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  • ☀️🌅Sunrise over the ancient tower (text, exercises, sound files, reading comprehension, A2)🌅☀️

    Angkor Wat is a very famous and old temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Many years ago, Khmer people built this beautiful temple. Today, many people visit Angkor Wat every year. They come from Cambodia and from many other countries.

    In September, a special event happens at Angkor Wat. It is called the Autumnal Equinox. It usually happens around September 21, 22, or 23. On this day, the day and the night are almost the same length.

    The sunrise at Angkor Wat is very beautiful on this special day. Early in the morning, the sun rises behind the temple. From one special place, visitors can see the sun above the central tower. The big red sun slowly comes up behind the dark temple. It looks like the sun is sitting on top of the tower.

    Many people come very early to see this beautiful sunrise. Some people bring cameras and phones. They want to take pictures of the temple and the sun. Other visitors simply sit and watch. The sky can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow. The temple looks very beautiful in the morning light.

    The old Khmer builders planned Angkor Wat very carefully. They knew a lot about the sun and the stars. They also knew about numbers and building. They placed the temple buildings in a special way. Because of this, the sunrise looks very special at certain times of the year.

    Watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat can be a quiet and happy experience. People can sit together and enjoy the beautiful view. They can take photos, talk quietly, or simply watch the sun.

    If you visit Siem Reap in September, you can get up early and visit Angkor Wat. You may see a beautiful sunrise over this famous old temple. It is a special moment that you may remember for a long time.

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    Vocabulary:

    Word / phraseA1 definition
    ancientvery old
    reading comprehensionunderstanding what you read
    an eventsomething special that happens
    autumnalabout autumn
    an equinoxa day when day and night are almost the same length
    lengthhow long something is
    the skythe space above the Earth
    to changeto become different
    carefullyin a careful way; with attention
    at certain timesat some special times
    sunrisethe time when the sun comes up
    sunsetthe time when the sun goes down
    an experiencesomething that happens to you
    to enjoyto like something and feel happy
    to talk quietlyto speak with a soft voice
    simplyin an easy or simple way

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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. ancient
    2. reading comprehension
    3. an event
    4. autumnal
    5. an equinox
    6. length
    7. the sky
    8. to change
    9. carefully
    10. at certain times
    11. sunrise
    12. sunset
    13. an experience
    14. to enjoy
    15. to talk quietly
    16. simply

    A. to speak with a soft voice
    B. the space above the Earth
    C. very old
    D. something that happens to you
    E. in an easy or simple way
    F. to become different
    G. about autumn
    H. the time when the sun goes down
    I. something special that happens
    J. understanding what you read
    K. to like something and feel happy
    L. how long something is
    M. at some special times
    N. a day when day and night are almost the same length
    O. in a careful way; with attention
    P. the time when the sun comes up

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    Answers:
    1–C, 2–J, 3–I, 4–G, 5–N, 6–L,
    7–B, 8–F, 9–O, 10–M, 11–P, 12–H,
    13–D, 14–K, 15–A, 16–E

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    Match the definitions with the words

    1. very old
    2. understanding what you read
    3. something special that happens
    4. about autumn
    5. a day when day and night are almost the same length
    6. how long something is
    7. the space above the Earth
    8. to become different
    9. in a careful way; with attention
    10. at some special times
    11. the time when the sun comes up
    12. the time when the sun goes down
    13. something that happens to you
    14. to like something and feel happy
    15. to speak with a soft voice
    16. in an easy or simple way

    A. to enjoy
    B. sunset
    C. ancient
    D. simply
    E. an experience
    F. carefully
    G. sunrise
    H. an event
    I. the sky
    J. to change
    K. an equinox
    L. to talk quietly
    M. autumnal
    N. length
    O. at certain times
    P. reading comprehension

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    Answers:
    1–C, 2–P, 3–H, 4–M, 5–K, 6–N,
    7–I, 8–J, 9–F, 10–O, 11–G, 12–B,
    13–E, 14–A, 15–L, 16–d

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    Fill in, words below

    experience · ancient · carefully · sunrise · simply ·
    autumnal · length · event · enjoy · sky ·
    equinox · quietly · change ·
    sunset · times · comprehension · certain ·
    special · beautiful ·
    famous

    1. Angkor Wat is a very __________ temple in Siem Reap.
    2. Many people visit this __________ temple every year.
    3. The Autumnal Equinox is a special __________ at Angkor Wat.
    4. It usually happens around September 21, 22, or 23. It is an __________ event.
    5. On this day, the day and night are almost the same __________.
    6. The __________ at Angkor Wat is very beautiful.
    7. The __________ can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow.
    8. The sky can __________ during the morning.
    9. The old Khmer builders planned Angkor Wat very __________.
    10. Watching the sunrise can be a quiet and happy __________.
    11. People can sit together and __________ the beautiful view.
    12. They can talk __________ while they watch the sun.
    13. Visitors can __________ sit and watch the sunrise.
    14. The sunrise looks very special at __________ times of the year.
    15. From one __________ place, visitors can see the sun above the central tower.
    16. The __________ is the time when the sun goes down.
    17. Angkor Wat is a __________ place for many visitors.
    18. The temple is __________ and beautiful in the morning light.
    19. Reading __________ means understanding what you read.
    20. The sunrise is a __________ moment that people may remember for a long time.

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    Correct answers

    1. Angkor Wat is a very ancient temple in Siem Reap.
    2. Many people visit this famous temple every year.
    3. The Autumnal Equinox is a special event at Angkor Wat.
    4. It usually happens around September 21, 22, or 23. It is an autumnal event.
    5. On this day, the day and night are almost the same length.
    6. The sunrise at Angkor Wat is very beautiful.
    7. The sky can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow.
    8. The sky can change during the morning.
    9. The old Khmer builders planned Angkor Wat very carefully.
    10. Watching the sunrise can be a quiet and happy experience.
    11. People can sit together and enjoy the beautiful view.
    12. They can talk quietly while they watch the sun.
    13. Visitors can simply sit and watch the sunrise.
    14. The sunrise looks very special at certain times of the year.
    15. From one special place, visitors can see the sun above the central tower.
    16. The sunset is the time when the sun goes down.
    17. Angkor Wat is a beautiful place for many visitors.
    18. The temple is ancient and beautiful in the morning light.
    19. Reading comprehension means understanding what you read.
    20. The sunrise is a special moment that people may remember for a long time.

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    True or false

    1. Angkor Wat is a very famous and old temple in Siem Reap.
    2. Angkor Wat is in Phnom Penh.
    3. Khmer people built the temple many years ago.
    4. The Autumnal Equinox usually happens in January.
    5. Day and night are almost the same length on the equinox.
    6. The special sunrise happens late in the evening.
    7. Visitors see the sun below the central tower from one special place.
    8. The big red sun slowly comes up behind the dark temple.
    9. Some people bring cameras and phones.
    10. Visitors come to watch the sunrise only from Cambodia.
    11. Nobody comes very early to see the sunrise.
    12. Other visitors simply sit and watch.
    13. The sky can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow.
    14. The Khmer builders did not plan Angkor Wat carefully.
    15. The old builders knew nothing about the sun and the stars.
    16. They also knew about numbers and building.
    17. The temple buildings were placed in a special way.
    18. People must talk loudly while watching the sunrise.
    19. People can sit together and enjoy the beautiful view.
    20. The sunrise is a moment that people may forget very quickly.

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    True: 1,3,5,8,9,12,13,16,17,19
    ________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Angkor Wat is a very famous and old temple in Siem Reap.
    2. Angkor Wat is in Phnom Penh. True is: Angkor Wat is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
    3. Khmer people built the temple many years ago.
    4. The Autumnal Equinox usually happens in January. True is: The Autumnal Equinox usually happens around September 21, 22, or 23.
    5. Day and night are almost the same length on the equinox.
    6. The special sunrise happens late in the evening. True is: The special sunrise happens early in the morning.
    7. Visitors see the sun below the central tower from one special place. True is: Visitors can see the sun above the central tower from one special place.
    8. The big red sun slowly comes up behind the dark temple.
    9. Some people bring cameras and phones.
    10. Visitors come to watch the sunrise only from Cambodia. True is: Visitors come from Cambodia and from many other countries.
    11. Nobody comes very early to see the sunrise. True is: Many people come very early to see the sunrise.
    12. Other visitors simply sit and watch.
    13. The sky can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow.
    14. The Khmer builders did not plan Angkor Wat carefully. True is: The old Khmer builders planned Angkor Wat very carefully.
    15. The old builders knew nothing about the sun and the stars. True is: The old Khmer builders knew a lot about the sun and the stars.
    16. They also knew about numbers and building.
    17. The temple buildings were placed in a special way.
    18. People must talk loudly while watching the sunrise. True is: People can talk quietly while watching the sun.
    19. People can sit together and enjoy the beautiful view.
    20. The sunrise is a moment that people may forget very quickly. True is: It is a special moment that people may remember for a long time.

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    Find the evidence in the text

    1. The people who constructed the temple understood both astronomy and other forms of knowledge.

      YOU WRITE:
      I. They knew a lot about the sun and the stars. They also knew about numbers and building.
    2. Some tourists use electronic devices to keep a picture of the scene.
    3. Someone travelling to Siem Reap in September has the opportunity to see the morning view.
    4. The position of the buildings helps create a special sunrise during some parts of the year.
    5. The old Cambodian site is still a popular place for tourists today.
    6. People may see several different colors in the morning sky.
    7. One viewing position gives people a special view of the sun and the main tower.
    8. Some people choose a calm way to spend the morning at the temple.
    9. The morning light creates a picture that can look as if the sun is resting on the tower.
    10. The builders used their knowledge when deciding where to put the different parts of the temple.
    11. In September, there is a day when the hours of daylight and darkness are nearly equal.
    12. Visitors who arrive early can see the sun appear behind the temple.
    13. A visit to this sunrise can be something pleasant and peaceful.
    14. Visitors do not all watch the sunrise in the same way.


    Evidence

    A. “The sky can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow.”

    B. “If you visit Siem Reap in September, you can get up early and visit Angkor Wat.”

    C. “They placed the temple buildings in a special way.”

    D. “Some people bring cameras and phones. They want to take pictures of the temple and the sun.”

    E. “From one special place, visitors can see the sun above the central tower.”

    F. “Watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat can be a quiet and happy experience.”

    G. “Today, many people visit Angkor Wat every year. They come from Cambodia and from many other countries.”

    H. “It looks like the sun is sitting on top of the tower.”

    I. “They knew a lot about the sun and the stars. They also knew about numbers and building.”

    J. “They can take photos, talk quietly, or simply watch the sun.”

    K. “Early in the morning, the sun rises behind the temple.”

    L. “On this day, the day and the night are almost the same length.”

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    Answers

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

    1. The people who constructed the temple understood both astronomy and other forms of knowledge. – They knew a lot about the sun and the stars. They also knew about numbers and building.
    2. Some tourists use electronic devices to keep a picture of the scene. – Some people bring cameras and phones. They want to take pictures of the temple and the sun.
    3. Someone travelling to Siem Reap in September has the opportunity to see the morning view. – If you visit Siem Reap in September, you can get up early and visit Angkor Wat.
    4. The position of the buildings helps create a special sunrise during some parts of the year. – Because of this, the sunrise looks very special at certain times of the year.
    5. The old Cambodian site is still a popular place for tourists today. – Today, many people visit Angkor Wat every year. They come from Cambodia and from many other countries.
    6. People may see several different colors in the morning sky. – The sky can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow.
    7. One viewing position gives people a special view of the sun and the main tower. – From one special place, visitors can see the sun above the central tower.
    8. Some people choose a calm way to spend the morning at the temple. – Other visitors simply sit and watch.
    9. The morning light creates a picture that can look as if the sun is resting on the tower. – It looks like the sun is sitting on top of the tower.
    10. The builders used their knowledge when deciding where to put the different parts of the temple. – They placed the temple buildings in a special way.
    11. In September, there is a day when the hours of daylight and darkness are nearly equal. – On this day, the day and the night are almost the same length.
    12. Visitors who arrive early can see the sun appear behind the temple. – Many people come very early to see this beautiful sunrise.
    13. A visit to this sunrise can be something pleasant and peaceful. – Watching the sunrise at Angkor Wat can be a quiet and happy experience.

    14. Visitors do not all watch the sunrise in the same way. – They can take photos, talk quietly, or simply watch the sun.

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    Answer with one or two words

    1. Who built Angkor Wat many years ago?
    2. What happens around September 21, 22, or 23?
    3. What rises behind the temple?
    4. What can visitors use to take pictures?
    5. What can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow?
    6. What did the Khmer builders know a lot about?
    7. What can people enjoy together?
    8. When can people visit Angkor Wat?
    9. What can visitors see above the central tower?
    10. What do some visitors bring?
    11. How can people talk while watching the sun?
    12. What did the builders know about?
    13. What may visitors remember for a long time?
    14. What looks very beautiful in the morning light?

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    Correct answers:

    Who built Angkor Wat many years ago? — Khmer people

    What happens around September 21, 22, or 23? — The Autumnal Equinox

    What rises behind the temple? — The sun

    What can visitors use to take pictures? — Cameras and phones

    What can change from dark to pink, orange, and yellow? — The sky

    What did the Khmer builders know a lot about? — The sun and stars

    What can people enjoy together? — The beautiful view

    When can people visit Angkor Wat? — In September

    What can visitors see above the central tower? — The sun

    What do some visitors bring? — Cameras and phones

    How can people talk while watching the sun? — Quietly

    What did the builders know about? — Numbers and building

    What may visitors remember for a long time? — The special moment

    What looks very beautiful in the morning light? — The temple

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    Find the information in the text

    1. The name of the famous temple: __________
    2. The country where the temple is: __________
    3. The month of the special event: __________
    4. The usual dates of the event: __________
    5. The place where visitors can see the sun above the central tower: __________
    6. Three colors of the morning sky: __________, __________, __________
    7. Two things some visitors bring: __________ and __________
    8. Two things visitors can do while watching the sunrise: __________ and __________
    9. Two things the old builders knew about: __________ and __________
    10. The place where the sun rises: __________

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    Answers:

    1. The name of the famous temple: Angkor Wat
    2. The country where the temple is: Cambodia
    3. The month of the special event: September
    4. The usual dates of the event: September 21, 22, or 23
    5. The place where visitors can see the sun above the central tower: one special place
    6. Three colors of the morning sky: pink, orange, yellow
    7. Two things some visitors bring: cameras and phones
    8. Two things visitors can do while watching the sunrise: take photos and talk quietly
    9. Two things the old builders knew about: the sun and the stars
    10. The place where the sun rises: behind the temple

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    Match question and answer:

    Questions

    1. Where is Angkor Wat?
    2. Who built the temple many years ago?
    3. When does the Autumnal Equinox usually happen?
    4. What is special about this day?
    5. What happens early in the morning?
    6. Where can visitors see the sun above the central tower?
    7. What do some people bring with them?
    8. Why do they bring cameras and phones?
    9. What colors can appear in the sky?
    10. What did the old builders know a lot about?
    11. How can visitors spend time at the sunrise?
    12. What can a visit to the sunrise be like?


    Answers

    A. They can sit together, take photos, speak softly, or watch the sun.
    B. It usually comes around September 21, 22, or 23.
    C. They wanted pictures of the temple and the sun.
    D. It can be a quiet and happy experience.
    E. Pink, orange, and yellow can appear in the sky.
    F. Khmer people were the builders many years ago.
    G. The sun comes up behind the temple early in the morning.
    H. They carry cameras and phones with them.
    I. It stands in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
    J. Day and night are almost the same length on this day.
    K. They can see it from one special place.
    L. They had a lot of knowledge about the sun, the stars, numbers, and building.

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    Correct version:

    Interviewer: Where is Angkor Wat?
    Guide: It stands in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

    Interviewer: Who built the temple many years ago?
    Guide: Khmer people were the builders many years ago.

    Interviewer: When does the Autumnal Equinox usually happen?
    Guide: It usually comes around September 21, 22, or 23.

    Interviewer: What is special about this day?
    Guide: Day and night are almost the same length on this day.

    Interviewer: What happens early in the morning?
    Guide: The sun comes up behind the temple early in the morning.

    Interviewer: Where can visitors see the sun above the central tower?
    Guide: They can see it from one special place.

    Interviewer: What do some people bring with them?
    Guide: They carry cameras and phones with them.

    Interviewer: Why do they bring cameras and phones?
    Guide: They want pictures of the temple and the sun.

    Interviewer: What colors can appear in the sky?
    Guide: Pink, orange, and yellow can appear there.

    Interviewer: What did the old builders know a lot about?
    Guide: They had a lot of knowledge about the sun, the stars, numbers, and building.

    Interviewer: How can visitors spend time at the sunrise?
    Guide: They can sit together, take photos, speak softly, or watch.

    Interviewer: What can a visit to the sunrise be like?
    Guide: It can be a quiet and happy experience.

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    learn a language:

    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

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  • 🥳🫶🥳🫶Lesson 2 — colours and classroom objects (A1, very beginners)

    For the second lesson, build directly on Lesson 1 rather than introduce too much new English. The children already know hello, names, how are you, numbers, stand up, sit down, look, listen.


    A very good next topic is:

    Length: 45–60 minutes
    Level: Beginner / A1
    Main goal: Children can name simple colours and ask/answer “What is this?”

    New words

    Colours:

    • red
    • blue
    • green
    • yellow
    • black
    • white

    Objects:

    • book
    • pen
    • pencil
    • bag
    • chair
    • table

    New sentences:

    What is this?
    It is a book.
    What colour is it?
    It is red.

    1. Hello Review — 5 minutes

    Start exactly like Lesson 1.

    Teacher: Hello!
    Children: Hello!

    Teacher: Good morning!
    Children: Good morning!

    Teacher: How are you?
    Children: I am fine.

    Then ask 3–4 children:

    “What is your name?”

    They answer:

    “My name is …”

    This gives the children confidence because they already know the language.

    2. Introduce Colours — 10 minutes

    The teacher needs six coloured objects, pictures, or pieces of paper.

    Hold up something red.

