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Autor: wolfgang kugler

  • Be an achiever: stay focused on your goal (A1+)

    be a role model

    Everyone has dreams and goals. Some people want to speak English, others want to be doctors, teachers, or artists. To reach your goal, you need to be focused and work hard.

    An achiever is a person who keeps going, even when it is difficult. Achievers do not stop when they are tired. They remember their goal and try again. They do something every day to get closer to their dream.

    You can be an achiever too. First, write your goal on paper. Then, make a small plan. Do one thing each day to help you. Maybe read a book, study, or ask for help. Small steps are important.

    Sometimes, people may say “you can’t do it.” Don’t listen. Believe in yourself. Stay away from things that waste your time. Keep your eyes on your goal.

    Being an achiever is not easy, but it is possible. With focus, patience, and hard work, you can do it. Many people started with nothing, but they did not give up. Now, they are achievers.

    You can be one too. Stay focused. Keep going. You will reach your goal!

    ____________________

    Vocabulary:

    1. An achiever – a person who works hard and reaches their goal
    2. To stay focused – to think only about your goal and not get distracted
    3. A goal – something you want to do or have in the future
    4. Tired – feeling like you need to rest or sleep
    5. To remember – to keep something in your mind
    6. A step – one small part of doing something big
    7. To believe in oneself – to think you can do something
    8. To stay away – to not go near something
    9. To waste time – to use time for things that are not helpful
    10. Patience – being calm and waiting without getting angry

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    Multiple Choice Test

    1. What is a goal?
    A. A thing you eat
    B. A thing you want to do
    C. A person you meet

    2. What does it mean to stay focused?
    A. To sleep
    B. To think about many things
    C. To think only about your goal

    3. What does tired mean?
    A. Feeling strong and happy
    B. Feeling like you need to rest
    C. Feeling like you want to run

    4. What does it mean to remember?
    A. To forget something
    B. To keep something in your mind
    C. To ask someone a question

    5. What is a step?
    A. A big thing you do
    B. A small part of doing something
    C. A place you live

    6. What does it mean to believe in oneself?
    A. To think you can do something
    B. To help other people
    C. To stop learning

    7. What does it mean to stay away?
    A. To go near something
    B. To not go near something
    C. To talk about something

    8. What does it mean to waste time?
    A. To use time well
    B. To use time for good things
    C. To use time for things not helpful

    9. What is patience?
    A. Being calm and waiting
    B. Being fast and busy
    C. Being angry and loud

    10. Who is an achiever?
    A. A person who gives up
    B. A person who works hard and reaches their goal
    C. A person who waits for help

    __________________

    1-B, 2-C, 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 6-A, 7-B, 8-C, 9-A, 10-B

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    Match the word with its definition

    Words:

    1. Achiever
    2. Stay focused
    3. Goal
    4. Tired
    5. Remember
    6. Step
    7. Believe in oneself
    8. Stay away
    9. Waste time
    10. Patience

    Definitions:

    A. To keep something in your mind
    B. To think only about your goal and not get distracted
    C. A person who works hard and reaches their goal
    D. To not go near something
    E. Something you want to do or have in the future
    F. Feeling like you need to rest or sleep
    G. One small part of doing something big
    H. To use time for things that are not helpful
    I. Being calm and waiting without getting angry
    J. To think you can do something

    _____________________

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

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    True or false?

    1. A goal is something you eat every day.
    2. Achievers work hard and do not give up.
    3. You should stop when you feel tired.
    4. Believing in yourself helps you reach your goal.
    5. You can write your goal on paper and make a plan.
    6. Wasting time helps you become an achiever.
    7. Small steps every day are not important.
    8. Being patient is important for success.
    9. People who stay focused can reach their goals.
    10. Achievers always wait for help from others.

    True: 2,4,5,8,9

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    Fill in (words below):

    1. An __________ works hard and keeps going.
    2. Stay focused to reach your __________fast.
    3. A goal is something you __________ someday.
    4. I feel tired after working very __________.
    5. Remember your dream and take small ___________.
    6. One small __________ can help you grow.
    7. Believe in __________ every single day.
    8. Stay away from people who __________ no.
    9. Don’t waste __________ on things not helpful.
    10. Patience __________ you wait and stay strong.

    __________________

    Fill in: step, goal, helps, hard, say, achiever, time, want, yourself, steps

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    Gap sentences with choices – complete

    1. I have a big ______ to learn English.
      a) tired b) goal c) step
    2. She is an ______ because she works hard.
      a) achiever b) patience c) waste
    3. He is very ______ after school.
      a) remember b) tired c) stay
    4. Please ______ your dream and work every day.
      a) believe b) remember c) stay away
    5. A small ______ every day helps you grow.
      a) waste b) goal c) step
    6. You must ______ focused to finish your work.
      a) stay b) waste c) tired
    7. Don’t ______ time on your phone.
      a) stay away b) waste c) step
    8. I always ______ in myself.
      a) believe b) goal c) achiever
    9. You need ______ when things go slow.
      a) patience b) tired c) remember
    10. ______ from bad people who say “no.”
      a) Stay away b) Step c) Goal

    ___________________

    1-B, 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-B, 8-A, 9-A, 10-A

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    This or that? Which is correct?

    1. He is an (achiever / step) because he never gives up.
    2. To reach a big (goal / tired), you need to work daily.
    3. I (remember / waste time) my dream every morning.
    4. When I feel (patience / tired), I take a short rest.
    5. If you (stay away / believe in oneself), you will do better.
    6. Taking one (goal / step) each day helps a lot.
    7. She does not (stay focused / waste time) during class.
    8. You must have (tired / patience) when things go slow.
    9. Please (stay away / believe) from bad habits.
    10. He always (stay focused / achiever) when he studies.

    ________________________
    1-achiever, 2-goal, 3-remember, 4-tired, 5-believe in oneself, 6-step, 7-stay focused, 8-patience, 9-stay away, 10-stay focused

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    An interview with an achiever:

    Interviewer:

    1. What is your goal?
      Achiever:
      My goal is to learn English well.

    Interviewer:
    2. How do you stay focused?
    Achiever:
    I stay focused by thinking about my goal every day.

    Interviewer:
    3. Is it easy to reach your goal?
    Achiever:
    No, it is not easy. Sometimes I feel tired.

    Interviewer:
    4. What do you do when you feel tired?
    Achiever:
    I take a rest, but I do not stop.

    Interviewer:
    5. Do you have a plan to reach your goal?
    Achiever:
    Yes, I have a plan with small steps.

    Interviewer:
    6. What is one step in your plan?
    Achiever:
    I study English one hour every day.

    Interviewer:
    7. How do you believe in yourself?
    Achiever:
    I remember my goal and tell myself I can do it.

    Interviewer:
    8. Do you waste time?
    Achiever:
    No, I do not waste time. I use time well.

    Interviewer:
    9. What helps you most to reach your goal?
    Achiever:
    Patience helps me. I wait and keep working every day.

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    Rewrite the following story starting with „His goal is to learn…….“, and make all changes necessary:

    My goal is to learn English well. I stay focused by thinking about my goal every day. It is not easy, and sometimes I feel tired. When I am tired, I take a rest but do not stop. I have a plan with small steps. I study English one hour every day. I believe in myself and do not waste time. Patience helps me reach my goal.
    _______________________

    His goal is to learn English well. He stays focused by thinking about his goal every day. It is not easy, and sometimes he feels tired. When he is tired, he takes a rest but does not stop. He has a plan with small steps. He studies English one hour every day. He believes in himself and does not waste time. Patience helps him reach his goal.

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    Bonustext: the story above in C2:

    Be an Achiever – Stay Focused

    Everyone harbors aspirations—some strive for fluency in English, others envision careers as doctors, educators, or artists. Regardless of the ambition, achieving any meaningful goal demands unwavering focus and consistent effort.

