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  • Meet your first English sentences – Ben’s morning (A1 beginners, part 5)

    EfB#5

    📘 Ben’s Morning


    I am Ben.
    I wake up at 7 o’clock.
    I wash my face and hands.
    I brush my teeth.
    I eat bread and milk for breakfast.
    I put on my clothes.
    I go to school.
    I am happy.

    Word List – simple explanations

    • to wake up = open your eyes in the morning
    • to wash = make your hands or face clean
    • face = the front part of your head
    • hands = what you use to touch things
    • to brush = clean with a brush
    • teeth = in your mouth, you brush them (singular: tooth)
    • breakfast = the first meal in the morning
    • clothes = what you wear
    • happy = not sad, you smile

    Exercises

    Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

    1. I ______ at 7 o’clock.
    2. I wash my ______ and ______.
    3. I brush my ______.
    4. I eat ______ and milk.
    5. I put on my ______.

    Exercise 2: Answer the questions

    1. What time does Ben wake up?
    2. What does Ben wash in the morning?
    3. What does Ben brush?
    4. What does Ben eat for breakfast?
    5. Is Ben happy?

    Exercise 3: True or False

    1. Ben wakes up at 8 o’clock.
    2. Ben washes his face and hands.
    3. Ben brushes his teeth.
    4. Ben eats pizza for breakfast.
    5. Ben is happy.

    Exercise 4: Put the sentences in the correct order (1–5).

    • I eat bread and milk.
    • I put on my clothes.
    • I wake up at 7 o’clock.
    • I brush my teeth.
    • I go to school.

    Exercise 5: Match the words with definitions

    Words (numbers):

    1. brush
    2. breakfast
    3. clothes
    4. wash
    5. teeth

    Definitions (letters):

    a) what you wear
    b) the first meal in the morning
    c) clean with a brush
    d) make your hands or face clean
    e) in your mouth, you brush them

    Exercise 6: Write about YOUR morning
    Write 5 sentences.

    1. I wake up at ______.
    2. I wash my ______.
    3. I brush my ______.
    4. I eat ______ for breakfast.
    5. I put on my ______.

    ✅ Answers

    Exercise 1:
    1 → wake up
    2 → face, hands
    3 → teeth
    4 → bread
    5 → clothes

    Exercise 2:
    1 → 7 o’clock
    2 → face and hands
    3 → teeth
    4 → bread and milk
    5 → Yes, Ben is happy

    Exercise 3:
    1 → False
    2 → True
    3 → True
    4 → False
    5 → True

    Exercise 4 (order):
    1 → I wake up at 7 o’clock
    2 → I wash my face and hands
    3 → I brush my teeth
    4 → I eat bread and milk
    5 → I put on my clothes
    6 → I go to school

    Exercise 5:
    1 → c
    2 → b
    3 → a
    4 → d
    5 → e

    Exercise 6:
    (open)

    ###################
    I am Ben.
    I wake up at 7 o’clock.
    I wash my face and hands.
    I brush my teeth.
    I eat bread and milk for breakfast.
    I put on my clothes.
    I go to school.
    I am happy.
    ____________________
    Forms of the verb ‚to be‘:

    singular:
    I am     a teacher.
    You are a teacher.
    He is a teacher.
    She is a teacher.
    It is a teacher.

    plural:
    We are teachers.
    You are teachers.
    They are teachers
    #################

    You:
    Your name is Ben.
    You wake up at 7 o’clock.
    You wash your face and hands.
    You brush your teeth.
    You eat bread and milk for breakfast.
    You put on your clothes.
    You go to school.
    You are happy.
    _______________

    He:
    His     name is Ben.
    He wakes up at 7 o’clock.
    He washes his face and hands.
    He brushes his teeth.
    He eats bread and milk for breakfast.
    He puts on his clothes.
    He goes to school.
    He is happy
    _______________

    She:
    Her     name is Ann.
    She wakes up at 7 o’clock.
    She washes her face and hands.
    She brushes her teeth.
    She eats bread and milk for breakfast.
    She puts on her clothes.
    She goes to school.
    She is happy.

    _______________

    We:
    Our     names are Ben and Ann.
    We wake up at 7 o’clock.
    We wash our faces and hands.
    We brush our teeth.
    We eat bread and milk for breakfast.
    We put on our clothes.
    We go to school.
    We are happy.
    ________________

    You (plural):
    Your         names are Ben and Ann.
    You wake up at 7 o’clock.
    You wash your faces and hands.
    You brush your teeth.
    You eat bread and milk for breakfast.
    You put on your clothes.
    You go to school.
    You are happy.

    _________________


    They:
    Their     names are Ben and Ann.
    They wake up at 7 o’clock.
    They wash their faces and hands.
    They brush their teeth.
    They eat bread and milk for breakfast.
    They put on their clothes.
    They go to school.
    They are happy.
    #############


    Additional information:



    # How to form plurals => LINK

    ##Forms of ‚to be‘: am, is are => LINK

    ### Forms of ‚to have‘: have or has => LINK
    ____________________________

    ###Personal pronouns: my, your…… => LINK


    Examples:

    Singular

    • You have a house. It is yours. It is your house.
    • He has a house. It is his. It is his house.
    • She has a house. It is hers. It is her house.

    Plural

    • We have a house. It is ours. It is our house.
    • You have a house. It is yours. It is your house.
    • They have a house. It is theirs. It is their house.

    ___________________

    Fill in, thge first one is given:

    1. This is (we) OUR burger. No, it is not. This is (she) HER burger, and that one is (they) THEIR burger.
    2. This is (he) ________ ice cream. No, it is not. This is (I) ________ ice cream, and that one is (you) ________ ice cream.
    3. This is (they) ________ salad. No, it is not. This is (we) ________ salad, and that one is (she) ________ salad.
    4. This is (you) ________ sandwich. No, it is not. This is (he) ________ sandwich, and that one is (I) ________ sandwich.
    5. This is (I) ________ cake. No, it is not. This is (they) ________ cake, and that one is (we) ________ cake.
    6. This is (she) ________ soup. No, it is not. This is (you) ________ soup, and that one is (he) ________ soup.
    7. This is (we) ________ bread. No, it is not. This is (I) ________ bread, and that one is (they) ________ bread.
    8. This is (he) ________ pizza. No, it is not. This is (she) ________ pizza, and that one is (you) ________ pizza.
    9. This is (they) ________ coffee. No, it is not. This is (he) ________ coffee, and that one is (we) ________ coffee.
    10. This is (you) ________ milk. No, it is not. This is (they) ________ milk, and that one is (she) ________ milk.

    _________________
    Answers:

    British English

    1. This is (we) our burger. No, it is not. This is (she) her burger, and that one is (they) their burger.
    2. This is (he) his ice cream. No, it is not. This is (I) my ice cream, and that one is (you) your ice cream.
    3. This is (they) their salad. No, it is not. This is (we) our salad, and that one is (she) her salad.
    4. This is (you) your sandwich. No, it is not. This is (he) his sandwich, and that one is (I) my sandwich.
    5. This is (I) my cake. No, it is not. This is (they) their cake, and that one is (we) our cake.
    6. This is (she) her soup. No, it is not. This is (you) your soup, and that one is (he) his soup.
    7. This is (we) our bread. No, it is not. This is (I) my bread, and that one is (they) their bread.
    8. This is (he) his pizza. No, it is not. This is (she) her pizza, and that one is (you) your pizza.
    9. This is (they) their coffee. No, it is not. This is (he) his coffee, and that one is (we) our coffee.
    10. This is (you) your milk. No, it is not. This is (they) their milk, and that one is (she) her milk.

