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    🏨 Self-assessment questionnaire
    for hospitality & tourism workers 😃


  • 🇰🇭Cambodia and Indonesia🇮🇩 strengthen tourism ties: new initiatives and direct flight plans (A2,B1-)


    You work in a five-star hotel.
    The manager has asked you to tell the staff in a meeting about the new
    Cambodia-Indonesia
    tourism plan.

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    ✈️ Cambodia & Indonesia – tourism cooperation cheat sheet

    🧭 Main Goal

    • Make it easier and faster for people to travel between Cambodia and Indonesia.
    • Attract more tourists to both countries.

    🪄 Key Plans

    AreaWhat They Will Do
    ✈️ FlightsStart direct flights between Bali and Siem Reap.
    🕌 Muslim tourismOffer more Muslim-friendly services (Halal food, prayer spaces).
    📢 PromotionWork together to promote tourism in both countries.
    🤝 ExchangeOrganize cultural visits and tours for travel professionals (FAM trips).

    🎯 Why This Is Important

    • Bring more visitors from each country.
    • Make travel easier, cheaper, faster.
    • Show their culture, history, and nature to the world.
    • Compete better with other countries in Southeast Asia.

    📆 Next Steps

    • Governments and tourism groups will plan flight routes.
    • Tourism teams will work together on marketing.
    • First direct flights and projects are expected soon.

    Summary:
    Cambodia and Indonesia will work closely to grow tourism by starting direct flights, promoting cultural tourism, supporting Muslim travellers, and doing joint marketing.

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    Summary:

    Cambodia and Indonesia want to work more closely together in tourism. They plan new actions to help more people travel between the two countries easily and quickly.

    One big plan is to start direct flights between important tourist places like Bali in Indonesia and Siem Reap in Cambodia. This will save time and make travel cheaper and more comfortable for visitors. Both countries believe this will bring more tourists.

    Another focus is Muslim-friendly tourism. They want to offer more services for Muslim travellers, such as halal food and places to pray. This will make both countries more attractive for visitors from Muslim communities.

    They will also work together on promotion and marketing. This means they will show more information about each country in travel fairs, online campaigns, and events. Tourism experts will join FAM trips (special learning trips for travel agents and media) to understand both destinations better.

    There will be cultural exchanges between tourism groups. These activities will help the countries learn from each other and create better travel packages for visitors.

    The goal is to increase tourist numbers, build stronger tourism industries, and compete better with other countries in Southeast Asia. These actions will make travel between Cambodia and Indonesia easier, faster, and more enjoyable for everyone.

    _______________________________

    Vocabulary:

    to save time – to do something faster and not lose time
    to make travel cheaper – to help people spend less money when they travel
    to be comfortable – to feel good and relaxed
    to believe – to think something is true
    a focus – the main thing to look at or work on
    Muslim-friendly tourism – travel that gives services good for Muslim people
    to offer – to give something to someone
    halal food – food that Muslim people can eat
    to pray – to talk to God
    to make attractive – to make something nice so people like it
    a Muslim community – a group of Muslim people living together
    to promote – to talk about something so more people know it
    to market – to sell or show something to people
    a travel fair – a big place or event where people learn about travel
    an online campaign – information shared on the internet to tell people something
    an event – something that happens, like a show or meeting
    a travel agent – a person who helps people plan trips
    a destination – a place where people go
    a cultural exchange – people from different countries share ideas and traditions
    a travel package – a trip with hotel, transport, and tours together
    a goal – something you want to do or get
    to increase – to make something bigger or more
    to compete with somebody – to try to be better than another person or group
    to be enjoyable – to be fun and nice for people

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    Multiple-choice test, one answer only:


    1. “I take the bus to work to ___.”
      a) save time
      b) buy food
      c) watch TV
    2. “A new airline wants to ___ so more people can travel.”
      a) make travel slower
      b) make travel cheaper
      c) close the airport
    3. “This seat is soft and warm. It is very ___.”
      a) busy
      b) dangerous
      c) comfortable
    4. “I ___ this plan will work well.”
      a) sleep
      b) believe
      c) drive
    5. “The ___ of the meeting is to plan the trip.”
      a) park
      b) focus
      c) food
    6. “The hotel gives halal food and prayer rooms. It has ___.”
      a) mountain tourism
      b) Muslim-friendly tourism
      c) beach tourism
    7. “The guide wants to ___ free maps to tourists.”
      a) offer
      b) take
      c) buy
    8. “Many Muslim people eat only ___.”
      a) junk food
      b) halal food
      c) fast food
    9. “Every day, many people go to the mosque to ___.”
      a) work
      b) pray
      c) play
    10. “The city wants to ___ the park with flowers and lights.”
      a) make attractive
      b) make bigger
      c) make slow
    11. “A ___ lives and prays together in the same place.”
      a) library
      b) Muslim community
      c) police station
    12. “The company wants to ___ its new tour.”
      a) hide
      b) forget
      c) promote
    13. “They want to ___ the new trip on social media.”
      a) close
      b) sleep
      c) market
    14. “We can visit a ___ to learn about trips and tours.”
      a) travel fair
      b) school
      c) hospital
    15. “The company started an ___ to tell people about the trip.”
      a) online campaign
      b) wedding
      c) football match
    16. “The concert is a big ___ in the park.”
      a) train
      b) event
      c) job
    17. “A ___ helps you book flights and hotels.”
      a) teacher
      b) travel agent
      c) police officer
    18. “Paris is a famous tourist ___.”
      a) game
      b) food
      c) destination
    19. “A ___ helps people share their culture.”
      a) cultural exchange
      b) bank
      c) cinema
    20. “A ___ includes hotel, transport, and tours.”
      a) travel package
      b) toy
      c) notebook
    21. “My ___ is to learn English well.”
      a) house
      b) goal
      c) pencil
    22. “The number of tourists will ___ this year.”
      a) sleep
      b) increase
      c) close
    23. “Two teams will ___ in the game.”
      a) sing
      b) compete with somebody
      c) play music
    24. “This nice trip is very ___ for families.”
      a) bad
      b) dangerous
      c) enjoyable

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    Answers:
    1.a 2.b 3.c 4.b 5.b 6.b 7.a 8b 9.b
    10.a 11.b 12.c 13.c 14.a 15.a 16.b 17.b
    18.c 19.a 20.a 21.b 22.b 23.b 24.c


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    Full version:

    1. I take the bus to work to save time.
    2. A new airline wants to make travel cheaper so more people can travel.
    3. This seat is soft and warm. It is very comfortable.
    4. I believe this plan will work well.
    5. The focus of the meeting is to plan the trip.
    6. The hotel gives halal food and prayer rooms. It has Muslim-friendly tourism.
    7. The guide wants to offer free maps to tourists.
    8. Many Muslim people eat only halal food.
    9. Every day, many people go to the mosque to pray.
    10. The city wants to make attractive the park with flowers and lights.
    11. A Muslim community lives and prays together in the same place.
    12. The company wants to promote its new tour.
    13. They want to market the new trip on social media.
    14. We can visit a travel fair to learn about trips and tours.
    15. The company started an online campaign to tell people about the trip.
    16. The concert is a big event in the park.
    17. A travel agent helps you book flights and hotels.
    18. Paris is a famous tourist destination.
    19. A cultural exchange helps people share their culture.
    20. A travel package includes hotel, transport, and tours together.
    21. My goal is to learn English well.
    22. The number of tourists will increase this year.
    23. Two teams will compete with somebody in the game.
    24. This nice trip is very enjoyable for families.

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    Fill in:


    1. I want to ___ time by taking the fast train.
      a) save
      b) spend
      c) lose
    2. This hotel is very ___ and has soft beds.
      a) dangerous
      b) comfortable
      c) boring
    3. Many people go to the mosque to ___ every day.
      a) pray
      b) eat
      c) sleep
    4. The travel agency wants to ___ the new tour on social media.
      a) market
      b) hide
      c) forget
    5. The city planted flowers to ___ the park.
      a) make attractive
      b) destroy
      c) clean
    6. We plan to ___ the number of tourists this year.
      a) remove
      b) decrease
      c) increase
    7. The tour includes hotel, transport, and guides. This is a ___ package.
      a) travel
      b) food
      c) toy
    8. Bali is a popular tourist ___ in Indonesia.
      a) game
      b) teacher
      c) destination
    9. The company started an ___ campaign to tell people about the trip.
      a) online
      b) offline
      c) paper
    10. The company wants to ___ the trip to more people.
      a) hide
      b) promote
      c) close
    11. Many Muslim travellers like ___ food and prayer facilities.
      a) halal
      b) fast
      c) junk
    12. A ___ helps people plan and book trips.
      a) doctor
      b) travel agent
      c) teacher
    13. Two countries can learn from each other with a ___ exchange.
      a) sports
      b) cultural
      c) music
    14. My personal ___ is to speak English well.
      a) park
      b) goal
      c) house
    15. Teams try to ___ with somebody in competitions.
      a) play music
      b) sing
      c) compete
    16. This nice trip is very ___ for children and adults.
      a) enjoyable
      b) boring
      c) dangerous
    17. The main ___ of the meeting is to plan the tour.
      a) car
      b) focus
      c) food
    18. The hotel wants to ___ free maps and guides to tourists.
      a) take
      b) buy
      c) offer

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


    ______________________
    Correct version:

    I want to save time by taking the fast train.
    This hotel is very comfortable and has soft beds.
    Many people go to the mosque to pray every day.
    The travel agency wants to market the new tour on social media.
    The city planted flowers to make the park attractive .
    We plan to increase the number of tourists this year.
    The tour includes hotel, transport, and guides. This is a travel package.
    Bali is a popular tourist destination in Indonesia.
    The company started an online campaign to tell people about the trip.
    The company wants to promote the trip to more people.
    Many Muslim travellers like halal food and prayer facilities.
    A travel agent helps people plan and book trips.
    Two countries can learn from each other with a sports exchange.
    My personal goal is to speak English well.
    Teams try to compete with somebody in competitions.
    This nice trip is very enjoyable for children and adults.
    The main focus of the meeting is to plan the tour.
    The hotel wants to offer free maps and guides to tourists.

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

    True or false:

    1. Cambodia and Indonesia plan to improve tourism cooperation.
    2. Direct flights between Bali and Siem Reap are not planned.
    3. The cooperation will make travel more expensive.
    4. Muslim-friendly services will be offered to attract visitors.
    5. FAM trips will be organized for travel agents.
    6. Cultural exchanges between tourism teams are not part of the plan.
    7. The goal is to reduce the number of tourists visiting both countries.
    8. Tourism marketing will include online campaigns and events.
    9. Halal food and prayer facilities are included for Muslim travelers.
    10. The partnership only focuses on Bali and ignores other destinations.
    11. Increasing tourist numbers is one of the main objectives.
    12. The cooperation aims to improve travel convenience and speed.
    13. The two countries will not promote tourism together.
    14. The partnership will help Cambodia and Indonesia compete with other Southeast Asian countries.

    _________________
    True: 1,4,5,8,9,11,12,14
    _________________

    Correct version:

    1. Cambodia and Indonesia plan to improve tourism cooperation. True
    2. Direct flights between Bali and Siem Reap are not planned. False – True is: Direct flights between Bali and Siem Reap are planned.
    3. The cooperation will make travel more expensive. False – True is: The cooperation will make travel cheaper and easier.
    4. Muslim-friendly services will be offered to attract visitors. True
    5. FAM trips will be organized for travel agents. True
    6. Cultural exchanges between tourism teams are not part of the plan. False – True is: Cultural exchanges between tourism teams are part of the plan.
    7. The goal is to reduce the number of tourists visiting both countries. False – True is: The goal is to increase the number of tourists visiting both countries.
    8. Tourism marketing will include online campaigns and events. True
    9. Halal food and prayer facilities are included for Muslim travelers. True
    10. The partnership only focuses on Bali and ignores other destinations. False – True is: The partnership includes multiple destinations, not only Bali.
    11. Increasing tourist numbers is one of the main objectives. True
    12. The cooperation aims to improve travel convenience and speed. True
    13. The two countries will not promote tourism together. False – True is: The two countries will promote tourism together.
    14. The partnership will help Cambodia and Indonesia compete with other Southeast Asian countries. True

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    Complete, fill in, words below:

    exchanges – compete – flights – make –
    increase – Muslim-friendly –
    promote – grow –
    travel agents

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    Cambodia and Indonesia want to work together to __________ tourism better.
    They plan direct __________ between Bali and Siem Reap to make travel faster and easier.
    They also want to offer __________ services, like halal food and prayer places.
    Both countries will __________ tourism together with online campaigns, events, and visits for __________.
    They will have cultural _________ to learn from each other and make new travel packages.
    The goal is to __________ the number of tourists, make travel comfortable, and __________ with other countries in Southeast Asia.
    This plan helps both countries __________ tourism.