    Teacher: Red.

    Children:

    Red!

    Hold up blue.

    Teacher: Blue.

    Children:

    Blue!

    Continue:

    red
    blue
    green
    yellow
    black
    white

    Game: Touch the Colour

    Put the colours around the classroom.

    Teacher:

    “Touch red!”

    Children run/walk to something red.

    Then:

    “Touch blue!”

    This is excellent for beginner children because they hear → understand → act.

    3. Colour Game — 5 minutes

    The teacher holds up a colour.

    Children shout the colour.

    Then make it more difficult.

    Teacher holds up red but says:

    “Blue!”

    Children should not repeat the teacher. They should say:

    “Red!”

    This can become very funny.

    4. Introduce Classroom Objects — 10 minutes

    Use real objects whenever possible.

    Hold up a book.

    Teacher: Book.

    Children:

    Book!

    Hold up a pencil.

    Pencil!

    Then:

    pen
    bag
    chair
    table

    Don’t teach all the words at once. Repeat them several times.

    Then ask:

    “What is this?”

    Children:

    “A book.”

    For very weak beginners, initially accept:

    “Book!”

    Then gradually model:

    “It is a book.”

    5. Dialogue — What Is This?

    Teacher and child:

    Teacher: Hello!
    Child: Hello!

    Teacher: What is this?
    Child: It is a book.

    Teacher: What colour is it?
    Child: It is red.

    Teacher: Very good!

    Then change the object.

    Teacher: What is this?
    Child: It is a pencil.

    Teacher: What colour is it?
    Child: It is yellow.

    6. Pair Work — 10 minutes

    Give each pair two or three objects.

    Student A asks:

    “What is this?”

    Student B answers:

    “It is a book.”

    Student A asks:

    “What colour is it?”

    Student B:

    “It is blue.”

    Then change roles.

    Simple dialogue card

    A: What is this?
    B: It is a __________.

    A: What colour is it?
    B: It is __________.

    7. Exercise — Match

    Match the words.

    1. red
    2. blue
    3. green
    4. yellow
    5. black
    6. white

    a. 🟩
    b. ⬛
    c. 🟨
    d. 🟥
    e. ⬜
    f. 🟦

    8. Exercise — Complete

    Use:

    book / red / pencil / blue / bag

    1. It is a __________.
    2. It is __________.
    3. It is a __________.
    4. It is __________.
    5. It is a __________.

    The teacher can show pictures or objects so the children know the answers.

    9. Listening Game — 5 minutes

    The teacher gives instructions:

    “Show me your book.”

    Children hold up their books.

    “Show me your pencil.”

    Children hold up their pencils.

    “Touch your bag.”

    Children touch their bags.

    “Touch the table.”

    Children touch the table.

    This also introduces useful classroom English naturally.

    10. Final Challenge

    Choose one child.

    The child picks an object.

    For example, a green pencil.

    The child says:

    “It is a pencil.”
    “It is green.”

    Another child asks:

    “What is this?”

    The first child answers.

    Then another child asks:

    “What colour is it?”

    Lesson 2 — What the children should be able to do

    By the end, ideally the children can:

    1. Name six colours

    red, blue, green, yellow, black, white

    2. Name six classroom objects

    book, pen, pencil, bag, chair, table

    3. Ask

    “What is this?”

    4. Answer

    “It is a book.”

    5. Ask

    “What colour is it?”

    6. Answer

    “It is blue.”

    A useful progression

    I would structure the first lessons like this:

    LessonMain topicMain language
    1Greetings & namesHello. My name is… How are you?
    2Colours & objectsWhat is this? It is a… What colour is it?
    3Numbers & ageHow old are you? I am eight.
    4FamilyWho is this? This is my mother.
    5BodyThis is my head/hand/eye.
    6FoodI like… / I don’t like…
    7AnimalsWhat is it? It is a cat.
    8Daily actionsI get up. I eat. I go to school.

    For the second lesson, I would build directly on Lesson 1 rather than introduce too much new English. The children already know hello, names, how are you, numbers, stand up, sit down, look, listen.

    A very good next topic is:

    Lesson 2 — Colours and Classroom Objects

    Length: 45–60 minutes
    Level: Beginner / A1
    Main goal: Children can name simple colours and ask/answer “What is this?”

    New words

    Colours:

    • red
    • blue
    • green
    • yellow
    • black
    • white

    Objects:

    • book
    • pen
    • pencil
    • bag
    • chair
    • table

    New sentences:

    What is this?
    It is a book.
    What colour is it?
    It is red.

    1. Hello Review — 5 minutes

    Start exactly like Lesson 1.

    Teacher: Hello!
    Children: Hello!

    Teacher: Good morning!
    Children: Good morning!

    Teacher: How are you?
    Children: I am fine.

    Then ask 3–4 children:

    “What is your name?”

    They answer:

    “My name is …”

    This gives the children confidence because they already know the language.

    2. Introduce Colours — 10 minutes

    The teacher needs six coloured objects, pictures, or pieces of paper.

    Hold up something red.

    Teacher: Red.

    Children:

    Red!

    Hold up blue.

    Teacher: Blue.

    Children:

    Blue!

    Continue:

    red
    blue
    green
    yellow
    black
    white

    Game: Touch the Colour

    Put the colours around the classroom.

    Teacher:

    “Touch red!”

    Children run/walk to something red.

    Then:

    “Touch blue!”

    This is excellent for beginner children because they hear → understand → act.

    3. Colour Game — 5 minutes

    The teacher holds up a colour.

    Children shout the colour.

    Then make it more difficult.

    Teacher holds up red but says:

    “Blue!”

    Children should not repeat the teacher. They should say:

    “Red!”

    This can become very funny.

    4. Introduce Classroom Objects — 10 minutes

    Use real objects whenever possible.

    Hold up a book.

    Teacher: Book.

    Children:

    Book!

    Hold up a pencil.

    Pencil!

    Then:

    pen
    bag
    chair
    table

    Don’t teach all the words at once. Repeat them several times.

    Then ask:

    “What is this?”

    Children:

    “A book.”

    For very weak beginners, initially accept:

    “Book!”

    Then gradually model:

    “It is a book.”

    5. Dialogue — What Is This?

    Teacher and child:

    Teacher: Hello!
    Child: Hello!

    Teacher: What is this?
    Child: It is a book.

    Teacher: What colour is it?
    Child: It is red.

    Teacher: Very good!

    Then change the object.

    Teacher: What is this?
    Child: It is a pencil.

    Teacher: What colour is it?
    Child: It is yellow.

    6. Pair Work — 10 minutes

    Give each pair two or three objects.

    Student A asks:

    “What is this?”

    Student B answers:

    “It is a book.”

    Student A asks:

    “What colour is it?”

    Student B:

    “It is blue.”

    Then change roles.

    Simple dialogue card

    A: What is this?
    B: It is a __________.

    A: What colour is it?
    B: It is __________.

    7. Exercise — Match

    Match the words.

    1. red
    2. blue
    3. green
    4. yellow
    5. black
    6. white

    a. 🟩
    b. ⬛
    c. 🟨
    d. 🟥
    e. ⬜
    f. 🟦

    8. Exercise — Complete

    Use:

    book / red / pencil / blue / bag

    1. It is a __________.
    2. It is __________.
    3. It is a __________.
    4. It is __________.
    5. It is a __________.

    The teacher can show pictures or objects so the children know the answers.

    9. Listening Game — 5 minutes

    The teacher gives instructions:

    “Show me your book.”

    Children hold up their books.

    “Show me your pencil.”

    Children hold up their pencils.

    “Touch your bag.”

    Children touch their bags.

    “Touch the table.”

    Children touch the table.

    This also introduces useful classroom English naturally.

    10. Final Challenge

    Choose one child.

    The child picks an object.

    For example, a green pencil.

    The child says:

    “It is a pencil.”
    “It is green.”

    Another child asks:

    “What is this?”

    The first child answers.

    Then another child asks:

    “What colour is it?”

    Lesson 2 — What the children should be able to do

    By the end, ideally the children can:

    1. Name six colours

    red, blue, green, yellow, black, white

    2. Name six classroom objects

    book, pen, pencil, bag, chair, table

    3. Ask

    “What is this?”

    4. Answer

    “It is a book.”

    5. Ask

    “What colour is it?”

    6. Answer

    “It is blue.”

    A useful progression

    I would structure the first lessons like this:

    LessonMain topicMain language
    1Greetings & namesHello. My name is… How are you?
    2Colours & objectsWhat is this? It is a… What colour is it?
    3Numbers & ageHow old are you? I am eight.
    4FamilyWho is this? This is my mother.
    5BodyThis is my head/hand/eye.
    6FoodI like… / I don’t like…
    7AnimalsWhat is it? It is a cat.
    8Daily actionsI get up. I eat. I go to school.

    Keep this principle throughout:
    one small language target per lesson,
    lots of repetition,
    real objects and movement,
    and very little grammar explanation.

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  • 🥳🫶🥳🫶The first English lesson on Sumatra (A1, very beginners)

    First English Session

    Age: about 7–12
    Level: absolute beginner to A1
    Length: 45–60 minutes

    1. Hello! — 5 minutes

    The teacher stands at the front and smiles.

    Teacher says:

    “Hello!”

    Children:

    “Hello!”

    Teacher:

    “My name is Anna. What is your name?”

    Point to one child and help:

    “My name is …”

    Do this with 4–5 children.

    Then everybody says:

    “Hello, my name is …”

    Important: Don’t explain grammar. Just demonstrate.

    2. Hello Song / Actions — 5 minutes

    Use very easy actions:

    Hello! 👋 — wave
    Good morning! 🙋 — hands up
    How are you? — point to the children
    I am fine! 👍 — thumbs up

    Repeat several times.

    The teacher can say:

    “Hello!”
    “Good morning!”
    “How are you?”
    “I am fine!”

    Children copy the actions and words.

    3. My Name Is… — 10 minutes

    Teach only these three sentences:

    My name is Siti.
    I am Siti.
    What is your name?

    Teacher demonstrates with a child.

    Teacher: “What is your name?”
    Child: “My name is Budi.”

    Then children work in pairs.

    A: “What is your name?”
    B: “My name is …”

    Change partners.

    This gives the children real communication, not just repetition.

    4. Numbers 1–10 — 10 minutes

    Teach:

    one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten

    Use fingers.

    Teacher:

    “One!”

    Children:

    “One!”

    Then make it a game.

    Teacher says:

    “Three!”

    Children show three fingers.

    Then:

    “Seven!”

    Children show seven fingers.

    Then reverse it: teacher shows fingers and children say the number.

    No writing is necessary yet.

    5. Classroom English — 5 minutes

    Teach only four expressions:

    Stand up.
    Sit down.
    Listen.
    Look.

    Teacher demonstrates each one.

    Then play a Simon Says-type game:

    “Stand up!”

    Children stand.

    “Sit down!”

    Children sit.

    “Look!”

    Children look at the teacher.

    This is particularly good for teachers with limited English because their actions explain the meaning.

    6. A very small speaking game — 10 minutes

    Put children in a circle.

    Teacher points to a child:

    “What is your name?”

    Child:

    “My name is …”

    The whole class:

    “Hello, …!”

    Next child.

    Make it fun by adding a ball if available. The teacher rolls or passes the ball to a child and asks:

    “What is your name?”

    The child answers and passes it on.

    Final 5 minutes: Review

    The teacher asks:

    “What is my name?”

    Children:

    “Anna!”

    Teacher:

    “What is your name?”

    Children answer.

    Then:

    “One, two, three…”

    Children count.

    Finish with:

    “Goodbye!”

    Children:

    “Goodbye!”

    And everybody waves.

    The most important rule for the teachers

    Do not try to explain English in English.

    If the teacher is only A1–A2, they should use:

    English + gesture + demonstration + repetition

    rather than long explanations.

    For example, don’t say:

    “Today we are going to learn how to introduce ourselves and ask somebody for their name.”

    That is far too difficult.

    Simply say:

    “Hello!” 👋
    “My name is Lina.”
    “What is your name?”

    Then demonstrate.

    What I would NOT teach in the first lesson

    Avoid:

    • grammar explanations
    • alphabet
    • long vocabulary lists
    • worksheets with lots of writing
    • complicated instructions
    • translation of every word
    • “What do you understand?”
    • grammar terminology such as subject, verb, pronoun

    The children should leave the first lesson able to say three or four things confidently.

    The success target for Lesson 1:

    “Hello.”
    “My name is …”
    “What is your name?”
    “I am fine.”
    “One–ten.”
    “Goodbye.”

    That is already a very successful first English lesson.

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    A ready-to-use set of very short dialogues and exercises =>

    1. Dialogue: Hello

    Teacher: Hello!
    Child: Hello!
    Teacher: Good morning!
    Child: Good morning!
    Teacher: How are you?
    Child: I am fine.
    Teacher: Good!
    Child: Thank you.

    Exercise 1 — Complete the dialogue

    Choose: Hello / Good morning / fine

    Teacher: __________!
    Child: Hello!
    Teacher: How are you?
    Child: I am __________.
    Teacher: __________!
    Child: Good morning!

    2. Dialogue: What Is Your Name?

    Teacher: Hello!
    Child: Hello!
    Teacher: What is your name?
    Child: My name is Rina.
    Teacher: Hello, Rina!
    Child: Hello!

    Exercise 2 — Put the dialogue in the correct order

    Write 1–5.

    ___ My name is Budi.
    ___ Hello!
    ___ Hello, Budi!
    ___ What is your name?
    ___ Hello!

    Answer: 1 Hello! → 2 Hello! → 3 What is your name? → 4 My name is Budi. → 5 Hello, Budi!

    3. Dialogue: Two Children

    Sari: Hello!
    Dina: Hello!
    Sari: What is your name?
    Dina: My name is Dina.
    Sari: My name is Sari.
    Dina: Hello, Sari!
    Sari: Hello, Dina!

    Exercise 3 — True or False

    1. Sari says hello.
    2. Dina’s name is Sari.
    3. Sari asks, “What is your name?”
    4. Dina says, “My name is Dina.”
    5. Sari and Dina say hello.

    Answers:

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

    4. Dialogue: Three Children

    Teacher: Hello! What is your name?
    Ali: My name is Ali.
    Teacher: Hello, Ali!
    Ali: Hello!

    Teacher: What is your name?
    Maya: My name is Maya.
    Teacher: Hello, Maya!
    Maya: Hello!

    Teacher: What is your name?
    Budi: My name is Budi.
    Teacher: Hello, Budi!
    Budi: Hello!

    Exercise 4 — Who?

    Answer with Ali, Maya, or Budi.

    1. Who is the first child? __________
    2. Who is the second child? __________
    3. Who is the third child? __________
    4. Who says “My name is Maya”? __________
    5. Who says “My name is Budi”? __________

    5. Dialogue: How Are You?

    Rani: Hello, Tono!
    Tono: Hello, Rani!
    Rani: How are you?
    Tono: I am fine.
    Rani: Good!
    Tono: How are you?
    Rani: I am fine.

    Exercise 5 — Complete

    Use:

    Hello / fine / Good / are

    Rani: __________, Tono!
    Tono: Hello, Rani!
    Rani: How __________ you?
    Tono: I am __________.
    Rani: __________!

    6. Dialogue: Numbers

    Teacher: Look!
    Children: One!
    Teacher: Good! Look!
    Children: Two!
    Teacher: Three!
    Children: Three!
    Teacher: Four!
    Children: Four!
    Teacher: Five!
    Children: Five!

    Exercise 6 — Match

    Match the number with the word.

    1. 1 → ___
    2. 2 → ___
    3. 3 → ___
    4. 4 → ___
    5. 5 → ___

    a. five
    b. two
    c. four
    d. one
    e. three

    Answers:
    1-d, 2-b, 3-e, 4-c, 5-a

    7. Dialogue: Count Together

    Teacher: One!
    Children: One!
    Teacher: Two!
    Children: Two!
    Teacher: Three!
    Children: Three!
    Teacher: Four!
    Children: Four!
    Teacher: Five!
    Children: Five!

    Then:

    Teacher: One, two, three, four, five!
    Children: One, two, three, four, five!

    Exercise 7 — What Comes Next?

    1. One, two, __________
    2. Two, three, __________
    3. Three, four, __________
    4. Four, five, __________
    5. Five, six, __________
    6. Seven, eight, __________
    7. Eight, nine, __________
    8. Nine, ten, __________

    8. Classroom Dialogue: Stand Up

    Teacher: Stand up!
    Children: Stand up!

    Teacher: Sit down!
    Children: Sit down!

    Teacher: Stand up!
    Children: Stand up!

    Teacher: Sit down!
    Children: Sit down!

    Exercise 8 — Do the Action

    The teacher says the words. The children do the action.

    • Stand up.
    • Sit down.
    • Stand up.
    • Sit down.

    Then make it faster.

    9. Classroom Dialogue: Look and Listen

    Teacher: Look!
    Children: Look!

    Teacher: Listen!
    Children: Listen!

    Teacher: Look!
    Children: Look!

    Teacher: Listen!
    Children: Listen!

    Exercise 9 — Teacher Says

    The teacher says one sentence.

    Children must do the correct action.

    Look! → 👀 Look at the teacher.
    Listen! → 👂 Listen to the teacher.
    Stand up! → Stand.
    Sit down! → Sit.

    10. Mixed Dialogue

    This combines almost everything from Lesson 1.

    Teacher: Good morning!
    Children: Good morning!

    Teacher: Hello!
    Children: Hello!

    Teacher: What is your name?
    Child: My name is Siti.

    Teacher: How are you?
    Child: I am fine.

    Teacher: Good! Stand up!
    Children: Stand up!

    Teacher: One, two, three!
    Children: One, two, three!

    Teacher: Sit down!
    Children: Sit down!

    Teacher: Goodbye!
    Children: Goodbye!

    11. Pair Work

    Put the children into pairs.

    Student A

    Ask:

    “Hello!”
    “What is your name?”
    “How are you?”

    Student B

    Answer:

    “Hello!”
    “My name is ______.”
    “I am fine.”

    Then change roles.

    Exercise 11 — Speaking Practice

    A: Hello!
    B: Hello!