    American English:

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    Have / has + possessive pronouns)

    1. She ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    2. I ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    3. They ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    4. He ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    5. We ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    6. You ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    7. He ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    8. She ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    9. You ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
    10. We ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.

    ___________________

    Answers:

    1. She has a house. It is hers. It is her house.
    2. I have a house. It is mine. It is my house.
    3. They have a house. It is theirs. It is their house.
    4. He has a house. It is his. It is his house.
    5. We have a house. It is ours. It is our house.
    6. You have a house. It is yours. It is your house.
    7. He has a house. It is his. It is his house.
    8. She has a house. It is hers. It is her house.
    9. You have a house. It is yours. It is your house.
    10. We have a house. It is ours. It is our house.
      ______________________


      Negative sentences: fill in:

      She _doesn’t _have_ a house. It is not _hers_. It is not _her_ house.
      I ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      They ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      He ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      We ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      You ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      He ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      She ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      You ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      We ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house.
      ____________________-

    Answers:

    She does not have a house. It is not hers. It is not her house.

    I do not have a house. It is not mine. It is not my house.

    They do not have a house. It is not theirs. It is not their house.

    He does not have a house. It is not his. It is not his house.

    We do not have a house. It is not ours. It is not our house.

    You do not have a house. It is not yours. It is not your house.

    He does not have a house. It is not his. It is not his house.

    She does not have a house. It is not hers. It is not her house.

    You do not have a house. It is not yours. It is not your house.

    We do not have a house. It is not ours. It is not our house.

  • Meet your first English sentences – at school(A1 beginners, part 4)

    EfB #4

    📘 At school

    I am Tom.
    I go to school.
    My teacher is kind.
    I have a bag and a book.
    I sit on a chair.
    I write with a pen.
    I like school.

    Word list

    • school = a place to learn
    • teacher = the person who helps children learn
    • kind = good and nice
    • bag = you carry it, you put books inside
    • book = many pages with words
    • chair = you sit on it
    • to write = to make words with a pen or pencil
    • pen = you write with it
    • to like = to feel good about something

    📝 Exercises

    Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

    1. I go to ______.
    2. My ______ is kind.
    3. I have a bag and a ______.
    4. I sit on a ______.
    5. I write with a ______.

    Exercise 2: Answer the questions

    1. Who is Tom?
    2. Where does Tom go?
    3. What does Tom have?
    4. What does Tom write with?
    5. Does Tom like school?

    Exercise 3: True or False

    1. Tom goes to school.
    2. Tom’s teacher is angry.
    3. Tom has a bag and a book.
    4. Tom writes with a chair.
    5. Tom likes school.

    Exercise 4: Order the sentences

    Put the sentences in the right order (1–5).

    • I sit on a chair.
    • I am Tom.
    • I have a bag and a book.
    • My teacher is kind.
    • I write with a pen.

    Exercise 5: Write about YOU

    Write 5 sentences.

    1. My name is ______.
    2. I go to ______.
    3. My teacher is ______.
    4. I have a ______.
    5. I like ______.

    ✅ Answers

    Exercise 1:

    1. I go to school.
    2. My teacher is kind.
    3. I have a bag and a book.
    4. I sit on a chair.
    5. I write with a pen.

    Exercise 2:

    1. Tom is a boy.
    2. Tom goes to school.
    3. Tom has a bag and a book.
    4. Tom writes with a pen.
    5. Yes, Tom likes school.

    Exercise 3:

    1. True
    2. False
    3. True
    4. False
    5. True

    Exercise 4 (correct order):

    1. I am Tom.
    2. My teacher is kind.
    3. I have a bag and a book.
    4. I sit on a chair.
    5. I write with a pen.

    Exercise 5:
    (open)

  • Meet your first English sentences – Anna’s family (A1 beginners, part 3)

    EfB #3

    📘 My family

    I am Anna.
    This is my family.
    I have a mother and a father.
    I have one brother.
    I have one sister.
    We live in one home.
    We are happy.

    Word list

    • mother = my mum
    • father = my dad
    • brother = a boy in my family
    • sister = a girl in my family
    • to live = to be in a place, to stay
    • home = the place where you live
    • family = mother, father, children together
    • happy = not sad, you smile

    📝 Exercises

    Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

    1. I have a ______ and a father.
    2. I have one ______.
    3. I have one ______.
    4. We live in one ______.
    5. We are ______.

    Exercise 2: Answer the questions

    1. Who is Anna?
    2. How many brothers does Anna have?
    3. How many sisters does Anna have?
    4. Where does Anna live?
    5. Is Anna happy?

    Exercise 3: True or False

    1. Anna has a mother and a father.
    2. Anna has two brothers.
    3. Anna has one sister.
    4. Anna and her family live in two homes.
    5. Anna is happy.

    Exercise 4: Order the sentences

    Put the sentences in the right order (1–5).

    • We live in one home.
    • I have one brother.
    • I have one sister.
    • I am Anna.
    • We are happy.

    Exercise 5: Write about YOU

    Write 5 sentences.

    1. My name is ______.
    2. I have a ______.
    3. I have a ______.
    4. We live in ______.
    5. We are ______.

    ✅ Answers

    Exercise 1:

    1. I have a mother and a father.
    2. I have one brother.
    3. I have one sister.
    4. We live in one home.
    5. We are happy.

    Exercise 2:

    1. Anna is a girl.
    2. Anna has one brother.
    3. Anna has one sister.
    4. Anna lives in one home.
    5. Yes, Anna is happy.

    Exercise 3:

    1. True
    2. False
    3. True
    4. False
    5. True

    Exercise 4 (correct order):

    1. I am Anna.
    2. I have one brother.
    3. I have one sister.
    4. We live in one home.
    5. We are happy.

    Exercise 5:
    (open answers)

  • Meet your first English sentences – Ben’s day (A1 beginners, part 2)

    📘 Ben’s day


    I am Ben.
    I wake up at 7 o’clock.
    I eat bread and milk.
    Then I go to school.
    I play football with my friends.
    After school I go home.
    I eat pizza with my family.
    I am happy.
    _________________


    to wake up = open your eyes in the morning

    to eat = put food in your mouth

    bread = food, white or brown, you can eat it with butter

    milk = white drink from a cow

    to play football = kick a ball with your feet, with friends

    a friend = a person you like

    home = the place where you live

    a family = mother, father, sister, brother … people who live together

    happy = not sad, you smile
    ##################

    Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks

    1. I wake up at ______ o’clock.
    2. I eat ______ and milk.
    3. I play ______ with my friends.
    4. I eat ______ with my family.
    5. I am ______.

    Exercise 2: Answer the questions

    1. What time does Ben wake up?
    2. What does Ben eat in the morning?
    3. Where does Ben go after breakfast?
    4. What does Ben play with his friends?
    5. Is Ben happy?

    Exercise 3: True or False

    1. Ben wakes up at 6 o’clock.
    2. Ben eats bread and milk.
    3. Ben goes to school.
    4. Ben eats pizza with his friends.
    5. Ben is happy.

    Exercise 4: Order the sentences

    Put the sentences in the correct order (1–5).