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    Correct version:

    Cambodia and Indonesia want to work together to make tourism better. They plan direct flights between Bali and Siem Reap to make travel faster and easier. They also want to offer Muslim-friendly services, like halal food and prayer places. Both countries will promote tourism together with online campaigns, events, and visits for travel agents. They will have cultural exchanges to learn from each other and make new travel packages. The goal is to increase the number of tourists, make travel comfortable, and compete with other countries in Southeast Asia. This plan helps both countries grow tourism.

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    ✈️ Cambodia & Indonesia – tourism cooperation cheat sheet

    🧭 Topic📌 Key Information
    Main Goal– Make travel between Cambodia and Indonesia easier, faster, and cheaper.
    – Increase number of tourists in both countries.
    Direct Flights– Plan to start flights between Bali and Siem Reap.
    – This will save travel time and reduce costs.
    Muslim-Friendly Tourism– Offer more Halal food, prayer spaces, and services for Muslim travellers.
    – Attract visitors from Muslim communities.
    Promotion– Launch joint marketing campaigns, online ads, and tourism events to promote both destinations.
    FAM Trips– Organize familiarization trips for travel agents and media to learn more about both countries.
    Cultural Exchange– Tourism teams will visit each other, share experiences, and build new travel packages together.
    Tourism Development– Work together to improve travel experiences, infrastructure, and tourist services.
    Regional Goals– Compete better with other Southeast Asian destinations and grow the tourism industry.
    Expected Results– More tourists, easier travel, stronger cooperation between Cambodia and Indonesia.

    Quick Reminder:

    • Direct flights make travel easier.
    • Muslim-friendly tourism attracts new visitors.
    • Joint promotion helps both countries grow.
    • Cultural exchange builds strong tourism ties.

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  • 🤩Meet your first English sentences – Maya, a little girl (A1 beginners, part 8)

    -a typical morning, going to school


    Basics:

    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

    Negation:

    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

    Questions:

    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

    Questions:

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


    Maya and a typical morning


    Maya wakes up at 6 o’clock.
    She gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom.
    She washes her face and brushes her teeth.
    Then she puts on her clothes.

    At 6:30, Maya goes to the kitchen.
    She eats breakfast. She eats bread and drinks water.
    Her mother drinks coffee.

    At 7 o’clock, Maya goes to school.
    She walks to school.
    She sees many children on the way.

    At 7:30, school starts.
    Maya goes to her class and sits down.
    The teacher says, “Good morning.”
    They learn English and math.

    The morning is quiet and nice.


    ___________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • to wake up – to stop sleeping
    • to get out of bed – to leave your bed
    • a bathroom – a room for washing and using the toilet
    • to wash one’s face – to clean your face with water
    • to brush one’s teeth – to clean your teeth with a toothbrush
    • to put on clothes – to wear clothes
    • breakfast – the first meal of the day
    • on the way to school – when you go to school
    • a class (school) – a room or group where students learn
    • to sit down – to go from standing to sitting
    • math (school) – the subject about numbers
    • quiet – no or little noise
    • nice – good or pleasant

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    Match the word with the definition:

    Words:

    1. to wake up
    2. to get out of bed
    3. a bathroom
    4. to wash one’s face
    5. to brush one’s teeth
    6. to put on clothes
    7. breakfast
    8. on the way to school
    9. a class (school)
    10. to sit down
    11. math (school)
    12. quiet
    13. nice


    Definitions:

    a. the first meal of the day
    b. a room for washing and using the toilet
    c. good or pleasant
    d. to clean your teeth with a toothbrush
    e. to leave your bed
    f. when you go to school
    g. no or little noise
    h. a room or group where students learn
    i. to stop sleeping
    j. to clean your face with water
    k. the subject about numbers
    l. to go from standing to sitting
    m. to wear clothes


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

    __________________

    Correct answers:

    1. to wake up – to stop sleeping
    2. to get out of bed – to leave your bed
    3. a bathroom – a room for washing and using the toilet
    4. to wash one’s face – to clean your face with water
    5. to brush one’s teeth – to clean your teeth with a toothbrush
    6. to put on clothes – to wear clothes
    7. breakfast – the first meal of the day
    8. on the way to school – when you go to school
    9. a class (school) – a room or group where students learn
    10. to sit down – to go from standing to sitting
    11. math (school) – the subject about numbers
    12. quiet – no or little noise
    13. nice – good or pleasant

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    Correct the statements:

    1. Maya wakes up at 7 o’clock.

      YOU WRITE:

      No, she does not wake up at 7 o’clock. She wakes up at 6 o’clock.

    2. She goes to the kitchen before she gets out of bed.
      __________________________________
    3. Maya drinks coffee for breakfast.
      __________________________________
    4. She walks to school at 6 o’clock.
      __________________________________
    5. Maya sees many animals on the way to school.
      __________________________________
    6. School starts at 8 o’clock.
      __________________________________
    7. Maya sits down in the bathroom.
      __________________________________
    8. They learn history and music in class.
      __________________________________
    9. The morning is loud and noisy.
      __________________________________
    10. Maya puts on a T-shirt in the morning.
      __________________________________

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    Correct answers:


    Maya wakes up at 7 o’clock.
    No, she does not wake up at 7 o’clock. She wakes up at 6 o’clock.

    She goes to the kitchen before she gets out of bed.
    No, she does not go to the kitchen before she gets out of bed. She gets out of bed first.

    Maya drinks coffee for breakfast.
    No, she does not drink coffee for breakfast. She drinks water.

    She walks to school at 6 o’clock.
    No, she does not walk to school at 6 o’clock. She walks to school at 7 o’clock.

    Maya sees many animals on the way to school.
    No, she does not see animals on the way to school. She sees many children.

    School starts at 8 o’clock.
    No, school does not start at 8 o’clock. It starts at 7:30.

    Maya sits down in the bathroom.
    No, she does not sit down in the bathroom. She sits down in the class.

    They learn history and music in class.
    No, they do not learn history and music. They learn English and math.

    The morning is loud and noisy.
    No, the morning is not loud and noisy. The morning is quiet and nice.

    Maya puts on a T-shirt in the morning.
    No, she does not put on a T-shirt. She puts on her school clothes.

