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🎇🎆🧨The New Year – why celebrate – a story (part 2/2, past simple, short answers, exercises, A1+)🎇🎆🧨

Past Simple is used to talk about:

Completed actions in the past
- Something that happened and finished at a specific time.
- Example: I watched a movie yesterday.
Past habits
- Something you did regularly in the past but don’t do now.
- Example: When I was a child, I played outside every day.
Past states
- How things were in the past.
- Example: She was happy last week.

Signal words often used with past simple:

yesterday, last week, last year, in 2010, ago

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To make the past tense of a verb in English:

For most verbs, add -ed at the end.
- Example: play → played, walk → walked
Some verbs are irregular. They change in a different way.
- Example: go → went, see → saw

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Basics in past simple:

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past)	Object
I	ate	apples
You	ate	apples
He	ate	apples
She	ate	apples
It	ate	apples
We	ate	apples
You (plural)	ate	apples
They	ate	apples
I	played	football
You	played	football
He	played	football
She	played	football
It	played	football
We	played	football
You (plural)	played	football
They	played	football

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past Negative)	Object
I	did not eat	apples
You	did not eat	apples
He	did not eat	apples
She	did not eat	apples
It	did not eat	apples
We	did not eat	apples
You (plural)	did not eat	apples
They	did not eat	apples
I	did not play	football
You	did not play	football
He	did not play	football
She	did not play	football
It	did not play	football
We	did not play	football
You (plural)	did not play	football
They	did not play	football

Did + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Did I	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did he	eat	apples?
Did she	eat	apples?
Did it	eat	apples?
Did we	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did they	eat	apples?
Did I	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did he	play	football?
Did she	play	football?
Did it	play	football?
Did we	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did they	play	football?

Didn’t + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Didn’t I	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t he	eat	apples?
Didn’t she	eat	apples?
Didn’t it	eat	apples?
Didn’t we	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t they	eat	apples?
Didn’t I	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t he	play	football?
Didn’t she	play	football?
Didn’t it	play	football?
Didn’t we	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t they	play	football?

Forms of ‚to be‘

Personal Pronoun	Positive	Negative	Question
I	I was happy.	I was not happy.	Was I happy?
You (singular)	You were excited.	You were not excited.	Were you excited?
He	He was at home.	He was not at home.	Was he at home?
She	She was tired.	She was not tired.	Was she tired?
It	It was cold.	It was not cold.	Was it cold?
We	We were at the party.	We were not at the party.	Were we at the party?
You (plural)	You were friends.	You were not friends.	Were you friends?
They	They were in the garden.	They were not in the garden.	Were they in the garden?

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Story

Last New Year’s Eve, Anna was very happy. She had a small party at her house. Her friends, Tom and Lisa, came at seven o’clock. They brought food and drinks. The room had balloons and lights.

They listened to music and played games. Everyone laughed and talked. Anna looked at the clock. She said, “Only two hours left until the New Year!” Tom and Lisa smiled. They were excited.

At midnight, they went outside. The sky had many fireworks. Anna made a wish. She wanted happiness, health, and fun with her friends.

After the fireworks, they went inside. They drank hot chocolate and talked about the New Year. Anna felt happy. She knew this New Year would be very good.
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Vocabulary:

to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy about something

midnight – 12 o’clock at night, the start of a new day

fireworks – bright lights and colors in the sky, often used in celebrations

to make a wish – to think about something you want to happen

happiness – the feeling of being happy or joyful

health – the state of being well and not sick

hot chocolate – a warm drink made with milk and chocolate

Infinitive	Past Tense	Definition (A1)
to be	was/were	to exist / to feel
to have	had	to own / to get / to hold
to come	came	to go to a place
to bring	brought	to carry something with you
to listen	listened	to hear music or sounds
to play	played	to do a game or sport
to laugh	laughed	to make a happy sound with your voice
to talk	talked	to say words to someone
to look	looked	to see or watch something
to say	said	to speak words
to smile	smiled	to make a happy face
to go	went	to move from one place to another
to make	made	to do or create something
to want	wanted	to wish or need something
to feel	felt	to have a feeling

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Make the following sentences negative:

Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.

YOU WRITE:
Tom and Lisa did not come at six o’clock.
Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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They drank tea after the fireworks.
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Anna was alone at the party.
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Tom and Lisa were angry.
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They went swimming after the fireworks.
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Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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The room was dark with no decorations.
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They watched TV all evening.
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Anna forgot to make a wish.
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There were balloons in the room.
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They left the party before midnight.
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Anna made a wish for money only.
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The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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Correct answers:

Tom and Lisa did not come at six o’clock.
Anna was not sad on New Year’s Eve.
They did not drink tea after the fireworks.
Anna was not alone at the party.
Tom and Lisa were not angry.
They did not go swimming after the fireworks.
Anna did not want to travel to the moon.
The room was not dark and had decorations.
They did not watch TV all evening.
Anna did not forget to make a wish.
There were no balloons in the room.
They did not leave the party before midnight.
Anna did not make a wish for money only.
The fireworks were not small and were colorful.

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Turn the the following sentences into questions:

Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.

YOU WRITE:
Did Tom and Lias come at sic o’clock?

2. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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3. They drank tea after the fireworks.
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4. Anna was alone at the party.
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5. Tom and Lisa were angry.
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6.They went swimming after the fireworks.
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7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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8. The room was dark with no decorations.
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9. They watched TV all evening.
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10. Anna forgot to make a wish.
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11. There were no balloons in the room.
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12. They left the party before midnight.
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13, Anna made a wish for money only.
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14. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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Correct answers:

Did Tom and Lisa come at six o’clock?
Was Anna sad on New Year’s Eve?
Did they drink tea after the fireworks?
Was Anna alone at the party?
Were Tom and Lisa angry?
Did they go swimming after the fireworks?
Did Anna want to travel to the moon?
Was the room dark with no decorations?
Did they watch TV all evening?
Did Anna forget to make a wish?
Were there no balloons in the room?
Did they leave the party before midnight?
Did Anna make a wish for money only?
Were the fireworks small and not colorful?

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Short answers in past simple:

Question	Short Answer (Yes/Positive)	Short Answer (No/Negative)
Did she check reservations?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she give keys to guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she talk to many guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Was she happy?	Yes, she was.	No, she wasn’t.
Were the guests satisfied?	Yes, they were.	No, they weren’t.

Provide short answers:

Anna made a wish for happiness and health.

YOU WRITE:
Yes, she did.
Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.

YOU WRITE:
No, they didn’t.
The room had balloons and lights.
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Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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They listened to music and played games.
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They went outside at midnight.
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Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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Everyone laughed and talked.
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Anna was alone at the party.
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The sky had many fireworks.
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They drank hot chocolate after the fireworks.
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Anna looked at the clock.
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Tom and Lisa were angry.
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Anna knew this New Year would be very good.
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They left the party before midnight.
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The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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Anna forgot to make a wish.
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Tom and Lisa smiled.
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They watched TV all evening.
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They played games and listened to music.
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Correct answers:

Anna made a wish for happiness and health. – Yes, she did.
Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock. – No, they didn’t.
The room had balloons and lights. – Yes, it did.
Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. – No, she wasn’t.
They listened to music and played games. – Yes, they did.
They went outside at midnight. – Yes, they did.
Anna wanted to travel to the moon. – No, she didn’t.
Everyone laughed and talked. – Yes, they did.
Anna was alone at the party. – No, she wasn’t.
The sky had many fireworks. – Yes, it did.
They drank hot chocolate after the fireworks. – Yes, they did.
Anna looked at the clock. – Yes, she did.
Tom and Lisa were angry. – No, they weren’t.
Anna knew this New Year would be very good. – Yes, she did.
They left the party before midnight. – No, they didn’t.
The fireworks were small and not colorful. – No, they weren’t.
Anna forgot to make a wish. – No, she didn’t.
Tom and Lisa smiled. – Yes, they did.
They watched TV all evening. – No, they didn’t.
They played games and listened to music. – Yes, they did.

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Correct the statements as shown:

Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.

YOU WRITE:
No, they didn’t. They came at seven o’clock.
Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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They drank tea after the fireworks.
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Anna was alone at the party.
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Tom and Lisa were angry.
_____________________________
They went swimming after the fireworks.
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Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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The room was dark with no decorations.
_____________________________
They watched TV all evening.
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Anna forgot to make a wish.
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There were fireworks in the room.
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They left the party before midnight.
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Anna made a wish for money only.
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The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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The party was outside in the cold.
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Tom and Lisa left before midnight.
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Everyone was unhappy at the party.
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Correct version:

Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
No, they didn’t. They came at seven o’clock.

Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
No, she wasn’t. She was happy.

They drank tea after the fireworks.
No, they didn’t. They drank hot chocolate.

Anna was alone at the party.
No, she wasn’t. Her friends were there.

Tom and Lisa were angry.
No, they weren’t. They were happy.

They went swimming after the fireworks.
No, they didn’t. They stayed at the party.

Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
No, she didn’t. She wanted happiness and fun.

The room was dark with no decorations.
No, it wasn’t. The room had balloons and lights.

They watched TV all evening.
No, they didn’t. They played games and listened to music.

Anna forgot to make a wish.
No, she didn’t. She made a wish.

There were fireworks in the room.
No, there weren’t. The fireworks were outside in the sky.

They left the party before midnight.
No, they didn’t. They stayed until midnight.

Anna made a wish for money only.
No, she didn’t. She wished for happiness, health, and fun.

The fireworks were small and not colorful.
No, they weren’t. The fireworks were big and colorful.

The party was outside in the cold.
No, it wasn’t. The party was inside the house.

Tom and Lisa left before midnight.
No, they didn’t. They stayed until midnight.