    A: What is your name?
    B: My name is __________.

    A: How are you?
    B: I am __________.

    A: Goodbye!
    B: Goodbye!

    12. Fill in the Missing Words

    Use:

    name / Hello / fine / Goodbye / morning

    1. __________!
    2. Good __________!
    3. What is your __________?
    4. I am __________.
    5. __________!

    13. Choose the Correct Answer

    1. Someone says: “Hello!”

    You say:

    a. Goodbye!
    b. Hello!
    c. Sit down!

    2. Someone asks: “What is your name?”

    You say:

    a. My name is Lina.
    b. I am fine.
    c. Good morning.

    3. Someone asks: “How are you?”

    You say:

    a. My name is Budi.
    b. I am fine.
    c. Goodbye.

    4. The teacher says “Stand up!”

    You:

    a. sit down
    b. stand up
    c. say your name

    5. The teacher says “Sit down!”

    You:

    a. sit down
    b. stand up
    c. run

    14. Teacher–Class Game

    The teacher says one of the four commands:

    Stand up!
    Sit down!
    Look!
    Listen!

    The children must do the correct action.

    Then the teacher can make a mistake.

    For example, the teacher says:

    “Stand up!”

    but sits down.

    The children should say the correct action:

    “Stand up!”

    This makes the lesson fun without needing difficult English.

    15. Final Speaking Challenge

    At the end of the lesson, each child speaks to another child:

    Hello!
    What is your name?
    My name is ______.
    How are you?
    I am fine.
    Goodbye!

    If a child can do this without help, the teacher can say:

    “Very good!”

    For the first lesson, I would concentrate on speaking and listening rather than writing. The teachers can use these dialogues repeatedly, changing only the children’s names. This gives teachers with weak English a safe script they can follow while the children get lots of real speaking practice.

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  • 🥳🫶🥳🫶How to react when beginners make English mistakes (A2)

    1. Mistakes Are Normal

    When children start learning English, they will make many mistakes.

    This is normal.

    They may say:

    “I goed to school.”

    instead of:

    “I went to school.”

    They may say:

    “He have a dog.”

    instead of:

    “He has a dog.”

    They may say:

    “Two cat.”

    instead of:

    “Two cats.”

    They may also say a word with the wrong sound.

    This does not mean that the child is bad at English.

    It means the child is learning.

    A beginner needs to try, make mistakes, hear the correct English, and try again.

    The teacher should therefore see mistakes as part of learning.

    2. Never Laugh at a Mistake

    One of the most important rules is:

    Never laugh at a child because of an English mistake.

    The other children should not laugh either.

    Imagine a child says:

    “She are happy.”

    Other children laugh.

    The child may feel bad.

    The child may think:

    “My English is bad.”

    Next time, the child may not speak.

    This is a problem because speaking is very important when learning a language.

    The teacher can say:

    “It’s OK.”

    “Good try.”

    “Let’s try again.”

    Then help the child say:

    “She is happy.”

    The child can repeat:

    “She is happy.”

    Teacher:

    “Good!”

    The child learns the correct English without feeling bad.

    3. Do Not Say Only “Wrong!”

    A teacher should not always say:

    “Wrong!”

    This word can make a beginner afraid.

    The child may think:

    “I don’t want to answer again.”

    Instead, use positive words.

    Say:

    “Good try.”

    “Almost.”

    “Try again.”

    “Listen again.”

    “Let’s do it together.”

    Then give the correct answer if the child needs help.

    For example:

    Teacher:

    “What is this?”

    Child:

    “It are a book.”

    Teacher:

    “Good try. Listen: It is a book.”

    Child:

    “It is a book.”

    Teacher:

    “Yes! Very good!”

    4. First Understand the Mistake

    Not every mistake is the same.

    Sometimes the child knows the answer but says it badly.

    Sometimes the child does not know the answer.

    Sometimes the child does not understand the question.

    Sometimes the child knows the answer but is shy.

    The teacher should first think:

    What is the problem?

    For example:

    Teacher:

    “What colour is the bag?”

    Child:

    “Blue.”

    This is correct.

    But if the child says:

    “Book.”

    The child may not understand the question.

    The teacher should not simply say:

    “Wrong!”

    Instead, show the bag and say:

    “Colour?”

    Then:

    “Blue.”

    The child can understand the question.

    5. Give the Child Another Chance

    A mistake is often a chance to try again.

    For example:

    Teacher:

    “What is this?”

    Child:

    “Dog.”

    Teacher:

    “Look again.”

    The teacher points to a cat.

    Child:

    “Cat.”

    Teacher:

    “Yes! Good!”

    The child gets a second chance.

    This is very useful for beginners.

    They learn:

    “I can make a mistake and try again.”

    This helps them become more confident.

    6. Use the Correct Answer Naturally

    You do not always need to explain the mistake.

    Sometimes the best way is simply to say the correct sentence.

    Child:

    “He go to school every day.”

    Teacher:

    “Yes, he goes to school every day.”

    The teacher says the correct English.

    The child hears it.

    If useful, the teacher can ask:

    “Can you say it?”

    Child:

    “He goes to school every day.”

    Teacher:

    “Good!”

    This is simple and clear.

    7. Do Not Correct Every Small Mistake

    Beginners make many mistakes.

    If the teacher corrects every word, the lesson can become difficult and slow.

    The child may also become afraid to speak.

    For example, a child says:

    “Yesterday I go school and I see my friend and we play football.”

    There are several possible mistakes.

    The teacher does not need to correct everything.

    The most important thing may be:

    “Yesterday I went to school.”

    The teacher can let the child continue speaking.

    The main goal is communication.

    Too many corrections can stop children from speaking.

    8. Correct Important Mistakes

    Some mistakes should be corrected because they are important for the lesson.

    For example, if the lesson is about:

    He / She

    and the child says:

    “She is a boy.”

    The teacher should help.

    Say:

    “Look at the picture. He is a boy. She is a girl.”

    Then ask:

    “Boy?”

    Child:

    “He.”

    Teacher:

    “Girl?”

    Child:

    “She.”

    This makes the correction part of the lesson.

    9. Use Repetition

    Repetition is one of the easiest ways to correct beginners.

    Teacher:

    “He have a car.”

    Child:

    “Yes.”

    Teacher:

    “He has a car.”

    Child:

    “He has a car.”

    Teacher:

    “Good.”

    The child hears the correct sentence and says it again.

    There is no need for a long grammar explanation.

    For absolute beginners, hear → repeat → use is often easier.

    10. Help Without Giving the Answer Too Quickly

    Sometimes the child needs only a little help.

    Teacher:

    “What is this?”

    Child:

    “…”

    Teacher:

    “It is a …”

    Child:

    “Dog!”

    Teacher:

    “Yes! It is a dog.”

    The teacher gives part of the answer.

    The child finishes it.

    This is better than giving the whole answer immediately.

    The child has a chance to remember the word.

    11. Use Pictures and Actions

    A picture can help more than a long explanation.

    For example, the teacher shows a picture of a boy running.

    Teacher:

    “What is he doing?”

    Child:

    “Run.”

    Teacher:

    “Good. He is running.”

    Child:

    “He is running.”

    Teacher:

    “Very good!”

    The picture helps the child understand the correction.

    You can also use actions.

    Teacher runs.

    Teacher:

    “What am I doing?”

    Child:

    “Run!”

    Teacher:

    “Running.”

    Child:

    “Running.”

    Teacher:

    “Yes!”

    12. Help a Very Shy Child

    Some children know the answer but do not want to speak.

    Do not put too much pressure on them.

    Start with an easy question.

    Teacher:

    “What is this?”

    The child says nothing.

    Teacher:

    “Cat?”

    The child nods.

    Teacher:

    “Yes. Cat.”

    Then later:

    “Can you say cat?”

    Child:

    “Cat.”

    Teacher:

    “Good!”

    The next time, the child may speak more.

    Confidence can grow slowly.

    13. Praise the Try

    A child does not always need to give the perfect answer to receive praise.

    For example:

    Teacher:

    “What is this?”

    Child:

    “Banana.”

    The picture shows an orange.

    Teacher:

    “Good try! It is an orange.”

    This is better than:

    “No! Wrong!”

    The child made an effort.

    The teacher can praise the effort and then teach the correct word.

    Useful phrases are:

    “Good try.”

    “Nice try.”

    “Almost.”

    “Try again.”

    “You are close.”

    “Good!”

    “Very good!”

    14. Do Not Compare Children

    Never say:

    “Look at Anna. She knows the answer. Why don’t you?”

    This can make another child feel bad.

    Children learn at different speeds.

    One child may learn ten words quickly.

    Another child may need more time.

    Instead, compare the child with their own earlier work.

    For example:

    “Last week you knew two words. Today you know five words. Very good!”

    This gives the child a reason to feel proud.

    15. When the Whole Class Makes a Mistake

    Sometimes many children make the same mistake.

    Do not correct every child one by one.

    Stop and teach the point again.

    For example:

    Teacher:

    “What is this?”

    Children:

    “He dog.”

    Teacher:

    “Listen: It is a dog.”

    Children:

    “It is a dog.”

    Teacher:

    “Again.”

    Children:

    “It is a dog.”

    Teacher:

    “Good!”

    Then ask different children again.

    This gives the whole class another chance.

    16. When Children Copy Each Other

    Sometimes one child gives a wrong answer and several children repeat it.

    Do not get angry.

    Say:

    “Let’s listen again.”

    Show the picture.

    Ask:

    “What is it?”

    Give the children time.

    Then say:

    “It is a cat.”

    Children:

    “It is a cat.”

    Now ask one child:

    “What is it?”

    Child:

    “It is a cat.”

    Teacher:

    “Good!”

    The class has learned the correct answer.

    17. When a Child Keeps Making the Same Mistake

    Some mistakes happen again and again.

    For example:

    Child:

    “He have a dog.”

    Later:

    “He have a cat.”

    Later:

    “He have a ball.”

    Do not become angry.

    The child needs more practice.

    Use a short activity.

    Write:

    He has

    She has

    Then use pictures.

    “He has a dog.”

    “She has a cat.”

    “He has a ball.”

    “She has a book.”

    Repeat several examples.

    The child needs practice, not anger.

    18. Correct the Mistake and Move On

    After you correct a mistake, continue the lesson.

    Do not spend five minutes talking about one small mistake.

    For example:

    Child:

    “She are happy.”

    Teacher:

    “Good try. She is happy.”

    Child:

    “She is happy.”

    Teacher:

    “Very good. Next question.”

    This keeps the lesson moving.

    The child learns the correction but does not feel that the mistake is a big problem.

    19. Teach Children That Mistakes Are Safe

    The teacher can say this often:

    “It’s OK to make mistakes.”

    “Everybody makes mistakes.”

    “Try again.”

    “We learn together.”

    “You can try.”

    “Don’t be afraid.”

    These simple sentences can create a safe classroom.

    The children learn that English class is a place where they can try.

    20. The Teacher Is Also a Learner

    An A2 teacher may sometimes make an English mistake.

    That is also normal.

    If the teacher makes a mistake, the teacher can say:

    “Sorry. My mistake.”

    Then say the correct sentence.

    For example:

    Teacher:

    “He have a dog.”

    Teacher stops.

    “Sorry. He has a dog.”

    The children hear something important:

    Even the teacher can make a mistake and try again.

    This can make children feel more relaxed.

    21. A Simple Correction Formula

    An A2 teacher can remember this simple formula:

    1. Listen

    Listen to what the child says.

    2. Stay calm

    Do not show anger.

    3. Praise the effort

    Say:

    “Good try.”

    4. Give help

    Say the correct word or part of the sentence.

    5. Let the child try again

    Give the child another chance.

    6. Praise again

    Say:

    “Good!”

    This can be:

    Listen → Help → Try again → Praise

    This is a very useful method for beginner English classes.

    22. Example: Vocabulary Mistake

    Teacher:

    “What is this?”

    Child:

    “Dog.”

    The picture shows a cat.

    Teacher:

    “Good try. Cat.”

    Child:

    “Cat.”

    Teacher:

    “Yes! Cat. Very good!”

    The correction is short.

    The child learns the word.

    23. Example: Grammar Mistake

    Teacher:

    “What does she do every day?”

    Child:

    “She go to school.”

    Teacher:

    “Good try. She goes to school.”

    Child:

    “She goes to school.”

    Teacher:

    “Very good!”

    No long grammar lesson is needed.

    24. Example: Pronunciation Mistake

    Child:

    “Tree.”

    The child means “three.”

    Teacher:

    “Three.”

    Child:

    “Tree.”

    Teacher:

    “Three.”

    The teacher shows three fingers.

    “Three.”

    Child:

    “Three!”

    Teacher:

    “Yes! Good!”

    The action helps the child hear and understand the difference.

    25. Example: The Child Does Not Know

    Teacher:

    “What is this?”

    Child:

    “I don’t know.”

    Teacher:

    “No problem.”

    The teacher shows the picture.

    “Apple.”

    Child:

    “Apple.”

    Teacher:

    “Good. Apple.”

    Later, ask again:

    “What is it?”

    Child:

    “Apple!”

    Teacher:

    “Excellent!”

    The child has learned a new word.

    26. The Main Goal

    The goal is not:

    “No mistakes.”

    The goal is:

    “Try to speak English.”

    A child who makes a mistake but speaks is learning.

    A child who is afraid to speak may not learn as much.

    So the teacher should create a classroom where children feel:

    “I can try.”

    “I can make a mistake.”

    “I can try again.”

    “I can learn.”

    “I can speak English.”

    That is one of the most important things an English teacher can give a beginner.

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    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
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    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

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  • 🥳🫶🥳🫶How to motivate beginners in the English classroom (A2)

    – how A2 teachers can help children learn, speak, and feel good in class

    For a teacher who teaches absolute beginners, the most important thing is not perfect English. The teacher needs simple ways to motivate children, understand their behaviour, and react calmly.

    1. Be friendly first

    Children learn better when they feel safe and happy.

    Smile when the children come into the room. Say:

    • “Hello!”
    • “Good morning!”
    • “How are you?”
    • “Nice to see you!”

    Use a friendly voice. Look at the children when you speak.

    You do not need difficult English. Use the same simple words every lesson.

    For example:

    “Hello, Siti!”

    “Hello, Budi!”

    “How are you?”

    “I am fine.”

    This helps children learn the same English again and again.

    2. Do not speak too much

    Absolute beginners understand very little English.

    If the teacher speaks for five minutes, the children may stop listening.

    Use short sentences.

    Instead of:

    “Today we are going to learn some new words about things that we can find in our classroom.”

    Say:

    “Today: classroom words.”

    Then show a book.

    “Book.”

    Show a pen.

    “Pen.”

    Show a chair.

    “Chair.”

    Let the children repeat.

    “Book.”

    “Pen.”

    “Chair.”

    Show things when you speak.

    Your hands, face and objects can help the children understand.

    3. Use the children’s names

    Children like to hear their own names.

    Use names often.

    “Rina, book.”

    “Adi, stand up.”

    “Budi, your turn.”

    “Good, Sari!”

    This helps children feel that the teacher sees them.

    But do not always choose the same children.

    Give every child a chance.

    4. Praise small successes

    Beginners need a lot of encouragement.

    A child may know only one English word. That is still a success.

    If a child says:

    “Apple.”

    Say:

    “Good!”

    “Very good!”

    “Great!”

    “Good English!”

    You can also smile, clap, or give a thumbs-up.

    Do not wait for perfect English before you praise a child.

    Praise the effort, not only the correct answer.

    A child says:

    “Book.”

    You say:

    “Yes! Good!”

    A child says:

    “Bok.”

    You can say:

    “Good try. Book.”

    Do not make the child feel bad.

    5. When a child says nothing

    Sometimes a child does not answer.

    Do not think:

    “He does not like English.”

    The child may be shy.

    The child may not understand.

    The child may be afraid of making a mistake.

    The child may need more time.

    First, smile.

    Then repeat the question.

    For example:

    “What is it?”

    Wait.

    Then show the answer:

    “Book.”

    Ask the child again:

    “Book?”

    The child can say:

    “Book.”

    Say:

    “Good!”

    Give the child time

    Do not ask a question and give the answer immediately.

    Wait a few seconds.

    The child needs time to think.

    6. When children speak Indonesian

    This is normal.

    They are beginners, so they need Indonesian sometimes.

    Do not say:

    “No Indonesian!”

    Instead, try to use the Indonesian word to help them learn the English word.

    For example, a child says:

    “Guru!”

    You say:

    “Yes. Teacher.”

    The child:

    “Teacher.”

    You:

    “Good!”

    The goal is to move slowly from Indonesian to English.

    7. When a child says something you do not understand

    Do not become nervous.

    Say:

    “Sorry?”

    Or:

    “Again, please.”

    You can also say:

    “Slowly, please.”

    If you still do not understand, smile and say:

    “Show me.”

    The child can point, show something, or use actions.

    Remember:

    You do not need to understand every word.

    8. When a child gives a wrong answer

    Do not laugh.

    Do not say:

    “No! Wrong!”

    This can make children afraid to speak.

    Instead, help them.

    Child:

    “Dog.”

    Teacher:

    “Good try. Cat.”

    Child:

    “Cat.”

    Teacher:

    “Yes! Cat. Good!”

    The child learns the correct word but does not feel bad.

    9. When children laugh

    Children may laugh when someone speaks English.

    This can happen because the English sounds funny to them.

    Stay calm.

    Smile and say:

    “English is fun!”

    Then continue.

    If one child laughs at another child, say:

    “Be kind.”

    Or:

    “We help each other.”

    Teach the children that mistakes are normal.

    You can say:

    “Everybody makes mistakes.”

    Then smile.

    10. When children are very quiet

    A quiet class is not always a good class.

    Children may be quiet because they are afraid.

    Use easy activities.

    For example:

    Teacher:

    “Stand up!”

    Children stand up.

    “Sit down!”

    Children sit down.

    “Stand up!”

    “Sit down!”

    Now the children are moving and using English.

    You can also use songs, pictures, games and actions.

    Beginners often learn better when they move.

    11. When children are very active

    Sometimes children talk, move around, or play.

