Kategorie: Schule

  • 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

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    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


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    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.

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    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


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    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


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    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


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    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

  • 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!

  • Was sind Unterschiede zwischen Volksschule und Gymnasium?

    Ein paar Gedanken

    Die Unterschiede zwischen Volksschule und Gymnasium sind beträchtlich und betreffen nicht nur den Lernstoff, sondern die gesamte Art zu lernen.


    ### 1. Fächer und Fachlehrer:in

    * **Volksschule:** Meistens unterrichtet eine Klassenlehrerin oder ein Klassenlehrer den Großteil der Fächer. Die Kinder haben eine feste Bezugsperson.

    * **Gymnasium:** Für jedes Fach gibt es eine eigene, spezialisierte Lehrkraft. Das bedeutet, dass man an einem Tag viele verschiedene Lehrer:innen sieht. Man muss sich daran gewöhnen, dass jede:r Lehrer:in andere Methoden, Regeln und Erwartungen hat.

    ### 2. Stoffumfang und Tempo

    * **Volksschule:** Der Stoff wird oft gemeinsam und in einem langsameren Tempo erarbeitet. Es wird viel Wert auf Wiederholung und Festigung gelegt.

    * **Gymnasium:** Das Tempo ist deutlich höher. Es wird mehr Stoff in kürzerer Zeit durchgenommen. Von den Schüler:innen wird erwartet, dass sie dem Unterricht folgen können und sich auch selbstständig neues Wissen aneignen.

    ### 3. Anforderungen an die Selbstständigkeit

    Das ist einer der größten Unterschiede:
    * **Volksschule:** Die Hausaufgaben werden oft gemeinsam besprochen und kontrolliert. Die Lehrer:innen erinnern aktiv an anstehende Tests.

    * **Gymnasium:** Die Schüler:innen sind selbst für ihre Organisation verantwortlich. Sie müssen sich ihren Lernstoff eigenständig einteilen, Hausaufgaben ohne ständige Erinnerung erledigen und sich rechtzeitig auf Tests und Schularbeiten vorbereiten. Ein Hausaufgabenheft oder Planner wird unverzichtbar!

    ### 4. Arbeitsweise und Denken

    * **Volksschule:** Der Fokus liegt oft auf dem **Wissen** und **Verstehen**: „Was ist passiert?“

    * **Gymnasium:** Der Fokus verschiebt sich zum **Analysieren**, **Interpretieren** und **Bewerten**: „Warum ist es passiert?“, „Welche Folgen hatte das?“, „Wie bewerte ich das?“. In Deutsch liest man nicht nur Geschichten, sondern interpretiert sie. In Geschichte lernt man nicht nur Daten, sondern diskutiert über Ursachen und Zusammenhänge.


    ### 5. Leistungsdruck und Noten

    * **Volksschule:** Die Noten sind oft noch etwas großzügiger, und der Druck hält sich in Grenzen.

    * **Gymnasium:** Die Bewertung ist strenger und objektiver. Es gibt mehr Tests und Schularbeiten, die einen größeren Stoffumfang abdecken. Die Noten sind für den weiteren Bildungsweg (z.B. Matura) entscheidend, was den Druck erhöhen kann.

    ### 6. Neue Fächer

    Am Gymnasium kommen viele neue, anspruchsvolle Fächer dazu, die es so in der Volksschule nicht gab:

    * **Zweite Lebende Fremdsprache** (meist Französisch, Italienisch oder Spanisch)
    * **Physik, Chemie, Biologie** werden als eigene Fächer unterrichtet (statt nur „Sachunterricht“)
    * **Geographie** und **Geschichte** werden getrennt und viel detailreicher unterrichtet.
    * **Informatik** oder **Philosophie** können dazukommen.

    ### 7. Soziales Umfeld

    * **Volksschule:** Die Klasse besteht meist aus Kindern aus dem direkten Wohnumfeld.

    * **Gymnasium:** Die Kinder kommen aus der gesamten Stadt oder dem gesamten Bezirk. Es ist eine Chance, viele neue Freund:innen mit unterschiedlichen Hintergründen kennenzulernen, erfordert aber auch, sich in einer neuen, größeren Gruppe zurechtzufinden.

    ### Tipps für den Start im Gymnasium:

    * **Organisation ist alles:** Besorge dir einen Kalender oder nutze eine App, um alle Termine, Hausaufgaben und Tests im Blick zu behalten.
    * **Trau dich, Fragen zu stellen:** Alle anderen sind auch neu und haben die gleichen Fragen.
    * **Finde eine Lerngruppe:** Gemeinsam mit anderen zu lernen, macht nicht nur mehr Spaß, sondern hilft auch, den Stoff besser zu verstehen.
    * **Scheu dich nicht, um Hilfe zu bitten:** Wenn es in einem Fach hakt, sprich frühzeitig mit der Lehrkraft oder den Eltern. Nachhilfe ist keine Schande, sondern zeigt Verantwortungsbewusstsein.
    * **Nicht den Mut verlieren:** Die ersten Noten sind vielleicht schlechter als in der Volksschule. Das ist normal! Man muss sich erst an das neue System und die neuen Anforderungen gewöhnen.


    Der Wechsel ist eine große Veränderung, aber auch eine fantastische Chance, Neues zu lernen und zu entdecken.

    Viel Erfolg für den Start!