    An achiever is someone who perseveres, even in the face of setbacks. They do not succumb to fatigue or discouragement. Instead, they remain anchored to their vision and persist. Achievers take deliberate action each day, however small, to edge closer to their dreams.

    You have the potential to be an achiever, too. Begin by clearly articulating your goal—write it down. Then, devise a realistic and manageable plan. Commit to doing at least one productive thing daily: read, research, practice, or seek guidance. Incremental progress is the foundation of long-term success.

    There will inevitably be voices of doubt—sometimes from others, sometimes from within. Dismiss them. Cultivate self-belief and distance yourself from distractions that derail your progress. Keep your objective in sight.

    Becoming an achiever is far from effortless. It requires discipline, resilience, and patience. But it is entirely within your reach. Many who now enjoy success began with little more than determination. They endured, adapted, and refused to quit.

    So can you. Remain focused. Persevere. Your goals are attainable—and your journey begins now.

  • For beginners – what is it? (A1)

    Test you vocabulary

    It keeps food cold. You open the door to get food.

    It helps you see in the dark. You turn it on.

    You wear it on your feet. It helps you walk.

    It has pages. You read it for fun or learning.

    You use it to eat soup. It is round.

    You sit on it. It has legs.

    You look at it to see your face.

    It shows the time. You hang it or wear it.

    You use it to write. It has ink.

    It keeps you dry in the rain. You hold it up.

    It cuts paper. It has two sharp parts.

    You sleep on it. It is soft.

    You carry it. It holds your things.

    You clean your teeth with it.

    You wash with it. It makes bubbles.

    You dry your hands or body with it.

    You use it to make your hair nice.

    It takes you up or down in a building.

    You watch shows on it.

    You wear it when it’s cold.

    You write or draw on it.

    It shows places. It helps you go the right way.

    It makes wind. It helps you feel cool.

    It holds your money.

    You open and close it to go in or out.

    It cleans the floor. You push it.

    It makes sound or music.

    You look through it to see small things big.

    It moves on the road. It takes people places.

    You use it to cut food.

  • Meet Sokheng, a mixologist (B1, 2/3)

    From intern to star bartender: Sokheng’s amazing journey –
    a role model

    part 1: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=9785
    part 2: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=892
    part 3: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=878

    Meet Sokheng — the energy and charm behind the bar at Bensley’s. His story began as a young intern, fresh out of hospitality school, eager to learn and grow in the world of food and beverage. With strong dedication and a love for his craft, Sokheng worked his way up, step by step, turning each challenge into a chance to improve.

    Now, he’s not just making drinks — he’s creating moments. Sokheng is known for his creative mixology skills and his curious, adventurous spirit. His cocktails often surprise guests with bold flavors, tropical touches, and stories hidden in every glass. Each drink is a mix of technique, imagination, and a little bit of magic.

    Friendly and focused, Sokheng connects easily with guests. He listens, remembers details, and makes each person feel special. For him, bartending is not just a job — it’s a way to share joy, tell stories, and make people smile.

    Sokheng’s journey shows how far someone can go with hard work, passion, and a warm heart. His future behind the bar looks just as bright as his past.
    ______________________
    Vocabulary:

    an intern – a student or young person who works at a job to learn, often for a short time
    hospitality – work in hotels, restaurants, or bars, helping and serving guests
    to be eager – to really want to do something
    beverage – a drink (like water, juice, coffee, or a cocktail)
    dedication – working very hard because you care about something
    a craft – a special job or skill that needs practice (like cooking or making drinks)
    step by step – doing one thing at a time, slowly getting better
    to turn a challenge into a chance – to use a hard situation to learn or grow
    to improve – to become better at something
    a skill – something you learn to do well (like mixing drinks or talking to people)
    to be curious – to want to know more or learn new things
    to be adventurous – to like trying new or exciting things
    a spirit – a way of feeling or thinking (like being brave or happy)
    to surprise – to do something someone does not expect
    bold flavor – a strong and exciting taste
    to be hidden – to be in a place where it cannot be seen easily
    imagination – the ability to think of new and fun ideas
    to be focused – to pay close attention to something
    to connect – to feel close to someone or understand them
    to remember – to keep something in your mind and not forget it
    to feel special – to feel important or cared for
    to share joy – to make other people feel happy with you
    passion – a strong love or feeling for something
    a bright future – a good and happy life that is coming

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    Multiple-choice exercise, one answer is correct:

    1. What does „a bright future“ mean?
    A. A sunny day
    B. A good life that is coming
    C. A light in the room

    2. What does „to remember“ mean?
    A. To forget something
    B. To keep something in your mind
    C. To write something

    3. What does „to be focused“ mean?
    A. To look around a lot
    B. To sleep at work
    C. To pay close attention to something

    4. What does „to be hidden“ mean?
    A. To be in a place where it cannot be seen
    B. To be loud and easy to see
    C. To walk in a crowd

    5. What does „to surprise“ mean?
    A. To do something someone does not expect
    B. To ask for help
    C. To tell someone a secret

    6. What does „to be adventurous“ mean?
    A. To stay home all day
    B. To like trying new and exciting things
    C. To talk to many people

    7. What is „a skill“?
    A. A tool for building
    B. A place to work
    C. Something you learn to do well

    8. What does „step by step“ mean?
    A. Doing one thing at a time
    B. Running fast
    C. Jumping over steps

    9. What is a „beverage“?
    A. A kind of fruit
    B. A drink
    C. A plate of food

    10. What is „hospitality“?
    A. Work in hotels and restaurants, helping guests
    B. A type of hospital
    _______________

    1-B, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A, 5-A, 6-B, 7-C, 8-A, 9-B, 10-A

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    Match the words on the left with the correct definitions below:

    1. Intern
    2. To be eager
    3. Dedication
    4. A craft
    5. To turn a challenge into a chance
    6. To be curious
    7. Bold flavor
    8. Imagination

    A. A special job or skill that needs practice
    B. To want to know more or learn new things
    C. A student or young person who works to learn a job
    D. To use a hard situation to learn or grow
    E. A strong and exciting taste
    F. To really want to do something
    G. Working very hard because you care about something
    H. The ability to think of new and fun ideas

    ______________________
    1-C, 2-F, 3-G, 4-A, 5-D, 6-B, 7-E, 8-H

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    Fill in (words below):

    1. Sokheng started as an __________ fresh out of school.
    2. He worked step by step with __________and passion.
    3. Sokheng’s mixology mindset blends technique with __________.
    4. His __________ have bold, tropical, and surprising flavors.
    5. He brings personality, precision, and connection to __________.
    6. Every drink Sokheng makes tells a small __________.
    7. He loves to share joy with every __________.
    8. Sokheng’s journey shows how hard __________ helps improve.
    9. He is __________ and adventurous behind the bar.
    10. Sokheng’s future in _________ looks bright and exciting.

    guest – imagination – cocktails – intern – focused – dedication – story – mixology – work – bartending
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    10 multiple-choice questions, and more than one answer may be correct.

    1. How did Sokheng start his career?
    A. As a hotel manager
    B. As an F&B intern
    C. After finishing hospitality school
    D. As a bartender in a nightclub

    2. What helped Sokheng grow in his job?
    A. Laziness
    B. Dedication
    C. Passion
    D. Hard work

    3. What is Sokheng doing now?
    A. Serving simple drinks
    B. Creating guest experiences
    C. Cooking meals
    D. Crafting cocktails

    4. What makes Sokheng’s cocktails special?
    A. They are always sweet
    B. They tell a story
    C. They use tropical flavors
    D. They follow traditional recipes only

    5. What is important in Sokheng’s mixology mindset?
    A. Imagination
    B. Speed
    C. Technique
    D. Adventure

    6. What qualities make a great bartender, according to the text?
    A. Personality
    B. Precision
    C. Ability to connect
    D. Physical strength

    7. What does Sokheng bring to each guest?
    A. Boredom
    B. Joy
    C. A drink
    D. A unique experience

    8. What does Sokheng’s journey show?
    A. That mixology is easy
    B. That passion can lead to success
    C. That you need luck to grow
    D. That hard work matters

    9. What kind of spirit does Sokheng have?
    A. A curious one
    B. A lazy one
    C. An adventurous one
    D. A negative one

    10. What is Sokheng’s role at Bensley’s Bar today?
    A. The cleaning staff
    B. A mixologist
    C. A leader behind the energy of the bar
    D. A guest trainer

    Answers: 1-B,C, 2-B,C,D, 3-B,D, 4-B,C, 5-A,C,D, 6-A,B,C, 7-B,C,D, 8-B,D, 9-A,C, 10-B,C

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    True or false?