Everyone was unhappy at the party.
No, they weren’t. Everyone was happy.

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Complete, with the verb in the correct past tense form:

Interview with Anna

1. Q: Who came to your New Year’s party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa, __________ (come).

2. Q: What did you do at the party?
A: We __________ (play) games, __________ (listen) to music, and __________ (talk) a lot.

3. Q: Where was the party?
A: It __________ (be) at my house.

4. Q: When did the party start?
A: My friends _________ (come) at seven o’clock.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: I __________ (be) happy because my friends __________ (be) there and we __________ (have) fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate the room?
A: I __________ (put) balloons and lights in the room.

7. Q: Who laughed at the party?
A: Everyone __________ (laugh) and __________ (talk).

8. Q: What did you drink after the fireworks?
A: We __________ (drink) hot chocolate.

9. Q: Where did you go at midnight?
A: We __________ (go) outside to see the fireworks.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I __________ (wish) for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They __________ (be) happy and __________ (smile) a lot.

12. Q: When did the fireworks start?
A: They __________ (start) at midnight.

13. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks?
A: Everyone at the party __________ (stay) until the fireworks.

14. Q: Why did you enjoy the party?
A: I __________ (enjoy) the party because it __________ (be) fun and my friends __________ (be) there.

15. Q: How did you feel after the New Year’s Eve?
A: I __________ (feel) very happy.

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Correct version:

1. Q: Who came to your New Year’s party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa, came.

2. Q: What did you do at the party?
A: We played games, listened to music, and talked a lot.

3. Q: Where was the party?
A: It was at my house.

4. Q: When did the party start?
A: My friends came at seven o’clock.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: I was happy because my friends were there and we had fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate the room?
A: I put balloons and lights in the room.

7. Q: Who laughed at the party?
A: Everyone laughed and talked.

8. Q: What did you drink after the fireworks?
A: We drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: Where did you go at midnight?
A: We went outside to see the fireworks.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

12. Q: When did the fireworks start?
A: They started at midnight.

13. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks?
A: Everyone at the party stayed until the fireworks.

14. Q: Why did you enjoy the party?
A: I enjoyed the party because it was fun and my friends were there.

15. Q: How did you feel after the New Year’s Eve?
A: I felt very happy.

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Fill in, words below:

fun – party – o’clock – decorate – everyone –
laugh – outside – friends – happy –
house – health – midnight –
outside – listened

Interviewer: Hi Anna! I want to ask you about your New Year’s Eve.

1. Q: Who came to your party?
A: My best ___________, Tom and Lisa.

2. Q: What time did the party start?
A: It started at seven __________.

3. Q: Where did you have the party?
A: At my __________.

4. Q: When did you go __________ to see fireworks?
A: At midnight.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: Because my friends were there and we had __________ .

6. Q: How did you __________your house?
A: With balloons and colorful lights.

7. Q: What games did you play at the party?
A: We played simple games and __________ to music.

8. Q: Who drank hot chocolate?
A: Everyone at the __________ drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, __________, and fun.

11. Q: Where were the fireworks?
A: They were __________ in the sky.

12. Q: When did you look at the clock?
A: A few minutes before __________.

13. Q: Why did everyone __________ at the party?
A: Because we played games and talked together.

14. Q: How did you feel after the party?
A: I felt very __________.

15. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks finished?
A: __________ at the party stayed until the fireworks finished.

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Correct version:

Interviewer: Hi Anna! I want to ask you about your New Year’s Eve.

1. Q: Who came to your party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa.

2. Q: What time did the party start?
A: It started at seven o’clock.

3. Q: Where did you have the party?
A: At my house.

4. Q: When did you go outside to see fireworks?
A: At midnight.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: Because my friends were there and we had fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate your house?
A: With balloons and colorful lights.

7. Q: What games did you play at the party?
A: We played simple games and listened to music.

8. Q: Who drank hot chocolate?
A: Everyone at the party drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: Where were the fireworks?
A: They were outside in the sky.

12. Q: When did you look at the clock?
A: A few minutes before midnight.

13. Q: Why did everyone laugh at the party?
A: Because we played games and talked together.

14. Q: How did you feel after the party?
A: I felt very happy.

15. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks finished?
A: Everyone at the party stayed until the fireworks finished.

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16. September 2025

🎇🎆🧨The New Year – why celebrate? (part 1/2, past simple, text only, A2)🎇🎆🧨
- a brief history
Many countries celebrate the New Year as a time for a new start. People think about the past year and make plans for the next one. They hope for good health, happiness, and success. Families and friends often celebrate together.

The idea of celebrating the New Year is very old. About 4,000 years ago, the Babylonians in Mesopotamia had a festival called Akitu. It took place in March and lasted several days. This festival was connected to farming and the start of spring. People gave gifts to their gods and showed respect to their king.

In ancient Egypt, the New Year was also linked to nature. It began when the Nile River flooded. The flood made the land good for farming. At the same time, a bright star called Sirius appeared in the sky. This was an important sign for the Egyptians.

In ancient Rome, the New Year first began in March. Later, in 46 BCE, Julius Caesar changed the calendar. He made January 1 the start of the year. This day honored Janus, the god of beginnings and endings. Janus looked to the past and the future. [more details below (1)]

During the Middle Ages, different countries in Europe celebrated the New Year on different dates. After the Gregorian calendar began in 1582, January 1 became the common New Year’s Day. [more details below (2)]

Today, people around the world celebrate the New Year with parties, fireworks, food, and family time. It is a special moment full of hope and new plans.

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Vocabulary:
- to celebrate: to do something special and be happy for a day or event
- to make a plan: to decide what you will do in the future
- health: how well your body feels and works
- success: when you do something well or get what you want
- a festival: a special day or time with celebrations
- to take place: to happen
- to last several days: to continue for many days
- to connect to farming: to be about growing food from the land
- spring (season): the season after winter and before summer
- a gift: something you give to another person
- to show respect to somebody: to be kind and polite to someone
- ancient: very old, from a long time ago
- to be linked to nature: to be connected to the natural world
- to flood: when water covers the land
- a bright star: a star that shines very strongly
- to appear: to be seen
- the sky: the space above the earth
- BCE (before common era): a time before the year 1
- to change: to make something different
- to honor somebody: to show that someone is important
- hope: a good feeling about the future
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Appendix:

(1)Julius Caesar changed the New Year to January 1 because he wanted a better calendar.

The old calendar was confusing [to be hard to understand]. The months did not match the seasons [to be right for the time of year]. This caused problems [to make things difficult or wrong]for farming and for the government.

January was a good time to start new things. It was named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Roman leaders also started their work in January.

So Julius Caesar made January 1 the start of the year to make life easier and more clear.

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(2) During the Middle Ages [the time in Europe a long time ago, between the old Roman times and modern times, about 500–1500 AD], there was no one calendar in Europe.
Each country used its own rules [things you must do or follow], so the New Year started on different days. This was confusing [to be difficult to understand or not clear]for people, travel, and work.

In 1582, a new calendar began. It was called the Gregorian calendar.
This calendar was clear and better. It helped people count [to say numbers one by one or know how many things there are]days and years in the same way.

With this new calendar, January 1 became the start of the year.
Slowly, many countries followed this rule.

That is why January 1 became the common New Year’s Day in Europe.

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16. September 2025
🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🎁Song “Silent Night”, around the world – going viral (A2)🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🎁
- How a Christmas song became famous everywhere
I was on vacation in Southeast Asia. There, at the beginning of December, I already heard Christmas songs all the time in pizzerias, restaurants, and hotels.
The most famous one was “Silent Night, Holy Night.”
Here is the background story of the song that went around the world.

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Long ago, in 1818, there was a small village in the countryside of Austria. The village was quiet and poor. People lived simple lives and worked hard.

In this village lived a young priest named Joseph Mohr. He liked writing poems. One cold winter, he wrote a poem about peace, night, and the birth of Jesus. The poem was called “Silent Night.”

Joseph Mohr had a friend, Franz Xaver Gruber. Franz was a teacher and a music maker. He played the organ and loved music.

On Christmas Eve, there was a problem. The organ in the church was broken. The people were sad because there would be no music for the Christmas service.

Joseph Mohr went to Franz Gruber and asked for help. He showed him the poem and said, “Can you write music for this? We need a song for tonight.”

Franz Gruber wrote a simple melody. They played the song with a guitar, not an organ. That night, the song was sung for the first time in the small church.

The song was calm and beautiful. People loved it. Later, travelers and singers took the song to other countries. Step by step, “Silent Night” went around the world.

Today, people sing this song in many languages, even far away from its quiet countryside home.

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Vocabulary:

vacation – time when you do not work or go to school

background story – a story about how something begins

countryside – land outside the city, with farms and villages

a poem – short text with feelings and rhythm

peace – no war, feeling calm and safe

a music maker – a person who makes music

to play an organ – to make music with a big church instrument

to be broken – not working

to be sad – not happy

a Christmas service – a church meeting at Christmas

a guitar – a music instrument with strings

to be sung – people sing it

to be calm – quiet and peaceful

a traveler – a person who goes to other places

step by step – little by little

a language – words people use to speak
16. September 2025
🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🎁Christmas Eve – a tale -Christmas in Austria(text, exercises, present simple, A2)🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🎁
It is Christmas Eve. Snow falls from the dark sky. The mountains are white and quiet. The forest is still. The air is cold and clean.

In a small house on the mountain, a family is ready to go out. The lamp gives warm light. Mother puts bread in a cloth. Father takes the lantern. The children put on coats and hats. Everyone feels calm.

They walk into the night. Snow is deep on the path. Their steps make a soft sound. The path goes down through the forest. Tall trees stand on both sides. Snow rests on the branches.