    Anmerkung:
    Das Wort „Gymnasium“ stammt aus dem Griechischen „gymnasion“ (γυμνάσιον), was „Schule“ oder „Übungsplatz“ bedeutet.
    Es leitet sich von „gymnos“ (γυμνός), was „nackt“ heißt, ab, da in der Antike die körperlichen Übungen oft ohne Kleidung durchgeführt wurden. Ursprünglich war ein Gymnasium in der griechischen Kultur ein Ort für körperliche Ausbildung und sportliche Aktivitäten, wie sie in den Olympischen Spielen üblich waren.
    Im Laufe der Zeit entwickelte sich der Begriff weiter. In der hellenistischen und römischen Ära wurde das Gymnasium auch ein Ort für geistige Bildung, insbesondere für die Oberschicht.
    Im modernen deutschen Sprachgebrauch bezeichnet „Gymnasium“ eine bestimmte Art von Schule, die auf eine akademische Ausbildung und den Hochschulzugang (Matura) ausgerichtet ist.
    Der Begriff wurde im 16. Jahrhundert in Europa, besonders durch die Humanisten, wiederbelebt, um Schulen zu beschreiben, die sich an den antiken Bildungsidealen orientierten.

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    Summary in English (A1)

    School Changes: New School, New Rules

    Soon, you will start a new school called Gymnasium. It is different from your old school.

    First, you will have a new teacher for every subject. You will meet many teachers in one day.

    Second, you must be more organized. You need to remember your homework and tests by yourself. Write everything in a planner.

    Third, you will learn new and harder subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and a new foreign language.

    Fourth, the lessons are faster. You need to learn more things quickly. The teachers will ask „why“ more than „what“.

    Finally, you will meet many new children from different places. It is a chance to make new friends.

    It is normal to feel nervous. Ask your teachers questions if you don’t understand. Be organized and you will do well!

    Good luck!








  • Have you/Has she got, have/has got, haven’t/hasn’t got….. (A1,24/25)

    “Pets, toys, and more: have you got…….?”




    Story: “Tom and His New Friends”

    Tom is at school. He meets a new friend, Anna.

    Tom: “Hi! Have you got a pet?”
    Anna: “Yes! I have got a cat. And you?”
    Tom: “No, I haven’t got a pet. But I have got a bike.”
    Anna: “Have you got a bike?”
    Tom: “Yes! I have got a red bike.”

    Then they meet Sam.
    Tom: “Hi Sam! Have you got a dog?”
    Sam: “No, I haven’t got a dog. But I have got a hamster.”

    In the playground, they meet Lily.
    Tom: “Hi Lily! Have you got a ball?”
    Lily: “Yes, I have got a blue ball. Have you got a ball?”
    Tom: “No, I haven’t got a ball.”
    Anna: “Have you got a doll?”
    Lily: “Yes, I have got a doll. Have you got a doll, Sam?”
    Sam: “No, I haven’t got a doll.”

    Then Tom sees his teacher.
    Tom: “Have you got a dog, Mr. Brown?”
    Mr. Brown: “Yes, I have got a dog. And I have got a cat too!”

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    Exercise 1 – Fill in the blanks

    Complete the sentences with have got / haven’t got / Have you got:

    1. Tom: “___ a pet?”
    2. Anna: “Yes, ___ a cat.”
    3. Tom: “No, ___ a pet. But ___ a bike.”
    4. Anna: “___ a bike?”
    5. Tom: “Yes! ___ a red bike.”
    6. Tom: “Hi Sam! ___ a dog?”
    7. Sam: “No, ___ a dog. But ___ a hamster.”
    8. Tom: “Hi Lily! ___ a ball?”
    9. Lily: “Yes, ___ a blue ball. ___ you got a doll?”
    10. Sam: “No, ___ a doll.”

    Answers :

    1. Have you got
    2. I have got
    3. I haven’t got / I have got
    4. Have you got
    5. I have got
    6. Have you got
    7. I haven’t got / I have got
    8. Have you got
    9. I have got / Have
    10. I haven’t got

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    Exercise 2 – Matching

    Match the person to what they have got:

    1. Tom → a ___
    2. Anna → a ___
    3. Sam → a ___
    4. Lily → a ___

    Options:
    a) blue ball
    b) hamster
    c) cat
    d) red bike
    ____________________

    Answers – Exercise 2:
    1 → d (red bike)
    2 → c (cat)
    3 → b (hamster)
    4 → a (blue ball)

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


    Exercise 3 – Make your own story

    Complete 10 dialogues using Have you got / I have got / I haven’t got:

    1. A: “___ a pet?” B: “Yes, ___ a cat.”
    2. A: “___ a bike?” B: “No, ___ a bike.”
    3. A: “___ a ball?” B: “Yes, ___ a ball.”
    4. A: “___ a doll?” B: “No, ___ a doll.”
    5. A: “___ a hamster?” B: “Yes, ___ a hamster.”
    6. A: “___ a kite?” B: “No, ___ a kite.”
    7. A: “___ a pencil?” B: “Yes, ___ a pencil.”
    8. A: “___ a notebook?” B: “No, ___ a notebook.”
    9. A: “___ a dog?” B: “Yes, ___ a dog.”
    10. A: “___ a toy car?” B: “No, ___ a toy car.”

    Answers – Exercise 3:

    1. Have you got / I have got
    2. Have you got / I haven’t got
    3. Have you got / I have got
    4. Have you got / I haven’t got
    5. Have you got / I have got
    6. Have you got / I haven’t got
    7. Have you got / I have got
    8. Have you got / I haven’t got
    9. Have you got / I have got
    10. Have you got / I haven’t got

    A: “Have you got a pet?”
    B: “Yes, I have got a cat.”

    A: “Have you got a bike?”
    B: “No, I haven’t got a bike.”

    A: “Have you got a ball?”
    B: “Yes, I have got a ball.”

    A: “Have you got a doll?”
    B: “No, I haven’t got a doll.”

    A: “Have you got a hamster?”
    B: “Yes, I have got a hamster.”

    A: “Have you got a kite?”
    B: “No, I haven’t got a kite.”

    A: “Have you got a pencil?”
    B: “Yes, I have got a pencil.”