    1. Sokheng started as an intern after finishing hospitality school.
    2. He became a bartender without any dedication or effort.
    3. His mixology mindset includes imagination and technique.
    4. Sokheng only serves water and juice at the bar.
    5. Every cocktail he creates tells a little story.
    6. He is curious and adventurous when creating new drinks.
    7. Sokheng connects with guests and makes them feel special.
    8. He learned all his skills in one single day.
    9. Bold flavors are part of Sokheng’s cocktail creations.
    10. Sokheng shares joy and passion through his craft.

    _____________

    True: 1,3,5,6,7,9,10

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    Interview with Sokheng – complete:

    Q1: Sokheng, what is your job?
    A1: I am a mixologist. I make drinks and cocktails.

    Q2: Do you like your job?
    A2: __________

    Q3: Where do you work?
    A3: __________

    Q4: When do you start your work?
    A4: I start in the afternoon and finish at night.

    Q5: _________
    A5: You need personality, focus, and a good connection with guests.

    Q6: __________
    A6: I use imagination, technique, and bold flavors.

    Q7: Do you follow the same recipe every time?
    A7: __________

    Q8: __________
    A8: It helps me grow step by step and improve my skill.

    Q9: How do guests feel about your drinks?
    A9: They feel special. They remember the experience.

    Q10: __________
    A10: I want to learn more and have a bright future.

    _________________
    No, I like to be curious and try new ideas.

    What do you want for the future?

    Yes, I love my job. It is my passion.

    What do you need to be a good bartender?

    How do you create your drinks?

    Why is dedication important for you?

    I work at Bensley’s Bar.

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    I work as a mixologist at Bensley’s Bar. Every day, I create drinks with imagination and bold flavors. I start in the afternoon and finish at night. I love my job because I share joy with every guest. I mix technique and creativity to make each cocktail special. I always stay focused and curious. I learn step by step and improve my skills. For me, this is not just a job — it is my passion.

    _________________

    Rewrite the short story above, in 3rd person singular, make all changes necessary:

    He works as a mixologist at Bensley’s Bar. Every day he creates………. [complete]
    ___________________

    Sokheng works as a mixologist at Bensley’s Bar. Every day, he creates drinks with imagination and bold flavors. He starts in the afternoon and finishes at night. He loves his job because he shares joy with every guest. He mixes technique and creativity to make each cocktail special. He always stays focused and curious. He learns step by step and improves his skills. For him, this is not just a job — it is his passion.

  • At the Shinta Mani Angkor spa (A2)

    students learn spa treatments

    At the Shinta Mani Angkor spa, young students take part in special classes to learn spa treatments step by step. In their training, they study different types of massages, such as relaxing body massages and foot massages. They also learn how to use oils and creams correctly to help guests feel calm and refreshed.

    The teaching is very detailed. Students practice carefully to master each movement and pressure. They learn how to pay attention to every guest’s needs and how to create a peaceful and comfortable experience. The classes include both theory and practice, so students understand why each step is important.

    Teachers at the spa guide the students with patience and care. They explain techniques clearly and give feedback to help the students improve. The training is focused on making sure the students become confident and skilled in all spa treatments.

    Through these classes, the students gain valuable knowledge and hands-on experience to work well in the spa world and help guests feel truly relaxed and cared for.
    __________________

    Vocabulary:

    • to take part in – to join or do an activity with others
    • spa treatments – special care for the body like massages or skin care at a spa
    • step by step – one part at a time, slowly and clearly
    • relaxing – helping the body and mind to feel calm and not stressed
    • to feel calm – to feel quiet and not worried or excited
    • to feel refreshed – to feel new, clean, and full of energy again
    • detailed – with many small parts or clear steps
    • pressure – the force of hands or fingers on the body during a massage
    • to pay attention – to listen, look, or think carefully
    • peaceful – very quiet and calm
    • an experience – something that you do or live through
    • to include – to have something as part of a group or list
    • patience – the ability to stay calm and not get angry when things are slow
    • care – the act of helping or being kind and gentle
    • to give feedback – to tell someone what they did well or what they can do better
    • to improve – to get better at something
    • to focus – to think only about one thing
    • confident – sure of yourself and your skills
    • skilled – good at doing something after learning and practicing
    • to gain knowledge – to learn new things
    • hands-on experience – learning by doing something yourself, not just reading or listening
    • to be cared for – to be looked after with kindness and attention

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    Multiple-choice test – one answer only:

    1. What does it mean to take part in a class?
    A. To cancel the class
    B. To join and do the class
    C. To watch from far away

    2. What are spa treatments?
    A. Special care for the body like massages
    B. Food served at a hotel
    C. Exercises at the gym

    3. What does step by step mean?
    A. One part at a time
    B. Very quickly
    C. All at once

    4. A relaxing massage makes you feel:
    A. Nervous and fast
    B. Calm and happy
    C. Tired and angry

    5. When you feel calm, you are:
    A. Very busy
    B. Worried
    C. Quiet and peaceful

    6. After a good spa treatment, you can feel refreshed. This means:
    A. You feel full of new energy
    B. You feel dirty
    C. You feel sick

    7. A detailed lesson has:
    A. Only pictures
    B. Many small and clear parts
    C. No clear steps

    8. In massage, pressure means:
    A. Moving fast
    B. Touching softly
    C. The force of hands on the body

    9. If you pay attention, you:
    A. Talk to friends
    B. Sleep
    C. Listen and watch carefully

    10. A peaceful room is:
    A. Full of people talking
    B. Noisy and loud
    C. Quiet and calm

    11. An experience is something you:
    A. Do or live through
    B. Write on paper
    C. Only read about

    12. To include something means:
    A. To make it part of a group
    B. To hide it
    C. To leave it out

    13. Patience means:
    A. Getting angry fast
    B. Talking a lot
    C. Waiting calmly

    14. Care means:
    A. Being busy
    B. Being loud
    C. Being kind and gentle

    15. If a teacher gives feedback, they:
    A. Take your book
    B. Say nothing
    C. Tell you how you can do better

    16. To improve means:
    A. Get better
    B. Forget things
    C. Stop learning

    17. When you focus, you:
    A. Think about one thing
    B. Talk to others
    C. Think about many things

    18. A confident student is:
    A. Not ready to learn
    B. Sure of their skills
    C. Afraid to try

    19. A skilled person is:
    A. Bad at something
    B. Good at something after practice
    C. Still a beginner

    20. To gain knowledge means:
    A. To forget everything
    B. To lose ideas
    C. To learn new things

    21. Hands-on experience means:
    A. Just reading books
    B. Only watching others
    C. Learning by doing it yourself

    22. When you are cared for, you are:
    A. Looked after kindly
    B. Left alone
    C. Ignored

    _____________________
    1B 2A 3A 4B 5C 6A 7B 8C 9C 10C 11A 12A 13C 14C 15C 16A 17A 18B 19B 20C 21C 22A
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    Match the words (1–10) with their meanings (A–J):

    Words:

    1. Patience
    2. To give feedback
    3. Relaxing
    4. Peaceful
    5. An experience
    6. Spa treatments
    7. To improve
    8. Pressure
    9. To feel refreshed
    10. To feel calm

    Definitions:

    A. The feeling you get when you are clean and full of new energy
    B. A quiet and gentle place or feeling
    C. The act of helping someone get better by telling them how they did
    D. Taking care of your body, like massages and skin care
    E. Something you live through and learn from
    F. To get better at something
    G. Soft or strong force with hands during a massage
    H. To stay quiet and not get angry
    I. Helping your body and mind to rest
    J. To feel relaxed and not worried

    __________________

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

    1. Spa treatments help people feel calm.
    2. Students learn step by step in the classes.
    3. Pressure means moving hands very fast.
    4. To feel refreshed means you have more energy.
    5. Patience is getting angry quickly.
    6. Teachers give feedback to help students improve.
    7. Relaxing means feeling worried.
    8. An experience is something you do or live through.
    9. Students pay attention during their lessons.
    10. Peaceful means noisy and loud.