    Do not shout immediately.

    Use a simple classroom signal.

    For example:

    Teacher:

    “Eyes on me.”

    Children:

    “Eyes on you.”

    Or:

    Teacher:

    “One, two, three!”

    Children:

    “Look at me!”

    Use the same signal every lesson.

    The children will learn what it means.

    12. When a child does not want to take part

    Do not force the child immediately.

    First, give the child an easy job.

    For example:

    “Can you hold the picture?”

    “Can you give me the pen?”

    “Can you point to the cat?”

    The child can take part without speaking.

    Later, ask for one small English word.

    “Cat?”

    The child says:

    “Cat.”

    Teacher:

    “Good!”

    Small steps can build confidence.

    13. When one child answers all the time

    Some children are very confident.

    That is good, but other children also need a chance.

    Say:

    “Good, Andi. Now, Siti.”

    Or:

    “Now another person.”

    You can also ask children to work in pairs.

    Child A:

    “What is it?”

    Child B:

    “It is a cat.”

    Then they change.

    This gives more children time to speak.

    14. When children do not listen

    Do not speak louder and louder.

    Stop.

    Look at the children.

    Wait.

    Then use your simple classroom signal.

    For example:

    “Hands down.”

    “Eyes on me.”

    “Listen, please.”

    Then start again.

    Keep your instructions short.

    15. Use games

    Games can make English fun.

    But the game must be very simple.

    For example, put three pictures on the board:

    🐱 Cat
    🐶 Dog
    🐟 Fish

    Say:

    “Touch the cat!”

    The children touch the cat.

    Then:

    “Touch the dog!”

    You can make it a team game.

    But do not make children feel bad when they lose.

    Say:

    “Good game!”

    “Good try!”

    “Let’s play again!”

    16. Use movement

    Young children often like to move.

    Use English with actions.

    “Stand up.”

    “Sit down.”

    “Clap.”

    “Jump.”

    “Turn around.”

    “Touch your head.”

    “Touch your nose.”

    The children hear the English and show that they understand by moving.

    This is a very good way to teach beginners.

    17. Use pictures and real things

    You do not need many books or special materials.

    Use things in the classroom.

    Hold up a pen.

    “Pen.”

    Hold up a book.

    “Book.”

    Point to the door.

    “Door.”

    Point to the window.

    “Window.”

    Children can touch, point to, or find the things.

    This makes English real and easy to understand.

    18. Repeat, repeat, repeat

    Beginners need a lot of repetition.

    Do not think:

    “We learned this word last week. They should know it.”

    They may need to hear it many times.

    For example:

    Monday:

    “Book.”

    Tuesday:

    “Book.”

    Wednesday:

    “Book.”

    Later:

    “What is it?”

    “Book!”

    Repetition is not boring for beginners.

    Repetition helps them remember.

    19. Make children feel successful

    The lesson should have many small successes.

    Do not teach ten new words if five words are enough.

    For example:

    Today:

    “cat”

    “dog”

    “fish”

    The children can hear them.

    They can repeat them.

    They can point to them.

    They can play a game with them.

    At the end, ask:

    “What is it?”

    The child says:

    “Cat!”

    The child feels:

    “I can speak English!”

    This feeling is very important.

    20. What the teacher should NOT do

    Do not:

    • shout all the time
    • laugh at mistakes
    • make children feel stupid
    • speak very fast
    • use long sentences
    • give too many new words
    • ask difficult questions
    • compare children all the time
    • only praise the best students
    • speak English for a long time without actions or pictures

    Instead:

    • smile
    • speak slowly
    • use short sentences
    • repeat
    • show things
    • use actions
    • play simple games
    • praise children
    • give every child a chance

    Simple Teacher English

    An A2 teacher can use these sentences every lesson.

    Starting the lesson

    “Hello, everyone!”

    “Good morning!”

    “How are you?”

    “Are you ready?”

    “Let’s start!”

    Giving instructions

    “Listen, please.”

    “Look here.”

    “Look at me.”

    “Repeat, please.”

    “Say it again.”

    “Stand up.”

    “Sit down.”

    “Come here.”

    “Go back.”

    “Open your book.”

    “Close your book.”

    “Work with a partner.”

    “Your turn.”

    “My turn.”

    Helping children

    “Try again.”

    “Take your time.”

    “Listen again.”

    “Look at the picture.”

    “Look here.”

    “Show me.”

    “Point to it.”

    “Say it slowly.”

    Praising children

    “Good!”

    “Very good!”

    “Great!”

    “Excellent!”

    “Good try!”

    “Nice!”

    “Well done!”

    “You can do it!”

    When there is a problem

    “Please listen.”

    “Please stop.”

    “Be kind.”

    “Wait, please.”

    “One at a time.”

    “Your turn is next.”

    “No problem.”

    “Try again.”

    The Most Important Rule

    The teacher does not need to be a perfect English speaker.

    The teacher needs to be:

    friendly + patient + clear + positive

    A beginner may say only one English word today.

    Tomorrow, the child may say two words.

    After some weeks, the child may say a sentence.

    The teacher’s job is to help the child think:

    “English is fun. I can do it. I am not afraid to make mistakes.”

    That is how motivation starts.

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    Babies learn a language by listening.
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    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

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  • 👝🛄🧳👜Different types of luggage for my friends at Zoe’s (A1, beginners)👜🧳🛄👝

    • how to…………
    • all the best to the youngsters, work on your English, the key to success, live your dreams

    Hotel staff help guests with their bags. There are many types of bags. Staff must carry bags carefully.

    Rolling Suitcase

    A rolling suitcase has wheels. It has a handle. You can pull the handle out. You can pull the suitcase on the floor.

    Pull it slowly. Do not pull it on the stairs. Carry it on the stairs.

    Large Suitcase

    A large suitcase can be heavy. Use both hands. Carry it slowly.

    If it is too heavy, ask for help.

    Small Suitcase

    A small suitcase is easy to carry. Hold the handle. Carry it slowly on the stairs.

    Backpack

    A backpack has two straps. It also has a handle. You can carry it on your back.

    You can also hold it by the handle. Do not pull it by the straps.

    Duffel Bag

    A duffel bag is a soft bag. It has handles. Hold the handles when you carry it.

    Look at the handles before you lift the bag.

    Handbag

    A handbag is usually small. It may have money or a phone inside.

    Carry it carefully. Do not leave it alone.

    Garment Bag

    A garment bag is for clothes. It can have a suit or a dress inside.

    Hold it by the handle. Keep it clean and dry. Do not put other bags on it.

    Golf Bag

    A golf bag is long. It can be heavy.

    Hold it well. Be careful near doors and on the stairs.

    Bags with Things That Can Break

    Some bags have things that can break. They may have glasses or bottles.

    Ask the guest if the bag needs care. Carry the bag slowly.

    Bags and Stairs

    The hotel has three floors. There is no elevator.

    Walk slowly on the stairs. Hold the bag well. Look at the steps.

    If a bag is too heavy, ask for help.

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    Vocabulary:

    Word / phraseA1 meaning
    luggagebags and suitcases
    staffpeople who work in a hotel
    a bagsomething to carry your things in
    to carry carefullyto carry something with care
    a handlethe part you hold
    to pull outto move something out
    slowlynot fast
    stairssteps that go up or down
    to be heavyto weigh a lot
    a backpacka bag you carry on your back
    strapslong parts that you hold or put on your shoulders
    to leave aloneto go away and not touch something
    garmenta piece of clothing
    clothesthings you wear
    a suita jacket and trousers worn together
    to breakto become damaged
    a bottlea container for water or other drinks
    a bag needs careyou must carry the bag carefully

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    Match each word (1–18) with the correct definition (A–R).

    1. luggage
    2. staff
    3. a bag
    4. to carry carefully
    5. a handle
    6. to pull out
    7. slowly
    8. stairs
    9. to be heavy
    10. a backpack
    11. straps
    12. to leave alone
    13. garment
    14. clothes
    15. a suit
    16. to break
    17. a bottle
    18. a bag needs care

    A. things you wear
    B. to move something out
    C. a container for water or other drinks
    D. people who work in a hotel
    E. to carry something with care
    F. a piece of clothing
    G. bags and suitcases
    H. not fast
    I. to become damaged
    J. something to carry your things in
    K. the part you hold
    L. a bag you carry on your back
    M. long parts you hold or put on your shoulders
    N. to go away and not touch something
    O. to weigh a lot
    P. a jacket and trousers worn together
    Q. steps that go up or down
    R. you must carry the bag carefully

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    Answers:
    1-G, 2-D, 3-J, 4-E, 5-K, 6-B,
    7-H, 8-Q, 9-O, 10-L, 11-M, 12-N,
    13-F, 14-A, 15-P, 16-I, 17-C, 18-R

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    Match each definition (1–18) with the correct word (A–R).

    1. Bags and suitcases
    2. People who work in a hotel
    3. Something to carry your things in
    4. To carry something with care
    5. The part you hold
    6. To move something out
    7. Not fast
    8. Steps that go up or down
    9. To weigh a lot
    10. A bag you carry on your back
    11. Long parts you put on your shoulders
    12. To go away and not touch something
    13. A piece of clothing
    14. Things you wear
    15. A jacket and trousers worn together
    16. To become damaged
    17. A container for water or other drinks
    18. You must carry the bag carefully

    A. a suit
    B. to leave alone
    C. straps
    D. a bottle
    E. luggage
    F. to be heavy
    G. a garment
    H. staff
    I. to carry carefully
    J. a backpack
    K. a bag
    L. to break
    M. slowly
    N. stairs
    O. clothes
    P. a handle
    Q. to pull out
    R. a bag needs care

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    Answers:
    1-E, 2-H, 3-K, 4-I, 5-P, 6-Q, 7-M,
    8-N, 9-F, 10-J, 11-C, 12-B, 13-G,
    14-O, 15-A, 16-L, 17-D, 18-R

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    True or false:

    1. A backpack can be carried on your back.
    2. A rolling suitcase has no handle.
    3. A golf bag is short.
    4. A large suitcase can be heavy.
    5. A garment bag is for food.
    6. A backpack has no straps.
    7. A handbag may have money inside.
    8. A duffel bag has handles.
    9. A small suitcase is very difficult to carry.
    10. Staff can ask for help with a heavy bag.
    11. A rolling suitcase has no wheels.
    12. Staff should carry bags slowly.
    13. A garment bag can have a suit inside.
    14. A golf bag is always small.
    15. Glasses and bottles cannot break.
    16. The hotel has three floors.
    17. Hotel staff never help guests with their bags.
    18. A handbag should be left alone.
    19. A duffel bag is a soft bag.
    20. Staff should look at the steps on the stairs.

    _________________________

    Answers:
    1 True, 2 False, 3 False, 4 True, 5 False, 6 False, 7 True,
    8 True, 9 False, 10 True, 11 False, 12 True, 13 True,
    14 False, 15 False, 16 True, 17 False,
    18 False, 19 True, 20 True
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    Correct version:

    A backpack can be carried on your back.

    A rolling suitcase has no handle. True is: A rolling suitcase has a handle.

    A golf bag is short. True is: A golf bag is long.

    A large suitcase can be heavy.

    A garment bag is for food. True is: A garment bag is for clothes.

    A backpack has no straps. True is: A backpack has straps.

    A handbag may have money inside.

    A duffel bag has handles.

    A small suitcase is very difficult to carry. True is: A small suitcase is easy to carry.

    Staff can ask for help with a heavy bag.

    A rolling suitcase has no wheels. True is: A rolling suitcase has wheels.

    Staff should carry bags slowly.

    A garment bag can have a suit inside.

    A golf bag is always small. True is: A golf bag is long.

    Glasses and bottles cannot break. True is: Glasses and bottles can break.

    The hotel has three floors.

    Hotel staff never help guests with their bags. True is: Hotel staff help guests with their bags.

    A handbag should be left alone. True is: A handbag should not be left alone.

    A duffel bag is a soft bag.

    Staff should look at the steps on the stairs.

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    Choose the correct word.

    1. A backpack has two ______.
      (straps / bottles / floors)
    2. A golf bag is ______.
      (long / small / soft)
    3. A rolling suitcase has ______.
      (wheels / clothes / money)
    4. A rolling suitcase has a ______.
      (handle / suit / bottle)
    5. A large suitcase can be ______.
      (heavy / soft / small)
    6. A small suitcase is easy to ______.
      (carry / break / pull)
    7. A backpack can be carried on your ______.
      (back / floor / stairs)
    8. A duffel bag is a ______ bag.
      (soft / long / heavy)
    9. A handbag may have ______ inside.
      (money / clothes / straps)
    10. A garment bag is for ______.
      (clothes / bottles / stairs)
    11. A garment bag can have a ______ inside.
      (suit / handle / backpack)
    12. Some things can ______.
      (break / carry / pull)
    13. Some bags may have glasses or ______ inside.
      (bottles / handles / floors)
    14. The hotel has three ______.
      (floors / straps / wheels)

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    Correct version:

    1. A backpack has two straps.
    2. A golf bag is long.
    3. A rolling suitcase has wheels.
    4. A rolling suitcase has a handle.
    5. A large suitcase can be heavy.
    6. A small suitcase is easy to carry.
    7. A backpack can be carried on your back.
    8. A duffel bag is a soft bag.
    9. A handbag may have money inside.
    10. A garment bag is for clothes.
    11. A garment bag can have a suit inside.
    12. Some things can break.
    13. Some bags may have glasses or bottles inside.
    14. The hotel has three floors.

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    What can you carry?

    1. You can carry a ______ on your back.
    2. You can pull a ______ on the floor.
    3. You can put a suit in a ______.
    4. You can carry your golf clubs in a ______.
    5. You can carry money in a ______.
    6. You can carry a ______ with two straps.
    7. You can carry clothes in a ______.
    8. You can carry a ______ by its handle.
    9. You can carry a ______ on the stairs.
    10. You can carry a ______ with one or two handles.

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    Correct version:

    You can carry a backpack on your back.

    You can pull a rolling suitcase on the floor.

    You can put a suit in a garment bag.

    You can carry your golf clubs in a golf bag.

    You can carry money in a handbag.

    You can carry a backpack with two straps.

    You can carry clothes in a garment bag.

    You can carry a small suitcase by its handle.

    You can carry a large suitcase on the stairs.

    You can carry a duffel bag with one or two handles.

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    Choose the correct word.

    1. Carry / Pull the bag slowly.
    2. A golf bag is long / short.
    3. A handbag is usually big / small.
    4. A backpack has straps / wheels.
    5. A rolling suitcase has wheels / bottles.
    6. A large suitcase can be heavy / soft.
    7. A duffel bag is soft / long.
    8. A garment bag is for clothes / money.
    9. A handbag may have money / stairs inside.
    10. Some things can break / carry.

    _________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Carry the bag slowly.
    2. A golf bag is long.
    3. A handbag is usually small.
    4. A backpack has straps.
    5. A rolling suitcase has wheels.
    6. A large suitcase can be heavy.
    7. A duffel bag is soft.
    8. A garment bag is for clothes.
    9. A handbag may have money inside.
    10. Some things can break.

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    Answer Yes or No.

    1. Does a rolling suitcase have a handle?
    2. Is a golf bag short?
    3. Can a handbag have stairs inside?
    4. Does a backpack have straps?
    5. Is a duffel bag hard?
    6. Can a large suitcase be heavy?
    7. Does a golf bag have wheels?
    8. Is a garment bag for clothes?
    9. Can you carry a backpack on your back?
    10. Does the hotel have one floor?
    11. Can some things in a bag break?
    12. Is a small suitcase easy to carry?
    13. Can you pull a small suitcase on the stairs?
    14. Can a garment bag have a suit inside?

    _______________________

    Answers:
    1 Yes, 2 No, 3 No, 4 Yes, 5 No,
    6 Yes, 7 No, 8 Yes, 9 Yes, 10 No,
    11 Yes, 12 Yes, 13 No, 14 No

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  • 🧑🏻‍🩰🌺The Seblang dance (A1, beginners, text, exercises, grammar, present simple, A1, beginners)

    • people in Banyuwangi have a special day

    Every year, people in Banyuwangi have a special day. Banyuwangi is a city in Java, Indonesia. People do a dance here. The dance is called Seblang.

    People want a good life. They want good food, a clean village, and healthy bodies.

    Two villages do this dance. In one village, a young girl dances. In the other village, an old woman dances.

    First, a man puts food on a table. He uses rice, fruit, and red flowers. He prays. The dancer wears a big hat. The hat has green leaves and flowers.

    The dancer sits on a chair. She closes her eyes and goes to sleep. Then, a spirit comes. The dancer wakes up and stands up.

    She dances to the music. Women play music and sing. The dancer moves her arms. She holds a small fan. She throws rice and flowers to the people. People catch the flowers. They smile because the flowers bring good luck.

    Many people come to watch. Fathers, mothers, and children sit together. They watch the dancer. They are happy.

    This dance is very old. People love this day because families stay together.

    _____________________

    Vocabulary:

    Word / phraseA1 definition
    to be called Seblangto have the name Seblang
    cleannot dirty
    a villagea small place where people live
    a healthy bodya body that is well and strong
    to put food on a tableto place food on a table
    to prayto speak to God
    to wear a hatto have a hat on your head
    a leaf (pl. leaves)the green part of a plant
    to close one’s eyesto shut your eyes
    a spirita special person or thing that people cannot see
    to wake upto stop sleeping
    to stand upto move from sitting to standing
    a fana small thing you hold and move to make air
    to throw somethingto send something through the air with your hand
    to catch somethingto take something with your hands when it comes to you
    good lucksomething good that you hope happens
    to stay togetherto remain with other people

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    Present Simple

    We use the present simple for things that happen regularly, every day, or are generally true.

    • Lina rides her bicycle every morning.
    • She studies English every day.
    • She likes her bicycle.

    1. I / You / We / They

    Use the basic form of the verb.

    • I live in a village.
    • You like English.
    • We study every day.
    • They work hard.

    2. He / She / It

    Usually, add -s.

    • She lives in a village.
    • He likes English.
    • She wants to be a teacher.
    • It works well.

