ago)
- Yesterday, Anna woke up at 7 am.
- She ate breakfast at 8am yesterday.
- She walked to school last Friday.
- She played football with her friends two weeks ago.
- Last night, she watched a movie.
Now / Today (Present Progressive – Signalwörter: now, at the moment, today, currently)
- Now, Anna is sitting in her room.
- She is reading a book.
- Her brother is playing outside.
- She is learning English at the moment.
Tomorrow / Next Week (Present Progressive for future with a plan – Signalwörter: tomorrow, next week, on Monday)
- Tomorrow, Anna is visiting her grandmother.
- She is going to the park with her friends in two hours.
- This coming Monday, she is meeting her teacher.
Everyday / Regular actions (Present Simple – Signalwörter: every day, usually, always, often, never, on Mondays)
- Anna wakes up at 7 am every day.
- She goes to school from Monday to Friday.
- She always eats breakfast before school.
- She usually plays football after school.
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# Present Simple (everyday habits / routines)
Anna wakes up at 7 am every day. She goes to school from Monday to Friday. She always eats breakfast before class.

# Past Simple (yesterday / last night)
Yesterday, Anna woke up at 8 am. She ate toast for breakfast. She went to the park with her friends. Last night, she watched a movie.

# Present Progressive now (at the moment / today)
Now, Anna is sitting at her desk. She is doing her homework. Her dog is sleeping on the floor. Today, she is learning new English words.

# Present Progressive for future (tomorrow / next week / this coming Monday)
Tomorrow, Anna is visiting her grandmother. Next week, she is starting a new English course. This coming Monday, she is meeting her friends at the park.

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# Present Simple (everyday habits / routines)
Tom wakes up at 6:30 every day. He drinks coffee and reads the news. He goes to work by bus.

# Past Simple (yesterday / last night)
Yesterday, Tom woke up late. He missed the bus and walked to work. After work, he cooked dinner and watched a football match on TV.

# Present Progressive now (at the moment / today)
Now, Tom is sitting in the living room. He is writing an email to his friend. His cat is playing with a ball of yarn. Today, he is practicing his English.

# Present Progressive for future (tomorrow / next week / this coming Monday)
Tomorrow, Tom is meeting his colleague for lunch. Next week, he is going on a short trip to the mountains. This coming Monday, he is starting a new project at work.

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Complete:

Sam usually _________ (wake up) at 7 o’clock. He _________ (eat) bread and _________ (drink) milk. He _________ (go) to school every day.

Yesterday, Sam _________ (play) football with his friends. Then he _________ (watch) a cartoon and _________ (eat) pizza for dinner.

Now, Sam _________ (sit) at his desk. He_________ (do) his homework. His cat _________ (sleep) on the bed.

Tomorrow, Sam _________ (go) to the park. He _________ (meet) his friend Mia. They _________ (go) to play games together.

_______________________

Correct version:

Sam usually wakes up at 7 o’clock. He eats bread and drinks milk. He goes to school every day.

Yesterday, Sam played football with his friends. He watched a cartoon and ate pizza for dinner.

Now, Sam is sitting at his desk. He is doing his homework. His cat is sleeping on the bed.

Tomorrow, Sam is going to the park. He is meeting his friend Mia. They are going to play games together.

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Emma often __________ (wake) up at 6:30. She __________ (brush) her teeth and __________ (drink) water. She usually __________ (eat) eggs for breakfast.

Yesterday, Emma __________ (go) to the market. She __________ (buy) apples and bread. She __________ (meet) her friend Lily and they __________ (talk) for a while.

Now, Emma __________ (clean) her room. She__________ (listen) to music. Her dog __________ (run) around the garden.

Tomorrow, Emma __________ (visit) her aunt. She__________ (take) some flowers for her. They __________ (have) lunch together.

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Correct version:

Emma often wakes up at 6:30. She brushes her teeth and drinks water. She usually eats eggs for breakfast.

Yesterday, Emma went to the market. She bought apples and bread. She met her friend Lily and they talked for a while.

Now, Emma is cleaning her room. She is listening to music. Her dog is running around the garden.

Tomorrow, Emma is visiting her aunt. She is taking some flowers for her. They are having lunch together.