No one speaks. The night feels peaceful. Far away, the church bell rings. The sound comes slowly through the cold air. It shows the way.

Other people walk on the mountain too. Small lights move in the dark. All go to the same place.

Soon the church appears. The windows shine with warm light. Inside, candles burn. People sit close together. They sing simple songs. The sound is gentle and warm.

The story of the child is told. Everyone listens. Hearts feel quiet and full.

After the service, they go outside. Snow still falls. The path home is white and clean. They walk back up the mountain. The night feels kind. The light stays with them.

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Vocabulary:

an eve (Christmas Eve) – The day or evening before Christmas.
a sky – The big space above us. It is blue in the day and dark with stars at night.
a mountain – A very big and high hill.
to be quiet – To not make noise. To be still and silent.
a forest – A big place with many trees.
bread – Food made from flour and water. We bake it.
a cloth – A piece of fabric. We use it to clean or cover things.
a lantern – A small light you can carry. It has glass around the light.
a coat – A warm jacket for cold weather.
to feel calm – To feel quiet and happy inside. No worry.
a path – A small road for walking.
a soft sound – A very quiet and nice sound.
snow rests on branches – Snow sits quietly on tree branches.
peaceful – Very calm and quiet. No problems.
church bells ring – Big bells in a church make a loud „ding-dong“ sound.
to appear – To come and be seen.
to shine – To make light or be very bright.
a candle – A stick of wax with a string inside. It makes light when it burns.
to burn – To have fire and make light or heat.
to be gently (gently) – In a soft and kind way.
a service (church) – A meeting in church with prayers and songs.

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Answers:
1m 2f 3h 4l 5j 6u 7b 8e 9g
10n 11d 12k 13o 14p 15c 16r
17a 18s 19i 20t 21q

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Correct answers:

a sky – The big space above us. It is blue in the day and dark with stars at night.
peaceful – Very calm and quiet. No problems.
a candle – A stick of wax with a string inside. It makes light when it burns.
a path – A small road for walking.
bread – Food made from flour and water. We bake it.
to appear – To come and be seen.
a forest – A big place with many trees.
to be quiet – To not make noise. To be still and silent.
a coat – A warm jacket for cold weather.
church bells ring – Big bells in a church make a loud „ding-dong“ sound.
a lantern – A small light you can carry. It has glass around the light.
snow rests on branches – Snow sits quietly on tree branches.
to feel calm – To feel quiet and happy inside. No worry.
a mountain – A very big and high hill.
an eve (Christmas Eve) – The day or evening before Christmas.
a cloth – A piece of fabric. We use it to clean or cover things.
a soft sound – A very quiet and nice sound.
to shine – To make light or be very bright.
to burn – To have fire and make light or heat.
a service (church) – A meeting in church with prayers and songs.
to be gently (gently) – In a soft and kind way.

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True or false:
1. Snow continues to fall after the church service ends.
2. The mother packs bread in a wooden basket.
3. The father carries a lantern when they leave.
4. The night is described as peaceful and kind.
5. The children refuse to go outside because it is too cold.
6. Other people on the mountain carry small lights.
7. Inside the church, people sit close together and sing.
8. The family walks through a forest covered in snow.
9. The forest is loud and full of animals.
10. Church bells ring far away in the night.
11. The family stays inside the church until morning.
12. The mother puts bread in a cloth.
13. The children put on coats and hats.
14. The story takes place on a warm summer evening.
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True:
1,3,4,6,7,8,1012,13
______________

Correct version:

Snow continues to fall after the church service ends.

The mother packs bread in a wooden basket. True is: The mother puts bread in a cloth.

The father carries a lantern when they leave.

The night is described as peaceful and kind.

The children refuse to go outside because it is too cold. True is: The children put on coats and hats and go outside calmly.

Other people on the mountain carry small lights.

Inside the church, people sit close together and sing.

The family walks through a forest covered in snow.

The forest is loud and full of animals. True is: The forest is still and quiet.

Church bells ring far away in the night.

The family stays inside the church until morning. True is: After the service, the family goes outside.

The mother puts bread in a cloth.

The children put on coats and hats.

The story takes place on a warm summer evening. True is: The story takes place on a cold winter night with snow.

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Mulitple choice, one answer correct:
1. What does the father carry?
  a) Lantern
  b) Bread
  c) Hat
2. How is the forest described?
  a) Still and quiet
  b) Loud and noisy
  c) Dark and scary
3. What does the mother take with her?
  a) Candle
  b) Bread in a cloth
  c) Lantern
4. How is the path to the church?
  a) Rocky
  b) Deep with snow
  c) Muddy
5. What do other people carry on the mountain?
  a) Lanterns
  b) Small lights
  c) Bags
6. What sound is heard far away in the night?
  a) Dog barking
  b) Wind
  c) Church bell
7. How are the church windows?
  a) Shine with warm light
  b) Dark
  c) Broken
8. What do people do inside the church?
  a) Sit alone
  b) Run around
  c) Sing and sit close together
9. How does the family feel after the church?
  a) Hungry
  b) Excited
  c) Calm and peaceful
10. What is the season in the story?
  a) Summer
  b) Winter
  c) Spring
11. How do the children dress before going outside?
  a) Put on coats and hats
  b) Wear summer clothes
  c) Take no clothes
12. What rests on the branches of the trees?
  a) Leaves
  b) Flowers
  c) Snow
13. How is the night described as they walk?
  a) Dark and scary
  b) Peaceful and kind
  c) Noisy
14. Who sits close together inside the church?
  a) The family only
  b) People
  c) Nobody
15. How do the steps sound on the snowy path?
  a) Soft
  b) Loud
  c) Silent
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Answers:

1a, 2a, 3b, 4b, 5b, 6c,
7a, 8c, 9c, 10b, 11a,
12c, 13b, 14b, 15a

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Correct version:
1. What does the father carry? – a) Lantern
2. How is the forest described? – a) Still and quiet
3. What does the mother take with her? – b) Bread in a cloth
4. How is the path to the church? – b) Deep with snow
5. What do other people carry on the mountain? – b) Small lights
6. What sound is heard far away in the night? – c) Church bell
7. How are the church windows? – a) Shine with warm light
8. What do people do inside the church? – c) Sing and sit close together
9. How does the family feel after the church? – c) Calm and peaceful
10. What is the season in the story? – b) Winter
11. How do the children dress before going outside? – a) Put on coats and hats
12. What rests on the branches of the trees? – c) Snow
13. How is the night described as they walk? – b) Peaceful and kind
14. Who sits close together inside the church? – b) People
15. How do the steps sound on the snowy path? – a) Soft
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Fill in, words below:

still –
path – lantern –
sing – church – coats –
shine – clean – snow – dark – mountains
– bread – snowy –
lights

Snow falls from the __________ sky.

The __________ are white and quiet.

The forest is __________ .

The air is cold and __________.

The mother puts _________ in a cloth.

The father takes the __________.

The children put on __________ and hats.

The family walks down the __________ path.

Tall trees stand on both sides of the ________.

__________ rests on the branches.

Far away, the __________ bell rings.

Other people carry small __________ on the mountain.

The church windows __________with warm light.

Inside, people ________ simple songs.

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Correct version:
1. Snow falls from the dark sky.
2. The mountains are white and quiet.
3. The forest is still.
4. The air is cold and clean.
5. The mother puts bread in a cloth.
6. The father takes the lantern.
7. The children put on coats and hats.
8. The family walks down the snowy path.
9. Tall trees stand on both sides of the path.
10. Snow rests on the branches.
11. Far away, the church bell rings.
12. Other people carry small lights on the mountain.
13. The church windows shine with warm light.
14. Inside, people sing simple songs.
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Appendix:

The Christmas tree is a popular symbol of Christmas.
Long ago, people in Europe used evergreen trees in winter to show life and hope.
In the 16th century, German Christians started putting trees in their homes and decorating them with apples, candles, and small gifts.
A famous story says that Martin Luther added candles to a tree to look like stars.
In the 19th century, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert made Christmas trees popular in Britain.
German immigrants brought the tradition to the United States, and it spread quickly.
Today, Christmas trees are decorated with lights, ornaments, and stars. They are a symbol of joy, family, and celebration during the Christmas season.
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popular – liked by many people

evergreen trees – trees that have green leaves all year

hope – a feeling that good things will happen

to decorate – to make something look nice

a candle – a stick that gives light when it burns

a gift – something you give to someone

to add – to put something with something else

a star – a bright thing in the sky at night

an immigrant – a person who moves to another country

to spread – to put something over a surface or share it with others

an ornament – a small thing used to make something beautiful

joy – a feeling of happiness

a celebration – a special event for something happy

a season – one part of the year (like winter, summer, spring, or autumn)
16. September 2025

🐳Clothes, part 2/2, 67-74 🐳 (A1, beginner)

short answers

Vocabulary:

english_german_a1_vocabulary Herunterladen

Short answers, basics:

Example Sentence	Yes	No
I learn the alphabet.	Yes, I do.	No, I don’t.
You read a book.	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
He learns English.	Yes, he does.	No, he doesn’t.
She watches cartoons.	Yes, she does.	No, she doesn’t.
It helps us learn English.	Yes, it does.	No, it doesn’t.
We use apps like Duolingo.	Yes, we do.	No, we don’t.
You read a newspaper.	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
They make holidays.	Yes, they do.	No, they don’t.

Question	Yes	No
Do I learn the alphabet?	Yes, I do.	No, I don’t.
Do you read books?	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
Does he learn English?	Yes, he does.	No, he doesn’t.
Does she watch cartoons?	Yes, she does.	No, she doesn’t.
Does it help us learn English?	Yes, it does.	No, it doesn’t.
Do we use apps like Duolingo?	Yes, we do.	No, we don’t.
Do you read a newspaper?	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
Do they make holidays?	Yes, they do.	No, they don’t.