    A: “Have you got a notebook?”
    B: “No, I haven’t got a notebook.”

    A: “Have you got a dog?”
    B: “Yes, I have got a dog.”

    A: “Have you got a toy car?”
    B: “No, I haven’t got a toy car.”

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

    Have or has?

    Here is the updated version with pet instead of ruler:

    1. _______ Tom and Susan got a dog?
      No, they _______n’t got a dog.
      _______ Susan got a dog?
      No, she _______n’t got a dog.
      _______ Tom got a dog?
      Yes, he _______ got a dog. But his neighbours _______n’t got a dog.
    2. _______ Tom and Susan got a pet?
      No, they _______n’t got a pet.
      _______ Susan got a pet?
      No, she _______n’t got a pet.
      _______ Tom got a pet?
      Yes, he _______ got a pet. But his neighbours _______n’t got a pet.
    3. _______Tom and Susan got a notebook?
      No, they _______n’t got a notebook.
      _______ Susan got a notebook?
      No, she _______n’t got a notebook.
      _______ Tom got a notebook?
      Yes, he _______ got a notebook. But his neighbours _______n’t got a notebook.
    4. _______Tom and Susan got a toy car?
      No, they _______n’t got a toy car.
      _______ Susan got a toy car?
      No, she _______n’t got a toy car.
      ________Tom got a toy car?
      Yes, he _______ got a toy car. But his neighbours _______n’t got a toy car.
    5. _______ Tom and Susan got a ball?
      No, they _______ n’t got a ball.
      _______ Susan got a ball?
      No, she _______ n’t got a ball.
      _______ Tom got a ball?
      Yes, he _______ got a ball. But his neighbours _______ n’t got a ball.

    ——————————-

    Full version:

    1. Have Tom and Susan got a dog?
      No, they haven’t got a dog.
      Has Susan got a dog?
      No, she hasn’t got a dog.
      Has Tom got a dog?
      Yes, he has got a dog. But his neighbours haven’t got a dog.
    2. Have Tom and Susan got a pet?
      No, they haven’t got a pet.
      Has Susan got a pet?
      No, she hasn’t got a pet.
      Has Tom got a pet?
      Yes, he has got a pet. But his neighbours haven’t got a pet.
    3. Have Tom and Susan got a notebook?
      No, they haven’t got a notebook.
      Has Susan got a notebook?
      No, she hasn’t got a notebook.
      Has Tom got a notebook?
      Yes, he has got a notebook. But his neighbours haven’t got a notebook.
    4. Have Tom and Susan got a toy car?
      No, they haven’t got a toy car.
      Has Susan got a toy car?
      No, she hasn’t got a toy car.
      Has Tom got a toy car?
      Yes, he has got a toy car. But his neighbours haven’t got a toy car.
    5. Have Tom and Susan got a ball?
      No, they haven’t got a ball.
      Has Susan got a ball?
      No, she hasn’t got a ball.
      Has Tom got a ball?
      Yes, he has got a ball. But his neighbours haven’t got a ball.
  • Body parts, 22/23(A1)

    -parts that help you move and smile!



    head & upper body

    • head – the top part of your body
    • hair – the things that grow on your head
    • face – the front part of your head
    • eye / [/=slash] eyes – you use them to see
    • ear / ears – you use them to hear
    • nose – you use it to smell
    • mouth – you use it to eat and speak
    • tooth / teeth – hard white parts in your mouth
    • neck – between your head and shoulders
    • shoulder / shoulders – top part of your arm joins your body
    • arm / arms – between your shoulder and hand
    • elbow – the middle joint of your arm
    • hand / hands – at the end of your arm
    • finger / fingers – parts of your hand
    • thumb – the short, thick finger
    • chest – the front part of your upper body
    • back – the rear part of your body
    • stomach / tummy – the middle part of your body

    lower body

    • leg / legs – between your hip and foot
    • knee / knees – the middle joint of your leg
    • foot / feet – at the end of your leg
    • toe / toes – parts of your foot

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

    What is the function of each body part?


    head & upper body

    • head: holds your brain and face
    • hair: protects your head and keeps it warm
    • face: shows your expression and holds eyes, nose, and mouth
    • eye / eyes: lets you see
    • ear / ears: lets you hear
    • nose: lets you smell
    • mouth: lets you eat and talk
    • tooth / teeth: help you bite and chew food
    • neck: connects your head to your body
    • shoulder / shoulders: connect your arms to your body
    • arm / arms: help you move, hold, and carry things
    • elbow: lets your arm bend
    • hand / hands: help you touch, hold, and feel things
    • finger / fingers: help you hold small things and touch
    • thumb: helps you grip things
    • chest: protects your heart and lungs
    • back: supports your body and helps you stand
    • stomach / tummy: digests food

    lower body

    • leg / legs: support your body and help you walk and run
    • knee / knees: lets your leg bend
    • foot / feet: support your body and help you walk
    • toe / toes: help you balance when you stand and walk

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

    Answer, one answer correct:


    1. What do you use to see?
    a) ear
    b) eye
    c) nose

    2. What part helps you to hear?
    a) mouth
    b) hand
    c) ear

    3. What part do you use to smell?
    a) nose
    b) finger
    c) foot

    4. What do you use to eat and talk?
    a) mouth
    b) elbow
    c) chest

    5. What do you use to chew [to move your teeth to break food.] food?
    a) knee
    b) teeth
    c) stomach

    6. What connects your head to your body?
    a) toe
    b) neck
    c) arm

    7. What part connects your arms to your body?
    a) leg
    b) back
    c) shoulder

    8. What lets your arm bend?
    a) thumb
    b) elbow
    c) nose

    9. What helps you hold and touch things?
    a) hand
    b) hair
    c) foot

    10. What helps you pick up small things?
    a) chest
    b) mouth
    c) finger

    11. What helps you grip [to hold something tight with your hand] things?
    a) elbow
    b) ear
    c) thumb

    12. What protects [to keep safe] your heart and lungs?
    a) back
    b) chest
    c) stomach

    13. What supports [to help hold something up]your body and helps you stand?
    a) hair
    b) back
    c) eye

    14. What digests [when your stomach and body change food into energy] food?
    a) leg
    b) neck
    c) stomach

    15. What helps you walk and run?
    a) hand
    b) face
    c) leg

    16. What lets your leg bend?
    a) shoulder
    b) knee
    c) foot

    17. What helps you stand and walk?
    a) chest
    b) nose
    c) foot

    18. What helps you balance when you stand?
    a) finger
    b) hair
    c) toe


    Answers:
    1b, 2c, 3a, 4a, 5b, 6b,
    7c, 8b, 9a, 10c, 11c, 12b,
    13b, 14c, 15c, 16b, 17c, 18c


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

    True or false?

    1. Your eyes help you hear.
    2. Your neck connects your head to your body.
    3. You use your teeth to chew food.
    4. Your fingers help you pick up small things.
    5. Your back protects your heart and lungs.
    6. Your knees let your legs bend.
    7. Your toes help you balance when you stand.
    8. Your mouth is for smelling.
    9. Your chest helps you breathe.
    10. Your hair helps you see better.
    11. Your arms help you carry things.
    12. Your stomach holds your brain.
    13. Your ears help you hear sounds.
    14. Your shoulders connect your arms to your body.
    15. Your feet help you walk and stand.
    16. Your elbow connects your leg to your foot.
    17. Your thumb helps you hold things tightly.
    18. Your nose helps you taste food.

    __________________

    True: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17
    ################

    Answer with yes, or no!

    1. Do your knees help your legs bend? Yes, they do!
    2. Does your elbow connect your leg to your foot? No, it doesn’t!
    3. Does your nose help you smell? ____________
    4. Does your thumb help you breathe? ____________
    5. Do your eyes help you see? ____________
    6. Do your fingers help you hear? ____________
    7. Does your mouth help you talk and eat? ____________
    8. Does your hair help you see better? ____________
    9. Does your back help you smell? ____________
    10. Do your legs help you walk and run? ____________
    11. Do your feet help you chew food? ____________
    12. Does your chest protect your heart and lungs? ____________
    13. Does your neck connect your head to your body? ____________
    14. Does your stomach help you talk? ____________
    15. Do your ears help you hear sounds? ____________
    16. Does your mouth protect your heart? ____________
    17. Do your toes help you balance when you stand? ____________
    18. Does your shoulder help you taste? ____________
    19. Do your teeth help you chew food? ____________
    20. Does your neck help you pick up things? ____________

    _________________

    Answers:

    1. Do your knees help your legs bend?
      Yes, they do.
    2. Does your elbow connect your leg to your foot?
      No, it doesn’t.
    3. Does your nose help you smell?
      Yes, it does.
    4. Does your thumb help you breathe?
      No, it doesn’t.
    5. Do your eyes help you see?
      Yes, they do.
    6. Do your fingers help you hear?
      No, they don’t.
    7. Does your mouth help you talk and eat?
      Yes, it does.
    8. Does your hair help you see better?
      No, it doesn’t.
    9. Does your back help you smell?
      No, it doesn’t.
    10. Do your legs help you walk and run?
      Yes, they do.
    11. Do your feet help you chew food?
      No, they don’t.
    12. Does your chest protect your heart and lungs?
      Yes, it does.
    13. Does your neck connect your head to your body?
      Yes, it does.
    14. Does your stomach help you talk?
      No, it doesn’t.
    15. Do your ears help you hear sounds?
      Yes, they do.
    16. Does your mouth protect your heart?
      No, it doesn’t.
    17. Do your toes help you balance when you stand?
      Yes, they do.
    18. Does your shoulder help you taste?
      No, it doesn’t.
    19. Do your teeth help you chew food?
      Yes, they do.
    20. Does your neck help you pick up things?
      No, it doesn’t.

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

    Match each body part to the correct function:

    Body parts:

    1. eyes
    2. ears
    3. nose
    4. mouth
    5. teeth
    6. neck
    7. shoulders
    8. arms
    9. elbows
    10. hands
    11. fingers
    12. chest
    13. stomach
    14. legs

    Functions:

    a. help you hear
    b. help you chew
    c. help you see
    d. connects your head to your body
    e. help you walk and run
    f. help you hold things
    g. helps you smell
    h. help you bend your arm
    i. help you eat and talk
    j. protect your heart and lungs
    k. help you pick up small things
    l. connect your arms to your body
    m. between your shoulder and hand
    n. helps you digest food
    _________________
    Answers:
    1c, 2a, 3g, 4i, 5b, 6d, 7l, 8m,
    9h, 10f, 11k, 12j, 13n, 14e
    ###############

    Action commands:

    1. Touch your nose.
    2. Show your ears.
    3. Move your fingers.
    4. Bend your knees.
    5. Raise your hand.
    6. Shake your head.
    7. Wiggle your toes.
    8. Turn your neck.
    9. Clap your hands.
    10. Touch your shoulders.
    11. Point with your thumb.
    12. Cross your arms.

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


    My Day with Tommy

    Tommy is my little brother. Today, we play together.

    “Tommy, touch your nose!” I say. Tommy touches his nose and laughs.

    “Show your ears!” I say. Tommy shows his ears.

    “Move your fingers!” I say. Tommy moves his fingers fast.

    “Bend your knees!” I say. Tommy bends his knees and jumps.

    “Raise your hand!” I say. Tommy raises his hand high.