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

    Answer as follows:

    1. Does Maya wake up at 6 or 7 o’clock?

      YOU WRITE:

      Maya does not get up at 7 o’clock. She gets up at 6 o’clock.
    2. Does she get out of bed before or after going to the bathroom?
      ____________________________________
    3. Does Maya wash her face with water or with juice?
      ____________________________________
    4. Does she brush her teeth in the morning or at night?
      ____________________________________
    5. Does Maya put on her school clothes or pajamas?
      ____________________________________
    6. Does she eat breakfast in the kitchen or in the bathroom?
      ____________________________________
    7. Does Maya drink water or coffee for breakfast?
      ____________________________________
    8. Does she walk to school or take a car?
      ____________________________________
    9. Does Maya sit down in the class or in the bathroom?
      ____________________________________
    10. Is the morning quiet and nice or loud and noisy?
      ____________________________________

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    Correct answers:

    Maya does not wake up at 7 o’clock. She wakes up at 6 o’clock.

    She does not go to the bathroom before getting out of bed. She gets out of bed first.

    Maya does not wash her face with juice. She washes her face with water.

    She does not brush her teeth at night. She brushes her teeth in the morning.

    Maya does not put on pajamas. She puts on her school clothes.

    She does not eat breakfast in the bathroom. She eats breakfast in the kitchen.

    Maya does not drink coffee for breakfast. She drinks water.

    She does not take a car to school. She walks to school.

    Maya does not sit down in the bathroom. She sits down in her class.

    The morning is not loud and noisy. It is quiet and nice.

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


    Fill in the blanks with the correct verb in its correct form, words (infinitives (!) below):

    to walk, to brush, to eat, to get out,
    to put on, to sit, to wash,
    to wake up, to go,
    to drink

    1. Maya ______ up at 6 o’clock.
    2. She ______ out of bed and goes to the bathroom.
    3. She ______ to the kitchen at 6:30.
    4. She ______ her face in the bathroom.
    5. She ______ her teeth every morning.
    6. She ______ on her school clothes.
    7. She ______ breakfast in the kitchen.
    8. She ______ water for breakfast.
    9. She ______ to school.
    10. She ______ down in her class.

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    Correct answers:

    1. Maya likes to wake up at 6 o’clock.
    2. She wants to get out of bed and go to the bathroom.
    3. She needs to go to the kitchen at 6:30.
    4. She likes to wash her face in the bathroom.
    5. She needs to brush her teeth every morning.
    6. She wants to put on her school clothes.
    7. She likes to eat breakfast in the kitchen.
    8. She wants to drink water for breakfast.
    9. She needs to walk to school.
    10. She likes to sit down in her class.

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

    Answer the question:

    1. Does Maya not wake up at 7 o’clock?

      YOU WRITE:

      No, she does not wake up at 7 o’clock. She wakes up at 6 o’clock.

    2. Does she not go to the kitchen before she gets out of bed?
      ___________________________
    3. Does Maya not drink coffee for breakfast?
      ___________________________
    4. Does she not eat breakfast in the bathroom?
      ___________________________
    5. Does Maya not walk to school at 6 o’clock?
      ___________________________
    6. Does she not see children on the way to school?
      ___________________________
    7. Does school not start at 8 o’clock?
      ___________________________
    8. Does Maya not sit down in the bathroom?
      ___________________________
    9. Do they not learn history and music in class?
      ___________________________
    10. Is the morning not loud and noisy?
      ___________________________

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    Answers:

    1. Does Maya not wake up at 7 o’clock?
      No, she does not wake up at 7 o’clock. She wakes up at 6 o’clock.
    2. Does she not go to the kitchen before she gets out of bed?
      No, she does not go to the kitchen before she gets out of bed. She gets out of bed first.
    3. Does Maya not drink coffee for breakfast?
      No, she does not drink coffee for breakfast. She drinks water.
    4. Does she not eat breakfast in the bathroom?
      No, she does not eat breakfast in the bathroom. She eats breakfast in the kitchen.
    5. Does Maya not walk to school at 6 o’clock?
      No, she does not walk to school at 6 o’clock. She walks to school at 7 o’clock.
    6. Does she not see children on the way to school?
      No, she does not see no children. She sees many children on the way to school.
    7. Does school not start at 8 o’clock?
      No, school does not start at 8 o’clock. It starts at 7:30.
    8. Does Maya not sit down in the bathroom?
      No, she does not sit down in the bathroom. She sits down in her class.
    9. Do they not learn history and music in class?
      No, they do not learn history and music. They learn English and math.
    10. Is the morning not loud and noisy?
      No, the morning is not loud and noisy. It is quiet and nice.

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


    Multiple choice, one answer correct:

    1. What does Maya drink for breakfast?
    a) Water
    b) Juice
    c) Coffee

    2. Where does Maya eat breakfast?
    a) In the classroom
    b) In the kitchen
    c) In the bathroom

    3. What does Maya wash in the morning?
    a) Hair
    b) Hands
    c) Face

    4. What does Maya brush in the morning?
    a) Teeth
    b) Hair
    c) Shoes

    5. Where does Maya go after getting out of bed?
    a) Kitchen
    b) Classroom
    c) Bathroom

    6. How does Maya go to school?
    a) Car
    b) Walk
    c) Bicycle

    7. What time does Maya wake up?
    a) 6 o’clock
    b) 5 o’clock
    c) 7 o’clock

    8. Where does Maya sit at school?
    a) Bathroom
    b) Kitchen
    c) Classroom

    9. What does Maya put on after washing?
    a) Pajamas
    b) Coat
    c) School clothes

    10. How is the morning?
    a) Loud and noisy
    b) Quiet and nice
    c) Dark and cold


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

    ###############u

    Interviw with Maya:


    1. What time do you wake up?
    Maya: I wake up at 6 o’clock.

    2. What do you do after waking up?
    Maya: I wash my face and brush my teeth.

    3. Where do you go after you get out of bed?
    Maya: I go to the bathroom.

    4. When do you eat breakfast?
    Maya: I eat breakfast at 6:30.

    5. Why do you brush your teeth?
    Maya: I brush my teeth to be clean.

    6. How do you go to school?
    Maya: I walk to school.

    7. Which clothes do you put on in the morning?
    Maya: I put on my school clothes.

    8. How many children do you see on the way to school?
    Maya: I see many children.

    9. What do you eat for breakfast?
    Maya: I eat bread.

    10. What do you drink for breakfast?
    Maya: I drink water.

    11. Who do you sit with in class?
    Maya: I sit with my classmates.

    12. How is the morning?
    Maya: The morning is quiet and nice.


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

    Fill in, words below:

    bathroom – drinks – quiet – kitchen –
    brush -sit down – breakfast –
    on the way – learn –
    put on – wake up