Question	Yes	No
Am I big?	Yes, I am.	No, I am not.
Are you big?	Yes, you are.	No, you aren’t.
Is he big?	Yes, he is.	No, he isn’t.
Is she big?	Yes, she is.	No, she isn’t.
Is it big?	Yes, it is.	No, it isn’t.
Are we big?	Yes, we are.	No, we aren’t.
Are you big?	Yes, you are.	No, you aren’t.
Are they big?	Yes, they are.	No, they aren’t.

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Tom, a young boy

Tom is a boy.
He goes to school.
He wakes up early.
He puts on his trousers and a blue sweater.
He wears a white shirt under the sweater.
Then he puts on his shoes and a black belt.
Tom likes to wear his jacket.
He takes his cap.
He feels happy and comfortable.

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Short answers:

Tom is a boy. => Yes, he is.
Tom is a girl. => No, he isn’t.

1. He goes to school. =>____________________

2. He wakes up late. =>____________________

3. He puts on a red sweater. =>____________________

4. He puts on his shoes. =>____________________

5. He puts on his red belt. =>____________________

6. He takes his hat. =>____________________

7. He feels unhappy. =>____________________

8. He ffels comfortable. =>____________________

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Correct answers:

Yes, he does. 2. No, he doesn’t. 3. No, he doesn’t. 4. Yes, he does. 5. No, he doesn’t. 6. No, he doesn’t. 7. No, he doesn’t. 8. Yes, he does.

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Oum is Tom’s friend.
On a school day, she wears a pink blouse and black tights.
She puts on a gray skirt and her brown boots because it is cold.
She likes to wear her blue jacket.

On the weekend Tom wears a hoodie and trainers.
Sometimes he wears a cape when he plays.
At night, he wears pyjamas.
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True or false:

Oum is John’s friend.
Oum wears a pink blouse.
She wears blue tights.
She puts on a gray skirt.
She puts on black boots.
She puts on boots because it is cold.
She likes to wear her pink jacket.
On Fridays Tom wears a hoodie.
Tom wears trainers.
He always wears a cape.
He wears pyjamas in school.

___________________

True: 2, 4, 6, 9,

___________________

Now you answer as shown:

Oum is John’s friend.

YOU WRITE – if false:

No, she isn’t. Oum is Tom’s friend.

___________________

Correct answers:
1. No, she isn’t. Oum is Tom’s friend.
2. Yes, she does.
3. No, she doesn’t. She wears black tights.
4. Yes, she does.
5. No, she doesn’t. She puts on brown boots.
6. Yes, she does.
7. No, she doesn’t. She likes to wear her blue jacket.
8. No, he doesn’t. On the weekend he wears a hoodie.
9. Yes, he does.
10. No, he doesn’t. Sometimes he wears a cape.
11. No, he doesn’t. He wears pyjamas at night.

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A story:

George plays football, likes pizza, drinks tea.
Sue loves football, sweet cakes, and jeans.
Patrick likes red caps, black shoes, burgers.
__________________

Tim: Hello, Veronika. I have some questions.
Veronika: OK.

Tim: Does George play football?
Veronika: [YOU WRITE:] Yes, he does.

Tim: Does George like burgers?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does George like pizza?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does George drink milk?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does Sue love football?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does Sue like jeans?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does Sue like tea?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does Sue like burgers?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does Patrick like red caps?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does Patrick like black shoes?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does Patrick like football?
Veronika: ______________

Tim: Does Patrick drink tea?
Veronika: ______________

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Correct version:

Tim: Hello, Veronika. I have some questions.
Veronika: OK.

Tim: Does George play football?
Veronika: Yes, he does.

Tim: Does George like burgers?
Veronika: No, he doesn’t.

Tim: Does George like pizza?
Veronika: Yes, he does.

Tim: Does George drink milk?
Veronika: No, he doesn’t.

Tim: Does Sue love football?
Veronika: Yes, she does.

Tim: Does Sue like jeans?
Veronika: Yes, she does.

Tim: Does Sue like tea?
Veronika: No, she doesn’t.

Tim: Does Sue like burgers?
Veronika: No, she doesn’t.

Tim: Does Patrick like red caps?
Veronika: Yes, he does.

Tim: Does Patrick like black shoes?
Veronika: Yes, he does.

Tim: Does Patrick like football?
Veronika: No, he doesn’t.

Tim: Does Patrick drink tea?
Veronika: No, he doesn’t.

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A story:

Maria is in her room.
She wants to get dressed.

First, Maria puts on a T-shirt.
Then she puts on jeans.
She puts on a green sweater.
It is warm and nice.

Maria looks at her bed.
There is a yellow dress and an orange dress.
She does not wear the dress today.

Maria puts on socks and shoes.
She puts on a scarf.
It is cold outside.

Maria looks in the mirror.
She is happy.
She is ready to go out.

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True or false

Maria is in her room.
She wears the yellow dress today.
Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror.
Maria puts on a red sweater.
First, Maria puts on a T-shirt.
She puts on jeans.
She is in the kitchen.
She does not wear a dress today.
It is hot outside.
She puts on a scarf.
She goes back to bed after getting dressed.
Maria is sad when she looks in the mirror.

____________________

True: 1,3,5,6,8,10

____________________

Correct version:

Maria is in her room.

She wears the yellow dress today. True is: She does not wear a dress today.

Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror.

Maria puts on a red sweater. True is: She puts on a green sweater.

First, Maria puts on a T-shirt.

She puts on jeans.

She is in the kitchen. True is: She is in her room.

She does not wear a dress today.

It is hot outside. True is: It is cold outside.

She puts on a scarf.

She goes back to bed after getting dressed. True is: She is ready to go out.

Maria is sad when she looks in the mirror. True is: Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror.

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Provide short answers:

Maria is in her room.

YOU WRITE:
Yes, she is.
She wears the yellow dress today.
__________________________________
Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror.
__________________________________
Maria puts on a red sweater.
__________________________________
First, Maria puts on a T-shirt.
__________________________________
She puts on jeans.
__________________________________
She is in the kitchen.
__________________________________
She does not wear a dress today.
__________________________________
It is hot outside.
__________________________________
She puts on a scarf.
__________________________________
She goes back to bed after getting dressed.
__________________________________
Maria is sad when she looks in the mirror.
__________________________________

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Correct answers:

Maria is in her room. → Yes, she is.
She wears the yellow dress today. → No, she doesn’t.
Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror. → Yes, she is.
Maria puts on a red sweater. → No, she doesn’t.
First, Maria puts on a T-shirt. → Yes, she does.
She puts on jeans. → Yes, she does.
She is in the kitchen. → No, she isn’t.
She does not wear a dress today. → Yes, she doesn’t.
It is hot outside. → No, it isn’t.
She puts on a scarf. → Yes, she does.
She goes back to bed after getting dressed. → No, she doesn’t.
Maria is sad when she looks in the mirror. → No, she isn’t.

16. September 2025

🎁🧑🏻‍🎄🎄Christmas – December 24, or December 25? (A1, present simple)🎄🧑🏻‍🎄🎁
Christmas in Europe and the USA

Christmas is a popular holiday in many countries. In Europe, Christmas is often celebrated on December 24th, the evening before Christmas Day. People have a big family dinner. They give gifts and enjoy time together. In some countries, there are Christmas markets, lights, and decorations. Many people go to church. Children enjoy traditions like Saint Nicholas or nativity scenes.

In the USA, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. People wake up in the morning to open presents from Santa Claus. Families have special meals and spend time together. Houses and streets have many lights and decorations. People also have parties with friends and neighbors. Shopping and gifts are very important.

Even if people are not Christian, they can celebrate Christmas for fun and family time. Christmas brings people together. In Europe, the evening of December 24th is special, while in the USA, December 25th is the main day. Both places celebrate with love, joy, and happiness.

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Vocabulary:
- A country – a place where people live with the same government [the group of people who make rules and take care of a country].
- To celebrate – to do something special because of an event or holiday.
- A gift – something you give to someone to show love or friendship.
- To enjoy time together – to like being with friends or family.
- A Christmas market – a place with shops, food, and lights at Christmas.
- To go to church – to visit a building to pray or for religious events.
- To enjoy traditions – to like doing the same activities every year.
- Nativity scenes – models or pictures of the birth of Jesus.
- To wake up – to stop sleeping and open your eyes in the morning.
- To open presents – to take gifts out of wrapping paper.
- A neighbor – a person who lives near you.
- For fun – to do something to enjoy yourself.
- Family time – time spent with your parents, children, or relatives.
- Joy – a feeling of great happiness.
- Happiness – a feeling of being happy or content.
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Match the word/s with the correct definition:
1. A country
2. To celebrate
3. A gift
4. To enjoy time together
5. A Christmas market
6. To go to church
7. To enjoy traditions
8. Nativity scenes
9. To wake up
10. To open presents
11. A neighbor
12. For fun
13. Family time
14. Joy
15. Happiness
16. Government
Definitions:

a. Something you give to someone to show love or friendship
b. A feeling of being happy or content
c. To do something special because of an event or holiday
d. People who live near you
e. Time spent with your parents, children, or relatives
f. To stop sleeping and open your eyes in the morning
g. A place where people live with the same rules and leaders
h. To like being with friends or family
i. A feeling of great happiness
j. To take gifts out of wrapping paper
k. A place with shops, food, and lights at Christmas
l. To visit a building to pray or for religious events
m. To like doing the same activities every year
n. Models or pictures of the birth of Jesus
o. To do something to enjoy yourself
p. The group of people who make rules and take care of a country