    Most verbs: add -s

    Basic verbHe / She / It
    livelives
    likelikes
    wantwants
    workworks
    helphelps
    readreads
    listenlistens
    talktalks
    learnlearns

    3. Verbs ending in -y

    If a verb ends in consonant + y, change y to ies.

    • study → studies
    • try → tries
    • carry → carries

    Examples:

    • I study English.
    • She studies English.
    • They try hard.
    • He tries hard.

    But: vowel [a,e,i,o,u] + y → just add -s

    • play → plays
    • stay → stays
    • enjoy → enjoys

    Example:

    • I play football.
    • She plays football.

    4. Have → Has

    Have is different.

    • I have a bicycle.
    • You have a bicycle.
    • We have a bicycle.
    • They have a bicycle.
    • She has a bicycle.
    • He has a bicycle.
    • It has four legs.

    5. Be → am / is / are

    Be is also different.

    SubjectBe
    Iam
    Youare
    Weare
    Theyare
    Heis
    Sheis
    Itis

    Examples:

    • I am 16 years old.
    • You are happy.
    • We are students.
    • They are from Cambodia.
    • She is 16 years old.
    • He is a teacher.

    6. Questions

    With most verbs, use do or does.

    I / you / we / they → DO

    • Do you like English?
    • Do they study every day?

    he / she / it → DOES

    • Does Lina like English?
    • Does she study every day?

    Important!

    After does, use the basic verb.

    ❌ Does she studies English?
    ✅ Does she study English?

    ❌ Does Lina likes her bicycle?
    ✅ Does Lina like her bicycle?

    7. Negative sentences

    Use don’t or doesn’t.

    I / you / we / they → don’t

    • I don’t like English.
    • They don’t study every day.

    he / she / it → doesn’t

    • She doesn’t like English.
    • Lina doesn’t study every day.

    Again, after doesn’t, use the basic verb.

    ❌ She doesn’t studies English.
    ✅ She doesn’t study English.

    ❌ Lina doesn’t likes her bicycle.
    ✅ Lina doesn’t like her bicycle.

    The most important rule

    Positive sentences:

    I / You / We / They → basic verb

    I study.

    He / She / It → verb + s

    She studies.

    Questions and negatives:

    do / does + basic verb

    Does she study?
    She doesn’t study.

    Remember:

    I study → She studies
    I live → She lives
    I like → She likes
    I have → She has
    I am → She is

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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. to wake up
    2. a village
    3. good luck
    4. to wear a hat
    5. a fan
    6. clean
    7. to catch something
    8. a spirit
    9. to stay together
    10. a leaf (pl. leaves)
    11. to pray
    12. to stand up
    13. a healthy body
    14. to put food on a table
    15. to throw something
    16. to close one’s eyes
    17. to be called Seblang

    A. to remain with other people
    B. to have a hat on your head
    C. to speak to God
    D. the green part of a plant
    E. to take something with your hands when it comes to you
    F. a small place where people live
    G. something good that you hope happens
    H. to stop sleeping
    I. not dirty
    J. to send something through the air with your hand
    K. a special person or thing that people cannot see
    L. to move from sitting to standing
    M. a body that is well and strong
    N. to place food on a table
    O. to shut your eyes
    P. a small thing you hold and move to make air
    Q. to have the name Seblang

    _____________________

    Answers:
    1-H, 2-F, 3-G, 4-B, 5-P, 6-I, 7-E,
    8-K, 9-A, 10-D, 11-C, 12-L,
    13-M, 14-N, 15-J, 16-O, 17-Q
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    Match the definitions with the words

    1. to remain with other people
    2. to have a hat on your head
    3. to speak to God
    4. the green part of a plant
    5. to take something with your hands when it comes to you
    6. a small place where people live
    7. something good that you hope happens
    8. to stop sleeping
    9. not dirty
    10. to send something through the air with your hand
    11. a special person or thing that people cannot see
    12. to move from sitting to standing
    13. a body that is well and strong
    14. to place food on a table
    15. to shut your eyes
    16. a small thing you hold and move to make air
    17. to have the name Seblang

    A. a healthy body
    B. to throw something
    C. to stay together
    D. a spirit
    E. to wear a hat
    F. a fan
    G. clean
    H. to catch something
    I. a village
    J. to put food on a table
    K. to close one’s eyes
    L. to be called Seblang
    M. to wake up
    N. good luck
    O. a leaf (pl. leaves)
    P. to stand up
    Q. to pray

    ___________________

    Answers:
    1-C, 2-E, 3-Q, 4-O, 5-H, 6-I, 7-N,
    8-M, 9-G, 10-B, 11-D, 12-P,
    13-A, 14-J, 15-K, 16-F, 17-L

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    True or false

    1. The dancer wears a big hat with green leaves and flowers.
    2. The Seblang dance is very new.
    3. People catch the flowers that the dancer throws.
    4. Banyuwangi is a city in Java, Indonesia.
    5. The dancer sits on a chair before she dances.
    6. Men play the music while women watch.
    7. People want a clean village.
    8. The dancer holds a small fan.
    9. A man puts rice, fruit, and red flowers on a table.
    10. The dancer dances without music.
    11. In one village, an old man dances.
    12. The dancer throws flowers to the people.
    13. The dancer wears a small blue hat.
    14. Only women and children come to watch the dance.
    15. The dancer stays awake before the spirit comes.
    16. People are happy because the flowers bring bad luck.

    _____________________

    False: 2,6,10,11,13,14,15,16

    _____________________

    Correct version:

    1. The dancer wears a big hat with green leaves and flowers.
    2. The Seblang dance is very new.
      True is: The Seblang dance is very old.
    3. People catch the flowers that the dancer throws.
    4. Banyuwangi is a city in Java, Indonesia.
    5. The dancer sits on a chair before she dances.
    6. Men play the music while women watch.
      True is: Women play the music and sing.
    7. People want a clean village.
    8. The dancer holds a small fan.
    9. A man puts rice, fruit, and red flowers on a table.
    10. The dancer dances without music.
      True is: The dancer dances to the music.
    11. In one village, an old man dances.
      True is: In one village, an old woman dances.
    12. The dancer throws flowers to the people.
    13. The dancer wears a small blue hat.
      True is: The dancer wears a big hat with green leaves and flowers.
    14. Only women and children come to watch the dance.
      True is: Fathers, mothers, and children come to watch the dance.
    15. The dancer stays awake before the spirit comes.
      True is: The dancer closes her eyes and goes to sleep before the spirit comes.
    16. People are happy because the flowers bring bad luck.
      True is: People are happy because the flowers bring good luck.

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    Match the Sentence Halves

    1. Every year, people in Banyuwangi
    2. People want
    3. Two villages
    4. A man puts food
    5. The dancer wears
    6. The dancer closes her eyes
    7. A spirit comes
    8. Women play music
    9. The dancer throws rice and flowers
    10. Families stay

    A. to the people.
    B. a good life.
    C. and goes to sleep.
    D. a big hat.
    E. on a table.
    F. do this dance.
    G. and sing.
    H. together.
    I. have a special day.
    J. to the dancer.

    ____________________

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

    Correct version:

    1. Every year, people in Banyuwangi have a special day.
    2. People want a good life.
    3. Two villages do this dance.
    4. A man puts food on a table.
    5. The dancer wears a big hat.
    6. The dancer closes her eyes and goes to sleep.
    7. A spirit comes to the dancer.
    8. Women play music and sing.
    9. The dancer throws rice and flowers to the people.
    10. Families stay together.

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    Basics of present simple:

    Personal Pronounam / is / are
    Iam8 years old
    Youare8 years old
    Heis8 years old
    Sheis8 years old
    Itis8 years old
    Weare8 years old
    You (plural)are8 years old
    Theyare8 years old
    Personal Pronounam not / is not / are not
    Iam not8 years old
    Youare not8 years old
    Heis not8 years old
    Sheis not8 years old
    Itis not8 years old
    Weare not8 years old
    You (plural)are not8 years old
    Theyare not8 years old

    Question:

    Question WordPersonal Pronoun
    AmI8 years old?
    Areyou8 years old?
    Ishe8 years old?
    Isshe8 years old?
    Isit8 years old?
    Arewe8 years old?
    Areyou (plural)8 years old?
    Arethey8 years old?

    Statement:

    Personal PronounVerb
    Ilikeice cream
    Youlikeice cream
    Helikesice cream
    Shelikesice cream
    Itlikesice cream
    Welikeice cream
    You (plural)likeice cream
    Theylikeice cream

    Negation:

    Personal PronounVerb (negative)
    Ido not likeice cream
    Youdo not likeice cream
    Hedoes not likeice cream
    Shedoes not likeice cream
    Itdoes not likeice cream
    Wedo not likeice cream
    You (plural)do not likeice cream
    Theydo not likeice cream

    Question:

    Do / DoesPersonal PronounVerbSugar?
    DoIlikesugar?
    Doyoulikesugar?
    Doeshelikesugar?
    Doesshelikesugar?
    Doesitlikesugar?
    Dowelikesugar?
    Doyou (plural)likesugar?
    Dotheylikesugar?

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    Fill in the correct form:

    1. Where ______ (be) Banyuwangi?
      Banyuwangi ______ (be) in Java, Indonesia.
    2. What ______ (be) the dance called?
      The dance ______ (be) called Seblang.
    3. How many villages ______ (do) the dance?
      Two villages ______ (do) the dance.
    4. What ______ (do) the man put on the table?
      The man ______ (put) rice, fruit, and red flowers on the table.
    5. What ______ (do) the dancer wear?
      The dancer ______ (wear) a big hat with green leaves and flowers.
    6. What ______ (do) the dancer do before the spirit comes?
      The dancer ______ (close) her eyes and ______ (go) to sleep before the spirit comes.
    7. Who ______ (play) music and ______ (sing)?
      Women ______ (play) music and ______ (sing).
    8. What ______ (do) the dancer hold?
      The dancer ______ (hold) a small fan.
    9. What ______ (do) the dancer throw to the people?
      The dancer ______ (throw) rice and flowers to the people.
    10. Why ______ (do) people smile?
      People ______ (smile) because the flowers bring good luck.

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    Correct answers:

    Where is Banyuwangi?
    Banyuwangi is in Java, Indonesia.

    What is the dance called?
    The dance is called Seblang.

    How many villages do the dance?
    Two villages do the dance.

    What does the man put on the table?
    The man puts rice, fruit, and red flowers on the table.

    What does the dancer wear?
    The dancer wears a big hat with green leaves and flowers.

    What does the dancer do before the spirit comes?
    The dancer closes her eyes and goes to sleep before the spirit comes.

    Who plays music and sings?
    Women play music and sing.

    What does the dancer hold?
    The dancer holds a small fan.

    What does the dancer throw to the people?
    The dancer throws rice and flowers to the people.

    Why do people smile?
    People smile because the flowers bring good luck.

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    Make negative sentences

    1. The dancer wears a small hat.
    2. People want a bad life.
    3. Women play football.
    4. The dancer holds a drum.
    5. Families stay apart.
    6. The man puts vegetables on the table.
    7. The dancer sings alone.
    8. People catch the fruit.

    ________________________

    Correct negations:

    The dancer doesn’t [does not] wear a small hat.

    People don’t catch the fruit.

    People don’t want a bad life.

    Women don’t play football.

    The dancer doesn’t hold a drum.

    Families don’t stay apart.

    The man doesn’t put vegetables on the table.

    The dancer doesn’t sing alone.

    People don’t catch the fruit.

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    Make questions

    1. People want a good life.
    2. The dancer wears a big hat.
    3. Women play music.
    4. The dancer holds a fan.
    5. Families stay together.
    6. A young girl dances in one village.
    7. Banyuwangi is in Java, Indonesia.
    8. The flowers are beautiful.
    9. The dancer throws rice and flowers.
    10. People catch the flowers.

    ________________________

    Correct answer:

    1. Do people want a good life?
    2. Does the dancer wear a big hat?
    3. Do women play music?
    4. Does the dancer hold a fan?
    5. Do families stay together?
    6. Does a young girl dance in one village?
    7. Is Banyuwangi in Java, Indonesia?
    8. Are the flowers beautiful?
    9. Does the dancer throw rice and flowers?
    10. Do people catch the flowers?

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

    Choose do, does, is or are

    1. ______ the dancer wear a big hat?
    2. ______ people catch the flowers?
    3. ______ women sing?
    4. ______ the man put food on the table?
    5. ______ families stay together?
    6. ______ the dancer hold a fan?
    7. ______ people want a clean village?
    8. ______ a young girl dance in one village?
    9. ______ Banyuwangi a city in Java?
    10. ______ the flowers beautiful?
    11. ______ the dancer move her arms?
    12. ______ two villages do the dance?
    13. ______ the dancer asleep?
    14. ______ many people watch the dance?
    15. ______ the old woman dance in the other village?
    16. ______ the flowers on the table?
    17. ______ people smile when they catch the flowers?
    18. ______ the dancer wear a big hat?
    19. ______ women play music?
    20. ______ the families together?

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

    Correct answer:



    Does the dancer wear a big hat?

    Do people catch the flowers?

    Do women sing?

    Does the man put food on the table?

    Do families stay together?

    Does the dancer hold a fan?

    Do people want a clean village?

    Does a young girl dance in one village?

    Is Banyuwangi a city in Java?

    Are the flowers beautiful?

    Does the dancer move her arms?

    Do two villages do the dance?

    Is the dancer asleep?

    Do many people watch the dance?

    Does the old woman dance in the other village?

    Are the flowers on the table?

    Do people smile when they catch the flowers?

    Does the dancer wear a big hat?

    Do women play music?

    Are the families together?

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

    Rewrite the statement as
    a) question:
    b) negation:
    c) negative question:

    1. Banyuwangi is a city in Java, Indonesia.

      YOU WRITE:
      a) Is Banyuwang a city in Java, Indonesia?
      b) Banyuwangi is not a city in Java, Indonesia.
      c) Isn’t Banyuwang a city in Jaca, indonesia?
    2. Two villages do the Seblang dance.
    3. People want a good life.
    4. The dancer wears a big hat.
    5. The dancer has green leaves and flowers on her hat.
    6. Women play music and sing during the dance.
    7. The dancer holds a small fan.
    8. The flowers are a sign of good luck.
    9. Many people watch the dancer.
    10. Families stay together on this special day.

    _________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Banyuwangi is a city in Java, Indonesia.

    a) Is Banyuwangi a city in Java, Indonesia?
    b) Banyuwangi is not a city in Java, Indonesia.
    c) Isn’t Banyuwangi a city in Java, Indonesia?

    1. Two villages do the Seblang dance.

    a) Do two villages do the Seblang dance?
    b) Two villages do not do the Seblang dance.
    c) Don’t two villages do the Seblang dance?

    1. People want a good life.

    a) Do people want a good life?
    b) People do not want a good life.
    c) Don’t people want a good life?

    1. The dancer wears a big hat.

    a) Does the dancer wear a big hat?
    b) The dancer does not wear a big hat.
    c) Doesn’t the dancer wear a big hat?

    1. The dancer has green leaves and flowers on her hat.

    a) Does the dancer have green leaves and flowers on her hat?
    b) The dancer does not have green leaves and flowers on her hat.
    c) Doesn’t the dancer have green leaves and flowers on her hat?

    1. Women play music and sing during the dance.

    a) Do women play music and sing during the dance?
    b) Women do not play music and sing during the dance.
    c) Don’t women play music and sing during the dance?

    1. The dancer holds a small fan.

    a) Does the dancer hold a small fan?
    b) The dancer does not hold a small fan.
    c) Doesn’t the dancer hold a small fan?

    1. The flowers are a sign of good luck.

    a) Are the flowers a sign of good luck?
    b) The flowers are not a sign of good luck.
    c) Aren’t the flowers a sign of good luck?

    1. Many people watch the dancer.

    a) Do many people watch the dancer?
    b) Many people do not watch the dancer.
    c) Don’t many people watch the dancer?

    1. Families stay together on this special day.

    a) Do families stay together on this special day?
    b) Families do not stay together on this special day.
    c) Don’t families stay together on this special day?

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

    Form questions to which the word/s given is/are the answer:

    1. Banyuwangi is in Java, Indonesia.

      YOU WRITE:
      a) Banyuwangi: What is in Java, Indonesia?
      b) Java, Indonesia: Where is Banyuwangi?
    2. The dance is called Seblang.
      a) The dane:
      b) Seblang
    3. Two villages do the dance.
      a) Two villages:
      b) do the dance:
      c) Two:
    4. A young girl dances in one village.
      a) A young girl:
      b) young:
      c) dances in one viallge:
      d) in one village:
    5. An old woman dances in the other village.
      a) An old woman:
      b) old:
      c) dances in the other viallge:
      d) in the other village:
      e) other:
    6. The dancer holds a small fan.
      a) The dance:
      b) holds a small fan:
      c) a small fan:
      d) small
    7. People catch the colourful flowers.
      a) People:
      b) catch the colourful flowers:
      c) the colourful flowers:
      d) colourful:

    ___________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Banyuwangi is in Java, Indonesia.
      a) Banyuwangi: What is in Java, Indonesia?
      b) Java, Indonesia: Where is Banyuwangi?
    2. The dance is called Seblang.
      a) The dance: What is called Seblang?
      b) Seblang: What is the dance called?
    3. Two villages do the dance.
      a) Two villages: Who does the dance?
      b) do the dance: What do two villages do?
      c) Two: How many villages do the dance?
    4. A young girl dances in one village.
      a) A young girl: Who dances in one village?
      b) young: Which girl dances in one village?
      c) dances in one village: What does a young girl do?
      d) in one village: Where does a young girl dance?
    5. An old woman dances in the other village.
      a) An old woman: Who dances in the other village?
      b) old: Which woman dances in the other village?
      c) dances in the other village: What does an old woman do?
      d) in the other village: Where does an old woman dance?
      e) other: Which village does an old woman dance in?
    6. The dancer holds a small fan.
      a) The dancer: Who holds a small fan?
      b) holds a small fan: What does the dancer do?
      c) a small fan: What does the dancer hold?
      d) small: Which fan does the dancer hold?
    7. People catch the colourful flowers.
      a) People: Who catches the colourful flowers?
      b) catch the colourful flowers: What do people do?
      c) the colourful flowers: What do people catch?
      d) colourful: Which flowers do people catch?