    _________________-

    True: 1,2,4,6,8,9

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    An interview with Somalena, who supervises the training of the youngsters:

    1. What do the youngsters do in the training?
    They learn spa treatments like massage and skin care.

    2. How do you teach the youngsters?
    We teach step by step. We show, then they try.

    3. Do they practice a lot?
    Yes, they practice every day to get better.

    4. How do you help them when they make mistakes?
    We give feedback kindly so they can improve.

    5. What do you see when they work?
    They focus and pay attention carefully.

    6. How do the youngsters feel during the training?
    They feel happy and sometimes a little tired.

    7. Do they like the training?
    Yes, they like to learn new skills.

    8. What is the most important thing they learn?
    To be patient and to care for people.

    9. How do the youngsters change after the training?
    They become more confident and skilled.

    10. Why is this training good for them?
    It helps them get a job and feel proud.

    ___________________

    Tak tells about a day in spa training

    Every day, I come to the __________ for training.
    First, we have a lesson with our teacher. She shows us how to do spa __________step by step. We watch carefully and listen.
    Then, we __________on each other. We learn to give massages and make people feel calm and __________.
    Sometimes, the teacher __________us feedback. This helps us improve. We work hard and pay attention to every __________.
    The __________ is not always easy, but it is interesting.
    After the class, I feel happy and __________. I want to be a good spa worker one day. I like learning here because it helps me feel confident and skilled.

    Fill in: training, refreshed, spa, gives , practice , detail, relaxed, treatments

    _________________________-

    A Day in Spa Training

    Every day, I come to the spa for training. First, we have a lesson with our teacher. She shows us how to do spa treatments step by step. We watch carefully and listen. Then, we practice on each other. We learn to give massages and make people feel calm and relaxed. Sometimes, the teacher gives us feedback. This helps us improve. We work hard and pay attention to every detail. The training is not always easy, but it is interesting. After the class, I feel happy and refreshed. I want to be a good spa worker one day. I like learning here because it helps me feel confident and skilled.

  • Meet Sokheng, a mixologist (A1+, 3/3)

    a role-model, a career, staying focused


    part 1: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=9785
    part 2: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=892
    part 3: https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=878


    Sokheng started his journey as an F&B intern after finishing hospitality school. He was young, excited, and ready to learn. Every day, he worked hard and always gave his best. He was friendly with guests and kind to his team.

    Step by step, Sokheng learned more about drinks and service. He watched, practiced, and asked questions. He wanted to be better every day.

    Now, Sokheng is a bartender at Bensley’s Bar. He does not just make drinks – he creates special cocktails that taste like fun and adventure! Each drink is full of flavor, color, and a little surprise.

    What makes Sokheng a great bartender? He is creative, friendly, and loves his work. He listens to guests and gives them drinks they enjoy. His smile and energy make everyone feel welcome.

    We are very proud of Sokheng. He started from the bottom and worked his way up with heart and hard work. We are excited to see what he does next. His mixology journey is just beginning!

    __________________

    Vocabulary:

    a mixologist – a person who makes special drinks (cocktails)
    a bartender – a person who makes and gives drinks in a bar
    an intern – a student or new worker who is learning a job
    hospitality – working in hotels, restaurants, or bars to help guests
    to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy
    step by step – doing something slowly, one part at a time
    to practice – to do something again and again to get better
    to create – to make something new
    to taste – to try food or a drink in your mouth
    an adventure – a fun or new experience
    flavor – the taste of food or a drink (like sweet or spicy)
    a surprise – something you don’t expect
    to enjoy – to like something
    to feel welcome – to feel happy and comfortable in a place
    from the bottom – to start with no experience or power
    a journey – a story of going from one place or level to another

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    Test your vocabulary:

    1. What is a mixologist?
    a) a person who cooks food in a restaurant
    b) a person who makes special drinks
    c) a person who fixes cars

    2. What is an intern?
    a) a student or new worker learning a job
    b) a guest in a hotel
    c) a teacher in a school

    3. What does “to be excited” mean?
    a) to feel sleepy
    b) to feel very happy and full of energy
    c) to feel hungry

    4. What does “to practice” mean?
    a) to do something one time
    b) to do something again and again to get better
    c) to read a book quickly

    5. What is a surprise?
    a) something you know is coming
    b) something you don’t expect
    c) something you don’t like

    6. What is an adventure?
    a) a fun or new experience
    b) a boring day at home
    c) a shopping trip to the store

    7. What is flavor?
    a) the color of food
    b) the size of a drink
    c) the taste of food or a drink

    8. What does “from the bottom” mean?
    a) to start with no experience
    b) to be the boss from the start
    c) to leave a job quickly

    9. What is a journey?
    a) a short talk with a friend
    b) a story of going from one place or level to another
    c) a time to sleep during the day

    10. What does a mixologist make?
    a) clothes
    b) special drinks
    c) paintings

    ___________________________

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

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    10 multiple-choice questions with 4 answer options each. More than one answer may be correct:

    1. Where did Sokheng start his career?
    a) As a bartender
    b) As an F&B intern
    c) At hospitality school
    d) At Bensley’s Bar

    2. What qualities helped Sokheng succeed?
    a) Hustle
    b) Heart
    c) Luck
    d) Being quiet

    3. What does Sokheng create?
    a) Food dishes
    b) Cocktails
    c) Spirits of adventure
    d) Coffee drinks

    4. What does Sokheng’s work at Bensley’s Bar show?
    a) His passion for mixology
    b) His cooking skills
    c) His teamwork
    d) His joy in mixing drinks

    5. What can you say about Sokheng’s journey?
    a) He worked hard step by step
    b) He started at the top
    c) He learned a lot on the way
    d) He gave up quickly

    6. What is mixology?
    a) The art of making cocktails
    b) The study of coffee
    c) Making drinks that taste good
    d) Cleaning bars

    7. What is important for a great bartender?
    a) Passion for mixology
    b) Good communication
    c) Being fast
    d) Creating drinks that taste good

    8. What kind of drinks does Sokheng make?
    a) Drinks that taste like pure joy
    b) Drinks that look boring
    c) Cocktails with unique flavors
    d) Simple soft drinks

    9. What shows Sokheng’s success?
    a) He is behind Bensley’s Bar
    b) He is proud of his team
    c) He started fresh out of school
    d) He has a secret

    10. What does “shaking up the bar” mean?
    a) Mixing drinks in a fun way
    b) Changing how things are done
    c) Cleaning the bar
    d) Making the bar noisy

    ___________________________

    1 b c 2 a b 3 b c 4 a d 5 a c 6 a c 7 a d 8 a c 9 a c d 10 a b

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    Match the vocabulary with the correct definition below:

    Vocabulary:

    a) mixologist
    b) intern
    c) practice
    d) surprise
    e) adventure
    f) flavor
    g) journey
    h) excited
    i) create
    j) from the bottom

    Definitions:

    1. to make something new
    2. a person who makes special drinks
    3. a fun or new experience
    4. to do something again and again to get better
    5. a person learning a job
    6. to feel very happy and full of energy
    7. the taste of food or a drink
    8. something you do starting with no experience
    9. something you do not expect
    10. a story of going from one place or level to another

    _____________________

    answers:
    a 2 b 5 c 4 d 9 e 3 f 7 g 10 h 6 i 1 j 8

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    True/false ?