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Answers:
1→g, 2→c, 3→a, 4→h, 5→k,
6→l, 7→m, 8→n, 9→f, 10→j, 11→d,
12→o, 13→e, 14→i, 15→b, 16→p

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Correct version:

A country – a place where people live with the same government
To celebrate – to do something special because of an event or holiday
A gift – something you give to someone to show love or friendship
To enjoy time together – to like being with friends or family
A Christmas market – a place with shops, food, and lights at Christmas
To go to church – to visit a building to pray or for religious events
To enjoy traditions – to like doing the same activities every year
Nativity scenes – models or pictures of the birth of Jesus
To wake up – to stop sleeping and open your eyes in the morning
To open presents – to take gifts out of wrapping paper
A neighbor – a person who lives near you
For fun – to do something to enjoy yourself
Family time – time spent with your parents, children, or relatives
Joy – a feeling of great happiness
Happiness – a feeling of being happy or content
Government – the group of people who make rules and take care of a country

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Multiple-choice, one answer correct:

1. A country
a. people who live near you
b. to take gifts out of paper
c. a place with rules

2. To celebrate
a. to like being with friends
b. to do something special
c. to feel happy

3. A gift
a. something you give
b. a place with shops
c. to stop sleeping

4. To enjoy time together
a. to like being with friends
b. to do something fun
c. to visit a building

5. A Christmas market
a. time with your family
b. a place with shops
c. models of Jesus’ birth

6. To go to church
a. to stop sleeping
b. something you give
c. to visit a building to pray

7. To enjoy traditions
a. to feel happy
b. to do the same things every year
c. to open presents

8. Nativity scenes
a. a place with leaders
b. people who make rules
c. models of Jesus’ birth

9. To wake up
a. to start the day
b. to feel happy
c. to open your eyes

10. To open presents
a. to enjoy your gifts
b. to like being with friends
c. to take gifts out of paper

11. A neighbor
a. a person who lives near you
b. to feel happy
c. to visit a building

12. For fun
a. to do something to enjoy yourself
b. something you give
c. to feel happy

13. Family time
a. a place with shops
b. time with your parents or children
c. to spend time together

14. Joy
a. to enjoy life
b. to do something special
c. a feeling of happiness

15. Happiness
a. to like doing the same things every year
b. to feel good
c. a feeling of content [feeling happy and satisfied]

16. Government
a. people who make rules
b. a place with leaders
c. to like being with friends

______________________

Answers:

1c 2b 3a 4a 5b 6c 7b 8c 9c
10c 11a 12a 13b 14c 15c 16a
______________________

Correct version:

A country – a place with rules

To celebrate – to do something special

A gift – something you give

To enjoy time together – to like being with friends

A Christmas market – a place with shops

To go to church – to visit a building to pray

To enjoy traditions – to do the same things every year

Nativity scenes – models of Jesus’ birth

To wake up – to open your eyes

To open presents – to enjoy your gifts

A neighbor – a person who lives near you

For fun – to do something to enjoy yourself

Family time – time with your parents or children

Joy – a feeling of happiness

Happiness – a feeling of content

Government – people who make rules

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Fill in, words below:

market – presents – country – joy –
traditions – gift – nativity – visit –
enjoy – celebrate –
church -wake up
1. I live in a __________ with many people.
2. Every year we __________ Christmas with my family.
3. I have a __________ for my best friend at school.
4. I __________ time with my family in the evening.
5. We go to the Christmas __________ to see lights and food.
6. On Sunday, I go to __________ with my parents.
7. I like Christmas __________ like singing and eating together.
8. I see __________ scenes in my home and at the market.
9. I __________ early on Christmas morning and feel happy.
10. I open __________ with my family after breakfast.
11. My neighbor comes to __________ us and we talk a lot.
12. Family time brings __________ and makes me feel happiness.
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Correct version:
1. I live in a country with many people.
2. Every year we celebrate Christmas with my family.
3. I have a gift for my best friend at school.
4. I enjoy time with my family in the evening.
5. We go to the Christmas market to see lights and food.
6. On Sunday, I go to church with my parents.
7. I like Christmas traditions like singing and eating together.
8. I see nativity scenes in my home and at the market.
9. I wake up early on Christmas morning and feel happy.
10. I open presents with my family after breakfast.
11. My neighbor comes to visit us and we talk a lot.
12. Family time brings joy and makes me feel happiness.
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True or false:
1. A neighbor is a person who lives far away.
2. To open presents means to take gifts out of paper.
3. To wake up means to open your eyes in the morning.
4. A Christmas market is a place with shops and food.
5. Family time gives joy and happiness.
6. A gift is something you give to someone.
7. We go to church to eat food.
8. To enjoy traditions means to do the same things every year.
9. A country is a place where people live.
10. We celebrate Christmas by sleeping all day.
11. To enjoy time together means to like being with friends or family.
12. Nativity scenes are pictures of animals only.
________________________
Answers:
1F 2T 3T 4T 5T 6T 7F
8T 9T 10F 11T 12F

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Correct version:
1. A neighbor is a person who lives far away. True is: A neighbor is a person who lives near you.
2. To open presents means to take gifts out of paper.
3. To wake up means to open your eyes in the morning.
4. A Christmas market is a place with shops and food.
5. Family time gives joy and happiness.
6. A gift is something you give to someone.
7. We go to church to eat food. True is: We go to church to pray.
8. To enjoy traditions means to do the same things every year.
9. A country is a place where people live.
10. We celebrate Christmas by sleeping all day. True is: We celebrate Christmas with family and fun.
11. To enjoy time together means to like being with friends or family.
12. Nativity scenes are pictures of animals only. True is: Nativity scenes are models of the birth of Jesus.
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Fill in:
1. I like to _________ time with my family.
  a. enjoy
  b. wake up
  c. give
2. Every year we _________ Christmas with friends and family.
  a. gift
  b. celebrate
  c. neighbor
3. I have a _________ for my friend.
  a. country
  b. joy
  c. gift
4. We go to the _________ to pray on Sunday.
  a. market
  b. neighbor
  c. church
5. A _________ is a person who lives near you.
  a. neighbor
  b. government
  c. happiness
6. I wake up early on Christmas morning to _________ my presents.
  a. enjoy
  b. open
  c. celebrate
7. Nativity scenes are _________ of the birth of Jesus.
  a. neighbors
  b. gifts
  c. models
8. We like to go to the Christmas _________ to see lights and food.
  a. family time
  b. happiness
  c. market
9. _________ is a feeling of great happiness.
  a. gift
  b. joy
  c. country
10. The _________ makes rules for the country.
  a. neighbor
  b. government
  c. Christmas
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Correct version:
1. I like to enjoy time with my family.
2. Every year we celebrate Christmas with friends and family.
3. I have a gift for my friend.
4. We go to the church to pray on Sunday.
5. A neighbor is a person who lives near you.
6. I wake up early on Christmas morning to open my presents.
7. Nativity scenes are models of the birth of Jesus.
8. We like to go to the Christmas market to see lights and food.
9. Joy is a feeling of great happiness.
10. The government makes rules for the country.
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Unscramble the words – which phrase are we looking for?

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Fill in, words below:

feel – church – celebrate – family –
presents – market –
nativity – brothers

I __________ Christmas with my family every year. I wake up early on Christmas morning and open my __________. I enjoy time together with my parents and _________. We eat a big meal and sometimes go to __________ to pray. I like Christmas traditions and look at __________ scenes. We sometimes go to the Christmas __________ and see lights and food. I give gifts to my friends and neighbors. Christmas makes me __________ joy and happiness. It is a very special day for my __________ and me.

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Correct version:

I celebrate Christmas with my family every year. I wake up early on Christmas morning and open my presents. I enjoy time together with my parents and brothers. We eat a big meal and sometimes go to church to pray. I like Christmas traditions and look at nativity scenes. We sometimes go to the Christmas market and see lights and food. I give gifts to my friends and neighbors. Christmas makes me feel joy and happiness. It is a very special day for my family and me.

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Now tell about Akaiko, and how she celebrates Christmas.

Start with

>>>>>>>>Akaiko celebrates Christmas with her family………

make all changes necessary!

I celebrate Christmas with my family every year. I wake up early on Christmas morning and open my presents. I enjoy time together with my parents and brothers. We eat a big meal and sometimes go to church to pray. I like Christmas traditions and look at nativity scenes. We sometimes go to the Christmas market and see lights and food. I give gifts to my friends and neighbors. Christmas makes me feel joy and happiness. It is a very special day for my family and me.

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Correct version:

Akaiko celebrates Christmas with her family every year. She wakes up early on Christmas morning and opens her presents. She enjoys time together with her parents and brothers. They eat a big meal and sometimes go to church to pray. Akaiko likes Christmas traditions and looks at nativity scenes. They sometimes go to the Christmas market and see lights and food. She gives gifts to her friends and neighbors. Christmas makes her feel joy and happiness. It is a very special day for her family and Akaiko.

Bonustext (A2)

Christmas was not always celebrated with a tree and presents. These traditions started slowly over many years.

The Christmas tree began in Germany in the late 1400s and 1500s. People used evergreen trees because they stayed green in winter. At first, trees were decorated with apples, nuts, and candles. In 1605, there is a written record of a Christmas tree in a home in Strasbourg. During the 1800s, the tradition spread to other countries in Europe. It became very popular in Britain after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert showed a Christmas tree in the royal family. Later, the tradition spread to North America.