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Mia usually __________ (wake up) at 8 o’clock. She __________ (drink) milk and eats bread. She usually __________ (go) to the park in the afternoon.

Yesterday, Mia __________ (walk) to the shop. She __________ (buy) apples and bread. She __________ (meet)her friend Tom and they __________ (talk) for a while.

Now, Mia __________ (sit) at her desk. She __________ (write) a letter. Her cat __________ (sleep) on the sofa.

Tomorrow, Mia __________ (visit) her grandmother. She __________ (take) some flowers. They __________ (have) lunch together.

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Correct version:

Mia wakes up at 8 o’clock every day. She drinks milk and eats bread. She usually goes to the park in the afternoon.

Yesterday, Mia walked to the shop. She bought apples and bread. She met her friend Tom and they talked for a while.

Now, Mia is sitting at her desk. She is writing a letter. Her cat is sleeping on the sofa.

Tomorrow, Mia is visiting her grandmother. She is taking some flowers. They are going to have lunch together.

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16. September 2025
🥳🥸🤩Present progressive/continuous – how to………… (part 2/2, A1)🤩🥸🥳
Before doing these exercises FINISH that first => link

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1️⃣ Form

Subject + am / is / are + verb + -ing
- I am
- He / She / It is
- You / We / They are
Example:
- I am working.
- She is sleeping.
- They are talking.
2️⃣ Verb rules

✅ Rule 1: Most verbs

Just add -ing
- eat → eating
- play → playing
- read → reading
✅ Rule 2: Verbs ending in -e

Drop the -e, add -ing
- take → taking
- make → making
- write → writing
- come → coming
✅ Rule 3: One vowel + one consonant (short word)

Double the consonant, add -ing
- sit → sitting
- run → running
- swim → swimming
✅’ Rule 4: Verbs ending in -ie

Change -ie to -y, add -ing
- lie → lying
- die → dying
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FILL IN the correct form of the verb:

People ___________ (to be) on a beach.
The sun ___________ (to shine).

Children __________ (to play) in the sand.
Two children __________ (to build) a sandcastle.
A dog __________ (to walk) near the sandcastle.

One child __________ (to run).
A baby __________ (to crwal) on the sand.

Some people__________ (to walk) on the beach.
A man __________ (to cook) food at a table.

People __________ (to swim) in the sea.
Children __________ (to play) in the water.

A woman __________ (to take) a photo.
Birds __________ (to fly) in the sky.

Everyone__________ (to have) fun on the beach.

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Correct version:

People are on a beach.
The sun is shining.

Children are playing in the sand.
Two children are building a sandcastle.
A dog is walking near the sandcastle.

One child is running.
A baby is crawling on the sand.

Some people are walking on the beach.
A man is cooking food at a table.

People are swimming in the sea.
Children are playing in the water.

A woman is taking a photo.
Birds are flying in the sky.

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True or false:
1. Are people on a beach or in a park?
  
  YOU WRITE:
  People are on a beach.
2. Is the sun shining or going down?
  ________________________
3. Are children playing in the sand or in the street?
  ________________________
4. Is the dog walking near the sandcastle or in the sky?
  ________________________
5. Is one child running or reading?
  ________________________
6. Is a baby crawling on the sand or walking on the grass?
  ________________________
7. Are some people walking on the beach or in the park?
  ________________________
8. Is a man cooking food at a table or reading a book?
  ________________________
9. Are people swimming in the sea or on the sand?
  ________________________
10. Are children playing in the water or in the sand?
  ________________________
11. Is a woman taking a photo or writing a letter?
  ________________________
12. Are birds flying in the sky or sitting on the sand?
  ________________________
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Correct answers:
1. People are on a beach.
2. The sun is shining.
3. Children are playing in the sand.
4. The dog is walking near the sandcastle.
5. One child is running.
6. A baby is crawling on the sand.
7. Some people are walking on the beach.
8. A man is cooking food at a table.
9. People are swimming in the sea.
10. Children are playing in the water.
11. A woman is taking a photo.
12. Birds are flying in the sky.
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True or false – provide short answer:
1. People are on a beach.
  