    1. Sokheng started as a bartender at Bensley’s Bar.
    2. He worked hard and with heart to reach his position.
    3. Sokheng creates cocktails that taste like pure joy.
    4. He is not proud to be part of the team.
    5. Mixology means making special drinks.
    6. Sokheng’s secret is cleaning the bar.
    7. He began his career fresh out of hospitality school.
    8. Being excited means feeling very tired.
    9. Sokheng’s drinks capture the spirit of adventure.
    10. A great bartender needs passion for mixology.

    ____________________

    Correct: 2,3,5,7,9,10

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

    Fill in (words below)

    Sokheng started as an __________ after finishing hospitality school.
    He worked __________ and with heart.
    Now he makes special __________ at Bensley’s Bar.
    His drinks taste like joy and adventure.
    Sokheng is good at __________ because he loves it and practices a lot.
    We are ___________to have him on our team.
    His story __________ that with hard work and passion, anyone can start from the bottom and reach the __________.

    mixology – top – cocktails – shows – intern – proud – hard

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

    Interview with Sokheng:

    1. What is your job?
    I am a mixologist. I make special drinks called cocktails.

    2. How did you start your job?
    I started as an intern after school. I learned a lot.

    3. What do you like about your job?
    I like making drinks that people enjoy. It makes me happy.

    4. What is your secret to making good cocktails?
    I practice a lot and use fresh ingredients.

    5. Do you like working at Bensley’s Bar?
    Yes, I love it. The team is great.

    6. What is your favorite drink to make?
    I like to make fruity cocktails with pineapple and other flavors.

    7. How do you feel when people like your drinks?
    I feel very excited and proud.

    8. What skills do you need to be a good mixologist?
    You need to practice, be creative, and love your job.

    9. What advice do you have for new bartenders?
    Work hard and never stop learning.

    10. What is your goal for the future?
    I want to keep making great drinks and be the best mixologist I can be.

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    Interviewing a friend about Sokheng:

    1. What is Sokheng’s job?
    He is a mixologist. He makes special drinks called cocktails.

    2. How did Sokheng start his job?
    He started as an intern after school. He learned a lot.

    3. What does Sokheng like about his job?
    He likes making drinks that people enjoy. It makes him happy.

    4. What is Sokheng’s secret to making good cocktails?
    He practices a lot and uses fresh ingredients.

    5. Does Sokheng like working at Bensley’s Bar?
    Yes, he loves it. The team is great.

    6. What is Sokheng’s favorite drink to make?
    He likes to make fruity cocktails with pineapple and other flavors.

    7. How does Sokheng feel when people like his drinks?
    He feels very excited and proud.

    8. What skills does Sokheng need to be a good mixologist?
    He needs to practice, be creative, and love his job.

    9. What advice does Sokheng have for new bartenders?
    Work hard and never stop learning.

    10. What is Sokheng’s goal for the future?
    He wants to keep making great drinks and be the best mixologist he can be.

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

    Every day at Bensley’s Bar is special.

    I clean my tools and get fresh fruits ready. I feel happy because I love my job. When guests come, I smile and listen carefully. I make drinks that surprise them and taste good. Sometimes, I try new recipes and practice a lot. It is fun and makes me excited. I work with my team, and we help each other. When guests say “thank you,” I feel proud. My job is about making cocktails and making people happy. I love being a mixologist and look forward to tomorrow.

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

    Use story above, continue text below, make all changes necessary:

    Every day at Bensley’s Bar is special.
    He cleans his tools and gets fresh fruits ready.
    He feels happy because he loves his job………………

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

    Every day at Bensley’s Bar is special for Sokheng. He cleans his tools and gets fresh fruits ready. He feels happy because he loves his job. When guests come, he smiles and listens carefully. He makes drinks that surprise them and taste good. Sometimes, he tries new recipes and practices a lot. It is fun and makes him excited. He works with his team, and they help each other. When guests say “thank you,” he feels proud. His job is about making cocktails and making people happy. He loves being a mixologist and looks forward to tomorrow.

  • Bensley Collection Pool Villas (A2)


    a review in TheHotelJournal

    The Bensley Collection Pool Villas are at Shinta Mani Angkor hotel in Siem Reap. There are 10 private villas with big pools. The villas are very beautiful and have a mix of old and new styles. They have nice decorations and are quiet and peaceful.

    The villas have big bedrooms, a small kitchen, and a nice bathroom with a stone bathtub outside. There is a private pool and a rooftop place to relax. The staff, called butlers, help guests anytime. They bring coffee, food, and help with travel.

    You can eat food in your villa or go to the hotel’s restaurants. The restaurants serve Cambodian food and food from other countries. One restaurant has a special 7-course meal with traditional Khmer food. There is also a bar with many kinds of gin drinks.

    The hotel helps local people with a charity. This charity trains poor people to work in hotels. Part of the hotel money goes to this charity to help communities and animals.

    There is a spa with Khmer massages and treatments to help guests relax.
    The villas are a perfect place for a quiet and special holiday in Siem Reap.
    _______________________

    Vocabulary:

    • Decoration: Things used to make a place look nice.
    • Quiet: No loud noise.
    • Peaceful: Calm and nice, without noise or problems.
    • Stone bathtub: A big bath made from stone to wash or relax in.
    • Rooftop: The top part of a building where you can go outside.
    • To relax: To rest and feel calm, not tired or worried.
    • Staff: People who work in a hotel, restaurant, or place to help guests.
    • To serve food: To bring food to people or give them food to eat.
    • A charity: A group that helps people or animals who need support.
    • To train people: To teach people how to do a job or skill.
    • A community: A group of people who live in the same place or share something.
    • A treatment (in a spa): Care or special actions to help your body feel better, like a massage.
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      10 questions, only one answer is correct:

      1. What is a decoration?
      a) Something to eat
      b) Something to make a place look nice
      c) Something to wear

    • 2. What does quiet mean?
      a) No loud noise
      b) Very noisy
      c) Very fast

    • 3. What is peaceful?
      a) Calm and nice, no problems
      b) Angry and loud
      c) Busy and crowded

    • 4. What is a stone bathtub?
      a) A big bath made from stone to relax in
      b) A chair made from wood
      c) A small table for drinks

    • 5. What is a rooftop?
      a) The bottom of a building
      b) The top part of a building you can go outside on
      c) The door of a building

    • 6. What does it mean to relax?
      a) To rest and feel calm
      b) To run fast
      c) To work hard

    • 7. Who are the staff?
      a) People who work and help guests
      b) People who visit a hotel
      c) People who sell things

    • 8. What does it mean to serve food?
      a) To eat food
      b) To bring or give food to people
      c) To cook food only

    • 9. What is a charity?
      a) A group that helps people or animals who need support
      b) A store that sells clothes
      c) A restaurant for food

    • 10. What is a treatment in a spa?
      a) A massage or care to help your body feel better
      b) A trip to the beach
      c) A type of food
      ___________________
    1. b
    2. a
    3. a
    4. a
    5. b
    6. a
    7. a
    8. b
    9. a
    10. a

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    Match the word with its correct definition:

    Words:

    1. Decoration
    2. Quiet
    3. Peaceful
    4. Stone bathtub
    5. Rooftop
    6. Relax
    7. Staff
    8. Serve food
    9. Charity
    10. Treatment

    Definitions:

    a) People who work and help guests
    b) A big bath made from stone to relax in
    c) Calm and nice, no problems
    d) To bring or give food to people
    e) Things used to make a place look nice
    f) The top part of a building you can go outside on
    g) No loud noise
    h) To rest and feel calm
    i) A group that helps people or animals who need support
    j) Care or actions to help your body feel better