The tradition of giving presents is older. It comes from the story of the Wise Men, who gave gifts to baby Jesus. In the Middle Ages, people often gave gifts on St. Nicholas’ Day in early December, not on Christmas Day. Over time, gift-giving moved to Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

By the 19th century, families began to celebrate Christmas with both a tree and presents together. This is when Christmas started to look like it does today.
16. September 2025
🥳👄Your Personal New Year Reset in Hospitality, part 7/7 (A2)🥳👄
- Simple New Year Exercise
My New Year Reflection for Hospitality Work

Last year I learned that I work best when I help guests directly. I see what I do well and what makes me tired. I learned that talking clearly, giving advice, and being calm helps guests feel happy. I also learned that I need to improve some skills, like using systems and offering extras.

This year I will stop saying “yes” to everything and feeling too tired. I will focus on my main skills and give guests the best experience I can. I will also practice saying, “I will check and tell you later,” to protect my energy.

My word for the year is Balance. I want to balance work and rest. Every week I will do one small habit, like taking one day for myself or learning a new skill. This helps me grow and stay calm and professional.

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Vocabulary:
1. A reflection – thinking about what happened before.
2. To give advice – to tell someone what they can do.
3. To be calm – to stay quiet and not angry or worried.
4. To improve skills – to get better at something.
5. To offer extras – to give more than usual.
6. To focus on a main skill – to pay attention to one important skill.
7. An experience – something that happens to you.
8. To practice – to do something many times to get better.
9. To protect one’s energy – to take care of yourself and not get too tired.
10. To balance – to keep things fair or equal, like work and rest.
11. A habit – something you do often, usually every day.
12. To grow – to get better or stronger.
13. To stay professional – to work well and behave in the right way at work.
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Match the words to the correct definition:

Words:
1. Reflection
2. To give advice
3. To be calm
4. To improve skills
5. To offer extras
6. To focus on a main skill
7. Experience
8. To practice
9. To protect one’s energy
10. To balance
11. Habit
12. To grow
13. To stay professional
Definitions:

A. To do something many times to get better
B. To keep things fair or equal
C. To take care of yourself and not get too tired
D. Something that happens to you
E. To pay attention to one important skill
F. To tell someone what they can do
G. To get better or stronger
H. Thinking about what happened before
I. To give more than usual
J. Something you do often, usually every day
K. To stay quiet and not angry or worried
L. To work well and behave in the right way at work
M. To get better at something

______________________

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

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Correct version:
1. Reflection – thinking about what happened before
2. To give advice – to tell someone what they can do
3. To be calm – to stay quiet and not angry or worried
4. To improve skills – to get better at something
5. To offer extras – to give more than usual
6. To focus on a main skill – to pay attention to one important skill
7. Experience – something that happens to you
8. To practice – to do something many times to get better
9. To protect one’s energy – to take care of yourself and not get too tired
10. To balance – to keep things fair or equal
11. Habit – something you do often, usually every day
12. To grow – to get better or stronger
13. To stay professional – to work well and behave in the right way at work
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Write the correct word/s – from list of vocabularies!
1. What is something that happens to you?
  
  YOU WRITE:
  an experience
1. What is thinking about what happened before?
1. What is to pay attention to one important skill?
1. What is to take care of yourself and not get too tired?
1. What is to work well and behave in the right way at work?
1. What is to get better or stronger?
1. What is to stay quiet and not angry or worried?
1. What is to tell someone what they can do?
1. What is to give more than usual?
1. What is something you do often, usually every day?
1. What is to do something many times to get better?
1. What is to get better at something?
1. What is to keep things fair or equal?
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Correct answers:
1. What is something that happens to you?
  Answer: Experience
2. What is thinking about what happened before?
  Answer: Reflection
3. What is to pay attention to one important skill?
  Answer: To focus on a main skill
4. What is to take care of yourself and not get too tired?
  Answer: To protect one’s energy
5. What is to work well and behave in the right way at work?
  Answer: To stay professional
6. What is to get better or stronger?
  Answer: To grow
7. What is to stay quiet and not angry or worried?
  Answer: To be calm
8. What is to tell someone what they can do?
  Answer: To give advice
9. What is to give more than usual?
  Answer: To offer extras
10. What is something you do often, usually every day?
  Answer: Habit
11. What is to do something many times to get better?
  Answer: To practice
12. What is to get better at something?
  Answer: To improve skills
13. What is to keep things fair or equal?
  Answer: To balance
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True or false:
1. To protect one’s energy means to take care of yourself and not get too tired.
2. Habit is something you do once in a while.
3. To be calm means to stay quiet and not angry or worried.
4. To improve skills means to get worse at something.
5. Experience is something that happens to you.
6. To focus on a main skill means to pay attention to one important skill.
7. Reflection means thinking about what happened before.
8. To practice means to do something many times to get better.
9. To give advice means to tell someone what they can do.
10. To stay professional means to behave well at work.
11. To offer extras means to give less than usual.
12. To grow means to get better or stronger.
13. To balance means to keep things fair or equal.
14. To protect one’s energy means to work nonstop without rest.
________________

Answers:
1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T,
7-T, 8-T, 9-T, 10-F, 11-F,
12-T, 13-T, 14-F
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Correct version:
1. To protect one’s energy means to take care of yourself and not get too tired.
2. Habit is something you do once in a while. True is: Habit is something you do often, usually every day.
3. To be calm means to stay quiet and not angry or worried.
4. To improve skills means to get worse at something. True is: To improve skills means to get better at something.
5. Experience is something that happens to you.
6. To focus on a main skill means to pay attention to one important skill.
7. Reflection means thinking about what happened before.
8. To practice means to do something many times to get better.
9. To give advice means to tell someone what they can do.
10. To stay professional means to behave well at work. True is: To stay professional means to work well and behave in the right way at work.
11. To offer extras means to give less than usual. True is: To offer extras means to give more than usual.
12. To grow means to get better or stronger.
13. To balance means to keep things fair or equal.
14. To protect one’s energy means to work nonstop without rest. True is: To protect one’s energy means to take care of yourself and not get too tired.
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Fill in, words below:

teamwork – experience – better – breaks –
life – focus – career – guests –
reflection – safe – notes –
teaches
1. Every day, I try to practice my guest greeting to get __________.
2. When I __________ on a main skill, I can help guests faster.
3. __________ helps me understand what I did well last week.
4. Giving advice to colleagues makes __________ easier.
5. I stay professional even when __________ are difficult.
6. Protecting my energy means taking __________ when I feel tired.
7. Being calm helps guests feel welcome and __________.
8. I offer extras, like local tips, to make the guest__________ special.
9. Developing my skills slowly helps me grow in my __________.
10. A habit of writing __________ every day improves my memory.
11. Balance is important between work and personal __________ .
12. Every experience, good or bad, __________ me something useful.
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Correct version:
1. Every day, I try to practice my guest greeting to get better.
2. When I focus on a main skill, I can help guests faster.
3. Reflection helps me understand what I did well last week.
4. Giving advice to colleagues makes teamwork easier.
5. I stay professional even when guests are difficult.
6. Protecting my energy means taking breaks when I feel tired.
7. Being calm helps guests feel welcome and safe.
8. I offer extras, like local tips, to make the guest experience special.
9. Developing my skills slowly helps me grow in my career.
10. A habit of writing notes every day improves my memory.
11. Balance is important between work and personal life.
12. Every experience, good or bad, teaches me something useful.
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16. September 2025
🥳👄Your Personal New Year Reset in Hospitality, part 6/7 (A2)🥳👄
- Learn With a Clear Plan
Learning with a clear plan means choosing one thing to learn this year. In tourism and hospitality, work is busy and sometimes stressful. If I try to learn many skills, I can feel tired and confused. When I choose one skill, I can focus better, use it fast, and see good results.

1. Guest Behavior

If I choose guest behavior, I learn why guests act in different ways. Some guests are tired, nervous, or unhappy. I learn to watch how they speak and act. This helps me understand them and stay calm.

2. Handling Complaints

If I choose handling complaints, I learn simple steps to solve problems. I listen, say sorry, and try to help. This makes guests feel heard and reduces stress.

3. Basic Pricing

If I choose basic pricing, I learn how to talk about prices clearly. I explain what the guest gets for the price. This helps me feel more confident.

4. Storytelling

If I choose storytelling, I learn short stories about places or culture. These stories make the visit more interesting and friendly.

5. Digital Tools

If I choose digital tools, I learn how to use reviews, systems, and social media. This helps me save time and give better service.

Learning one thing well helps me grow at work.