    I ________ at 6 o’clock.
    I get out of bed and go to the __________.
    I wash my face and __________ my teeth.
    Then I __________ my school clothes.
    At 6:30, I go to the __________.
    I eat __________.
    I eat bread and drink water.
    My mother __________ coffee.
    At 7 o’clock, I walk to school.
    I see many children __________.
    At 7:30, school starts.
    I go to my class and _________.
    We __________ English and math.
    The morning is __________ and nice.
    ——————————–

    Correct version:

    I wake up at 6 o’clock.
    I get out of bed and go to the bathroom.
    I wash my face and brush my teeth.
    Then I put on my school clothes.
    At 6:30, I go to the kitchen.
    I eat breakfast.
    I eat bread and drink water.
    My mother drinks coffee.
    At 7 o’clock, I walk to school.
    I see many children on the way.
    At 7:30, school starts.
    I go to my class and sit down.
    We learn English and math.
    The morning is quiet and nice.
    _____________________

    Use the ‚Correct version‘ and rewrite it in the 3rd person singular.

    YOU WRITE:

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>Maya wakes up at 6 o’clock. She gets out……………

    make all changes necessary.

    _____________________

    Correct version:


    Maya wakes up at 6 o’clock.
    She gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom.
    She washes her face and brushes her teeth.
    Then she puts on her school clothes.

    At 6:30, Maya goes to the kitchen.
    She eats breakfast. She eats bread and drinks water.
    Her mother drinks coffee.

    At 7 o’clock, Maya walks to school.
    She sees many children on the way.

    At 7:30, school starts.
    Maya goes to her class and sits down.
    The teacher says, “Good morning.”
    They learn English and math.

    The morning is quiet and nice.


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

  • 🙌How to find your strengths and weaknesses at work🙌, part 2 (A2)

    • analyze yourself

    Working in hospitality and tourism is a job where people need many different skills. To grow in this field, it is important to know your strengths and weaknesses.

    One big strength in hospitality is good communication. A good worker can speak clearly, smile, and talk in a friendly way. They also listen carefully to guests. Another important strength is service. Good workers help guests quickly, understand their needs, and stay calm when guests are angry. Many people in this field speak more than one language and respect different cultures. Teamwork and responsibility are also very important. Good workers come to work on time, work well with others, and follow company rules. They can solve problems and stay calm during busy times.

    Weaknesses are also normal. Some people feel shy when they talk to guests. Others do not understand some accents or forget details. Some feel stressed when the hotel is busy. Weakness is not something bad. It shows where we can learn and grow.

    To improve, we can take small steps. We can smile and say hello to one guest every day, learn new English words, and practice speaking. We can also breathe deeply when stressed and practice work steps with friends. Strengths make us proud, and weaknesses help us grow. With small steps, we can become better every day.

    ___________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • different skills – things you can do well
    • to grow in a field – to get better in a job
    • strengths – things you are good at
    • weaknesses – things you find difficult
    • communication – talking and listening to people
    • to speak clearly – to say words so people can understand
    • to listen carefully – to hear and pay attention
    • to understand a person’s needs – to know what a person wants
    • to stay calm – to not feel nervous or worried
    • to be angry – to feel upset or mad
    • to respect cultures – to be polite to people from different countries
    • responsibility – doing your work and duties
    • to be on time – to not be late
    • to follow rules – to do what is allowed or expected
    • to solve problems – to find a solution when there is a problem
    • an accent – the way someone’s voice sounds when they speak a language
    • to forget details – to not remember small things
    • to feel stressed – to feel worried or tense
    • to learn to grow – to get better by learning new things
    • to improve – to become better at something
    • to take small steps – to do little things every day to get better
    • to practice speaking – to speak again and again to get better
    • to breathe deeply – to take big, slow breaths
    • to practice work steps – to do your work in order to get better
    • to be proud – to feel happy about what you do

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

    Multiple choice, one answer correct:

    part 1:

    part 2:

    1. What are different skills?
    A) Things you can do well in work or life
    B) Things you cannot see or notice in your life
    C) Things you eat or drink every day

    2. What does “to grow in a field” mean?
    A) To get better in a job over time
    B) To play in a garden with plants
    C) To improve skills or knowledge in work

    3. What are strengths?
    A) Things you are good at in work or life
    B) Things you do not like or avoid doing
    C) Things you forget or cannot remember

    4. What are weaknesses?
    A) Things you do slowly or carefully
    B) Things you enjoy doing every day
    C) Things you find difficult or hard

    5. What is communication?
    A) Reading books quietly or writing letters
    B) Talking and listening to share ideas
    C) Eating meals together with people

    6. What does “to speak clearly” mean?
    A) To say words so others understand
    B) To speak quietly to yourself
    C) To read or write words slowly

    7. What does “to listen carefully” mean?
    A) To speak loudly or shout
    B) To ignore people and do something else
    C) To hear and pay attention carefully

    8. What does “to understand a person’s needs” mean?
    A) To write notes or draw pictures
    B) To know what a person wants
    C) To help someone with what they need

    9. What does “to stay calm” mean?
    A) To not feel nervous, angry, or worried
    B) To run quickly or move very fast
    C) To keep relaxed when busy

    10. What does “to be angry” mean?
    A) To feel upset or mad
    B) To feel very happy or excited
    C) To feel annoyed because of something

    11. What does “to respect cultures” mean?
    A) To be polite to people from different countries
    B) To travel or visit other countries
    C) To accept people’s traditions and ways

    12. What is responsibility?
    A) Doing your work and duties carefully
    B) Playing games or relaxing at home
    C) Taking care of work only sometimes

    13. What does “to be on time” mean?
    A) To wake up late and run quickly
    B) To arrive when expected
    C) To come at the correct time
    ——-end of audio file———

    14. What does “to follow rules” mean?
    A) To obey instructions and complete work
    B) To sing songs or do hobbies
    C) To do what is allowed or expected

    15. What does “to solve problems” mean?
    A) To eat or rest when tired
    B) To find a solution when there is a problem
    C) To fix problems calmly and quickly

    16. What is an accent?
    A) The way someone’s voice sounds
    B) The music someone listens to
    C) The way a person pronounces words

    17. What does “to forget details” mean?
    A) To not remember small things
    B) To lose your things or misplace objects
    C) To forget little information just learned