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    Interview – just listen:

    Interviewer: What is the special dance in Banyuwangi called?
    Answer: The special dance is called Seblang.

    Interviewer: Where is Banyuwangi?
    Answer: Banyuwangi is in Java, Indonesia.

    Interviewer: When do people have this special day?
    Answer: People have this special day every year.

    Interviewer: Who dances in one of the villages?
    Answer: A young girl dances in one of the villages.

    Interviewer: Who dances in the other village?
    Answer: An old woman dances in the other village.

    Interviewer: What does the man put on the table?
    Answer: He puts rice, fruit, and red flowers on the table.

    Interviewer: What does the dancer wear?
    Answer: She wears a big hat with green leaves and flowers.

    Interviewer: When does the spirit come?
    Answer: The spirit comes after the dancer goes to sleep.

    Interviewer: Who plays music and sings?
    Answer: Women play music and sing.

    Interviewer: What does the dancer hold?
    Answer: She holds a small fan.

    Interviewer: Why do people smile?
    Answer: They smile because the flowers bring good luck.

    Interviewer: Why do people love this special day?
    Answer: They love it because families stay together.

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    Final exercise, fill in words below:

    food – together – special – chair – villages – throws – clean – spirit – fan – city – old – leaves

    Every year, people in Banyuwangi have a _____ day. Banyuwangi is a _____ in Java, Indonesia. People do the Seblang dance. Two _____ do the dance. In one village, a young girl dances, and in the other, an _____ woman dances. People want good food, a _____ village, and a healthy body. A man puts _____ on a table and prays. The dancer wears a big hat with green _____ and flowers. She sits on a _____, closes her eyes, and goes to sleep. A _____ comes, and she wakes up and stands up. Women play music and sing. She holds a _____, moves her arms, and _____ rice and flowers. People catch them for good luck. Families stay _____.

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    Correct version:

    Every year, people in Banyuwangi have a special day. Banyuwangi is a city in Java, Indonesia. People do the Seblang dance. Two villages do the dance. In one village, a young girl dances, and in the other, an old woman dances. People want good food, a clean village, and a healthy body. A man puts food on a table and prays. The dancer wears a big hat with green leaves and flowers. She sits on a chair, closes her eyes, and goes to sleep. A spirit comes, and she wakes up and stands up. Women play music and sing. She holds a fan, moves her arms, and throws rice and flowers. People catch them for good luck. Families stay together.

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    Remember how babies
    learn a language:

    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

    So,
    LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

  • 🌅 🌙A day in the life of a girl in the countryside (text, exercises, sound files, present simple, A1, beginners)🌙🌅

    • Sari and a typical day

    Sari is 10 years old. She lives in a small village in Asia. She lives with her family.

    Sari gets up at about 6 o’clock in the morning. She starts her day early.

    🌅 Morning

    First, Sari helps her family.

    She gets water for the house. She feeds the chickens and ducks. Then she cleans the house.

    Sometimes she helps her mother in the kitchen. She cuts vegetables and helps make breakfast.

    Sari also helps with her little brother or sister.

    Then Sari has breakfast with her family. She often eats rice, vegetables, and fish.

    After breakfast, Sari goes to school. She usually walks to school with other children.

    At school, she learns English, maths, and other subjects. She likes school and likes learning new things.

    ☀️ Afternoon

    At midday, Sari goes home for lunch.

    She has lunch with her family. After lunch, she helps her family again.

    Sometimes Sari works in the fields. Her family grows rice and other food.

    Sari helps with the rice plants. Sometimes she collects vegetables or fruit.

    Sometimes she stays at home. She looks after her little brother or sister.

    After this work, Sari is often tired.

    🌙 Evening

    In the evening, Sari takes a bath.

    Then she helps her mother or grandmother make dinner.

    The family eats dinner together. They talk and laugh.

    After dinner, Sari has some free time.

    She plays with other children. They play outside near their homes.

    Sari also does her homework. She reads her books and writes in her school book.

    At about 8 or 9 o’clock, Sari goes to bed.

    She gets up early the next morning, so she needs to sleep.

    🌅A busy day🌙

    Sari has a busy day.

    She goes to school. She helps her family. She plays with her friends. She does her homework.

    She is tired at the end of the day, but she is happy to be with her family.

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    Vocabulary:

    1. Verbs:
    InfinitiveA1 definition
    to beto say what someone or something is
    to liveto have your home in a place
    to get upto leave your bed after sleeping
    to startto begin something
    to helpto do something for someone because they need you
    to getto take or bring something
    to feedto give food to a person or animal
    to cleanto make something not dirty
    to cutto use a knife to divide food or something
    to maketo create or prepare something
    to haveto eat, drink, or own something
    to eatto put food in your mouth and swallow it
    to goto move from one place to another
    to walkto move on your feet
    to learnto get new knowledge or skills
    to liketo enjoy something
    to doto perform an action or activity
    to workto do a job or activity
    to growto make plants produce food; to become bigger
    to collectto take things and bring them together
    to stayto remain in a place
    to look afterto take care of a person or animal
    to taketo move something or someone with you
    to talkto speak with someone
    to laughto make a happy sound
    to playto do something for fun
    to readto look at words and understand them
    to writeto put words on paper or on a screen
    to needto want or require something because it is important
    to sleepto rest with your eyes closed
    to feelto have a feeling or experience something

    2. Others:

    Word / phraseA1 definition
    countrysidean area outside a town or city, with farms, fields, and nature
    a villagea small place where people live, smaller than a town
    a chickena farm bird that gives eggs and can also be food
    a ducka bird that lives near water and can swim
    a kitchena room where people cook food
    vegetablesfood that comes from plants, such as carrots, potatoes, and beans
    a subjectsomething that you learn at school, such as English or maths
    lunchthe meal you eat in the middle of the day
    againone more time
    a rice planta plant that grows rice
    to be tiredto need rest because you have little energy
    a bathwashing your body in a bath with water
    free timetime when you do not work or study and can do what you like

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    Match the verbs with their definitions

    Verbs

    1. to be
    2. to live
    3. to get up
    4. to start
    5. to help
    6. to get
    7. to feed
    8. to clean
    9. to cut
    10. to make
    11. to have
    12. to eat
    13. to go
    14. to walk
    15. to learn


    Definitions

    A. to move on your feet
    B. to give food to a person or animal
    C. to begin something
    D. to put food in your mouth and swallow it
    E. to have your home in a place
    F. to say what someone or something is
    G. to get new knowledge or skills
    H. to do something for someone because they need you
    I. to leave your bed after sleeping
    J. to make something not dirty
    K. to move from one place to another
    L. to create or prepare something
    M. to take or bring something
    N. to eat, drink, or own something
    O. to use a knife to divide food or something

    _____________________

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

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    Match the verbs with their definitions

    Verbs

    1. to like
    2. to do
    3. to work
    4. to grow
    5. to collect
    6. to stay
    7. to look after
    8. to take
    9. to talk
    10. to laugh
    11. to play
    12. to read
    13. to write
    14. to need
    15. to sleep
    16. to feel


    Definitions

    A. to put words on paper or on a screen
    B. to remain in a place
    C. to speak with someone
    D. to do something for fun
    E. to rest with your eyes closed
    F. to enjoy something
    G. to take care of a person or animal
    H. to do a job or activity
    I. to take things and bring them together
    J. to want or require something because it is important
    K. to have a feeling or experience something
    L. to make a happy sound
    M. to move something or someone with you
    N. to perform an action or activity
    O. to look at words and understand them
    P. to make plants produce food or become bigger

    _____________________

    Answers:
    1-F, 2-N, 3-H, 4-P, 5-I, 6-B, 7-G, 8-M, 9-C,
    10-L, 11-D, 12-O, 13-A, 14-J, 15-E, 16-K

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    Fill in, words below:

    a bath – rice plants – a subject – countryside – again – free time – chickens – lunch – vegetables – be tired –
    the kitchen – a duck –
    a village

    1. Sari lives in the __________ with her family.
    2. She lives in __________ in Asia.
    3. Sari feeds __________ and ducks in the morning.
    4. She also feeds a __________ near her home.
    5. Her mother works in the __________.
    6. Sari cuts __________ to help make breakfast.
    7. English is one __________ at school.
    8. At midday, Sari goes home for __________.
    9. After lunch, she helps her family __________.
    10. Sari helps with __________ in the fields.
    11. After a busy day, Sari can __________.
    12. In the evening, Sari takes __________.
    13. After dinner, Sari has some __________.

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    Full version:

    1. Sari lives in the countryside with her family.
    2. She lives in a village in Asia.
    3. Sari feeds a chicken and ducks in the morning.
    4. She also feeds a duck near her home.
    5. Her mother works in a kitchen.
    6. Sari cuts vegetables to help make breakfast.
    7. English is a subject at school.
    8. At midday, Sari goes home for lunch.
    9. After lunch, she helps her family again.
    10. Sari helps with a rice plant in the fields.
    11. After a busy day, Sari can be tired.
    12. In the evening, Sari takes a bath.
    13. After dinner, Sari has some free time.

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    True or false

    1. Sari cleans the house in the morning.
    2. Sari goes to school by bus.
    3. Her family grows rice and other food.
    4. Sari is ten years old.
    5. Sari eats lunch at school.
    6. Sari usually walks to school with other children.
    7. Sari goes to bed at about eleven o’clock.
    8. Sari gets up at about six o’clock.
    9. Sari feeds the family’s dogs and cats.
    10. Sari does her homework in the evening.
    11. Sari lives in a big city.
    12. She often eats rice, vegetables, and fish for breakfast.
    13. Sari studies only English at school.
    14. Sari always works in the fields in the afternoon.

    ______________________

    False: 2,5,7,9,11,13,14

    ______________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Sari cleans the house in the morning.
    2. Sari goes to school by bus. True is: Sari usually walks to school with other children.
    3. Her family grows rice and other food.
    4. Sari is ten years old.
    5. Sari eats lunch at school. True is: Sari goes home for lunch.
    6. Sari usually walks to school with other children.
    7. Sari goes to bed at about eleven o’clock. True is: Sari goes to bed at about 8 or 9 o’clock.
    8. Sari gets up at about six o’clock.
    9. Sari feeds the family’s dogs and cats. True is: Sari feeds chickens and ducks.
    10. Sari does her homework in the evening.
    11. Sari lives in a big city. True is: Sari lives in a small village in Asia.
    12. She often eats rice, vegetables, and fish for breakfast.
    13. Sari studies only English at school. True is: Sari learns English, maths, and other subjects at school.
    14. Sari always works in the fields in the afternoon. True is: Sometimes Sari works in the fields, and sometimes she stays at home.

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    Multiple choice – choose the correct answer.

    1. How old is Sari?
      a) 8 years old
      b) 10 years old
      c) 12 years old
    2. Where does Sari live?
      a) In a small village
      b) In a big city
      c) In a hotel
    3. What does Sari get in the morning?
      a) Water
      b) Milk
      c) Tea
    4. What animals does Sari feed?
      a) Cats and dogs
      b) Chickens and ducks
      c) Cows and horses
    5. What does Sari often eat for breakfast?
      a) Rice, vegetables, and fish
      b) Bread, cheese, and eggs
      c) Soup, meat, and fruit
    6. How does Sari usually go to school?
      a) By bus
      b) By bicycle
      c) On foot
    7. What subjects does Sari learn at school?
      a) English and maths
      b) Music and art
      c) History and science
    8. What does Sari sometimes do in the fields?
      a) She grows flowers.
      b) She helps with rice plants.
      c) She plays football.
    9. Who does Sari sometimes look after?
      a) Her little brother or sister
      b) Her teacher
      c) Her neighbour
    10. What does Sari do after dinner?
      a) She goes to school.
      b) She goes to work.
      c) She has free time, plays, and does her homework.

    ____________________________

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

    Correct version:

    1. How old is Sari? – 10 years old
    2. Where does Sari live? – In a small village
    3. What does Sari get in the morning? – Water
    4. What animals does Sari feed? – Chickens and ducks
    5. What does Sari often eat for breakfast? – Rice, vegetables, and fish
    6. How does Sari usually go to school? – On foot
    7. What subjects does Sari learn at school? – English and maths
    8. What does Sari sometimes do in the fields? – She helps with rice plants
    9. Who does Sari sometimes look after? – Her little brother or sister
    10. What does Sari do after dinner? – She has free time, plays, and does her homework

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    Who? What? When? Where? Short answers:

    1. Who lives with Sari?

      YOU WRITE:
      Her family
    2. Who does Sari sometimes help in the kitchen?
    3. What does Sari get for the house?
    4. What does Sari feed in the morning?
    5. When does Sari go home for lunch?
    6. Where does Sari usually eat lunch?
    7. What does Sari help with in the fields?
    8. Who does Sari sometimes look after?
    9. When does Sari take a bath?
    10. What does Sari do before she goes to bed?

    __________________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Who lives with Sari? – Her family
    2. Who does Sari sometimes help in the kitchen? – Her mother
    3. What does Sari get for the house? – Water
    4. What does Sari feed in the morning? – Chickens and ducks
    5. When does Sari go home for lunch? – At midday
    6. Where does Sari usually eat lunch? – At home
    7. What does Sari help with in the fields? – Rice plants
    8. Who does Sari sometimes look after? – Her little brother or sister
    9. When does Sari take a bath? – In the evening
    10. What does Sari do before she goes to bed? – Her homework

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    Match the two halves:

    First half

    1. Sari gets up
    2. She feeds
    3. Sari cleans
    4. She has breakfast
    5. Sari walks to school
    6. She helps
    7. Sari takes a bath
    8. She plays
    9. Sari reads
    10. She goes to bed

    Second half

    A. with her family.
    B. her books.
    C. at about 8 or 9 o’clock.
    D. the house.
    E. with other children.
    F. her little brother or sister.
    G. chickens and ducks.
    H. in the evening.
    I. with other children outside.
    J. at about 6 o’clock.

    _________________________

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

    Correct sentences:

    1. Sari gets up at about 6 o’clock.
    2. She feeds chickens and ducks.
    3. Sari cleans the house.
    4. She has breakfast with her family.
    5. Sari walks to school with other children.
    6. She helps her little brother or sister.
    7. Sari takes a bath in the evening.
    8. She plays with other children outside.
    9. Sari reads her books.
    10. She goes to bed at about 8 or 9 o’clock.

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    Put each activity in the correct part of the day:
    morning / afternoon / evening.

    1. She takes a bath.

      YOU WRITE:
      Evening
    2. She feeds the chickens and ducks.
    3. She sometimes works in the fields.
    4. She gets water for the house.
    5. She does her homework.
    6. She has lunch with her family.
    7. She goes to school.
    8. She plays with other children.
    9. She looks after her little brother or sister.

    ______________________

    Correct answers:

    1. She takes a bath. – Evening
    2. She feeds the chickens and ducks. – Morning
    3. She sometimes works in the fields. – Afternoon
    4. She gets water for the house. – Morning
    5. She does her homework. – Evening
    6. She has lunch with her family. – Afternoon
    7. She goes to school. – Morning
    8. She plays with other children. – Evening
    9. She looks after her little brother or sister. – Afternoon

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    Find the word in the text:

    1. Find a word for a place outside a town or city.

      YOU WRITE:
      countryside
    2. Find a word for a small place where people live.
    3. Find a word for a room where people cook.
    4. Find a word for food from plants.
    5. Find a word for the meal you eat in the middle of the day.
    6. Find a word for one more time.
    7. Find a word for a plant that grows rice.
    8. Find a word for time when you do not work or study.
    9. Find a word for washing your body in a bath.
    10. Find a word for needing rest because you have little energy.

    ____________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Find a word for a place outside a town or city. → countryside
    2. Find a word for a small place where people live. → village
    3. Find a word for a room where people cook. → kitchen
    4. Find a word for food from plants. → vegetables
    5. Find a word for the meal you eat in the middle of the day. → lunch
    6. Find a word for one more time. → again
    7. Find a word for a plant that grows rice. → rice plant
    8. Find a word for time when you do not work or study. → free time
    9. Find a word for washing your body in a bath. → bath
    10. Find a word for needing rest because you have little energy. → tired

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    Find the word that is different from the other three.

    1. rice – school – fish – vegetables
    2. chicken – duck – maths – fish
    3. kitchen – morning – afternoon – evening
    4. English – maths – rice – school
    5. mother – vegetables – grandmother – brother
    6. play – read – fish – write
    7. lunch – chicken – duck – rice
    8. countryside – village – homework – fields

    __________________

    Correct version:

    1. rice – school – fish – vegetables
      School is the odd one out because the other three are food.
    2. chicken – duck – maths – fish
      Maths is the odd one out because the other three are animals.
    3. kitchen – morning – afternoon – evening
      Kitchen is the odd one out because the other three are parts of the day.
    4. English – maths – rice – school
      Rice is the odd one out because the other three are connected with school.
    5. mother – vegetables – grandmother – brother
      Vegetables are the odd one out because the other three are family members.
    6. play – read – fish – write
      Fish is the odd one out because the other three are activities.
    7. lunch – chicken – duck – rice
      Lunch is the odd one out because the other three are things you can eat.
    8. countryside – village – homework – fields
      Homework is the odd one out because the other three are places.

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    Present simple – A1 basics

    We use the Present Simple for things that happen regularly, every day, or are generally true.

    1. Positive statements

    With I / you / we / they, use the verb in its basic form.

    • I live in a village.
    • You go to school.
    • We eat lunch at home.
    • They play outside.

    With he / she / it, we usually add -s to the verb.

    • Sari lives in a village.
    • She goes to school.
    • She eats breakfast.
    • She plays outside.

    2. Negative statements

    Use do not (don’t) with I / you / we / they.

    • I don’t live in a city.
    • We don’t eat lunch at school.
    • They don’t play inside.

    Use does not (doesn’t) with he / she / it.

    • Sari doesn’t live in a city.
    • She doesn’t go to school by bus.
    • She doesn’t eat lunch at school.