    • I eat pizza with my family.
    • I go to school.
    • I wake up at 7 o’clock.
    • I eat bread and milk.
    • I play football with my friends.

    Exercise 5: Who / What questions

    Answer in one sentence.

    1. Who eats pizza with Ben?
    2. What does Ben play?
    3. Who is happy?
    4. What does Ben eat in the morning?
    5. Who goes to school?

    Exercise 6: Write about YOU

    Write 5 sentences about your day.

    1. I wake up at ______.
    2. I eat ______.
    3. I go to ______.
    4. I play ______.
    5. I am ______.

    ✅ Answers

    Exercise 1:

    1. I wake up at 7 o’clock.
    2. I eat bread and milk.
    3. I play football with my friends.
    4. I eat pizza with my family.
    5. I am happy.

    Exercise 2:

    1. Ben wakes up at 7 o’clock.
    2. Ben eats bread and milk in the morning.
    3. After breakfast Ben goes to school.
    4. Ben plays football with his friends.
    5. Yes, Ben is happy.

    Exercise 3:

    1. False
    2. True
    3. True
    4. False
    5. True

    Exercise 4 (correct order):

    1. I wake up at 7 o’clock.
    2. I eat bread and milk.
    3. I go to school.
    4. I play football with my friends.
    5. I eat pizza with my family.

    Exercise 5:

    1. Ben eats pizza with his family.
    2. Ben plays football.
    3. Ben is happy.
    4. Ben eats bread and milk in the morning.
    5. Ben goes to school.

    Exercise 6:
    (open answers)

  • Meet your first English sentences – Ben (A1 beginners, part 1)

    EfB#1

    📘

    Lesson 1: Hello!

    Text
    Hello! My name is Ben.
    I am ten years old.
    I am from London.
    I like football and pizza.

    Exercise

    1. Find the words: name – old – from – like.
    2. Answer:
      • What is his name?
      • How old is he?
      • Where is he from?
      • What does he like?
    3. Write 2 sentences about you:
      • My name is …
      • I like …

    Lesson 2: My family


    This is my family.
    My father is Peter.
    My mother is Anna.
    I have one brother.
    We live in a house.

    Exercise

    1. Find the words: father – mother – brother – house.
    2. Answer:
      • Who is the father?
      • Who is the mother?
      • How many brothers?
    3. Write 3 sentences about your family.

    Lesson 3: At school


    I go to school.
    My teacher is nice.
    I have a book and a pen.
    I like English.

    Exercise

    1. Find the words: school – teacher – book – pen.
    2. Answer:
      • Where does he go?
      • What does he have?
      • What does he like?
    3. Write 3 sentences about your school.

    Lesson 4: My pets


    I have two pets.
    I have a dog and a cat.
    My dog is big.
    My cat is small.
    I love my pets.

    Exercise

    1. Find the words: dog – cat – big – small – love.
    2. Answer:
      • How many pets?
      • What pets?
      • Is the dog big or small?
    3. Write 2 sentences about animals you like.

    Lesson 5: colours


    This is my ball.
    The ball is red.
    I have a bag.
    The bag is blue.
    I like red and blue.

    Exercise

    1. Find the colours.
    2. Answer:
      • What colour is the ball?
      • What colour is the bag?
      • What colours does he like?
    3. Write 2 sentences about your favourite colours.

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    📘 English for starters -answers

    Lesson 1: Hello!


    Hello! My name is Ben.
    I am ten years old.
    I am from London.
    I like football and pizza.

    Exercise:

    1. Find the words: name – old – from – like.
    2. Answer the questions:
    • What is his name?
    • How old is he?
    • Where is he from?
    • What does he like?
    1. Write 2 sentences about you:
    • My name is …
    • I like …

    Answers:

    1. The words are name, old, from, like.
    2. Questions:
    • His name is Ben.
    • He is ten years old.
    • He is from London.
    • He likes football and pizza.

    Lesson 2: My family


    This is my family.
    My father is Peter.
    My mother is Anna.
    I have one brother.
    We live in a house.

    Exercise:

    1. Find the words: father – mother – brother – house.
    2. Answer the questions:
    • Who is the father?
    • Who is the mother?
    • How many brothers?
    1. Write 3 sentences about your family.

    Answers:

    1. The words are father, mother, brother, house.
    2. Questions:
    • The father is Peter.
    • The mother is Anna.
    • He has one brother.

    Lesson 3: At school


    I go to school.
    My teacher is nice.
    I have a book and a pen.
    I like English.

    Exercise:

    1. Find the words: school – teacher – book – pen.
    2. Answer the questions:
    • Where does he go?
    • What does he have?
    • What does he like?
    1. Write 3 sentences about your school.

    Answers:

    1. The words are school, teacher, book, pen.
    2. Questions:
    • He goes to school.
    • He has a book and a pen.
    • He likes English.

    Lesson 4: My pets


    I have two pets.
    I have a dog and a cat.
    My dog is big.
    My cat is small.
    I love my pets.

    Exercise:

    1. Find the words: dog – cat – big – small – love.
    2. Answer the questions:
    • How many pets?
    • What pets?
    • Is the dog big or small?
    1. Write 2 sentences about animals you like.

    Answers:

    1. The words are dog, cat, big, small, love.
    2. Questions:
    • He has two pets.
    • He has a dog and a cat.
    • The dog is big.

    Lesson 5: colours


    This is my ball.
    The ball is red.
    I have a bag.
    The bag is blue.
    I like red and blue.

    Exercise:

    1. Find the colours.
    2. Answer the questions:
    • What colour is the ball?
    • What colour is the bag?
    • What colours does he like?
    1. Write 2 sentences about your favourite colours.

    Answers:

    1. The colours are red and blue.
    2. Questions:
    • The ball is red.
    • The bag is blue.
    • He likes red and blue.

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    Additional info:

    #to be =>LINK

    I am, i am not

    You are, you are not

    He is, he is not

    She is, she is not

    It is, it is not

    We are, we are not

    You are, you are not

    They are, they are not
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  • Anna’s schoolday in winter (A1, present simple, listening comprehension, 12)

    listen carefully, then answer questions

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    True or false?

    1. She wears jeans and a red T-shirt to school in winter.
    2. Anna drinks tea for breakfast.
    3. Anna wakes up at seven o’clock.
    4. She takes the bus to school every day.
    5. School starts at eight thirty..
    6. In the morning, Anna has English, math, and science.
    7. At midday, she eats lunch in the school canteen.
    8. Anna always eats lunch at home.
    9. In the afternoon, she has history and art.
    10. Anna does not like art class.
    11. School finishes at three o’clock.
    12. At home, she does her homework.
    13. In the evening, Anna eats dinner with her parents.
    14. After dinner, she sometimes watches TV.
    15. Anna goes to bed at ten o’clock.
    16. She wears a warm coat, scarf, and gloves in winter.

    ✅ Answer key
    1 F, 2 T, 3 T, 4 F, 5 F, 6 T, 7 T, 8 F, 9 T, 10 F, 11 T, 12 T, 13 T, 14 T, 15 F, 16 T
    __________________________

    What are Anna’s activities at:

    7:00:________________________

    8:00:________________________

    12:00:________________________

    15:00:________________________

    21:00:________________________

    7:00 = 7 o’clock……….

    Answers:

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    Listen again to the text, choose the correct answer (a, b, or c).