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Vocabulary:
- to be stressful: to make you feel tired, nervous, or worried
- to learn skills: to learn how to do something well
- to be confused: to not understand something
- to choose a skill: to pick one thing to learn or do
- guest behavior: how guests act and speak
- to stay calm: to feel relaxed and not angry
- handling complaints: listening to problems and helping guests
- to feel heard: to feel that someone listens to you
- to explain: to tell something so others understand
- to feel competent: to feel able and good at your job
- a review: a guest’s opinion written online
- to save time: to do something faster
- to grow at work: to get better and learn more in your job
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Match the word with the correct definition

Words

A. to be stressful
B. to learn skills
C. to be confused
D. to choose a skill
E. guest behavior
F. to stay calm
G. handling complaints
H. to feel heard
I. to explain
J. to feel competent
K. a review
L. to save time
M. to grow at work

Definitions
1. to feel able and good at your job
2. to do something faster
3. to not understand something
4. how guests act and speak
5. to listen to problems and help guests
6. to pick one thing to learn or do
7. to feel that someone listens to you
8. to tell something so others understand
9. a guest’s opinion written online
10. to make you feel tired, nervous, or worried
11. to feel relaxed and not angry
12. to learn how to do something well
13. to get better and learn more in your job
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Answers:
A-10, B-12, C-3, D-6, E-4,
F-11, G-5, H-7, I-8, J-1,
K-9, L-2, M-13
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Correct version:

to be stressful – to make you feel tired, nervous, or worried

to learn skills – to learn how to do something well

to be confused – to not understand something

to choose a skill – to pick one thing to learn or do

guest behavior – how guests act and speak

to stay calm – to feel relaxed and not angry

handling complaints – listening to problems and helping guests

to feel heard – to feel that someone listens to you

to explain – to tell something so others understand

to feel competent – to feel able and good at your job

a review – a guest’s opinion written online

to save time – to do something faster

to grow at work – to get better and learn more in your job

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True or false:
1. Learning many skills at the same time makes work easier.
2. The text says it is better to focus on one skill.
3. Guest behavior helps workers understand why guests feel stressed.
4. Storytelling is only useful for online marketing.
5. Handling complaints includes listening and saying sorry.
6. The text says learning should never be used at work.
7. Basic pricing helps explain value, not only money.
8. Digital tools can help save time at work.
9. The text says hospitality work is always calm and easy.
10. Learning one skill well can improve confidence.
11. Guest behavior is about how staff behave at work.
12. Storytelling can make guest experiences more personal.
13. The text suggests learning many skills quickly.
14. Digital tools include reviews and booking systems.
_____________________

True:
2,3,5,7,8,10,12
_____________________

Corrrect version:

Learning many skills at the same time makes work easier. True is: Learning many skills at the same time can make work stressful.

The text says it is better to focus on one skill.

Guest behavior helps workers understand why guests feel stressed.

Storytelling is only useful for online marketing. True is: Storytelling helps make guest experiences more interesting and personal.

Handling complaints includes listening and saying sorry.

The text says learning should never be used at work. True is: Learning should be used fast at work to see improvement.

Basic pricing helps explain value, not only money.

Digital tools can help save time at work.

The text says hospitality work is always calm and easy. True is: Hospitality work can be tiring and stressful.

Learning one skill well can improve confidence.

Guest behavior is about how staff behave at work. True is: Guest behavior is about how guests act and speak.

Storytelling can make guest experiences more personal.

The text suggests learning many skills quickly. True is: The text suggests learning one skill and using it fast.

Digital tools include reviews and booking systems.

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Fill in, words below:

behavior – guests – time – skill – practice –
pricing – tired – see –
tools – work – handling –
easier
1. You should learn only one __________ each year.
2. Using a new skill fast helps you __________ improvement [when something becomes better than before].
3. Learning one skill can make work __________.
4. Guest __________ shows how guests act and feel.
5. __________ complaints means listening and helping guests.
6. Basic __________ shows the value of a service.
7. Storytelling can make __________ enjoy their visit more.
8. Digital __________ help with reviews, systems, and social media.
9. __________ is important to use a skill well.
10. Hospitality work can make you __________ or stressed.
11. Learning one skill can help you feel competent at __________.
12. Using a skill with guests can help save __________.
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Correct version
1. You should learn only one skill each year.
2. Using a new skill fast helps you see improvement.
3. Learning one skill can make work easier.
4. Guest behavior shows how guests act and feel.
5. Handling complaints means listening and helping guests.
6. Basic pricing shows the value of a service.
7. Storytelling can make guests enjoy their visit more.
8. Digital tools help with reviews, systems, and social media.
9. Practice is important to use a skill well.
10. Hospitality work can make you tired or stressed.
11. Learning one skill can help you feel competent at work.
12. Using a skill with guests can help save time.
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Which phrase are we looking for?
Unscramble words

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Answer:
1. Name one skill you can learn this year.
2. How can handling complaints help guests?
3. What can storytelling do for guests?
4. Give one example of digital tools.
5. How does learning one skill help you at work?
6. Why is it better to learn one skill, not many?
7. What does guest behavior show?
8. How can basic pricing help guests?
9. How can digital tools save time?
10. What can happen if hospitality work is stressful?
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Possible answers:
1. Name one skill you can learn this year.
  Answer: Handling complaints.
2. How can handling complaints help guests?
  Answer: It helps guests feel heard and solves problems.
3. What can storytelling do for guests?
  Answer: It makes guest experiences more interesting.
4. Give one example of digital tools.
  Answer: Reviews.
5. How does learning one skill help you at work?
  Answer: It helps to use the skill fast and see improvement.
6. Why is it better to learn one skill, not many?
  Answer: Learning many skills can be stressful.
7. What does guest behavior show?
  Answer: It shows how guests act and feel.
8. How can basic pricing help guests?
  Answer: It explains the value, not only money.
9. How can digital tools save time?
  Answer: They help with reviews, systems, and social media.
10. What can happen if hospitality work is stressful?
  Answer: You can feel tired or nervous.
16. September 2025
🥳👄Your Personal New Year Reset in Hospitality, part 5/7 (A2)🥳👄
- Take Care of Yourself (Very Important)
Hospitality work is tiring. Every day you help guests, solve problems, and stay friendly. This is good work, but it can make you very tired. That is why you must take care of yourself, not only of guests.

First, ask yourself: When am I most tired? Maybe you feel tired after long shifts, many questions, or angry guests. When you know this, you can protect your energy. Then ask: What limits do I need? Limits are not bad. Limits help you stay calm and professional.

Many hospitality workers give guests kindness, patience, and time. Ask yourself: Do I give this to myself too? You also need rest, calm, and respect.

Simple actions can help a lot. Choose one fixed time every week with no guests. This can be one evening or one morning. Use this time to rest, sleep, or be quiet. Also choose one activity that is not about work, like walking, reading, or meeting friends.

Finally, practice saying: “I will check and tell you later.” You do not need to solve everything immediately. This sentence gives you time and reduces stress.

When you take care of yourself, you can give better service to guests.

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Vocabulary:
- to be tiring: to make you feel tired
- to stay friendly: to be kind and nice to people
- to be tired: to need rest
- to take care of oneself: to do things to stay healthy and feel good
- a shift: the time you work, for example morning or evening
- to be angry: to feel mad or upset
- to protect one’s energy: to not use all your strength
- a limit: a rule for what you can do and what you cannot do
- to stay calm: to feel quiet and not angry
- kindness: being nice and helpful
- patience: waiting calmly without getting angry
- a fixed time: a time that is always the same
- to rest: to stop working and relax
- to choose an activity immediately: to pick something to do right now
- to reduce stress: to feel less worry and pressure
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Match the Word with the Definition

Words
1. to be tired
2. kindness
3. a shift
4. to rest
5. to be angry
6. a fixed time
7. to stay calm
8. to be tiring
9. patience
10. to take care of oneself
11. a limit
12. to reduce stress
13. to stay friendly
14. to protect one’s energy
Definitions:

A. a rule for what you can do and what you cannot do
B. to feel quiet and not angry
C. to stop working and relax
D. to feel mad or upset
E. to make you feel tired
F. being nice and helpful
G. to do things to stay healthy and feel good
H. to be kind and nice to people
I. to feel less worry and pressure
J. the time you work, for example morning or evening
K. to need rest
L. waiting calmly without getting angry
M. a time that is always the same
N. to not use all your strength

_____________________

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

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Correct answers:
1. to be tired – to need rest
2. kindness – being nice and helpful
3. a shift – the time you work, for example morning or evening
4. to rest – to stop working and relax
5. to be angry – to feel mad or upset
6. a fixed time – a time that is always the same
7. to stay calm – to feel quiet and not angry
8. to be tiring – to make you feel tired
9. patience – waiting calmly without getting angry
10. to take care of oneself – to do things to stay healthy and feel good
11. a limit – a rule for what you can do and what you cannot do
12. to reduce stress – to feel less worry and pressure
13. to stay friendly – to be kind and nice to people
14. to protect one’s energy – to not use all your strength
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True or false:
1. Kindness means being nice and helpful to people.
2. A shift is a place where you sleep at work.
3. To rest means to stop working and relax.
4. To be angry means to feel happy and excited.
5. A fixed time is a time that is always the same.
6. To stay calm means to shout at people.
7. To be tired means you need rest.
8. Patience means waiting calmly.
9. To reduce stress means to feel more pressure.
10. To stay friendly means to be rude to guests.
11. A limit is a rule for what you can do.
12. To be tiring means something gives you energy.
13. To take care of oneself means to stay healthy and feel good.
__________________

Answers:

1 T, 2 F, 3 T, 4 F, 5 T, 6 F, 7 T,
8 T, 9 F, 10 F, 11 T, 12 F, 13 T
__________________

Correct version:

Kindness means being nice and helpful to people.

A shift is a place where you sleep at work. True is: A shift is the time you work, for example morning or evening.

To rest means to stop working and relax.

To be angry means to feel happy and excited. True is: To be angry means to feel mad or upset.

A fixed time is a time that is always the same.

To stay calm means to shout at people. True is: To stay calm means to feel quiet and not angry.

To be tired means you need rest.

Patience means waiting calmly.

To reduce stress means to feel more pressure. True is: To reduce stress means to feel less worry and pressure.

To stay friendly means to be rude to guests. True is: To stay friendly means to be kind and nice to people.

A limit is a rule for what you can do.

To be tiring means something gives you energy. True is: To be tiring means to make you feel tired.

To take care of oneself means to stay healthy and feel good.

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Answer:
1. What kind of work is tiring?
2. Who do you help every day in hospitality?
3. What should you ask yourself about tiredness?
4. What is a simple action to protect energy?
5. How often should you have time with no guests?
6. Name one activity not about work.
7. What sentence can help you delay an answer to guests?
8. Why is it important to take care of yourself?
9. What should you do when you feel very tired?
10. Name one thing you give to guests but must give to yourself too.
____________________

Possible answers:
1. Hospitality work
2. Guests

3. When am I most tired?

4. Protect energy / set limits

5. One fixed time each week

6. Walking / reading / meeting friends

7. “I will check and tell you later.”