    18. What does “to feel stressed” mean?
    A) To feel worried, nervous or tense
    B) To feel relaxed or calm
    C) To feel nervous or pressured

    19. What does “to learn to grow” mean?
    A) To get a bit better by learning new things
    B) To run or move fast
    C) To improve skills by practicing regularly

    20. What does “to improve” mean?
    A) To get a new job
    B) To play games or have fun
    C) To get better at work or learning

    21. What does “to take small steps” mean?
    A) To do little things every day to get better
    B) To run fast all the time
    C) To practice big actions quickly

    22. What does “to practice speaking” mean?
    A) To speak again and again to improve
    B) To listen to music or watch TV
    C) To not talk often and practice with others

    23. What does “to breathe deeply” mean?
    A) To take big, quick breaths to feel calm
    B) To run fast or move quickly
    C) To breathe slowly and deeply to relax

    24. What does “to practice work steps” mean?
    A) To do your work steps again and again
    B) To sleep or rest after work
    C) To not repeat work tasks to get better

    25. What does “to be proud” mean?
    A) To feel good
    B) To feel tired or sleepy
    C) To feel happy about what you do


    _______________________
    Answers:

    1A, 2C, 3A, 4C, 5B, 6A, 7C, 8B, 9A, 10C,
    11A, 12A, 13B,,14C, 15B, 16C, 17A, 18A,
    19C, 20C, 21A, 22A, 23C, 24A, 25C


    ______________________
    Correct version:


    1. What are different skills?
      That means: Things you can do well in work or life
    2. What does “to grow in a field” mean?
      That means: To improve skills or knowledge in work
    3. What are strengths?
      That means: Things you are good at in work or life
    4. What are weaknesses?
      That means: Things you find difficult or hard
    5. What is communication?
      That means: Talking and listening to share ideas
    6. What does “to speak clearly” mean?
      That means: To say words so others understand
    7. What does “to listen carefully” mean?
      That means: To hear and pay attention carefully
    8. What does “to understand a person’s needs” mean?
      That means: To know what a person wants
    9. What does “to stay calm” mean?
      That means: To not feel nervous, angry, or worried
    10. What does “to be angry” mean?
      That means: To feel annoyed because of something
    11. What does “to respect cultures” mean?
      That means: To be polite to people from different countries
    12. What is responsibility?
      That means: Doing your work and duties carefully
    13. What does “to be on time” mean?
      That means: To arrive when expected
    14. What does “to follow rules” mean?
      That means: To do what is allowed or expected
    15. What does “to solve problems” mean?
      That means: To find a solution when there is a problem
    16. What is an accent?
      That means: The way a person pronounces words
    17. What does “to forget details” mean?
      That means: To not remember small things
    18. What does “to feel stressed” mean?
      That means: To feel worried, nervous or tense
    19. What does “to learn to grow” mean?
      That means: To improve skills by practicing regularly
    20. What does “to improve” mean?
      That means: To get better at work or learning
    21. What does “to take small steps” mean?
      That means: To do little things every day to get better
    22. What does “to practice speaking” mean?
      That means: To speak again and again to improve
    23. What does “to breathe deeply” mean?
      That means: To breathe slowly and deeply to relax
    24. What does “to practice work steps” mean?
      That means: To do your work steps again and again
      ———–end of audio file———-
    25. What does “to be proud” mean?
      That means: To feel happy about what you do

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

    Fill in:


    1. Working in hospitality and tourism ______ many different skills.
      A) needs B) eats C) sleeps
    2. To grow in this field, it is important to ______ your strengths and weaknesses.
      A) know B) ignore C) forget
    3. A good worker can ______ clearly, smile, and talk in a friendly way.
      A) write B) sing C) speak
    4. They also ______ carefully to guests.
      A) watch B) listen C) read
    5. Good workers help guests quickly, ______ their needs, and stay calm when guests are angry.
      A) understand B) ignore C) forget
    6. Many people in this field ______ more than one language and respect different cultures.
      A) listen B) jump C) speak
    7. Good workers come to work on time, ______ well with others, and follow company rules.
      A) speak B) work C) run
    8. They can ______ problems and stay calm during busy times.
      A) solve B) eat C) ignore
    9. Some people feel shy when they ______ to guests.
      A) write B) listen C) talk
    10. Others do not ______ some accents or forget details.
      A) understand B) run C) jump
    11. Some feel stressed when the hotel is busy, but weakness shows where we can ______ and grow.
      A) eat B) learn C) sleep
    12. We can take small steps to ______, like smiling and saying hello to one guest every day.
      A) forget B) jump C) improve
    13. We can also ______ deeply when stressed.
      A) breathe B) eat C) sleep
    14. We can ______ work steps with friends to get better.
      A) jump B) ignore C) practice
    15. Strengths make us proud, and weaknesses help us ______.
      A) sleep B) grow C) eat

    ————————————–

    Answers:
    1A, 2A, 3C, 4B, 5A, 6C, 7B, 8A,
    9C, 10A, 11B, 12C, 13A, 14C, 15B


    ________________________

    Correct version:


    1. Working in hospitality and tourism requires many different skills.
    2. To grow in this field, it is important to know your strengths and weaknesses.
    3. A good worker can speak clearly, smile, and talk in a friendly way.
    4. They also listen carefully to guests.
    5. Good workers help guests quickly, understand their needs, and stay calm when guests are angry.
    6. Many people in this field speak more than one language and respect different cultures.
    7. Good workers come to work on time, work well with others, and follow company rules.
    8. They can solve problems and stay calm during busy times.
    9. Some people feel shy when they talk to guests.
    10. Others do not understand some accents or forget details.
    11. Some feel stressed when the hotel is busy, but weakness shows where we can learn and grow.
    12. We can take small steps to improve, like smiling and saying hello to one guest every day.
    13. We can also breathe deeply when stressed.
    14. We can practice work steps with friends to get better.
    15. Strengths make us proud, and weaknesses help us grow.