    1. What time does Anna wake up?
      a) 7:00
      b) 6:30
      c) 8:00
    2. What does Anna eat for breakfast?
      a) Sandwich and juice
      b) Cereal and milk
      c) Bread and tea
    3. What does she wear to school in winter?
      a) Shorts and a T-shirt
      b) Jeans and a jacket
      c) Warm school uniform, coat, scarf, gloves
    4. How does Anna go to school?
      a) Walks
      b) Rides a bike
      c) Takes the bus
    5. What time does school start?
      a) 9:00
      b) 8:00
      c) 7:30
    6. What lessons does Anna have in the morning?
      a) Music and sports
      b) History and art
      c) English, math, science
    7. Where does Anna eat lunch?
      a) In a café outside
      b) In the school canteen
      c) At home
    8. What does Anna do after school?
      a) Does homework at home
      b) Plays outside
      c) Watches TV all the time
    9. What lessons does she have in the afternoon?
      a) Art and history
      b) English and math
      c) Music and PE
    10. What does she do in the evening after dinner?
      a) Plays football outside
      b) Watches TV or talks with her mother
      c) Goes to bed immediately
    11. What food does Anna often eat for dinner?
      a) Soup, rice, and vegetables
      b) Pizza and soda
      c) Sandwiches and juice
    12. What time does Anna go to bed?
      a) 20:00
      b) 22:00
      c) 21:00

    Answers:

    1 a, 2 c, 3 c, 4 a, 5 b, 6 c, 7 b, 8 a, 9 a, 10 b, 11 a, 12 c

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    Listen again, and then fill in:

    Anna __________ at seven o’clock.

    She wears her warm school uniform, __________, scarf, and gloves.

    She eats bread and tea for __________ and walks to school.

    School starts at eight o’clock with English, math, and ___________.

    At midday, she eats lunch in the school __________.

    In the afternoon, she has _________ and art, which she enjoys.

    School finishes at __________ o’clock.

    At home, Anna does her __________.

    In the evening, she __________ dinner with her parents and sometimes __________ TV.

    She goes to __________ at nine o’clock.

    —————————————-

    Listen again

    Anna wakes up at seven o’clock.
    She wears her warm school uniform, coat, scarf, and gloves.
    She eats bread and tea for breakfast and walks to school.
    School starts at eight o’clock with English, math, and science.
    At midday, she eats lunch in the school canteen.
    In the afternoon, she has history and art, which she enjoys.
    School finishes at three o’clock.
    At home, Anna does her homework.
    In the evening, she eats dinner with her parents and sometimes watches TV.
    She goes to bed at nine o’clock.

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    Anna’s Winter School Day

    Anna is a student. In winter, her school day starts early. She wakes up at seven o’clock. It is cold outside, so she puts on her warm school uniform: a white shirt, a blue sweater, and a dark skirt. She also wears a coat, scarf, and gloves.

    At half past seven, Anna eats breakfast with her family. She usually has bread and tea. Then she walks to school. The streets are sometimes snowy, and Anna likes the white trees.

    School starts at eight o’clock. In the morning, Anna has English, math, and science. At midday, she eats lunch in the school canteen. In the afternoon, she has history and art. Anna enjoys drawing in art class.

    At three o’clock, school finishes. Anna goes home and does her homework. She writes in her notebook and reads a book for English.

    In the evening, Anna has dinner with her parents. They often eat soup, rice, and vegetables. After dinner, she sometimes watches TV or talks with her mother.

    At nine o’clock, Anna goes to bed. She feels tired after her school day. Outside, the winter night is cold, but Anna is warm in her bed.

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  • Why English is cool (A1, beginner)

    Easy reasons to learn English every day

    English is important because it is used in many countries.
    People use English to talk, travel, and work.
    Learning English helps you meet new friends from other countries.
    You can watch movies, listen to songs, and read books in English.
    English is also useful for the internet, schools, and jobs.
    Many companies want people who can speak English.
    If you know English, you can understand more and communicate better.
    It opens new chances for learning and work.
    English is easy to start, and with practice, you can speak and understand it better every day.
    ________________________
    Vocabulary:

    • to be cool – to be nice, fun, or popular
    • to be important – to matter, to be needed
    • a country – a place with its own people, land, and rules
    • to talk – to use words to speak with someone
    • to travel – to go to different places
    • to work – to do a job
    • to meet friends – to see and talk with friends
    • to watch a movie – to see a story on a screen
    • to listen to a song – to hear music and words
    • to read a book – to look at words in a book and understand them
    • to be useful – to help you, to be good for something
    • a company – a business where people work
    • people (in a company) – the workers in a company
    • to understand – to know the meaning of something
    • to communicate – to share ideas or talk with someone
    • to open a chance – to make a new opportunity possible
    • with practice – by doing something many times to get better

    #################

    Multiple-choice test, one answer correct:

    1. What does “to be cool” mean?
    a) to be nice, fun, or popular
    b) to be tired
    c) to be old

    2. What does “to be important” mean?
    a) to be small
    b) to matter, to be needed
    c) to be fast

    3. What is “a country”?
    a) a place with its own people, land, and rules
    b) a type of food
    c) a small toy

    4. What does “to talk” mean?
    a) to run fast
    b) to use words to speak with someone
    c) to sleep

    5. What does “to travel” mean?
    a) to stay at home
    b) to go to different places
    c) to eat a lot

    6. What does “to work” mean?
    a) to sleep
    b) to play
    c) to do a job

    7. What does “to meet friends” mean?
    a) to eat food alone
    b) to see and talk with friends
    c) to read a book

    8. What does “to watch a movie” mean?
    a) to see a story on a screen
    b) to listen to music
    c) to draw

    9. What does “to listen to a song” mean?
    a) to sleep
    b) to hear music and words
    c) to write

    10. What does “to read a book” mean?
    a) to talk
    b) to look at words in a book and understand them
    c) to listen to a song

    11. What does “to be useful” mean?
    a) to help you, to be good for something
    b) to be boring
    c) to be expensive

    12. What is “a company”?
    a) a place to sleep
    b) a school
    c) a business where people work

    13. Who are people (in a company)?
    a) children at school
    b) animals
    c) the workers in a company

    14. What does “to understand” mean?
    a) to forget
    b) to run
    c) to know the meaning of something

    15. What does “to communicate” mean?
    a) to eat
    b) to sleep
    c) to share ideas or talk with someone

    16. What does “to open a chance” mean?
    a) to close a door
    b) to watch TV
    c) to make a new opportunity possible

    ✅ Correct answers:
    1-a, 2-b, 3-a, 4-b, 5-b, 6-c, 7-b,
    8-a, 9-b, 10-b, 11-a, 12-c,
    13-c, 14-c, 15-c, 16-c

    #######################

    Gap fill exercise, one answer correct:

    1. I like to ______ my friends after school.
      a) read a book
      b) talk to
      c) travel
    2. She wants to ______ to different countries next summer.
      a) work
      b) travel
      c) listen to a song
    3. Tom is very ______. Everyone likes him.
      a) cool
      b) useful
      c) important
    4. We can ______ a movie on TV tonight.
      a) watch
      b) talk to
      c) read
    5. John wants to ______ a new book in English.
      a) meet
      b) listen
      c) read
    6. Learning English is ______ for school and jobs.
      a) cool
      b) travel
      c) important
    7. A company is a place where many ______ work.
      a) people
      b) countries
      c) songs
    8. I like to ______ to music when I am happy.
      a) listen
      b) travel
      c) talk to
    9. We can ______ new friends at school.
      a) watch
      b) understand
      c) meet
    10. If you practice every day, you can ______ English better.
      a) understand
      b) travel
      c) be cool
    11. Speaking English helps you ______ with people in other countries.
      a) read
      b) work
      c) communicate
    12. Learning a language can ______ new chances for learning and work.
      a) open
      b) meet
      c) listen