8. To give better service to guests

9. Rest / take a break

10. Kindness / patience / time

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Answers in full sentences:
1. What kind of work is tiring?
  - Hospitality work is tiring.
2. Who do you help every day in hospitality?
  - I help guests every day.
3. What should you ask yourself about tiredness?
  - I should ask myself when I am tired.
4. What is a simple action to protect energy?
  - A simple action is to have one fixed time without guests.
5. How often should you have time with no guests?
  - I should have time with no guests once a week.
6. Name one activity not about work.
  - I can walk, read, or meet friends.
7. What sentence can help you delay an answer to guests?
  - I can say, “I will check and tell you later.”
8. Why is it important to take care of yourself?
  - It is important to take care of myself to help guests better.
9. What should you do when you feel very tired?
  - I should rest and stop working.
10. Name one thing you give to guests but must give to yourself too.
  - I must give myself kindness and patience.
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Fill in, words below:

every week – tired – help – protect – limits –
solve – myself – stay calm – guests –
day of work – activity –
sentence – service.
1. Hospitality work is very tiring because I __________many guests every day.
2. I ________ problems and answer questions from guests.
3. I must always stay friendly and calm with all __________.
4. Sometimes I feel very tired after a long __________.
5. I should ask myself when I am most__________ and why.
6. I need to know my __________ to protect my energy.
7. I give guests kindness, patience, and good __________.
8. I must give __________ kindness, patience, and rest too.
9. One simple action is to have one fixed time __________ without guests.
10. I can choose one __________ that is not about work, like walking or reading.
11. I can use the __________, “I will check and tell you later,” to avoid stress.
12. Taking care of myself helps me __________ and do my job better.
13. When I rest and __________ my energy, I can give better service to guests.
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Correct version:
1. Hospitality work is very tiring because I help many guests every day.
2. I solve problems and answer questions from guests.
3. I must always stay friendly and calm with all guests.
4. Sometimes I feel very tired after a long day of work.
5. I should ask myself when I am most tired and why.
6. I need to know my limits to protect my energy.
7. I give guests kindness, patience, and good service.
8. I must give myself kindness, patience, and rest too.
9. One simple action is to have one fixed time every week without guests.
10. I can choose one activity that is not about work, like walking or reading.
11. I can use the sentence, “I will check and tell you later,” to avoid stress.
12. Taking care of myself helps me stay calm and do my job better.
13. When I rest and protect my energy, I can give better service to guests.
16. September 2025
🥳👄Your Personal New Year Reset in Hospitality, part 4/7 (A2)🥳👄
- Set Personal Goals (Clear and Simple)
Setting personal goals is very important. Goals help you know what to do and give you motivation. But not all goals are helpful. Avoid goals that are too general, like “be better at hospitality” or “grow professionally.” These goals are hard to measure, and you may not know if you are improving.

It is better to choose goals that are clear and simple. Clear goals show exactly what you want to do. For example, you can set a goal to be the main person for guest problems, to be known for great service, or to learn one important skill like pricing, marketing, or design. Another good goal is to earn more money by using your skills better. These goals are specific, easy to understand, and possible to achieve.

It is also important to focus on only three goals at a time. Too many goals can be confusing and difficult. Clear goals help you plan your actions and see your progress. When you reach them, you feel proud and motivated to continue improving. Simple, specific goals are always better than vague or general goals.

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Vocabulary:
- to set a goal – to decide what you want to do or achieve
- to give motivation – to make someone want to do something
- to avoid – to stay away from something or not do it
- to measure a goal – to check how much you have done or improved
- to improve – to get better at something
- to choose a goal – to pick a goal you want to do
- a skill – something you can do well
- design – a plan or way to make something look or work
- to earn money – to get money by working
- to achieve – to finish or succeed in doing something
- to focus – to pay full attention to something
- to be confusing – to make it hard to understand
- to progress – to move forward or get better
- to feel proud – to feel happy about what you did
- to feel motivated – to feel ready and want to do something
- a vague goal – a goal that is not clear or specific
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Match the word to its definition:
1. to set a goal
2. to improve
3. a skill
4. to earn money
5. to focus
6. to avoid
7. to feel proud
8. to progress
9. to achieve
10. a vague goal
11. to give motivation
12. to measure a goal
13. design
14. to feel motivated
15. to choose a goal
16. to be confusing
Definitions:

a. to check how much you have done or improved
b. to make someone want to do something
c. a goal that is not clear or specific
d. something you can do well
e. to stay away from something or not do it
f. to pay full attention to something
g. a plan or way to make something look or work
h. to feel happy about what you did
i. to move forward or get better
j. to finish or succeed in doing something
k. to decide what you want to do or achieve
l. to get money by working
m. to feel ready and want to do something
n. to get better at something
o. to pick a goal you want to do
p. to make it hard to understand

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Answers:
1-k, 2-n, 3-d, 4-l, 5-f, 6-e, 7-h,
8-i, 9-j, 10-c, 11-b, 12-a,
13-g, 14-m, 15-o, 16-p

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Correct version:
1. to set a goal – to decide what you want to do or achieve
2. to improve – to get better at something
3. a skill – something you can do well
4. to earn money – to get money by working
5. to focus – to pay full attention to something
6. to avoid – to stay away from something or not do it
7. to feel proud – to feel happy about what you did
8. to progress – to move forward or get better
9. to achieve – to finish or succeed in doing something
10. a vague goal – a goal that is not clear or specific
11. to give motivation – to make someone want to do something
12. to measure a goal – to check how much you have done or improved
13. design – a plan or way to make something look or work
14. to feel motivated – to feel ready and want to do something
15. to choose a goal – to pick a goal you want to do
16. to be confusing – to make it hard to understand
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Fill in, words below:

goals – at a time – setting – design – general –
vague – motivation – service – measure –
progress – main – money –
do
1. __________ personal goals is very important.
2. Goals help you know what to __________.
3. Goals give you ___________.
4. Avoid goals that are too __________.
5. Vague goals are hard to __________.
6. Choose __________ that are clear and simple.
7. For example, be the __________ person for guest problems.
8. Another goal can be to be known for great __________.
9. You can also learn one important skill like pricing or __________.
10. Another goal is to earn more __________ by using your skills better.
11. Focus on only three goals __________.
12. Clear goals help you see your __________.
13. Simple and specific goals are better than __________ goals.
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Correct version:
1. Setting personal goals is very important.
2. Goals help you know what to do.
3. Goals give you motivation.
4. Avoid goals that are too general.
5. Vague goals are hard to measure.
6. Choose goals that are clear and simple.
7. For example, be the main person for guest problems.
8. Another goal can be to be known for great service.
9. You can also learn one important skill like pricing or design.
10. Another goal is to earn more money by using your skills better.
11. Focus on only three goals at a time.
12. Clear goals help you see your progress.
13. Simple and specific goals are better than vague goals.
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True or false:
1. Vague goals are easy to measure.
2. Setting personal goals is very important.
3. You should focus on many goals at the same time.
4. Clear goals help you see your progress.
5. Goals give you motivation.
6. “Be better at hospitality” is a clear goal.
7. You can learn one important skill like pricing or design.
8. Avoid goals that are too general.
9. Focus only on three goals at a time.
10. Simple and specific goals are better than vague goals.
11. Goals do not help you know what to do.
12. You can be known for great service as a goal.
13. Goals should always be vague to allow freedom.
14. Earning more money by using your skills better is a good goal.
15. Clear goals are not important.
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Answers:
1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-T, 6-F,
7-T, 8-T, 9-T, 10-T, 11-F,
12-T, 13-F, 14-T, 15-F
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Correct version:
1. Vague goals are easy to measure. True is: Vague goals are hard to measure.
2. Setting personal goals is very important.
3. You should focus on many goals at the same time. True is: You should focus on only three goals at a time.
4. Clear goals help you see your progress.
5. Goals give you motivation.
6. “Be better at hospitality” is a clear goal. True is: “Be better at hospitality” is a vague goal.
7. You can learn one important skill like pricing or design.
8. Avoid goals that are too general.
9. Focus only on three goals at a time.
10. Simple and specific goals are better than vague goals.
11. Goals do not help you know what to do. True is: Goals help you know what to do.
12. You can be known for great service as a goal.
13. Goals should always be vague to allow freedom. True is: Goals should be clear and specific.
14. Earning more money by using your skills better is a good goal.
15. Clear goals are not important. True is: Clear goals are important.
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Answer these questions:
1. Why is it important to set personal goals?
2. Give one example of a vague goal.
3. Give one example of a clear goal.
4. How many goals should you focus on at the same time?
5. Name one skill you could learn as a goal.
6. What does a clear goal help you see?
7. What should you avoid when choosing a goal?
8. How can goals give you motivation?
9. Why are simple and specific goals better than vague goals?
10. Give one example of a goal related to earning money.
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Possible answers:
1. Why is it important to set personal goals? – They help you know what to do.
2. Give one example of a vague goal. – “Be better at hospitality.”
3. Give one example of a clear goal. – “Be the main person for guest problems.”
4. How many goals should you focus on at the same time? – Three goals.
5. Name one skill you could learn as a goal. – Pricing (or marketing, design).
6. What does a clear goal help you see? – Your progress.
7. What should you avoid when choosing a goal? – Goals that are too general.
8. How can goals give you motivation? – They make you want to work and improve.
9. Why are simple and specific goals better than vague goals? – Because you can understand them and achieve them.
10. Give one example of a goal related to earning money. – Earn more money by using your skills better.
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16. September 2025