    Important: After doesn’t, use the basic verb.

    ❌ She doesn’t goes to school.
    ✅ She doesn’t go to school.

    3. Questions

    Use Do with I / you / we / they.

    • Do you live in a village?
    • Do they go to school?
    • Do you eat rice?

    Use Does with he / she / it.

    • Does Sari live in a village?
    • Does she go to school?
    • Does she eat rice?

    Important: After does, use the basic verb.

    ❌ Does she goes to school?
    ✅ Does she go to school?

    4. Short answers

    Do you…?

    • Yes, I do.
    • No, I don’t.

    Does she…?

    • Yes, she does.
    • No, she doesn’t.

    Simple pattern

    SubjectPositiveNegativeQuestion
    II live.I don’t live.Do I live?
    You (singular)You live.You don’t live.Do you live?
    HeHe lives.He doesn’t live.Does he live?
    SheShe lives.She doesn’t live.Does she live?
    ItIt lives.It doesn’t live.Does it live?
    WeWe live.We don’t live.Do we live?
    You (plural)You live.You don’t live.Do you live?
    TheyThey live.They don’t live.Do they live?
    SubjectPositiveNegativeQuestion
    II am.I am not.Am I?
    You (singular)You are.You are not.Are you?
    HeHe is.He is not.Is he?
    SheShe is.She is not.Is she?
    ItIt is.It is not.Is it?
    WeWe are.We are not.Are we?
    You (plural)You are.You are not.Are you?
    TheyThey are.They are not.Are they?

    Remember

    He / she / it → verb + s

    does / doesn’t → basic verb

    • She walks to school.
    • She doesn’t walk to school.
    • Does she walk to school?

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    Interview about Sari’s life

    1. How old is Sari?
      – She is 10 years old.
    2. Where does Sari live?
      – She lives in a small village in Asia.
    3. Who does Sari live with?
      – She lives with her family.
    4. What time does Sari get up?
      – She gets up at about 6 o’clock.
    5. What does Sari do in the morning?
      – She helps her family.
    6. What animals does Sari feed?
      – She feeds chickens and ducks.
    7. What does Sari eat for breakfast?
      – She often eats rice, vegetables, and fish.
    8. How does Sari go to school?
      – She usually walks to school.
    9. What does Sari learn at school?
      – She learns English, maths, and other subjects.
    10. What does Sari do in the afternoon?
      – She helps her family and sometimes works in the fields.
    11. What does Sari do in the evening?
      – She takes a bath, plays, and does her homework.
    12. What time does Sari go to bed?
      – She goes to bed at about 8 or 9 o’clock.

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    Rewrite the interview, one question and answer after the other, make any changes necessary:

    1. How old are you, Sari?
      – I am 10 years old.
    2. Where do you live, Sari?
      ________________

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    Correct version:

    1. How old are you, Sari?
      – I am 10 years old.
    2. Where do you live, Sari?
      – I live in a small village in Asia.
    3. Who do you live with?
      – I live with my family.
    4. What time do you get up?
      – I get up at about 6 o’clock.
    5. What do you do in the morning?
      – I help my family.
    6. What animals do you feed?
      – I feed chickens and ducks.
    7. What do you eat for breakfast?
      – I often eat rice, vegetables, and fish.
    8. How do you go to school?
      – I usually walk to school.
    9. What do you learn at school?
      – I learn English, maths, and other subjects.
    10. What do you do in the afternoon?
      – I help my family and sometimes work in the fields.
    11. What do you do in the evening?
      – I take a bath, play, and do my homework.
    12. What time do you go to bed?
      – I go to bed at about 8 or 9 o’clock.

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  • 🥳🥑🥥Meet Linh (text, exercises, sound files, A1, beginners)🥥🥑🥳

    • a day in her life

    My name is Linh. I live in Southeast Asia.

    I wake up at 6:00 AM. The morning is warm and sunny.

    I walk to the local market. I see fresh mangoes and papayas.

    I buy an iced coffee. The drink is sweet and cold.

    I ride my red bicycle. I go to the bus stop.

    I am a university student. I sit in my classroom at 8:30 AM.

    I open my notebook. I write the lesson.

    I study hard. I love learning English.

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    Present Simple – how to………….

    We use the present simple for things that happen every day, often, or generally.

    1. I / You / We / They

    Use the simple form of the verb.

    • I live in Asia.
    • You walk to school.
    • We study English.
    • They work in a hotel.

    Be careful: Do not add -s.

    ❌ I lives in Asia.
    ✅ I live in Asia.

    ❌ They works in a hotel.
    ✅ They work in a hotel.

    2. He / She / It

    Add -s to the verb.

    • He lives in Asia.
    • She walks to school.
    • It looks nice.

    ❌ She walk to school.
    ✅ She walks to school.

    3. Some verbs need -es

    Add -es after verbs ending in -s, -sh, -ch, -x or -o.

    • wash → washes
    • watch → watches
    • go → goes
    • fix → fixes

    Examples:

    • She goes to university.
    • He watches TV.
    • She washes her hands.

    4. Verbs ending in -y

    If a verb ends in consonant + y, change y to i and add -es.

    • study → studies
    • She studies English.

    But:

    • play → plays
    • She plays tennis.

    The verb BE

    BE is different from normal verbs.

    We use am, are, or is.

    Positive form

    SubjectBE
    Iam
    Youare
    Heis
    Sheis
    Itis
    Weare
    Youare
    Theyare

    Examples:

    • I am a student.
    • You are happy.
    • He is tired.
    • She is from Asia.
    • It is hot.
    • We are students.
    • You are busy.
    • They are happy.

    Important: BE and normal verbs are different

    Normal verbs

    With I / You / We / They:

    • I live here.
    • You work here.
    • We study English.
    • They play football.

    With He / She / It:

    • He lives here.
    • She works here.
    • It looks good.

    BE

    • I am a student.
    • You are a student.
    • He is a student.
    • She is a student.
    • It is good.
    • We are students.
    • You are students.
    • They are students.

    Easy rule

    Normal verb:

    I / You / We / They → verb

    I work.
    You work.
    We work.
    They work.

    He / She / It → verb + s

    He works.
    She works.
    It works.

    BE:

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

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    Rewrite the story above, continue:

    Her name is Linh. She _____ (live) in Southeast Asia.
    She _____ (wake) up at 6:00 AM.
    The morning _____ (be) warm and sunny.
    She _____ (walk) to the local market.
    She _____ (see) fresh mangoes and papayas.
    She _____ (buy) an iced coffee.
    The drink _____ (be) sweet and cold.
    She _____ (ride) her red bicycle.
    She _____ (go) to the bus stop.
    She _____ (be) a university student.
    She _____ (sit) in her classroom at 8:30 AM.
    She _____ (open) her notebook.
    She _____ (write) the lesson.
    She _____ (study) hard.
    She _____ (love) learning English.

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    Correct version:

    Her name is Linh.
    She lives in Southeast Asia.
    She wakes up at 6:00 AM.
    The morning is warm and sunny.
    She walks to the local market.
    She sees fresh mangoes and papayas.
    She buys an iced coffee.
    The drink is sweet and cold.
    She rides her red bicycle.
    She goes to the bus stop.
    She is a university student.
    She sits in her classroom at 8:30 AM.
    She opens her notebook.
    She writes the lesson.
    She studies hard.
    She loves learning English.

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

    True or false

    1. Linh buys an iced coffee.
    2. She wakes up at 7:00 AM.
    3. Linh lives in Southeast Asia.
    4. The drink is hot and sweet.
    5. She walks to the local market.
    6. Linh rides a red bicycle.
    7. She sees fresh apples and bananas.
    8. Linh is a university student.
    9. She goes to the train station.
    10. The morning is warm and sunny.
    11. She sits in her classroom at 9:30 AM.
    12. Linh opens a book.
    13. She writes the lesson.
    14. Linh studies French.
    15. She loves learning English.
    16. Linh rides a blue bicycle.
    17. She sees fresh mangoes and papayas.
    18. Linh buys a hot tea.
    19. She goes to the bus stop.
    20. Linh lives in Europe.

    ________________________

    True: 1,3,5,6,8,10,13,15,17,19

    _______________________

    Correct version:

    1. Linh buys an iced coffee.
    2. She wakes up at 7:00 AM. – True is: She wakes up at 6:00 AM.
    3. Linh lives in Southeast Asia.
    4. The drink is hot and sweet. – True is: The drink is sweet and cold.
    5. She walks to the local market.
    6. Linh rides a red bicycle.
    7. She sees fresh apples and bananas. – True is: She sees fresh mangoes and papayas.
    8. Linh is a university student.
    9. She goes to the train station. – True is: She goes to the bus stop.
    10. The morning is warm and sunny.
    11. She sits in her classroom at 9:30 AM. – True is: She sits in her classroom at 8:30 AM.
    12. Linh opens a book. – True is: Linh opens her notebook.
    13. She writes the lesson.
    14. Linh studies French. – True is: Linh studies English.
    15. She loves learning English.
    16. Linh rides a blue bicycle. – True is: Linh rides a red bicycle.
    17. She sees fresh mangoes and papayas.
    18. Linh buys a hot tea. – True is: Linh buys an iced coffee.
    19. She goes to the bus stop.
    20. Linh lives in Europe. – True is: Linh lives in Southeast Asia.

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    Complete the short answers from the text:

    1. Where does Linh live?
      → She lives in __________.
    2. What time does Linh wake up?
      → She wakes up at __________.
    3. How is the morning?
      → The morning is __________ and __________.
    4. Where does Linh walk?
      → She walks to the __________.
    5. What does Linh see?
      → She sees fresh __________ and __________.
    6. What does Linh buy?
      → She buys an __________.
    7. How is the drink?
      → The drink is __________ and __________.
    8. What does Linh ride?
      → She rides her __________ bicycle.
    9. Where does Linh go?
      → She goes to the __________.
    10. What is Linh?
      → She is a __________ student.
    11. Where does Linh sit?
      → She sits in her __________.
    12. What time does she sit in her classroom?
      → She sits in her classroom at __________.
    13. What does Linh open?
      → She opens her __________.
    14. What does Linh write?
      → She writes the __________.
    15. What does Linh love?
      → She loves learning __________.

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    Correct answers:

    1. Where does Linh live? → She lives in Southeast Asia.
    2. What time does Linh wake up? → She wakes up at 6:00 AM.
    3. How is the morning? → The morning is warm and sunny.
    4. Where does Linh walk? → She walks to the local market.
    5. What does Linh see? → She sees fresh mangoes and papayas.
    6. What does Linh buy? → She buys an iced coffee.
    7. How is the drink? → The drink is sweet and cold.
    8. What does Linh ride? → She rides her red bicycle.
    9. Where does Linh go? → She goes to the bus stop.
    10. What is Linh? → She is a university student.
    11. Where does Linh sit? → She sits in her classroom.
    12. What time does she sit in her classroom? → She sits in her classroom at 8:30 AM.
    13. What does Linh open? → She opens her notebook.
    14. What does Linh write? → She writes the lesson.
    15. What does Linh love? → She loves learning English.

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    Answer using only one word:

    1. Name: __________
    2. Place: __________
    3. Fruit: __________
    4. Drink: __________
    5. Bicycle colour: __________
    6. Student type: __________
    7. Time: __________
    8. Transport: __________
    9. School item: __________
    10. Subject: __________

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    Correct answers:

    1. Name: Linh
    2. Place: Southeast Asia
    3. Fruit: Mangoes
    4. Drink: Coffee
    5. Bicycle colour: Red
    6. Student type: University
    7. Time: 6:00
    8. Transport: Bicycle
    9. School item: Notebook
    10. Subject: English

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    Choose the correct question word: Who, What, Where, When.

    1. ______ does Linh live?
    2. ______ does Linh wake up?
    3. ______ does she buy?
    4. ______ does she ride?
    5. ______ is Linh?
    6. ______ does she walk?
    7. ______ does she see at the market?
    8. ______ does she go?
    9. ______ does she sit at 8:30 AM?
    10. ______ does she open?
    11. ______ does she write?
    12. ______ does she love learning?
    13. ______ does she go to the bus stop?
    14. ______ is the drink?
    15. ______ rides the red bicycle?

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    Correct answers:

    1. Where does Linh live?
    2. When does Linh wake up?
    3. What does she buy?
    4. What does she ride?
    5. Who is Linh?
    6. Where does she walk?
    7. What does she see at the market?
    8. Where does she go?
    9. Where does she sit at 8:30 AM?
    10. What does she open?
    11. What does she write?
    12. What does she love learning?
    13. When does she go to the bus stop?
    14. How is the drink?
    15. Who rides the red bicycle?

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    Choose the correct answer:

    1. What time does Linh wake up?
      a) 8:30 AM
      b) 7:00 AM
      c) 6:00 AM
    2. Where does Linh walk?
      a) To the local market
      b) To the hotel
      c) To the school
    3. What does Linh see?
      a) Apples and bananas
      b) Mangoes and papayas
      c) Oranges and grapes
    4. What does she buy?
      a) Water
      b) Tea
      c) Iced coffee
    5. How is the drink?
      a) Sweet and cold
      b) Hot and sweet
      c) Cold and bitter
    6. What colour is Linh’s bicycle?
      a) Green
      b) Red
      c) Blue
    7. Where does Linh go?
      a) To the airport
      b) To the bus stop
      c) To the train station
    8. What is Linh?
      a) A doctor
      b) A teacher
      c) A university student
    9. What does Linh open?
      a) A notebook
      b) A bag
      c) A book
    10. What does Linh love?
      a) Learning French
      b) Learning Chinese
      c) Learning English

    __________________________
    Answers:
    1 c, 2 a, 3 b, 4 c, 5 a,
    6 b, 7 b, 8 c, 9 a, 10 c
    _________________________

    Correct answes:

    1. What time does Linh wake up? → Linh wakes up at 6:00 AM.
    2. Where does Linh walk? → Linh walks to the local market.
    3. What does Linh see? → Linh sees fresh mangoes and papayas.
    4. What does she buy? → She buys an iced coffee.
    5. How is the drink? → The drink is sweet and cold.
    6. What colour is Linh’s bicycle? → Linh’s bicycle is red.
    7. Where does Linh go? → Linh goes to the bus stop.
    8. What is Linh? → Linh is a university student.
    9. What does Linh open? → Linh opens her notebook.
    10. What does Linh love? → Linh loves learning English.

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    Write 1–10 to show the correct order:

    1. She opens her notebook.
    2. She buys an iced coffee.
    3. She studies hard.
    4. She wakes up.
    5. She goes to the bus stop.
    6. She writes the lesson.
    7. She walks to the local market.
    8. She loves learning English.
    9. She sits in her classroom at 8:30 AM.
    10. She rides her red bicycle.

    __________________________

    Correct Order

    1. 4 – She wakes up.
    2. 7 – She walks to the local market.
    3. 2 – She buys an iced coffee.
    4. 10 – She rides her red bicycle.
    5. 5 – She goes to the bus stop.
    6. 9 – She sits in her classroom at 8:30 AM.
    7. 1 – She opens her notebook.
    8. 6 – She writes the lesson.
    9. 3 – She studies hard.
    10. 8 – She loves learning English.

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    Match the beginning of each sentence with the correct ending:

    1. Linh lives
    2. She wakes up
    3. The morning is
    4. She walks to
    5. She sees fresh
    6. She buys
    7. The drink is
    8. She rides
    9. She goes to
    10. She is a
    11. She sits in
    12. She opens her
    13. She writes
    14. She studies
    15. She loves learning

    a) her classroom.
    b) an iced coffee.
    c) hard.
    d) at 6:00 AM.
    e) English.
    f) Southeast Asia.
    g) a university student.
    h) mangoes and papayas.
    i) the bus stop.
    j) her red bicycle.
    k) warm and sunny.
    l) the local market.
    m) sweet and cold.
    n) her notebook.
    o) the lesson.

    _______________________

    Full sentences:

    1. Linh lives in Southeast Asia.
    2. She wakes up at 6:00 AM.
    3. The morning is warm and sunny.
    4. She walks to the local market.
    5. She sees fresh mangoes and papayas.
    6. She buys an iced coffee.
    7. The drink is sweet and cold.
    8. She rides her red bicycle.
    9. She goes to the bus stop.
    10. She is a university student.
    11. She sits in her classroom at 8:30 AM.
    12. She opens her notebook.
    13. She writes the lesson.
    14. She studies hard.
    15. She loves learning English.

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

    Answer in complete sentences:

    1. Does she live in Northwest Asia or Southeast Asia?

      YOU WRITE:
      She lives in South East Asia
    2. Does she wake up at 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM?
    3. Is the morning warm and sunny or cold and rainy?
    4. Does she walk to the local market or the bus stop?
    5. Does she see mangoes and papayas or apples and bananas?
    6. Does she buy hot tea or an iced coffee?
    7. Is the drink sweet and cold or hot and bitter?
    8. Does she ride a blue bicycle or a red bicycle?
    9. Does she go to the bus stop or the train station?
    10. Is Linh a university student or a teacher?
    11. Does she sit in her classroom at 8:30 AM or 9:30 AM?
    12. Does she open her notebook or her bag?
    13. Does she write the lesson or a letter?
    14. Does she study hard or play outside?
    15. Does she love learning French or English?

    _______________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Does she live in Northwest Asia or Southeast Asia?
      → She lives in Southeast Asia.
    2. Does she wake up at 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM?
      → She wakes up at 6:00 AM.
    3. Is the morning warm and sunny or cold and rainy?
      → The morning is warm and sunny.
    4. Does she walk to the local market or the bus stop?
      → She walks to the local market.
    5. Does she see mangoes and papayas or apples and bananas?
      → She sees mangoes and papayas.
    6. Does she buy hot tea or an iced coffee?
      → She buys an iced coffee.
    7. Is the drink sweet and cold or hot and bitter?
      → The drink is sweet and cold.
    8. Does she ride a blue bicycle or a red bicycle?
      → She rides a red bicycle.
    9. Does she go to the bus stop or the train station?
      → She goes to the bus stop.
    10. Is Linh a university student or a teacher?
      → Linh is a university student.
    11. Does she sit in her classroom at 8:30 AM or 9:30 AM?
      → She sits in her classroom at 8:30 AM.
    12. Does she open her notebook or her bag?
      → She opens her notebook.
    13. Does she write the lesson or a letter?
      → She writes the lesson.
    14. Does she study hard or play outside?
      → She studies hard.
    15. Does she love learning French or English?
      → She loves learning English.