    ✅ Answer Key (Balanced):
    1-b, 2-b, 3-a, 4-a, 5-c, 6-c, 7-a, 8-a, 9-c, 10-a, 11-c, 12-a

    _________________________

    1. I like to talk to my friends after school.
    2. She wants to travel to different countries next summer.
    3. Tom is very cool. Everyone likes him.
    4. We can watch a movie on TV tonight.
    5. John wants to read a new book in English.
    6. Learning English is important for school and jobs.
    7. A company is a place where many people work.
    8. I like to listen to music when I am happy.
    9. We can meet new friends at school.
    10. If you practice every day, you can understand English better.
    11. Speaking English helps you communicate with people in other countries.
    12. Learning a language can open new chances for learning and work.

    #####################

    Match the words with the correct meaning:

    Words

    1. to travel
    2. to work
    3. to meet friends
    4. to watch a movie
    5. to listen to a song
    6. to read a book
    7. to be important
    8. a country
    9. a company
    10. to understand

    Definitions:
    a) to see and talk with friends
    b) to go to different places
    c) a place with its own people, land, and rules
    d) to do a job
    e) to look at words in a book and know the meaning
    f) to know the meaning of something
    g) a business where people work
    h) to be needed, to matter
    i) to hear music and words
    j) to see a story on a screen

    ______________________________

    ✅ Answer Key:
    1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-j, 5-i, 6-e, 7-h, 8-c, 9-g, 10-f

    #######################

    True or False?

    1. English is useful for school and jobs.
    2. You can use English only for eating.
    3. Many companies want people who speak English.
    4. If you know English, you can understand more.
    5. English is spoken in only one country.
    6. You cannot watch movies in English.
    7. English is not good for travel.
    8. Learning English helps you meet new friends.
    9. English is easy, and with practice, you get better.
    10. People never use English to work.
    11. English opens new chances for learning and work.
    12. People use English to talk and travel.

    ✅ Answers:
    1-True, 2-False, 3-True, 4-True, 5-False, 6-False, 7-False, 8-True, 9-True, 10-False, 11-True, 12-True

    ####################

    Find the words in the text – which phrase are we looking for?






    ________________________________
    Correct words:
    important
    meet
    friends
    better
    know
    internet
    songs
    watch
    schools
    countries
    ________________________________

    Cloze story

    Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the box:

    Word box:
    travel, work, friends, watch, listen, read, important, country, understand, communicate

    Hello! My name is Anna. I like to ______ to different places. I also like to meet new ______.

    Every day, I ______ a book in English to learn new words. I also ______ to songs and ______ movies.

    English is very ______. It helps me to ______ with people from other countries. I can also ______ more in school and at my ______.

    Learning English is fun and with practice, I can ______ better every day.

    ✅ Answer Key:

    1. travel
    2. friends
    3. read
    4. listen
    5. watch
    6. important
    7. communicate
    8. understand
    9. work
    10. understand

    ##################

    Cloze story – fill in:


    cool, important, company, watch, talk to, be useful, listen, meet, travel, understand

    Hello! My name is Sara. My English teacher says it is very ______ to learn English.

    I like to ______ my classmates after school. They are very ______, and we have fun together.

    On the weekend, I like to ______ a movie or ______ to music.

    English can ______ me at work in a big ______. I can also ______ new people when I ______ to other countries.

    With practice, I can ______ more and speak better every day.

    ✅ Answer Key:

    1. important
    2. talk to
    3. cool
    4. watch
    5. listen
    6. be useful
    7. company
    8. meet
    9. travel
    10. understand

  • Precision and passion: Veera’s road to luxury hospitality accounting (A1+,A2, present simple, will future)

    • Veera’s plan to reach her goal

    My name is Veera. I have a big dream for my future job. I want to work with numbers. But I want to do this in a beautiful, luxury hotel. This kind of job is in the hospitality business. I know this will be a difficult path. But I also believe it will make me very happy and proud.

    First, I need to learn a lot. I will go to university to study accounting. This is how you learn to work with money and numbers for a company. After I finish school, I will try to get a special professional certificate. One important certificate is called a CPA *. This certificate is proof that I am very good with accounting rules. This knowledge will be my most important tool for my career.

    However, I know I need more than just school. I need to understand how a hotel works every day. I plan to start with an internship job at a hotel. This will let me learn about the front desk, the rooms, and the things the hotel buys. I also need to learn computer programs that hotels use for their money. I want to understand how my number job helps guests have a perfect stay. Good money management helps the hotel give great service.

    I am ready for this work. It is a mix of being very careful with details and also thinking about the big picture. I am excited to join a team. This team makes sure the hotel is successful and has a famous, good name. I know my journey will have many challenges. But I am a hard worker, and I will not quit. I am committed to achieving my goal.

    __________________________
    *CPA:
    Certified Public Accountant.
    A CPA in Cambodia is a certified accountant. They check company accounts, make financial reports, and help businesses follow laws. They pass special exams to work professionally.

    __________________________

    Vocabulary – part 1:

    1. Precision: Being very, very careful. Doing something with no mistakes.
    2. Passion: A very strong feeling of liking something a lot. Loving what you do.
    3. Hospitality business: The business of making people feel welcome. It includes hotels and restaurants.
    4. Accounting: The job of watching and managing money for a company.
    5. To work with numbers: To do a job that uses math, like adding and subtracting.
    6. A difficult path: A way to your goal that is not easy. It has many problems.
    7. To believe: To think that something is true or good.
    8. To be proud: To feel happy and good about something you did.
    9. A professional certificate: A special paper that says you are an expert in something.
    10. To be proof: To show that something is true.
    11. Accounting rules: The special instructions for how to manage money correctly.
    12. Knowledge: The things that you know and have learned.
    13. A tool: A thing that helps you do a job. A hammer is a tool for building. Knowledge is a tool for your mind.
    14. An internship: A temporary job for a student to learn and get experience.
    15. Front desk (in a hotel): The place in a hotel where guests go when they arrive. They get their room key there.
    16. Money management: The job of deciding how to use money wisely.
    17. To give great service: To help people very well and make them happy.
    18. A mix: When two or more different things are put together.
    19. A big picture: The idea of the whole plan, not just the small details.
    20. To be excited: To feel very happy and eager about something that will happen.
    21. To join a team: To become part of a group that works together.
    22. To be successful: To do well and reach your goals.
    23. Famous: Known by many people.
    24. A journey: A trip from one place to another. It can be a real trip or the path to a goal in life.
    25. A challenge: Something that is difficult to do.
    26. To quit: To stop doing something.
    27. To be committed: To promise yourself that you will not quit. You will keep trying.
    28. To achieve a goal: To successfully do what you wanted to do.
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    Multiple choice, one answer correct, part 1:

    1. Precision
    a) to work very fast
    b) to be very careful with no mistakes
    c) to be very strong

    2. Passion
    a) a very strong feeling of love for something
    b) a very difficult job
    c) a special paper for your job

    3. Hospitality business
    a) the business of building houses
    b) the business of selling cars
    c) the business of hotels and restaurants

    4. Accounting
    a) the job of cooking food
    b) the job of managing money for a company
    c) the job of cleaning a hotel

    5. To work with numbers
    a) to paint pictures
    b) to use math in your job
    c) to write stories

    6. A difficult path
    a) a very wide road
    b) a way to a goal that has many problems
    c) a short walk to school

    7. To believe
    a) to think something is true or good
    b) to eat something quickly
    c) to run very fast

    8. To be proud
    a) to feel sad about something
    b) to feel happy about something you did
    c) to feel very tired

    9. A professional certificate
    a) a special key for a door
    b) a special paper that says you are an expert
    c) a new computer

    10. To be proof
    a) to show that something is true
    b) to hide something
    c) to make a mistake

    11. Accounting rules
    a) instructions for how to play a game
    b) instructions for how to manage money correctly
    c) instructions for how to cook

    12. Knowledge
    a) the things you have learned and know
    b) the food you eat
    c) the money you have

    13. A tool
    a) something that helps you do a job
    b) a type of shoe
    c) a song you sing

    14. An internship
    a) a long vacation
    b) a permanent job for experts
    c) a temporary job for students to learn

    __________________

    Correct Answers:

    Precision: to be very careful with no mistakes (b)

    Passion: a very strong feeling of love for something (a)

    Hospitality business: the business of hotels and restaurants (c)

    Accounting: the job of managing money for a company (b)

    To work with numbers: to use math in your job (b)

    A difficult path: a way to a goal that has many problems (b)

    To believe: to think something is true or good (a)

    To be proud: to feel happy about something you did (b)

    A professional certificate: a special paper that says you are an expert (b)

    To be proof: to show that something is true (a)

    Accounting rules: instructions for how to manage money correctly (b)

    Knowledge: the things you have learned and know (a)

    A tool: something that helps you do a job (a)

    An internship: a temporary job for students to learn (c)

    ############################

    Multiple choice, one answer correct, part 2:

    1. Front desk (in a hotel)
      a) the kitchen where food is made
      b) the place where guests go when they arrive
      c) the room where people sleep
    2. Money management
      a) the job of spending money quickly
      b) the job of deciding how to use money wisely
      c) the job of finding money on the street
    3. To give great service
      a) to help people very well and make them happy
      b) to sell things to people
      c) to tell people what to do
    4. A mix
      a) when one thing is alone
      b) when two or more different things are put together
      c) when something is very old
    5. A big picture
      a) a very large painting
      b) a photograph of a big family
      c) the idea of the whole plan, not just the small details
    6. To be excited
      a) to feel very tired and sleepy
      b) to feel very happy and eager about something that will happen
      c) to feel angry about something
    7. To join a team
      a) to watch a group play a game
      b) to become part of a group that works together
      c) to leave a group because you are tired
    8. To be successful
      a) to do well and reach your goals
      b) to try something new
      c) to lose a game or competition
    9. Famous
      a) known by very few people
      b) known by many people
      c) very expensive to buy
    10. A journey
      a) a short walk to the store
      b) a trip from one place to another; it can be a real trip or the path to a goal in life
      c) a meal you eat in the morning
    11. A challenge
      a) something that is very easy to do
      b) something that is difficult to do
      c) a type of game with cards
    12. To quit
      a) to start doing something new
      b) to stop doing something
      c) to try very hard
    13. To be committed
      a) to promise yourself that you will not quit; you will keep trying
      b) to forget to do something important
      c) to be late for an appointment
    14. To achieve a goal
      a) to forget what you wanted to do
      b) to make a new plan for the future
      c) to successfully do what you wanted to do

    _______________

    Correct answers:

    15. Front desk (in a hotel): the place where guests go when they arrive (b)
    16. Money management: the job of deciding how to use money wisely (b)
    17. To give great service: to help people very well and make them happy (a)
    18. A mix: when two or more different things are put together (b)
    19. A big picture: the idea of the whole plan, not just the small details (c)
    20. To be excited: to feel very happy and eager about something that will happen (b)
    21. To join a team: to become part of a group that works together (b)
    22. To be successful: to do well and reach your goals (a)
    23. Famous: known by many people (b)
    24. A journey: a trip from one place to another; it can be a real trip or the path to a goal in life (b)
    25. A challenge: something that is difficult to do (b)
    26. To quit: to stop doing something (b)
    27. To be committed: to promise yourself that you will not quit; you will keep trying (a)
    28. To achieve a goal: to successfully do what you wanted to do (c)
    #####################

    Fill in, one answer correct:

    1. Veera wants to work in the hospitality ________.
      a) business
      b) rules
      c) goal

    2. She wants to give great ________ at a luxury hotel.
    a) accounting
    b) service
    c) management

    3. She knows it will be a difficult ________.
    a) path
    b) picture
    c) team

    4. First, she will study ________ at university.
    a) numbers
    b) accounting
    c) software

    5. Then, she will get a professional ________.
    a) certificate
    b) proof
    c) goal

    6. Her life will be an interesting ________.
    a) knowledge
    b) service
    c) journey

    7. She needs to learn more than just ________.
    a) numbers
    b) pictures
    c) tools

    8. She feels ________ about her new career.
    a) internship
    b) accounting
    c) excitement

    9. She will ________ her best effort to the job.
    a) work
    b) give
    c) manage

    10. She will learn about the ________ where guests arrive.
    a) management
    b) front desk
    c) accounting

    11. She has a ________ for her work.
    a) precision
    b) passion
    c) challenge

    12. She is ________ about her future team.
    a) excited
    b) committed
    c) proud

    13. She will help protect the hotel’s ________.
    a) health
    b) rules
    c) reputation

    14. She will not ________ when it gets difficult.
    a) achieve
    b) believe
    c) quit

    15. Veera is ________ to her plan.
    a) committed
    b) successful
    c) famous

    16. She wants to ________ her dreams.
    a) quit
    b) achieve
    c) believe

    17. She ________ in her future success.
    a) achieves
    b) believes
    c) quits

    18. She remains ________ to her studies.
    a) excited
    b) proud
    c) committed

    19. She will learn money ________ skills.
    a) management
    b) certificate
    c) picture

    20. Her work will be ________ of her ability.
    a) service
    b) tool
    c) proof
    ____________________

    Correct version:

    1. Veera wants to work in the hospitality business. (a)
    2. She wants to give great service at a luxury hotel. (b)
    3. She knows it will be a difficult path. (a)
    4. First, she will study accounting at university. (b)
    5. Then, she will get a professional certificate. (a)
    6. Her life will be an interesting journey. (c)
    7. She needs to learn more than just numbers. (a)
    8. She feels excitement about her new career. (c)
    9. She will give her best effort to the job. (b)
    10. She will learn about the front desk where guests arrive. (b)
    11. She has a passion for her work. (b)
    12. She is excited about her future team. (a)
    13. She will help protect the hotel’s reputation. (c)
    14. She will not quit when it gets difficult. (c)
    15. Veera is committed to her plan. (a)
    16. She wants to achieve her dreams. (b)
    17. She believes in her future success. (b)
    18. She remains committed to her studies. (c)
    19. She will learn money management skills. (a)
    20. Her work will be proof of her ability. (c)