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


    Match the vocabulary word to the correct definition:

    Word:

    1. different skills
    2. strengths
    3. weaknesses
    4. communication
    5. to speak clearly
    6. to listen carefully
    7. to understand a person’s needs
    8. to stay calm
    9. responsibility
    10. to be on time
    11. to follow rules
    12. to solve problems
    13. to improve
    14. to take small steps


    Definitions:

    A) Talking and listening to people
    B) Doing little things every day to get better
    C) To not be late
    D) Things you are good at
    E) Doing your work and duties
    F) To say words so people can understand
    G) To get better by learning new things
    H) Things you find difficult
    I) To hear and pay attention
    J) To find a solution when there is a problem
    K) To do what is allowed or expected
    L) To not feel nervous or worried
    M) Things you can do well
    N) To know what a person wants


    __________________________
    Answers:

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


    _________________________

    Correct answers:


    1. different skills – things you can do well
    2. strengths – things you are good at
    3. weaknesses – things you find difficult
    4. communication – talking and listening to people
    5. to speak clearly – to say words so people can understand
    6. to listen carefully – to hear and pay attention
    7. to understand a person’s needs – to know what a person wants
    8. to stay calm – to not feel nervous or worried
    9. responsibility – doing your work and duties
    10. to be on time – to not be late
    11. to follow rules – to do what is allowed or expected
    12. to solve problems – to find a solution when there is a problem
    13. to improve – to get better by learning new things
    14. to take small steps – to do little things every day to get better

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


    A dialogue, complete, fill in, words below:

    expert – advice – easy – learning – difficult –
    school – mistakes – better – skills –
    step by step – speak –
    follow – breathe

    ————————————-


    1. Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us your name?
    Expert: Hello! My name is Maria.

    2. Interviewer: What is your job?
    Expert: I am an __________ in personal skills.

    3. Interviewer: Why do people need to know their skills?
    Expert: It helps them do __________ in work, school, and life.

    4. Interviewer: How can someone find their strengths?
    Expert: They can try new things and see what is __________ for them.

    5. Interviewer: And how can someone see their weaknesses?
    Expert: They can notice what is __________ or ask friends for help.

    6. Interviewer: Can teachers help with this?
    Expert: Yes, teachers can give __________ and tell you what you do well.

    7. Interviewer: What about friends? Can they help too?
    Expert: Yes, friends can see your __________ and give helpful feedback.

    8. Interviewer: What should someone do after they know their strengths?
    Expert: They should use their strengths in work or __________

    9. Interviewer: And after they know their weaknesses?
    Expert: They can try to improve them __________.

    10. Interviewer: How can people improve their skills?
    Expert: By practicing every day and __________ new things.

    11. Interviewer: How can someone communicate better with others?
    Expert: They should __________ clearly and listen carefully.

    12. Interviewer: What can people do if they feel nervous or stressed?
    Expert: They can stay calm and __________ deeply.

    13. Interviewer: Why is it important to _________ rules?
    Expert: Rules help everyone work together safely and fairly.

    14. Interviewer: What is your main advice for young people?
    Expert: Use your strengths, learn from __________, and always try to improve.


    ——————————-
    Correct version:


    1. Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us your name?
    Expert: Hello! My name is Maria.

    2. Interviewer: What is your job?
    Expert: I am an expert in personal skills.

    3. Interviewer: Why do people need to know their skills?
    Expert: It helps them do better in work, school, and life.

    4. Interviewer: How can someone find their strengths?
    Expert: They can try new things and see what is easy for them.

    5. Interviewer: And how can someone see their weaknesses?
    Expert: They can notice what is difficult or ask friends for help.

    6. Interviewer: Can teachers help with this?
    Expert: Yes, teachers can give advice and tell you what you do well.

    7. Interviewer: What about friends? Can they help too?
    Expert: Yes, friends can see your skills and give helpful feedback.

    8. Interviewer: What should someone do after they know their strengths?
    Expert: They should use their strengths in work or school.

    9. Interviewer: And after they know their weaknesses?
    Expert: They can try to improve them step by step.

    10. Interviewer: How can people improve their skills?
    Expert: By practicing every day and learning new things.

    11. Interviewer: How can someone communicate better with others?
    Expert: They should speak clearly and listen carefully.

    12. Interviewer: What can people do if they feel nervous or stressed?
    Expert: They can stay calm and breathe deeply.

    13. Interviewer: Why is it important to follow rules?
    Expert: Rules help everyone work together safely and fairly.

    14. Interviewer: What is your main advice for young people?
    Expert: Use your strengths, learn from mistakes, and always try to improve.

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

    True or false:


    1. Maria is an expert in personal skills.
    2. People do not need to know their skills.
    3. Strengths are things that are easy and good for a person.
    4. Weaknesses are always bad and cannot be improved.
    5. Teachers can give advice about your skills.
    6. Friends cannot help you notice your strengths or weaknesses.
    7. After knowing your strengths, you should use them in work or school.
    8. You should ignore your weaknesses and not try to improve them.
    9. Practicing every day helps you improve skills.
    10. Speaking clearly and listening carefully helps communication.
    11. Feeling nervous or stressed is good and should not be managed.
    12. Following rules is not important in work or school.

    ________________________
    True: 1,3,5,7,8,9,10
    ________________________
    Full version:


    1. Maria is an expert in personal skills.
    2. People do not need to know their skills. True is: People need to know their skills.
    3. Strengths are things that are easy and good for a person.
    4. Weaknesses are always bad and cannot be improved. True is: Weaknesses can be improved with practice.
    5. Teachers can give advice about your skills.
    6. Friends cannot help you notice your strengths or weaknesses. True is: Friends can help you notice your strengths and weaknesses.
    7. After knowing your strengths, you should use them in work or school.
    8. You should ignore your weaknesses and not try to improve them. True is: You should try to improve your weaknesses.
    9. Practicing every day helps you improve skills.
    10. Speaking clearly and listening carefully helps communication.
    11. Feeling nervous or stressed is good and should not be managed. True is: Feeling nervous or stressed should be managed.
    12. Following rules is not important in work or school. True is: Following rules is important in work or school.


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


  • 🙌How to find your strengths and weaknesses at work🙌, part 1 (A2)

    • analyze yourself

    🏨 1. Common Strengths in Hospitality & Tourism

    Ask yourself: “What am I good at?”

    🗣 Speaking & communication

    • “I speak clearly.”
    • “I smile and talk in a friendly way.”
    • “I listen to guests.”

    🙌 Service & helping people

    • “I help guests fast.”
    • “I understand what guests need.”
    • “I stay calm when guests are angry.”

    🌍 Languages & culture

    • “I speak more than one language.”
    • “I respect different cultures.”

    🕒 Teamwork & responsibility

    • “I am always on time.”
    • “I work well in a team.”
    • “I follow rules and company standards.”

    🧭 Problem solving

    • “I can find solutions when there is a problem.”
    • “I can stay calm in busy times.”