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

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

    Complete, fill in:

    1. Linh lives in Southeast Asia.
      → I __________ in Southeast Asia.
    2. I wake up at 6:00 AM.
      → She __________ up at 6:00 AM.
    3. She walks to the local market.
      → I __________ to the local market.
    4. I see fresh mangoes and papayas.
      → She __________ fresh mangoes and papayas.
    5. Linh buys an iced coffee.
      → I __________ an iced coffee.
    6. I ride my red bicycle.
      → She __________ her red bicycle.
    7. She goes to the bus stop.
      → I __________ to the bus stop.
    8. I am a university student.
      → She __________ a university student.
    9. She opens her notebook.
      → I __________ my notebook.
    10. I love learning English.
      → She __________ learning English.

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    Correct version:

    1. Linh lives in Southeast Asia.
      → I live in Southeast Asia.
    2. I wake up at 6:00 AM.
      → She wakes up at 6:00 AM.
    3. She walks to the local market.
      → I walk to the local market.
    4. I see fresh mangoes and papayas.
      → She sees fresh mangoes and papayas.
    5. Linh buys an iced coffee.
      → I buy an iced coffee.
    6. I ride my red bicycle.
      → She rides her red bicycle.
    7. She goes to the bus stop.
      → I go to the bus stop.
    8. I am a university student.
      → She is a university student.
    9. She opens her notebook.
      → I open my notebook.
    10. I love learning English.
      → She loves learning English.

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    learn a language:

    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

    So,
    LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

  • 😎🩷👍Bad – bader – badest? Bad – worse – worst? 🩷 Comparing people and things – adjectives and comparatives (A1+,A2-)👍🩷😎

    1. What is an adjective?

    An adjective tells us about a person, animal, place or thing.

    It tells us what someone or something is like.

    • a big hotel
    • a small room
    • a happy girl
    • a beautiful town
    • a cold morning

    Adjectives can tell us about:

    • size: big, small, large
    • age: young, old
    • colour: red, blue, green
    • feelings: happy, sad, tired
    • temperature: hot, cold, warm
    • quality: good, bad, nice
    • appearance: beautiful, clean, dirty
    • speed: fast, slow

    2. Comparing two things

    When we compare two people or things, we use the comparative.

    With many short adjectives, we add -er.

    small → smaller

    • The first room is small.
    • The second room is smaller than the first room.

    big → bigger

    • Room 101 is big.
    • Room 102 is bigger than Room 101.

    We often use than after the comparative.

    • Anna is taller than Maya.
    • The blue car is faster than the red car.
    • Today is colder than yesterday.

    3. Comparing three or more things

    When we compare three or more people or things, we use the superlative.

    With many short adjectives, we add -est.

    small → smaller → the smallest

    • Room 101 is small.
    • Room 102 is smaller.
    • Room 103 is the smallest.

    big → bigger → the biggest

    • The first room is big.
    • The second room is bigger.
    • The third room is the biggest.

    We usually use the before the superlative.

    • She is the tallest girl.
    • This is the cheapest café.
    • It is the coldest day.

    4. More and most

    Some adjectives are longer.

    For these adjectives, we usually use more and the most.

    beautiful → more beautiful → the most beautiful

    • The garden is beautiful.
    • The garden is more beautiful than the park.
    • This is the most beautiful garden.

    comfortable → more comfortable → the most comfortable

    • This chair is comfortable.
    • This chair is more comfortable than that chair.
    • This is the most comfortable chair.

    interesting → more interesting → the most interesting

    • The story is interesting.
    • The second story is more interesting than the first story.
    • The third story is the most interesting.

    Other examples:

    • expensive → more expensive → the most expensive
    • difficult → more difficult → the most difficult
    • important → more important → the most important

    5. Some special adjectives

    Some common adjectives are different.

    AdjectiveComparativeSuperlative
    goodbetterthe best
    badworsethe worst
    farfartherthe farthest

    Examples:

    • The food is good.
    • The food here is better.
    • This restaurant has the best food.

    6. Story



    #1: The school sports day – fill in:

    Tom is a student at a small school. One Saturday, the school has a sports day. Tom is very excited because he likes sports.

    In the morning, Tom meets his friends in the school yard. They have three races. It is a hot day.

    The first race is _____ (short). The second race is _____ (short) than the first race. The third race is the _____ (short).

    Tom runs _____ (fast). His friend Ben runs _____ (fast) than Tom. But Alex runs the _____ (fast).

    After the races, the students play basketball. Tom thinks basketball is _____ (interesting). Ben thinks football is _____ (interesting) than basketball. Alex thinks basketball is the _____ (interesting) sport.

    At lunchtime, the students eat together. Tom’s sandwich is _____ (good), but Ben’s sandwich is _____ (good). Alex has the _____ (good) sandwich.

    In the afternoon, the weather gets _____ (hot). The school yard becomes _____ (busy) and _____ (noisy).

    At the end of the day, Tom is _____ (tired) but _____ (happy).

    „It is the _____ (good) school day!“ he says.

    _______________________________
    Correct version:

    Tom is a student at a small school. One Saturday, the school has a sports day. Tom is very excited because he likes sports.

    In the morning, Tom meets his friends in the school yard. They have three races. It is a hot day.

    The first race is short. The second race is shorter than the first race. The third race is the shortest.

    Tom runs fast. His friend Ben runs faster than Tom. But Alex runs the fastest.

    After the races, the students play basketball. Tom thinks basketball is interesting. Ben thinks football is more interesting than basketball. Alex thinks basketball is the most interesting sport.

    At lunchtime, the students eat together. Tom’s sandwich is good, but Ben’s sandwich is better. Alex has the best sandwich.

    In the afternoon, the weather gets hotter. The school yard becomes busier and noisier.

    At the end of the day, Tom is tired but happy.

    „It is the best school day!“ he says.

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

    #2 A day at the beach – fill in:

    Lucy goes to the beach with her family on Sunday. The beach is _____ (beautiful), and the sea is _____ (blue). It is a _____ (warm) day.

    In the morning, Lucy walks along the beach. The sand is _____ (soft). Her brother finds a _____ (big) shell, but Lucy finds a _____ (big) shell. Their father finds the _____ (big) shell.

    Later, they swim in the sea. The water is _____ (cold), but the water near the beach is _____ (cold) than the water in the sun. Lucy swims to a quiet place. It is _____ (quiet), but the beach near the café is _____ (quiet).

    At lunchtime, the family goes to a small restaurant. Lucy orders a _____ (cheap) meal. Her brother chooses a _____ (cheap) meal, but their father finds the _____ (cheap) meal.

    After lunch, they look at three boats. The first boat is _____ (old). The second boat is _____ (old), and the third boat is the _____ (old).

    In the afternoon, Lucy sees a beautiful hotel near the beach. Her mother says, „That hotel is _____ (expensive) than our hotel.“ Lucy looks at another hotel.

    „That one is the _____ (expensive)!“

    The family laughs and walks home. Lucy is tired, but she is _____ (happy). It is a _____ (wonderful) day.

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    Correct version:

    Lucy goes to the beach with her family on Sunday. The beach is beautiful, and the sea is blue. It is a warm day.

    In the morning, Lucy walks along the beach. The sand is soft. Her brother finds a big shell, but Lucy finds a bigger shell. Their father finds the biggest shell.

    Later, they swim in the sea. The water is cold, but the water near the beach is colder than the water in the sun. Lucy swims to a quiet place. It is quiet, but the beach near the café is quieter.

    At lunchtime, the family goes to a small restaurant. Lucy orders a cheap meal. Her brother chooses a cheaper meal, but their father finds the cheapest meal.

    After lunch, they look at three boats. The first boat is old. The second boat is older, and the third boat is the oldest.

    In the afternoon, Lucy sees a beautiful hotel near the beach. Her mother says, „That hotel is more expensive than our hotel.“ Lucy looks at another hotel.

    „That one is the most expensive!“

    The family laughs and walks home. Lucy is tired, but she is happy. It is a wonderful day.

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    #3 A day at the mountain farm – fill in:

    Daniel spends Saturday at his uncle’s farm in the mountains. The farm is _____ (quiet) and _____ (green). The morning is _____ (cool) and _____ (fresh).

    Daniel helps his uncle with the animals. There are three horses. The first horse is _____ (young). The second horse is _____ (young), but the third horse is the _____ (young).

    Then Daniel feeds three cows. The first cow is _____ (slow). The second cow is _____ (slow), and the third cow is the _____ (slow).

    After that, Daniel carries some boxes. One box is _____ (heavy). Another box is _____ (heavy), and the last box is the _____ (heavy).

    At lunchtime, Daniel eats some soup. He thinks the soup is _____ (good). His uncle makes a _____ (good) soup, but his grandmother makes the _____ (good) soup.

    In the afternoon, Daniel walks up the mountain. The path is _____ (difficult). Another path is _____ (difficult), but the path near the river is the _____ (difficult).

    At the top, Daniel sees three houses. One house is _____ (beautiful). Another house is _____ (beautiful), but the house near the lake is the _____ (beautiful).

    Daniel takes a photo and smiles. He is _____ (tired), but he feels _____ (happy). It is a _____ (wonderful) day at the farm.

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    Correct version:

    Daniel spends Saturday at his uncle’s farm in the mountains. The farm is quiet and green. The morning is cool and fresh.

    Daniel helps his uncle with the animals. There are three horses. The first horse is young. The second horse is younger, but the third horse is the youngest.

    Then Daniel feeds three cows. The first cow is slow. The second cow is slower. The third cow is the slowest.

    After that, Daniel carries some boxes. One box is heavy. Another box is heavier. The last box is the heaviest.

    At lunchtime, Daniel eats some soup. He thinks the soup is good. His uncle makes a better soup, but his grandmother makes the best soup.

    In the afternoon, Daniel walks up the mountain. The path is difficult. Another path is more difficult, but the path near the river is the most difficult.

    At the top, Daniel sees three houses. One house is beautiful. Another house is more beautiful, but the house near the lake is the most beautiful.

    Daniel takes a photo and smiles. He is tired, but he feels happy. It is a wonderful day at the farm.

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    Fill in:

    Maya is 19 years old. She works at a _____ (small) hotel in a _____ (beautiful) town. The hotel is _____ (near) a _____ (quiet) river and a _____ (large) green park.

    Maya arrives at the hotel at seven o’clock. The morning is _____ (cool) and _____. She opens the _____ (big) door and goes inside.

    The hotel has three floors. There are ten rooms on each floor.

    Maya starts with the rooms on the first floor. Room 101 is _____. (small) Room 102 is _____ (small) than Room 101. Room 103 is the _____ (small) room on the floor.

    Then Maya goes to the second floor. The rooms there are _____ (big). Room 201 is big, Room 202 is _____ (big), and Room 203 is the _____ (big) room in the hotel.

    Maya likes the big rooms because they are _____ (easy) to clean.

    At eight o’clock, Maya goes to the kitchen. She is _____. (hungry) She makes a _____ (simple) breakfast with bread, eggs and fruit.

    Her friend Anna works in the kitchen.

    „Good morning, Maya!“ Anna says.

    „Good morning! How are you?“

    „I am _____. (good) How about you?“

    „I am _____! (hungry)“

    Anna laughs. „I am _____ (hungry) than you!“

    They eat breakfast together. The coffee is _____. (hot) Maya’s coffee is _____ (hot) than Anna’s coffee. The cook’s coffee is the _____ (hot) coffee in the kitchen.

    At ten o’clock, a family comes to the hotel. They want a _____ (nice) room.

    Maya shows them three rooms.

    „The first room is _____,“ she says. (nice)

    „The second room is even _____.“ (nice)

    „And the third room is the _____. (nice)“

    The family looks at the third room. It is _____, _____ and _____. (large, clean, comfortable) It has a _____ (beautiful) view of the river.

    The father looks at the beds.

    „This bed is _____ (comfortable) than the bed in the first room,“ he says.

    The mother looks out of the window.

    „The view is _____ (beautiful), too.“

    Their daughter smiles.

    „This is the _____ (beautiful) room!“

    The family chooses the third room.

    At lunchtime, Maya and Anna go to a _____ (small) café. There are three cafés near the hotel.

    The first café is _____. (cheap) The second café is _____ (cheap). The third café is the _____ (cheap).

    They choose the _____ (cheap) café.

    The food is _____. (good) Maya likes her soup, but Anna’s sandwich is _____. (good)

    After lunch, they walk in the park. The park is _____ and _____. (green, quiet)

    They see three trees.

    The first tree is _____. (tall) The second tree is _____. (tall) The third tree is the _____. (tall)

    „Look at that tree!“ Anna says. „It is the _____ (tall) tree in the park.“

    They continue walking.

    Soon they see a _____ (beautiful) lake. The lake is _____ and _____. (quiet, clean) There are many flowers near the water.

    „This place is _____,“ Maya says. (beautiful)

    „Yes,“ Anna says. „But the river near our hotel is _____ (beautiful).“

    They walk back to the hotel.

    At four o’clock, a new guest arrives. He wants a room with a _____ (good) view.

    Maya shows him the rooms.

    „This room is _____,“ she says. (good) „The room upstairs is _____ (good). But Room 203 has the _____ (good) view.“

    The guest looks at Room 203.

    „It is _____ (comfortable) than the other rooms,“ he says.

    „And it has the _____ (beautiful) view.“

    He chooses the room.

    At five o’clock, Maya is _____. (tired) but she is _____. (happy) It is a _____ (busy) day at the hotel.

    Her manager comes to her.

    „Is everything OK?“

    „Yes,“ Maya says. „Everything is _____.“ (good)

    „Is today _____ (good) than yesterday?“

    „Yes. Today is _____ (good) than yesterday.“

    „Why?“

    „Because the guests are _____, the weather is _____, and the hotel is _____.“ (friendly, good, busy)

    The manager smiles.

    „Is today the _____ (good) day of the week?“

    Maya thinks for a moment.

    „Yes. I think it is the _____ (good) day of the week.“

    At six o’clock, Maya finishes work. Outside, the street is _____ (quiet) than before. The evening is _____ (cold) than the afternoon.

    Maya walks home. She is _____ (tired), but she is _____. (happy)

    She thinks about her day.

    „The hotel is a _____ (good) place to work,“ she says. „And today is the _____ (good) day of my week!“

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    Full version:

    Maya is 19 years old. She works at a small hotel in a beautiful town. The hotel is near a quiet river and a large green park.

    Maya arrives at the hotel at seven o’clock. The morning is cool and fresh. She opens the big door and goes inside.

    The hotel has three floors. There are ten rooms on each floor.

    Maya starts with the rooms on the first floor. Room 101 is small. Room 102 is smaller than Room 101. Room 103 is the smallest room on the floor.

    Then Maya goes to the second floor. The rooms there are bigger. Room 201 is big, Room 202 is bigger, and Room 203 is the biggest room in the hotel.

    Maya likes the big rooms because they are easier to clean.

    At eight o’clock, Maya goes to the kitchen. She is hungry. She makes a simple breakfast with bread, eggs and fruit.

    Her friend Anna works in the kitchen.

    „Good morning, Maya!“ Anna says.

    „Good morning! How are you?“

    „I am good. How about you?“

    „I am hungry!“

    Anna laughs. „I am hungrier than you!“

    They eat breakfast together. The coffee is hot. Maya’s coffee is hotter than Anna’s coffee. The cook’s coffee is the hottest coffee in the kitchen.

    At ten o’clock, a family comes to the hotel. They want a nice room.

    Maya shows them three rooms.

    „The first room is nice,“ she says.

    „The second room is even nicer.“

    „And the third room is the nicest.“

    The family looks at the third room. It is large, clean and comfortable. It has a beautiful view of the river.

    The father looks at the beds.

    „This bed is more comfortable than the bed in the first room,“ he says.

    The mother looks out of the window.

    „The view is more beautiful, too.“

    Their daughter smiles.

    „This is the most beautiful room!“

    The family chooses the third room.

    At lunchtime, Maya and Anna go to a small café. There are three cafés near the hotel.

    The first café is cheap. The second café is cheaper. The third café is the cheapest.

    They choose the cheapest café.

    The food is good. Maya likes her soup, but Anna’s sandwich is better.

    After lunch, they walk in the park. The park is green and quiet.

    They see three trees.

    The first tree is tall. The second tree is taller. The third tree is the tallest.

    „Look at that tree!“ Anna says. „It is the tallest tree in the park.“

    They continue walking.

    Soon they see a beautiful lake. The lake is quiet and clean. There are many flowers near the water.

    „This place is beautiful,“ Maya says.

    „Yes,“ Anna says. „But the river near our hotel is more beautiful.“

    They walk back to the hotel.

    At four o’clock, a new guest arrives. He wants a room with a good view.

    Maya shows him the rooms.

    „This room is good,“ she says. „The room upstairs is better. But Room 203 has the best view.“

    The guest looks at Room 203.

    „It is more comfortable than the other rooms,“ he says.

    „And it has the most beautiful view.“

    He chooses the room.

    At five o’clock, Maya is tired, but she is happy. It is a busy day at the hotel.

    Her manager comes to her.

    „Is everything OK?“

    „Yes,“ Maya says. „Everything is good.“

    „Is today better than yesterday?“

    „Yes. Today is better than yesterday.“

    „Why?“

    „Because the guests are friendly, the weather is good, and the hotel is busy.“

    The manager smiles.

    „Is today the best day of the week?“

    Maya thinks for a moment.

    „Yes. I think it is the best day of the week.“

    At six o’clock, Maya finishes work. Outside, the street is quieter than before. The evening is colder than the afternoon.

    Maya walks home. She is tired, but she is happy.

    She thinks about her day.

    „The hotel is a good place to work,“ she says. „And today is the best day of my week!“

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    Their brain remembers these sounds.
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