    #####################

    Match the word with its definition:

    Words

    1. business
    2. service
    3. path
    4. accounting
    5. certificate
    6. journey
    7. numbers
    8. excitement
    9. give
    10. front desk
    11. passion
    12. excited
    13. reputation
    14. quit
    15. committed

    Meanings

    A. a strong feeling of happiness and eagerness
    B. to stop doing something
    C. the way to a goal
    D. the work of helping people well
    E. a trip through life
    F. the job of managing money
    G. a place in a hotel where guests go first
    H. a strong feeling of love for something
    I. to provide or offer something to others
    J. a company or type of work
    K. feeling very happy about something future
    L. promised to not give up
    M. math symbols like 1, 2, 3
    N. a paper that says you are an expert
    O. what people think about someone or something

    Answers:

    business: a company or type of work

    service: the work of helping people well

    path: the way to a goal

    accounting: the job of managing money

    certificate: a paper that says you are an expert

    journey: a trip through life

    numbers: math symbols like 1, 2, 3

    excitement: a strong feeling of happiness and eagerness

    gives: to provide or offer something to others

    front desk: a place in a hotel where guests go first

    passion: a strong feeling of love for something

    excited: feeling very happy about something future

    reputation: what people think about someone or something

    quit: to stop doing something

    committed: promised to not give up
    _____________________________


    Answers:
    1.J 2.D 3.C 4.F 5.N 6.E 7.M 8.A
    9.I 10.G 11.H 12.K 13.O 14.B 15.L

    #####################

    True or false:

    1. Veera wants to work in a hospital.
    2. She wants a job in accounting.
    3. She thinks her path will be easy.
    4. She will first get a degree.
    5. She wants to get a professional certificate.
    6. She only needs to understand numbers.
    7. She will start by being a hotel manager.
    8. She wants to learn how a hotel works.
    9. She needs to learn special computer programs.
    10. Her work requires her to be careless.
    11. She wants to be part of a team.
    12. The team only makes money for the hotel.
    13. She believes her journey will be easy.
    14. She is committed to her goal.
    15. She will quit if it is too challenging.

    Answers:
    1.F 2.T 3.F 4.T 5.T 6.F 7.F 8.T 9.T
    10.F 11.T 12.F 13.F 14.T 15.F
    ###################

    Correct the order of the words:

    1. wants / hotel / a / Veera / in / to work
    2. degree / accounting / get / will / an / She
    3. needs / numbers / learn / She / to / more than
    4. will / She / intern / an / be
    5. committed / is / She / her goal / to
      _____________________
      Answers:
    1. Veera wants to work in a hotel.
    2. She will get an accounting degree.
    3. She needs to learn more than numbers.
    4. She will be an intern.
    5. She is committed to her goal.
      ###############

      Yes, she does? No, she doesn’t?
      If negative answer, give correct information.
    1. Does she want to work in a hotel?
    2. Does she want to be a teacher?
    3. Does she need to get a degree?
    4. Does she think her path is easy?
    5. Does she want to get a professional certificate?
    6. Does she only learn about numbers?
    7. Does she want to join a team?

    Answers:

    1. Yes, she does.
    2. No, she doesn’t. She wants to be an accountant.
    3. Yes, she does.
    4. No, she doesn’t. She thinks it is difficult.
    5. Yes, she does.
    6. No, she doesn’t. She learns more than numbers.
    7. Yes, she does.
      ____________________________
    1. Does she want to work in a hotel? Yes, she does.
    2. Does she want to be a teacher? No, she doesn’t. She wants to be an accountant.
    3. Does she need to get a degree? Yes, she does.
    4. Does she think her path is easy? No, she doesn’t. She thinks it is difficult.
    5. Does she want to get a professional certificate? Yes, she does.
    6. Does she only learn about numbers? No, she doesn’t. She learns more than numbers.
    7. Does she want to join a team? Yes, she does.

    ###################
    Fill in, words below:

    hard – accounting – numbers – committed – internship – dream – career

    ___________________

    My name is Veera.
    My __________ is to be an accountant in a beautiful, luxury hotel.
    I will study __________ at university and get a CPA certificate.
    I also plan to do an __________ to learn how a hotel works every day.
    I want to understand how my job with __________ helps guests have a perfect stay.
    I am a __________worker and ready for this challenge.
    I will not quit.
    I am __________ to achieving my goal for a happy _________.
    __________________


    Correct version:


    My name is Veera. My dream is to be an accountant in a beautiful, luxury hotel. I will study accounting at university and get a CPA certificate. I also plan to do an internship to learn how a hotel works every day. I want to understand how my job with numbers helps guests have a perfect stay. I am a hard worker and ready for this challenge. I will not quit. I am committed to achieving my goal for a happy career.
    #################

    Now rewrite the exact story, starting with

    Her name is Veera. Her dream is……..

    make all changes necessary.

    ________________________

    Correct version:


    Her name is Veera. Her dream is to be an accountant in a beautiful, luxury hotel. She will study accounting at university and get a CPA certificate. She also plans to do an internship to learn how a hotel works every day. She wants to understand how her job with numbers helps guests have a perfect stay. She is a hard worker and ready for this challenge. She will not quit. She is committed to achieving her goal for a happy career.

    ####################

    PS: as ‚will‘ is used in text, will-future, some brief explanation:

    We use ‚will‘ to talk about the future.

    It is for:

    • Promises (I will help you.)
    • Decisions you make now (I will have a coffee.)
    • Predictions (It will rain tomorrow.)

    How to make it:
    Use will + verb.

    • I will work…
    • She will study…
    • They will learn…

    Short form:
    You can shorten ‚will‘ to ‚ll.
    She will -> She’ll
    I will -> I’ll

  • Von der Volksschule ins Gymnasium – neues Spiel, neues Glück 😉

    • Tipps

    Der Übergang von der Volksschule in eine weiterführende Schule wie das Gymnasium ist eine der bedeutendsten Veränderungen in der Schullaufbahn. Hier ist eine extrem ausführliche und detaillierte Anleitung, wie man diese Herausforderung meistern und von Beginn an erfolgreich sein kann.

    Phase 1: Die Vorbereitung (Noch vor dem ersten Schultag)

    • Materialcheck:
      • Besorge nicht nur die Grundausstattung, sondern denke an die Details: einen hochwertigen Taschenrechner (evtl. mit Ersatzbatterien), einen robusten, übersichtlichen Jahresplaner (nicht nur ein Heft), verschiedenfarbige Stifte zum Markieren, Textmarker in mehreren Farben, Post-it-Zettel für Notizen, einen Locher und einen Tacker für die Ordnerführung.
      • Richte für jedes Fach einen eigenen, farblich gekennzeichneten Ordner (z.B. Blau für Mathematik, Grün für Deutsch) mit Registerkarten ein. Die Kategorien könnten sein: „Unterrichtsnotizen“, „Arbeitsblätter“, „Tests & Klausuren“, „Eigene Zusammenfassungen“.
    • Mentaler Check:
      • Sprich mit älteren Schülern oder Geschwistern. Frage sie nach ihren Erfahrungen: Was war die größte Umstellung? Was würden sie anders machen?
      • Mache dir bewusst, dass Fehler und anfängliche Unsicherheit absolut normal und erwartet sind. Niemand erwartet, dass du vom ersten Tag an alles perfekt beherrschst.
      • Sieh die neue Schule als Chance: Neue Freunde, neue Interessen, neue Fächer und die Möglichkeit, deine Persönlichkeit weiterzuentwickeln.