  YOU WRITE:
  Yes, they are.
2. The sun is shining.
  _____________________
3. Children are playing in the sand.
  _____________________
4. Two children are building a sandcastle.
  _____________________
5. A dog is walking near the sandcastle.
  _____________________
6. One child is running.
  _____________________
7. A baby is crawling on the sand.
  _____________________
8. Some people are walking on the beach.
  _____________________
9. A man is cooking food at a table.
  _____________________
10. People are swimming in the sea.
  _____________________
11. Children are playing in the water.
  _____________________
12. A woman is taking a photo.
  _____________________
13. Birds are flying in the sky.
  _____________________
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Correct answers:
1. People are on a beach. → Yes, they are.
2. The sun is going down. → No, it isn’t.
3. Children are playing in the sand. → Yes, they are.
4. Two children are running. → No, they aren’t.
5. A dog is walking near the sandcastle. → Yes, it is.
6. A baby is crawling on the sand. → Yes, it is.
7. People are swimming in the pool. → No, they aren’t.
8. A man is reading a book at a table. → No, he isn’t.
9. Children are playing in the water. → No, they aren’t.
10. A woman is sleeping on the sand. → No, she isn’t.
11. Some people are walking on the beach. → Yes, they are.
12. Birds are flying in the sky. → Yes, they are.
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Match the subject with the correct action:

Subject Action
People ______
Children ______
Two children ______
A dog ______
One child ______
A baby ______
A man ______
A woman ______
Birds ______

Answer options:

crawling on the sand

walking near the sandcastle

flying in the sky

cooking food at a table

building a sandcastle

playing in the sand

running

taking a photo

walking on a beach

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Correct version:
1. People → People are walking on a beach.
2. Children → Children are playing in the sand.
3. Two children → Two children are building a sandcastle.
4. A dog → A dog is walking near the sandcastle.
5. One child → One child is running.
6. A baby → A baby is crawling on the sand.
7. A man → A man is cooking food at a table.
8. A woman → A woman is taking a photo.
9. Birds → Birds are flying in the sky.
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16. September 2025

Subject	Action
People	______
Children	______
Two children	______
A dog	______
One child	______
A baby	______
A man	______
A woman	______
Birds	______

Autor: wolfgang kugler

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

1. When to use it (Present Continuous = “-ing” form)

2. How to form it

3. How to make -ing verbs (rules)

✅ Quick tip:

For more exercises see# link 1

Speech Plan:

1. Greeting / Introduction

2. What the job is

3. Qualities needed

4. How to work / Main tasks

5. Do’s and Don’ts

6. Closing

CHEAT SHEET – FRONT DESK SPEECH

1. Greeting & Introduction

2. What the Job Is

3. Qualities Needed

4. How to Work / Main Tasks

5. Do’s and Don’ts

6. Closing

Use the cheat sheet.Give the speech.Record the speech on your mobile phone.Then listen to your speech.

Why Lily?

Step 2: Analyze the statements

Step 3: Look at the location of the keys

Step 4: Combine clues

– do part 1/2 FIRST => link

True or false:

Correct version:

_________________

# Numbers, alphabet – exercises =>click on link# More on clothes – check first => click on link and link

This, That, These, Those

1️⃣ This

2️⃣ That

3️⃣ These

4️⃣ Those

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Fill in, words below:

Put the story in order

Match the words (1–10) with the definitions (A–J)

Words

Definitions

True or false

Yesterday (Past Simple – Signalwörter: yesterday, last night, ago)

Now / Today (Present Progressive – Signalwörter: now, at the moment, today, currently)

Tomorrow / Next Week (Present Progressive for future with a plan – Signalwörter: tomorrow, next week, on Monday)

Everyday / Regular actions (Present Simple – Signalwörter: every day, usually, always, often, never, on Mondays)

1️⃣ Form

2️⃣ Verb rules

✅ Rule 1: Most verbs

✅ Rule 2: Verbs ending in -e

✅ Rule 3: One vowel + one consonant (short word)

✅’ Rule 4: Verbs ending in -ie

For more exercises see

# link 1

Use the cheat sheet.
Give the speech.
Record the speech on your mobile phone.
Then listen to your speech.

# Numbers, alphabet – exercises =>click on link

# More on clothes – check first => click on link and link