    “Shake your head!” I say. Tommy shakes his head left and right.

    “Wiggle your toes!” I say. Tommy wiggles his toes in his shoes.

    “Turn your neck!” I say. Tommy turns his neck slowly.

    “Clap your hands!” I say. Tommy claps his hands loud.

    “Touch your shoulders!” I say. Tommy touches his shoulders.

    “Point with your thumb!” I say. Tommy points with his thumb to the sun.

    “Cross your arms!” I say. Tommy crosses his arms and smiles.

    We have fun! Tommy learns all the body parts today.


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

    Gap-fill exercise:


    1. I ______ my knees to pick something up..
      a) bend
      b) clap
      c) wiggle
    2. I ______ my hands to make noise.
      a) wiggle
      b) clap
      c) turn
    3. I ______ my head to say no.
      a) shake
      b) point
      c) cross
    4. I ______ my toes in my shoes.
      a) raise
      b) wiggle
      c) bend
    5. I ______ my neck to look around.
      a) touch
      b) turn
      c) move
    6. I ______ my fingers to grab things.
      a) clap
      b) bend
      c) move
    7. I ______ my arms to fold them.
      a) cross
      b) bend
      c) wiggle
    8. I ______ my hand to ask a question.
      a) raise
      b) wiggle
      c) shake
    9. I ______ my thumb to point.
      a) move
      b) point
      c) wiggle
    10. I ______ my knees to sit down.
      a) bend
      b) clap
      c) shake
    11. I ______ my head to say yes.
      a) shake
      b) nod
      c) cross
    12. I ______ my fingers to write.
      a) move
      b) raise
      c) bend

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


    1. I bend my knees to pick something up.
    2. I clap my hands to make noise.
    3. I shake my head to say no.
    4. I wiggle my toes in my shoes.
    5. I turn my neck to look around.
    6. I move my fingers to grab things.
    7. I cross my arms to fold them.
    8. I raise my hand to ask a question.
    9. I point my thumb to tell I am OK.
    10. I bend my knees to sit down.
    11. I nod my head to say yes.
    12. I move my fingers to write.

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

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

    Fill in, words below:


    wave – walks – mouth – teeth – knees – arms – fingers – hears
    __________________
    One sunny morning, Anna wakes up and opens her eyes.
    She stretches her __________ and legs.
    She gets out of bed and __________ to the window.
    She looks outside with her eyes and _________ birds with her ears.
    She smiles with her __________ and brushes her __________.
    Then she puts on her shoes and wiggles her toes.

    Outside, Anna meets her friend Tom.
    They __________ their hands and say hello.
    They walk to the park.
    In the park, they kick a ball with their feet, throw it with their hands, and catch it with their __________.
    They sit on the grass, bend their __________, and rest their backs.
    The sun is warm on their faces, and they feel happy.


    ____________________-

    Full version:


    One sunny morning, Anna wakes up and opens her eyes. She stretches her arms and legs. She gets out of bed and walks to the window. She looks outside with her eyes and hears birds with her ears. She smiles with her mouth and brushes her teeth. Then she puts on her shoes and wiggles her toes.

    Outside, Anna meets her friend Tom. They wave their hands and say hello. They walk to the park. In the park, they kick a ball with their feet, throw it with their hands, and catch it with their fingers. They sit on the grass, bend their knees, and rest their backs. The sun is warm on their faces, and they feel happy.


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    Another body-story:

    I have a body. My body is strong, healthy, and active. I have a head. On my head, I have bright eyes, a small nose, a smiling mouth, and ears. I use my eyes to see, my ears to hear, my nose to smell, and my mouth to talk and eat.

    I have a neck and broad shoulders. I have two arms. At the end of my arms, I have hands and fingers. I use my hands to write, draw, touch, and hold things.

    I have a chest and a stomach. My legs are long and strong. At the end of my legs, I have feet and toes. I use my legs and feet to walk, run, jump, and explore.

    All my body parts are important. They help me move, play, feel, and enjoy life every day!


    Vocabulary:

    head – the top part of your body

    eyes – i use them to see

    nose – i use it to smell

    mouth – i use it to eat and talk

    ears – i use them to hear

    neck – connects the head and the body

    shoulders – the top part of the arms

    arms – i use them to lift and carry

    hands – i use them to write, draw, and touch

    fingers – at the end of hands

    chest – front part of the body, above the stomach

    stomach – i use it to digest food

    legs – i use them to walk, run, and jump

    feet – at the end of legs, i use them to stand and walk

    toes – at the end of feet

  • A schooluniform, story 1, 12/13(A1 intermediate to advanced)


    Exercise 1: Match the word to the definition

    Words:

    1. hat
    2. jeans
    3. tie
    4. hairband
    5. blazer
    6. shirt
    7. skirt
    8. shoes
    9. sunglasses
    10. socks
    11. t-shirt
    12. sweater
    13. a scarf [a long piece of cloth you wear around your neck or head to keep warm or for decoration]

    Definitions:

    A. pants made from strong blue cloth
    B. glasses to protect your eyes from the sun
    C. a smart jacket for school or formal wear
    D. a piece of clothing for girls that hangs from the waist
    E. a short-sleeved shirt without buttons
    F. a warm piece of clothing for the top part of the body
    G. a band to keep hair back
    H. something you wear on your head
    I. a top with buttons and a collar
    J. clothes you wear on your feet
    K. a long piece of cloth worn around the neck
    L. things you wear on your feet to walk outside

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

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


    Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

    Use:

    tie, skirt, t-shirt, socks, jeans, hairband, hat, sunglasses, shoes, sweater, shirt, blazer