    Phase 2: Organisation & System – Das Fundament deines Erfolgs

    • Der Planer (Dein Kommandostand):
      • Trage nicht nur Hausaufgaben ein, sondern auch die voraussichtlichen Termine für Tests und große Projekte, sobald sie angekündigt werden.
      • Nutze ihn für langfristige Planung. Siehst du, dass in einer Woche drei Tests anstehen, musst du die Lernzeit bereits in der Vorwoche einplanen.
      • Schreibe auch private Termine (Sport, Geburtstage) hinein, um Überschneidungen und Überlastung zu vermeiden.
    • Das perfekte Heft/Der perfekte Ordner:
      • Mitschrift-Techniken: Lerne, nicht jedes Wort des Lehrers mitzuschreiben. Entwickle Abkürzungen und eigene Symbole (z.B. „→“ für „führt zu“, „⚡“ für „wichtig“). Schreibe Stichpunkte, nicht ganze Sätze.
      • Struktur: Lasse nach jeder Stunde eine Zeile frei und beginne die nächste Stunde mit einem neuen Datum. So behältst du die Übersicht.
      • Korrekturen: Hebe Fehler in Tests und Hausaufgaben farbig hervor und notiere dir daneben die richtige Lösung. Diese Fehler sind deine persönliche Lernkartei für die nächste Prüfung.
    • Die Schultasche:
      • Entwickle eine Routine: Jeden Abend, nachdem die Hausaufgaben erledigt sind, wird die Tasche für den nächsten Tag gepackt. Der Stundenplan ist deine Checkliste.
      • Halte die Tasche sauber! Räume sie einmal pro Woche komplett aus und entsorge unnötigen Müll.


    Phase 3: Lernstrategien & Wissensmanagement – Vom Auswendiglernen zum Verstehen

    • Die Hausaufgaben:
      • Ort & Zeit: Suche dir einen festen, ruhigen Arbeitsplatz ohne Ablenkungen (Handy weg!). Fange jeden Tag zur ähnlichen Zeit an. Die „Pomodoro-Technik“ (25 Min. konzentriert arbeiten, 5 Min. Pause) kann Wunder wirken.
      • Priorisierung: Erledige zuerst die schwierigen oder unangenehmen Aufgaben („Eat the frog first“). So hast du danach ein Erfolgserlebnis und mehr Motivation für den Rest.
    • Aktives vs. Passives Lernen:
      • Passiv (ineffektiv): Einfaches Durchlesen des Stoffs, Markieren ohne System.
      • Aktiv (extrem effektiv):
        • Selbsterklärung: Erkläre den Stoff laut, als wärst du der Lehrer. Nutze eine Whiteboard oder einfach ein Blatt Papier.
        • Karteikarten (digital oder analog): Perfekt für Vokabeln, Formeln, Definitionen und Jahreszahlen. Apps wie Anki oder Quizlet nutzen spaced repetition, um den Stoff im Langzeitgedächtnis zu verankern.
        • Zusammenfassungen schreiben: Fasse den Stoff in deinen eigenen Worten zusammen. Das zwingt dich, ihn zu durchdringen.
        • Übungsaufgaben: Besorge dir zusätzliche Übungsbücher oder finde Aufgaben online. Anwendung ist der beste Weg zum Verständnis.
    • Vorbereitung auf Leistungsnachweise:
      • Früh anfangen: Beginne mindestens eine Woche vor einem Test mit der intensiven Vorbereitung.
      • Lernplan erstellen: Teile den Stoff in Portionen auf und weise jedem Tag ein Thema zu. Der letzte Tag vor dem Test ist nur für Wiederholung reserviert.
      • Alte Tests durchgehen: Wenn möglich, löse alte Prüfungen unter Zeitdruck, um ein Gefühl für die Fragestellungen zu bekommen.


    Phase 4: Soziales & Verhalten – Die Kunst des Miteinanders

    • Umgang mit Mitschülern:
      • Initiative zeigen: Gehe auf andere zu. Stelle Fragen („Was hattet ihr denn in Mathe auf?“). Ein Lächeln und Augenkontakt wirken Wunder.
      • Gruppenarbeit: Sei ein verlässlicher Partner. Erledige deine Teile der Arbeit termingerecht und zuverlässig. Bringe dich konstruktiv ein, höre anderen aber auch zu.
      • Mobbing: Sei kein Zuschauer. Wenn du mitbekommst, dass jemand gemobbt wird, suche das Gespräch mit dem Betroffenen und wende dich an eine Vertrauensperson (Klassenlehrer, Schulpsychologen).
    • Umgang mit Lehrpersonen:
      • Respektvolles Auftreten: Pünktlichkeit, Aufmerksamkeit im Unterricht und Höflichkeit (Siezen!) sind die Grundlage.
      • Sprechstunden nutzen: Das ist deine Chance! Gehe hin, wenn du etwas nicht verstehst, Fragen zu einer Note hast oder Feedback zu deiner Leistung möchtest. Das zeigt großes Engagement.
      • Ehrlichkeit wahren: Eine vergessene Hausaufgabe einzuräumen und nachzureichen ist immer besser, als sich eine lahme Ausrede auszudenken.


    Phase 5: Work-Life-Balance & Gesundheit

    • Pausen und Erholung: Dein Gehirn braucht Pausen, um Gelerntes zu verarbeiten. Plane bewusst freie Zeit ein, in der du nicht an die Schule denkst.
    • Schlafhygiene: Schlaf ist nicht verhandelbar. 8-9 Stunden qualitativer Schlaf sind essentiell für Konzentration, Gedächtnis und psychische Gesundheit. Vermeide Bildschirme mindestens eine Stunde vor dem Schlafengehen.
    • Ernährung und Bewegung: Ein gesundes Frühstück und ausreichend Wasser trinken während der Schule halten dein Energielevel hoch. Sport und Bewegung bauen Stress ab und sorgen für einen klaren Kopf.
    • Digital Detox: Lege feste Zeiten fest, in denen das Handy aus oder in einem anderen Raum ist – besonders während der Lernphasen. Benutze es nicht als Ablenkung in kurzen Pausen.


    Phase 6: Mindset & Einstellung

    • Growth Mindset: Verabschiede dich vom Gedanken „Darin bin ich einfach schlecht“. Denke stattdessen: „Noch habe ich es nicht verstanden, aber ich kann es lernen.“ Herausforderungen sind Chancen zu wachsen.
    • Fehlerkultur: Siehe Fehler nicht als Niederlage, sondern als die wertvollste Feedback-Methode. Sie zeigen dir genau, wo du noch Schwächen hast und was du verbessern musst.
    • Hilfe annehmen: Du musst nicht alles alleine schaffen. Suche dir Hilfe bei Lehrern, Mitschülern, älteren Geschwistern oder Nachhilfelehrern, wenn du merkst, dass du in einem Fach den Anschluss verlierst. Das ist ein Zeichen von Stärke, nicht von Schwäche.


    Diese Umstellung erfordert Zeit und Geduld. Probiere die verschiedenen Tipps aus und finde das System, das perfekt für dich funktioniert. Viel Erfolg auf deiner neuen spannenden Reise!