    ______________________

    1. e
    2. g
    3. c
    4. b
    5. f
    6. h
    7. a
    8. d
    9. i
    10. j

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    10 multiple choice questions , more than one answer may be correct:

    1. Where are the Bensley Collection Pool Villas located?
    a) Siem Reap
    b) Phnom Penh
    c) Shinta Mani Angkor hotel
    d) Angkor Wat

    2. How many villas are in the Bensley Collection Pool Villas?
    a) 5
    b) 10
    c) 15
    d) 20

    3. What style is the villa design?
    a) Traditional
    b) Modern
    c) Art Deco
    d) Minimalist

    4. What services do the Bensley Butlers provide?
    a) Deliver coffee and pastries
    b) Help with flight details
    c) Cook all meals
    d) Assist guests 24 hours

    5. What can you find in the villa’s kitchenette?
    a) Dual fridges
    b) Espresso machine
    c) Washing machine
    d) Mini-bar

    6. What food options are available at the hotel?
    a) International comfort food
    b) Khmer street food
    c) Seven-course Khmer degustation menu
    d) Only fast food

    7. What does the hotel support through the Shinta Mani Foundation?
    a) Local communities
    b) Animals and ecosystems
    c) Building shopping malls
    d) Training under-privileged locals

    8. What features does the villa bathroom have?
    a) Glass floor-to-ceiling walls
    b) Outdoor stone bathtub
    c) Rain shower
    d) Private sauna

    9. What can you do at the Khmer Tonics Spa?
    a) Relax with traditional Khmer treatments
    b) Get a massage
    c) Play sports
    d) Use a swimming pool

    10. Why did the reviewer like the villas?
    a) They are private and quiet
    b) The design is creative
    c) The location is noisy
    d) The staff are helpful

    ___________________

    1. a, c
    2. b
    3. a, c
    4. a, b, d
    5. a, b, d
    6. a, b, c
    7. a, b, d
    8. a, b, c
    9. a, b
    10. a, b, d

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    Complete the text, words below:

    Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us about the Bensley Collection Pool Villas?
    Manager: Hello! Yes, our villas are private and very quiet. We have 10 __________ villas in Siem Reap.

    Interviewer: What is special about the villa design?
    Manager: The villas have Art Deco style with traditional and modern __________. They are very comfortable.

    Interviewer: What services do you offer to guests?
    Manager: We have 24-hour __________. They help with many things like serving food and arranging tours.

    Interviewer: Can guests eat in their villa?
    Manager: Yes, but they can also go to our restaurant for Khmer and international food.

    Interviewer: How big are the villas?
    Manager: Each villa is at least 156 square meters. There is a private __________ and garden.

    Interviewer: What is the Shinta Mani Foundation?
    Manager: It is a __________ that helps local people, animals, and nature. We give part of our money to support it.

    Interviewer: Do you help local people with jobs?
    Manager: Yes, the Foundation __________ under-privileged people to work in hotels.

    Interviewer: What can guests do to relax at the villa?
    Manager: They can __________ in the stone bathtub or visit the Khmer Tonics Spa for treatments.

    Interviewer: What is your favorite part of the villas?
    Manager: I like the__________ sky lounge. It is peaceful and perfect for relaxing.

    Interviewer: Why should people stay at Bensley Collection Pool Villas?
    Manager: Because it is a __________, private place with great design and helpful staff. Guests feel like home here.

    _______________________

    relax – charity – quiet – beautiful – trains – decorations – rooftop – pool – butlers

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  • Meet Bill Bensley (A1)

    an interview summarized


    He is known for his fun and creative ideas. People love his work because it is beautiful and different. Bill cares a lot about nature and wants to protect the planet. He designs hotels that are not only nice places to stay, but also help local people and the environment.

    Bill created a group of special hotels called the Bensley Collection. These hotels are small, private, and full of style. But they are also more than just luxury. Bill wants his hotels to have a purpose. This means they should do good things, like support local communities or protect animals and nature.

    In an interview, Bill talked about new ideas in hotel design. He said that building hotels should not just be about making money. It should also be about helping the world. For Bill, design, nature, and people are all important. He wants guests to enjoy their stay and also learn something. That’s why Bill Bensley is not just a hotel designer – he is someone who wants to make the world better through his work.

    ___________________

    Vocabulary:

    • fun – something that makes you happy and laugh
    • to care about – to think something is important and want to help
    • to protect – to keep something safe
    • the environment – the world around us (like trees, animals, rivers, and air)
    • to create a group – to make a team or collection of people or things
    • to have a purpose – to have a good reason or goal
    • to support – to help someone or something
    • a community – a group of people living in the same place
    • to make money – to get money by working or doing business
    • to enjoy a stay – to feel happy and relaxed while staying somewhere (like a hotel)

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    Multiple-choice test, only 1 answer is correct:

    1. What does “fun” mean?
    A. Something that makes you tired
    B. Something that makes you happy and laugh
    C. Something that makes you angry

    2. What does it mean “to care about” something?
    A. To forget something quickly
    B. To break something
    C. To think something is important and want to help

    3. What does “to protect” mean?
    A. To keep something safe
    B. To throw something away
    C. To look at something

    4. What is “the environment”?
    A. The food in a hotel
    B. The world around us like trees, animals, rivers, and air
    C. A room inside a house

    5. What does “to create a group” mean?
    A. To sleep outside
    B. To make a team or collection of people or things
    C. To sing with friends

    6. What does “to have a purpose” mean?
    A. To play games
    B. To eat food
    C. To have a good reason or goal

    7. What does “to support” mean?
    A. To help someone or something
    B. To walk away
    C. To stop working

    8. What is “a community”?
    A. A group of people living in the same place
    B. A kind of food
    C. A big tree

    9. What does “to make money” mean?
    A. To lose your job
    B. To get money by working or doing business
    C. To find a toy

    10. What does “to enjoy a stay” mean?
    A. To feel happy and relaxed while staying somewhere
    B. To clean your room
    C. To go home quickly

    _______________
    Answer key

    1. B
    2. C
    3. A
    4. B
    5. B
    6. C
    7. A
    8. A
    9. B
    10. A

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    Match the word (1–12) with the correct definition (A–L).

    Vocabulary words:

    1. designer
    2. hotel
    3. idea
    4. nature
    5. planet
    6. special
    7. guest
    8. different
    9. to help
    10. to build
    11. to learn
    12. to talk

    Definitions:

    A. a place where people sleep when they travel
    B. a person who makes new things look nice
    C. not the same
    D. to speak with someone
    E. the Earth
    F. trees, animals, rivers, and the outside world
    G. something new you think of
    H. to give support or do something kind for someone
    I. to know something new
    J. to make something with your hands or tools
    K. someone who stays in a hotel
    L. not normal or usual, in a good way

    ____________________

    1. B
    2. A
    3. G
    4. F
    5. E
    6. L
    7. K
    8. C
    9. H
    10. J
    11. I
    12. D

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    Fill in, words below:

    1. Bill Bensley is a famous and creative hotel __________.
    2. He wants his hotels to help __________and nature.
    3. The hotels are special and look very __________.
    4. Bill cares about the planet and the __________.
    5. He talks about his ideas for good __________design.
    6. The guest can __________ a stay and learn something.
    7. Bill does not just want to __________ money.
    8. He wants to __________ build with a real purpose.
    9. Nature and people are important in every __________hotel.
    10. His work is fun, but it also __________ others.

    ________________

    a) build b) environment c) designer d) helps e) hotel
    f) make g) different h) Bensley i) people j) enjoy

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

    Complete the interview:

    Interviewer: Hello, Mr. Bensley! Can I ask you some questions?
    Bill Bensley: Yes, please!