    1. I wear a ___ to school every day.
    2. A ___ is a long cloth you wear around your neck.
    3. Girls often wear a ___ in summer.
    4. Put on your ___ before going outside.
    5. A ___ keeps you warm in winter.
    6. A ___ is a smart jacket for school.
    7. I like wearing ___ because they are comfortable.
    8. A ___ has short sleeves and no buttons.
    9. I wear ___ to keep my feet warm.
    10. A ___ helps keep your hair tidy.
    11. ___ protect your eyes from the sun.
    12. When it is sunny, I wear a ___ on my head.
      ——————————

    Correct answers:

    1. shirt
    2. tie
    3. skirt
    4. shoes
    5. sweater
    6. blazer
    7. jeans
    8. T-shirt
    9. socks
    10. hairband
    11. sunglasses
    12. hat

    Exercise 3: True or False

    1. Hairbands are worn on your head. ___
    2. A hat protects your eyes from the sun. ___
    3. Jeans are made from soft cloth. ___
    4. A shirt has buttons and a collar. ___
    5. Skirts are worn on your feet. ___
    6. Socks keep your feet warm. ___
    7. Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun. ___
    8. A t-shirt has long sleeves. ___
    9. A tie is worn around your neck. ___
    10. Sweaters are warm clothes. ___
    11. A blazer is a casual [simple and comfortable] jacket. ___
    12. Shoes are things you wear on your feet. ___


    ————————-
    True: 1,2,4,6,7,9,10,12

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

    Exercise 4: Choose the correct word

    1. I wear a (hairband / socks) to keep my hair back.
    2. A (hat / t-shirt) is something you wear on your head.
    3. A (skirt / tie) is a long piece of cloth for your neck.
    4. I wear (jeans / sunglasses) when it is sunny outside.
    5. A (blazer / shoes) is a smart [nice, formal] jacket for school.
    6. You put on a (sweater / hat) when it is cold.
    7. (Shirts / Skirts) have buttons and collars.
    8. (Socks / Sunglasses) are worn on your feet.
    9. A (t-shirt / blazer) does not have buttons.
    10. (Hairband / A tie) is worn around your neck.
    11. (Jeans / Shoes) are pants made from strong blue cloth.
    12. You wear a (hat / sweater) on your head when it is sunny.

    ___________________________

    Correct answers:

    hairband

    hat

    tie

    sunglasses

    blazer

    sweater

    Shirts

    Socks

    t-shirt

    a tie

    Jeans

    hat


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

    Exercise 5: True or False

    1. A blazer is a smart jacket. ___
    2. Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun. ___
    3. Socks are worn on your hands. ___
    4. A hairband is worn to keep hair back. ___
    5. Shoes are worn on your feet. ___
    6. A tie is worn on your head. ___
    7. A t-shirt has buttons. ___
    8. Jeans are made from strong blue cloth. ___
    9. A skirt is worn around the waist. ___
    10. Sweaters keep you cold. ___
    11. Hats are worn on your head. ___
    12. Shirts have collars and buttons. ___

    1. True
    2. True
    3. False
    4. True
    5. True
    6. False
    7. False
    8. True
    9. True
    10. False
    11. True
    12. True

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







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

    Fill in:

    bag – sweater – tie – dressed –
    sunglasses – skirt – hairband –
    shoes – jeans

    Cindy’s School Morning

    It is morning. Cindy wakes up early. She is happy because she goes to school today. First, she eats breakfast. Then she gets __________.

    Cindy puts on a white shirt and a blue __________. Over the shirt, she wears a warm __________ because it is cold. She also puts on her black blazer. Cindy wears white socks and black __________.

    Her hair is long, so she uses a __________. Today, she also wears a __________, because it is part of her school uniform. When the sun is bright, she takes her hat and __________. Sometimes she wears a t-shirt and __________ after school, but not now.

    Cindy looks in the mirror and smiles. “I am ready for school!” she says. Then she takes her __________ and walks to school.

    ________________

    Various speeds – which easy to understand?

    Cindy’s School Morning

    It is morning. Cindy wakes up early. She is happy because she goes to school today. First, she eats breakfast. Then she gets dressed.

    Cindy puts on a white shirt and a blue skirt. Over the shirt, she wears a warm sweater because it is cold. She also puts on her black blazer. Cindy wears white socks and black shoes.

    Her hair is long, so she uses a hairband. Today, she also wears a tie, because it is part of her school uniform. When the sun is bright, she takes her hat and sunglasses. Sometimes she wears a t-shirt and jeans after school, but not now.

    Cindy looks in the mirror and smiles. “I am ready for school!” she says. Then she takes her bag and walks to school.

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

    Describe the schooluniforms:

  • Things you use in your classroom, 12 (A1)


    some items – various speeds

    • Glue stick: A stick that you use to put paper or things together.
    • Exercise book: A book where you write your homework or lessons.
    • Pencil case: A small bag to keep pencils, pens, and other things.
    • Rubber: A small thing to rub out mistakes on paper.
    • Watercolours: Colours in small pots that you use to paint with water.
    • Paintbrush: A small brush you use to put paint on paper.
    • Pencil sharpener: A small tool to make your pencil point sharp.
    • Ruler: A long, straight tool to measure or draw straight lines.
    • Pencil: A tool you use to write or draw, with lead [the part inside a pencil that you use to write or draw] inside.
    • Pen: A tool [something you use to do a job or work] you use to write with ink [the liquid in a pen for writing or drawing].
    • Scissors: A tool with two sharp parts to cut paper or things.

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    Exercise 1: Match the word to the definition

    Words:

    1. glue stick
    2. exercise book
    3. pencil case
    4. rubber
    5. watercolours
    6. paintbrush
    7. pencil sharpener
    8. ruler
    9. pencil
    10. pen
    11. scissors


    Definitions:

    a. A tool to write with ink.
    b. A small tool to make your pencil point sharp.
    c. A small thing to rub out mistakes.
    d. A small bag to keep pencils and pens.
    e. A stick to put paper together.
    f. A book to write homework in.
    g. A tool to cut paper.
    h. A long tool to measure or draw lines.
    i. Colours to paint with water.
    j. A tool to write or draw with lead inside.
    k. A small brush to put paint on paper.
    ___________________________
    Answers:
    1-e, 2-f, 3-d, 4-c, 5-i, 6-k,
    7-b, 8-h, 9-j, 10-a, 11-g
    ___________________________
    Various speeds:


    glue stick → A stick to put paper together.
    exercise book → A book to write homework in.
    pencil case → A small bag to keep pencils and pens.
    rubber → A small thing to rub out mistakes.
    watercolours → Colours to paint with water.
    paintbrush → A small brush to put paint on paper.
    pencil sharpener → A small tool to make your pencil point sharp.
    ruler → A long tool to measure or draw lines.
    pencil → A tool to write or draw with lead inside.
    pen → A tool to write with ink.
    scissors → A tool to cut paper.
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    Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks


    glue stick / pencil case / rubber / ruler / paintbrush / scissors / pen / exercise book / pencil sharpener / watercolours / pencil

    1. I write with a ________.
    2. I cut paper with ________.
    3. I erase mistakes with a ________.
    4. I keep my pens and pencils in a ________.
    5. I draw straight lines with a ________.
    6. I paint with a ________ and watercolours.
    7. I stick paper together with a ________.
    8. I write my homework in an ________.
    9. I make my pencil sharp with a ________.
    10. I write with a blue ________.
    11. I draw pictures with a ________.

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    Answers:

    1.pencil

    2.scissors

    3.rubber

    4.pencil case

    5.ruler

    6.paintbrush

    7.glue stick

    8.exercise book

    9.pencil sharpener

    10.pen

    11.pencil



    • I write with a pencil.
    • I cut paper with scissors.
    • I erase mistakes with a rubber.
    • I keep my pens and pencils in a pencil case.
    • I draw straight lines with a ruler.
    • I paint with a paintbrush and watercolours.
    • I stick paper together with a glue stick.
    • I write my homework in an exercise book.
    • I make my pencil sharp with a pencil sharpener.
    • I write with a blue pen.
    • I draw pictures with a pencil.


    Exercise 3: True or false

    – various speeds

    1. A glue stick helps to stick paper.
    2. Scissors are for measuring.
    3. A pencil case is a small bag for pens and pencils.
    4. A rubber is to cut paper.
    5. Watercolours are colours to paint with.
    6. A pencil sharpener makes pencils sharp.
    7. A pen is used to erase mistakes.
    8. A ruler is to measure and draw straight lines.
    9. A paintbrush is for painting pictures.
    10. A pencil is for writing or drawing.

    ___________________

    Answers:

    True: 1,3,5,6,8,9
    ___________________

    Answers – various speeds


    • A glue stick helps to stick paper. ✅
    • Scissors are for measuring. ❌ This is false, true is: Scissors are for cutting paper.
    • A pencil case is a small bag for pens and pencils. ✅
    • A rubber is to cut paper. ❌ This is false, true is: A rubber is for erasing mistakes.
    • Watercolours are colours to paint with. ✅
    • A pencil sharpener makes pencils sharp. ✅
    • A pen is used to erase mistakes. ❌ This is false, true is: A pen is for writing.
    • A ruler is to measure and draw straight lines. ✅
    • A paintbrush is for painting pictures. ✅
    • A pencil is for writing or drawing. ✅





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    Fill in:

    ruler, pencil case, scissors, eraser,
    paint, pen, pencil,
    glue stick, sharpener


    Tom in the Classroom

    Tom is a young boy. He is in the classroom. Today, the teacher gives the children art [drawing, painting, and making creative things] and writing work.

    First, Tom takes his __________. He opens it and finds a pencil and a pen. He writes his name in his exercise book with the __________. Then he uses the __________to draw a house.

    The pencil is not sharp. Tom uses his __________ to make it sharp again. He makes a mistake, so he uses his __________ to erase it.

    Next, the teacher says, “Let’s paint!” Tom is happy. He takes his __________ and a paintbrush. He paints the house with many colours. The sun is yellow and the sky is blue.

    After painting, Tom cuts paper with __________and sticks it in the exercise book with a __________. He also uses a __________ to make straight lines for the roof of the house.

    Tom looks at his work and smiles. “I love school!” he says.


    ______________________

    Correct version, various speeds:


    Tom in the Classroom

    Tom is a young boy. He is in the classroom. Today, the teacher gives the children art and writing work.

    First, Tom takes his pencil case. He opens it and finds a pencil and a pen. He writes his name in his exercise book with the pen. Then he uses the pencil to draw a house.

    The pencil is not sharp. Tom uses his pencil sharpener to make it sharp again. He makes a mistake, so he uses his rubber to erase it.

    Next, the teacher says, “Let’s paint!” Tom is happy. He takes his watercolours and a paintbrush. He paints the house with many colours. The sun is yellow and the sky is blue.

    After painting, Tom cuts paper with scissors and sticks it in the exercise book with a glue stick. He also uses a ruler to make straight lines for the roof of the house.

    Tom looks at his work and smiles. “I love school!” he says.


  • The English alphabet, numbers, 4(A1, beginners)

    The alphabet:

    A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


    Version 1:

    Version 2:

    Version 3:

    Version 4:


    ABC song


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    Spell the following :
    school
    chair
    desk
    glue stick
    rubber
    ruler
    pencil
    _______________


    Version 1:

    Version 2:

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    Spell:

    Rubber: A small thing to rub out mistakes on paper.

    Pencil sharpener: A small tool to make your pencil point sharp.