    1. Interviewer: __________
    Bill Bensley: I am a hotel designer.

    2. Interviewer: Do you like your job?
    Bill Bensley: Yes, I like it very much.

    3. Interviewer: What do you design?
    Bill Bensley: __________

    4. Interviewer: __________
    Bill Bensley: They help people and protect nature.

    5. Interviewer: __________
    Bill Bensley: I care about the planet and the environment.

    6. Interviewer: __________
    Bill Bensley: It is my group of special hotels.

    7. Interviewer: Do guests enjoy their stay?
    Bill Bensley: __________

    8. Interviewer: Do you want to make money?
    Bill Bensley: __________

    9. Interviewer: What is your big idea?
    Bill Bensley: __________

    10. Interviewer: Why do you design hotels?
    Bill Bensley: ___________

    ___________________

    a) Hotels can be fun and good for the world.
    b) What do you care about?
    c) What is your job?
    d) Yes, but helping is more important.
    e) Why are your hotels special?
    f) What is the Bensley Collection?
    g) Yes, guests like to stay and feel happy.
    h) I design hotels and beautiful places.
    i) I want to help people and protect nature.
    #######################

    Third person – rewrite this story in the 3rd person singular (present simple):

    I am Bill Bensley. I design hotels all over the world. I love to make hotels special and beautiful. My hotels help people and protect nature. I care about the planet. I want my hotels to have a good purpose. Guests enjoy their stay and learn about the world. For me, design is not just about money. It is about making a difference. That is my story.


    You write:

    His name is Bill Bensley. He designs hotels……………….

    __________________________
    Correct version:

    He is Bill Bensley. He designs hotels all over the world. He loves to make hotels special and beautiful. His hotels help people and protect nature. He cares about the planet. He wants his hotels to have a good purpose. Guests enjoy their stay and learn about the world. For him, design is not just about money. It is about making a difference. That is his story.

  • The perfect waitress (B1)

    a speech in class

    Hello everyone, today I want to talk about someone special who makes our dining experiences wonderful – the perfect waitress. You know, the friendly person who takes our orders and makes
    sure we have everything we need during our meal. Even though we might not always notice, their job is really important. So, let’s take a moment to appreciate all they do for us.

    Firstly, let’s talk about what makes a waitress perfect. It’s things like being patient, paying attention to what customers need, and being friendly and helpful. A perfect waitress stays calm
    even when things get busy, and she always has a smile on her face.

    Now, let’s look at what a perfect waitress does during our meal. She starts by welcoming us warmlywhen we come in and makes sure our table is set up nicely. Then, she helps us choose what to eat by giving good suggestions. She’s always there when we need something, like refilling our drinks or bringing extra napkins. And if there’s ever a problem, she knows how to handle it politely and
    make things right.
    And you know what? A perfect waitress knows that teamwork is important too. She works well with her co-workers to make sure everything runs smoothly. Together, they make sure we have a great time eating out.

    So, let’s give a big round of applause to the perfect waitress! She might not wear a cape, but she’s definitely a superhero in her own way. Her hard work and kindness make our meals extra special.
    Next time you see a waitress, don’t forget to say thank you – they deserve all the appreciation we can give. Thank you for listening.


    Definitions

    1. Experiences: Things that happen to you or things you do that you remember.
    2. Appreciate: To understand the value or importance of something or someone.
    3. Patient: Being able to wait calmly and not get upset easily.
    4. Pay attention: To listen to or watch someone or something carefully.
    5. Customers: People who buy goods or services from a shop or business.
    6. Calm: Being peaceful and not getting upset or worried easily.
    7. Suggestions: Ideas or recommendations about what someone should do or try.
    8. Napkins: Pieces of cloth or paper used to wipe your hands or mouth while eating.
    9. Handle a problem: To deal with or solve a difficult situation.
    10. Politely: Behaving in a respectful and courteous manner towards others.
    11. Smoothly: When something happens without any problems or interruptions.
    12. Cape: A piece of clothing that hangs loosely from your shoulders, often worn as part of a
      costume or uniform.
    13. Kindness: Being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others.
    14. Deserve: To have earned or be worthy of something because of your actions or qualities.
    15. Appreciation: Showing gratitude or recognition for something or someone.


    Correct or incorrect?

    1. The text discusses the importance of appreciating the role of the perfect waitress.
    2. The perfect waitress is described as someone who takes orders but doesn’t pay attention to
      customers‘ needs.
    3. Being patient and attentive are mentioned as qualities of a perfect waitress.
    4. According to the text, a perfect waitress stays calm even in busy situations.
    5. The text emphasizes that a perfect waitress always has a frown on her face.
    6. It is mentioned in the text that the perfect waitress greets customers with a warm smile.
    7. The text suggests that a perfect waitress doesn’t help customers with choosing their meals.
    8. Bringing extra napkins and refilling drinks are tasks mentioned in the text as part of a perfect
      waitress’s job.
    9. The text implies that a perfect waitress may handle problems rudely instead of politely.
    10. Teamwork is highlighted as an important aspect of a perfect waitress’s job in the text.
    11. Saying thank you to a waitress is not mentioned as a way to show appreciation in the text.
    12. The text implies that a perfect waitress’s job is to make customers‘ meals miserable.
    13. The text states that the perfect waitress works alone and doesn’t cooperate with her colleagues.
    14. The text mentions that a perfect waitress brings joy to diners‘ experiences.
    15. The text emphasizes that a perfect waitress’s job is easy and requires no effort.
    16. According to the text, the perfect waitress works hard to ensure customers have a great time
      eating out.
    17. It is stated in the text that a perfect waitress’s job is unimportant.
    18. The text discusses the importance of tipping the perfect waitress generously.
    19. The text suggests that a perfect waitress always gets orders wrong.
    20. The text mentions that a perfect waitress wears a cape during work.

    FILL IN – CHECK YOURSELF:

    THE PERFECT WAITRESS

    Hello everyone, today I want to talk about someone special who makes our dining
    __________ wonderful – the perfect waitress. You know, the friendly
    person who takes our orders and makes sure we have everything we need during our
    _____. Even though we might not always notice, their job is really
    important. So, let’s take a moment to ______ all they do for us.

    Firstly, let’s talk about what makes a waitress perfect. It’s things like being
    ______, paying attention to what customers need, and being friendly
    and helpful. A perfect waitress stays calm even when things get _, and
    she always has a __     on her face.
    Now, let’s look at what a perfect waitress does during our meal. She starts by
    ________ us warmly when we come in and makes sure our table is set

    up _______. Then, she helps us choose what to eat by giving good
    _________. She’s always there when we need something, like refilling
    our drinks or bringing extra napkins. And if there’s ever a problem, she knows how to
    handle it _____ and make things right.
    And you know what? A perfect waitress knows that ______ is
    important too. She works well with her co-workers to make sure everything runs
    smoothly. ____, they make sure we have a great time eating out.

    So, let’s give a big round of applause to the perfect waitress! She might not wear a
    ________, but she’s definitely a superhero in her own way. Her hard
    work and kindness make our meals extra ____. Next time you see a
    waitress, don’t forget to say thank you – they deserve all the _____ we
    can give. Thank you for listening.

    FILL IN:
    smile – teamwork – nicely – politely – patient – cape – meal – welcoming – suggestions – appreciate – experiences – special – busy – together

  • Should a 7-year-old have a mobile phone? (A1)


    pro – con, some arguments

    Many parents ask if a 7-year-old should use a mobile phone. There are good and bad sides.

    First, a mobile phone can help keep the child safe. If the child is alone or lost, they can call their parents. Some phones also have GPS, so parents can see where the child is. Phones also have learning apps. These apps can help children read, count, or learn new things. Sometimes, games and videos are fun too.

    But there are also problems. A child may spend too much time on the phone. This is not healthy. They may stop playing with friends or doing homework. Also, some things on the internet are not good for kids. A child can see bad pictures or get messages from strangers.