    Scissors: A tool with two sharp parts to cut paper or things.

    A small tool to make your pencil point sharp.

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    Numbers, from 0 to 30:

    0 – zero
    1 – one
    2 – two
    3 – three
    4 – four
    5 – five
    6 – six
    7 – seven
    8 – eight
    9 – nine
    10 – ten
    11 – eleven
    12 – twelve
    13 – thirteen
    14 – fourteen
    15 – fifteen
    16 – sixteen
    17 – seventeen
    18 – eighteen
    19 – nineteen
    20 – twenty
    21 – twenty-one
    22 – twenty-two
    23 – twenty-three
    24 – twenty-four
    25 – twenty-five
    26 – twenty-six
    27 – twenty-seven
    28 – twenty-eight
    29 – twenty-nine
    30 – thirty

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    Read the numbers:

    17, 3, 25, 12, 30, 8, 1, 27,
    21, 4, 18, 29, 0, 14, 9, 6,
    23, 28, 16, 7, 20, 11, 5,
    26, 22, 10, 15, 24, 19, 13, 2
    _______________
    17 — seventeen, 3 — three, 25 — twenty-five, 12 — twelve, 30 — thirty, 8 — eight, 1 — one, 27 — twenty-seven, 21 — twenty-one, 4 — four, 18 — eighteen, 29 — twenty-nine, 0 — zero, 14 — fourteen, 9 — nine, 6 — six, 23 — twenty-three, 28 — twenty-eight, 16 — sixteen, 7 — seven, 20 — twenty, 11 — eleven, 5 — five, 26 — twenty-six, 22 — twenty-two, 10 — ten, 15 — fifteen, 24 — twenty-four, 19 — nineteen, 13 — thirteen, 2 — two,

    19, 7, 24, 1, 30, 5, 14,
    22, 9, 28, 0, 16, 20, 6,
    3, 18, 10, 12, 27, 23, 13,
    29, 11, 26, 25, 15, 21, 4,
    17, 8, 2
    _______________
    19 — nineteen, 7 — seven, 24 — twenty-four, 1 — one, 30 — thirty, 5 — five, 14 — fourteen, 22 — twenty-two, 9 — nine, 28 — twenty-eight, 0 — zero, 16 — sixteen, 20 — twenty, 6 — six, 3 — three, 18 — eighteen, 10 — ten, 12 — twelve, 27 — twenty-seven, 23 — twenty-three, 13 — thirteen, 29 — twenty-nine, 11 — eleven, 26 — twenty-six, 25 — twenty-five, 15 — fifteen, 21 — twenty-one, 4 — four, 17 — seventeen, 8 — eight, 2 — two,

    6, 19, 2, 25, 9, 15, 30,
    0, 22, 28, 10, 13, 1, 18,
    26, 8, 11, 29, 21, 12, 16,
    27, 7, 20, 5, 23, 3, 24,
    4, 14, 17
    _______________
    6 — six, 19 — nineteen, 2 — two, 25 — twenty-five, 9 — nine,
    15 — fifteen, 30 — thirty, 0 — zero, 22 — twenty-two,
    28 — twenty-eight, 10 — ten, 13 — thirteen, 1 — one,
    18 — eighteen, 26 — twenty-six, 8 — eight, 11 — eleven,
    29 — twenty-nine, 21 — twenty-one, 12 — twelve,
    16 — sixteen, 27 — twenty-seven, 7 — seven, 20 — twenty,
    5 — five, 23 — twenty-three, 3 — three, 24 — twenty-four,
    4 — four, 14 — fourteen, 17 — seventeen,

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    _________________

    • 10 – ten
    • 20 – twenty
    • 30 – thirty
    • 40 – forty
    • 50 – fifty
    • 60 – sixty
    • 70 – seventy
    • 80 – eighty
    • 90 – ninety
    • 100 – one hundred
    • 110 – one hundred ten
    • 120 – one hundred twenty
    • 130 – one hundred thirty
    • 140 – one hundred forty
    • 150 – one hundred fifty
    • 160 – one hundred sixty
    • 170 – one hundred seventy
    • 180 – one hundred eighty
    • 190 – one hundred ninety
    • 200 – two hundred

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    10, 20, 30, 40, 50,
    60, 70, 80, 90, 100,
    110, 120, 130, 140, 150,
    160, 170, 180, 190, 200
    ___________________

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    8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    18, 19, 20, 21, 22
    28, 29, 30, 31, 32
    38, 39, 40, 41, 42
    48, 49, 50, 51, 52
    58, 59, 60, 61, 62
    68, 69, 70, 71, 72
    78, 79, 80, 81, 82
    88, 89, 90, 91, 92
    98, 99, 100, 101, 102
    __________________

    8 eight, 9 nine, 10 ten, 11 eleven, 12 twelve
    18 eighteen, 19 nineteen, 20 twenty, 21 twenty-one, 22 twenty-two
    28 twenty-eight, 29 twenty-nine, 30 thirty, 31 thirty-one, 32 thirty-two
    38 thirty-eight, 39 thirty-nine, 40 forty, 41 forty-one, 42 forty-two
    48 forty-eight, 49 forty-nine, 50 fifty, 51 fifty-one, 52 fifty-two
    58 fifty-eight, 59 fifty-nine, 60 sixty, 61 sixty-one, 62 sixty-two
    68 sixty-eight, 69 sixty-nine, 70 seventy, 71 seventy-one, 72 seventy-two
    78 seventy-eight, 79 seventy-nine, 80 eighty, 81 eighty-one, 82 eighty-two
    88 eighty-eight, 89 eighty-nine, 90 ninety, 91 ninety-one, 92 ninety-two
    98 ninety-eight, 99 ninety-nine, 100 one hundred, 101 one hundred one, 102 one hundred two