    In conclusion, a mobile phone can be good for a child, but parents must be careful. They should set rules, use child settings, and check the phone often. If used the right way, a phone can be safe and helpful for a 7-year-old.

    ———————————–

    Vocabulary:

    1. To keep a child safe – To protect a child from danger or harm.
    2. A learning app – A phone or tablet program that helps you learn things, like reading or math.
    3. To count – To say numbers in order: one, two, three, etc.
    4. Healthy – Good for your body or mind; not sick.
    5. A message – Words you send to someone by phone or online.
    6. A stranger – A person you do not know.
    7. A conclusion – The last part of a talk or text; what you decide after thinking.
    8. To be careful – To watch out for danger or problems.
    9. To set rules – To make clear what is okay and what is not okay.
    10. A setting (mobile phone) – A part of the phone where you can change how it works (like volume or time limits).
    11. To check – To look and see if something is okay.
    12. To be helpful – To do something that makes things easier or better for someone.

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

    Test your vocabulary, each question has one correct answer:

    1. What does “to keep a child safe” mean?

    A) To give the child candy
    B) To stop the child from danger
    C) To teach the child to dance

    2. What is a “learning app”?

    A) A book with many pictures
    B) A phone program that helps you learn
    C) A toy that makes noise

    3. What does “to count” mean?

    A) To say numbers in order
    B) To draw pictures
    C) To cook food

    4. What does “healthy” mean?

    A) Feeling good and not sick
    B) Feeling sleepy
    C) Feeling sad

    5. What is a “message”?

    A) A game on your phone
    B) A phone call from school
    C) Words you send to someone

    6. What is a “stranger”?

    A) Your mother’s friend
    B) A person you do not know
    C) Your teacher

    7. What is a “conclusion”?

    A) The first part of a story
    B) The middle of a story
    C) The last part of a talk or story

    8. What does “to be careful” mean?

    A) To run fast
    B) To watch out for danger
    C) To sing loudly

    9. What does “to set rules” mean?

    A) To make things fun
    B) To make clear what is okay and not okay
    C) To clean your room

    10. What is a “setting” on a mobile phone?

    A) A place where you eat
    B) A part of the phone you can change
    C) A photo on your screen

    ___________________-

    Correct answers: 1b, 2b, 3a, 4a, 5c, 6b, 7c, 8b, 9b, 10b.

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


    Fill in, words below:

    1. A __________ can be helpful if used right.

    2. A phone can help keep a __________ safe.

    3. The child can __________their parents.

    4. Some phones have GPS for __________.

    5. Phones have fun learning __________.

    6. Too much phone time is not __________

    7. Children may stop playing with __________.

    8. __________things are on the internet.

    9. __________ can send messages to kids.

    10. Parents should __________ phone rules.
    _________________

    a) healthy b) set c) phone d) parents e) friends f) strangers

    g) apps h) child i) bad j) call
    ######################

    10 multiple-choice questions, more than one answer can be correct.

    1. Why can a phone be good for a child?

    A) It can help them call parents.
    B) It helps them sleep better.
    C) It has learning apps.
    D) It makes them run faster.

    2. What can a child do with a phone?

    A) Watch videos.
    B) Fly a kite.
    C) Play games.
    D) Talk to friends.

    3. What is a problem with too much phone use?

    A) The child becomes healthier.
    B) The child may not do homework.
    C) The child may sleep less.
    D) The child learns more.

    4. Why do parents use GPS on a phone?

    A) To see where the child is.
    B) To play games.
    C) To keep the child safe.
    D) To read books.

    5. What can be bad on the internet?

    A) Fun music.
    B) Strangers sending messages.
    C) Bad pictures.
    D) Learning games.

    6. What happens if a child uses a phone too much?

    A) They play less with friends.
    B) They get more toys.
    C) They may stop homework.
    D) They go outside more.

    7. What should parents do with phones?

    A) Set rules.
    B) Use child settings.
    C) Buy many games.
    D) Check the phone.

    8. What is a learning app?

    A) A program that helps you read.
    B) A place to cook food.
    C) A game for numbers.
    D) A phone camera.

    9. What does “to be careful” mean?

    A) To play loud music.
    B) To look for danger.
    C) To stop and think.
    D) To run fast.

    10. When is a phone helpful for a child?

    A) When used with rules.
    B) When used at night in bed.
    C) When it helps them learn.
    D) When they use it all day.

    ________________________

    1. A, C
    2. A, C, D
    3. B, C
    4. A, C
    5. B, C
    6. A, C
    7. A, B, D
    8. A, C
    9. B, C
    10. A, C

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

    An interview with a mom who is against her 7-year-old use a mobile phone:

    Interviewer: Why no phone for your 7-year-old?
    Mom: I want to keep my child safe.

    Interviewer: What is not good about phones?
    Mom: Too much phone time is not healthy.

    Interviewer: Are you afraid of strangers or bad pictures?
    Mom: Yes, the internet can have bad pictures and strangers.

    Interviewer: How do you call your child if you need to?
    Mom: I call the home phone or the school.

    Interviewer: Can a phone help a child learn?
    Mom: Some apps help, but books are better.

    Interviewer: How do you tell your child about your phone rule?
    Mom: I say, “Phones are for older kids.”

    Interviewer: What does your child do without a phone?
    Mom: My child plays outside and reads books.

    Interviewer: Will your child get a phone later?
    Mom: Yes, when my child is older and careful.

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

    An interview with a mom who is in favor of her 7-year-old using a mobile phone

    Interviewer: Why do you want your 7-year-old to have a phone?
    Mom: A phone can keep my child safe.

    Interviewer: How can a phone keep a child safe?
    Mom: The child can call me if there is a problem.

    Interviewer: Can a phone help your child learn?
    Mom: Yes, there are learning apps on the phone.

    Interviewer: Are you worried about too much phone time?
    Mom: We set rules to be careful with phone use.

    Interviewer: What do you do to keep your child safe online?
    Mom: I check the phone and use settings for safety.

    Interviewer: How does your child use the phone?
    Mom: My child counts, plays games, and sends messages.

    Interviewer: What do you tell your child about strangers?
    Mom: I say, “Do not talk to strangers on the phone.”

    Interviewer: Do you think a phone is helpful for children?
    Mom: Yes, a phone is helpful when used with rules.

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



    What is your opinion?
    Write an essay, about 120 words, give your opinion on that topic.
    You can send your text to me via SMFrockZ(at)gmx(dot)at,
    I‘ll have a look at it, comment, correct it, if necessary, and send the text back again.

  • Form questions in present simple

    useful link

    READ THE FOLLOWING STORY:

    Kiko lives with his family in the countryside.

    He has 2 brothers and 1 sister.

    Kiko is 8 years old. His brothers are twins, they are 10 years old.

    And his sister is 14 years old.

    Kiko’s father works in a hotel. His father gets up at 6am every day. At 7am he rides his bike to the hotel.

    Kiko’s mother works in her own store. She sells fruits and vegetables. She grows these in her garden.

    Kiko and his sibblings go to school. They like school a lot.


    NOW FORM QUESTIONS TO WHICH THE FOLLOWING WORDS ARE THE ANSWER:

    example:

    (1) in the countryside

    YOU WRITE:

    (1) Where does Kiko live with his family?


    NOW YOU TRY:
    (2) 2

    (3) 1

    (4) 10 years

    (5) 14 years

    (6) in a hotel

    (7) at 6am

    (8 ) gets up

    (9) his bike

    (10) when

    (11) in her own store

    (12) fruits and vegetables

    (13) these

    (14) in her garden

    (15) to school

    (16) a lot


    Some help on how to form questions in present simple:
    https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/present-simple

    PS: if you’ve done the exercise, send your text to me via SMFrockZ(at)gmx(dot)at, I’ll have a look at it, if necessary correct it, and send it back with information on mistakes.