    ⚠️ 2. Common Weaknesses in Hospitality & Tourism

    Ask yourself: “What is difficult for me?”

    • “I feel shy when I talk to guests.”
    • “I don’t understand some accents.”
    • “I forget details sometimes.”
    • “I get stressed when it’s busy.”
    • “I need to improve my English.”
    • “I have problems with time management.”

    👉 Weakness is not bad. It shows where you can learn more. 🌱


    🧪 3. Real Work Situations to Check Yourself

    SituationAsk yourselfStrength exampleWeakness example
    Welcoming guestsCan I smile and speak clearly?“I make guests feel welcome.”“I speak too quiet.”
    Giving informationCan I explain clearly in English?“I can give good directions.”“I forget words.”
    Solving problemsWhat do I do when a guest is angry?“I stay calm.”“I panic.”
    Working in a teamDo I support my co-workers?“I help my team.”“I don’t talk much.”
    Busy times (check-in, tour start, rush)How do I feel when it’s very busy?“I work fast and calm.”“I feel stressed.”

    🪞 4. Ask Others

    Ask your manager, co-worker, or friend:

    • “What am I good at in my job?”
    • “What can I do better?”
    • “How do I help the team?”
    • “How do I talk to guests?”

    📝 Write down what they say. Sometimes other people see our strengths better than we do.


    ✍️ 5. My Personal List

    My Strengths:

    My Weaknesses:


    🌱 6. How to Improve Weaknesses

    WeaknessSmall step to improve
    I feel shySmile and say “Hello” to 1 new guest each day.
    I forget wordsLearn 3 new English words per day.
    I get stressedTake a deep breath, focus on one task at a time.
    I don’t understand accentsWatch short English videos with subtitles.
    I’m slow at check-inPractice the steps every day with a friend.

    Tip:

    • Strengths make you proud.
    • Weaknesses help you grow.
    • Small steps every day make a big change.

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

  • ✨How to live your dream – a young girl has a dream, part 2✨ (A2)

    • some ideas


    My name is Maya. I have a big dream. I want to live my dream and I know what to do. First, I think clearly about my dream. I ask myself: What exactly do I want? Why is it important? What skills do I need? I write my dream down. Writing makes my dream real and helps me plan for the future.

    Next, I want to learn new skills. Education is very important. If school is not possible, I can learn skills from local programs, NGOs, or online for free. I can learn tailoring, farming, language, or computer skills. I practice English because one day I want to work or travel abroad. Even small skills can help me in the future.

    Then, I take the first small step. If I want a business, I can start selling small things in the local market. If I want to teach, I can help younger children. I know that every big dream starts with one small step.

    I also build a support network. I talk to teachers, neighbors, or local groups. Mentors can help me and give advice. I also learn to manage money. I save a little money and avoid loans.

    I am open to opportunities. I can join training, scholarships, or work in the city. Life can be hard, but I stay strong and never give up. When I succeed, I want to help others too. My dream can inspire my village.


    _____________
    Vocabulary:

    • to live one’s dream – to do what you really want in life
    • a skill – something you can do well
    • education – learning at school or from teachers
    • NGO – a group that helps people, not part of the government
    • online – on the internet
    • for free – without paying money
    • to learn tailoring – to learn how to make or fix clothes
    • to travel abroad – to go to another country
    • to take a small step – to start doing something little to reach a big goal
    • to sell – to give something to someone and get money
    • to teach – to help someone learn
    • to support somebody – to help someone
    • a network – a group of people you know who can help you
    • a neighbor – a person who lives near you
    • a mentor – a person who gives advice and helps you learn
    • to give advice – to tell someone what they should do
    • to avoid loans – to not borrow money from others
    • to be open to opportunities – to say yes to new chances
    • to join training – to learn new skills in a class or program
    • a scholarship – money that helps you study
    • to stay strong – to keep trying even if it is hard
    • to never give up – to keep trying, even if it is difficult
    • to succeed – to reach your goal [something you want to do in the future]
    • to inspire somebody – to make someone want to do something good

    ##########

    Multiple choice, one answer correct:

    audio file 1:

    audio file 2


    1. To live one’s dream means…
      a) to sleep during each day
      b) to watch TV every day
      c) to do what you really want
    2. A skill is…
      a) a place to sleep at home
      b) something you can do very well
      c) a type of tasty food
    3. Education is…
      a) learning in a small school
      b) playing games with friends
      c) learning at school from teachers
    4. An NGO is…
      a) a type of money to use
      b) a type of school building
      c) a group that helps people
    5. Online means…
      a) on a bus or on a train
      b) in a shop or at the market
      c) on the internet at home
    6. For free means…
      a) without paying any money
      b) in a park with some friends
      c) with many people around you
    7. To learn tailoring is…
      a) to cook food for other people
      b) to learn how to make clothes
      c) to learn a new language now
    8. To travel abroad means…
      a) to go to another country
      b) to go to another village
      c) to go to another city
    9. To take a small step is…
      a) to sleep for a long time now
      b) to run very fast outside today
      c) to start doing a small thing
    10. To sell means…
      a) to give something and get money
      b) to eat food quickly right now
      c) to watch TV at home today
    11. To teach means…
      a) to help someone to learn
      b) to dance in a group today
      c) to paint the wall at home
    12. To support somebody means…
      a) to help a person in need
      b) to run very fast outside now
      c) to make a lot of noise today
    13. A network is…
      a) a small type of house today
      b) a group of people who help
      c) a kind of food or drink
    14. A neighbor is…
      a) a person living far away
      b) a kind of small pet dog
      c) a person living near you
    15. A mentor is…
      a) a person who helps you learn
      b) a type of healthy food today
      c) a type of tree or plant
    16. To give advice is…
      a) to clean the house every day
      b) to tell someone what to do
      c) to play a game with friends now
    17. To avoid loans is…
      a) to sleep late at night now
      b) to buy many things quickly
      c) to not borrow money from others
    18. To be open to opportunities is…
      a) to play football today
      b) to close the door very fast
      c) to say yes to new chances
      ———end of audio file 1———
    19. To join training is…
      a) to watch TV at home alone
      b) to learn new skills in class
      c) to eat in a restaurant now
    20. A scholarship is…
      a) a new type of phone device
      b) money that helps you study
      c) a kind of new shoe style
    21. To stay strong is…
      a) to run very fast outside
      b) to keep trying when it is hard
      c) to sleep all day long now
    22. To never give up is…
      a) to keep trying even if hard
      b) to hide at home all day
      c) to stop everything immediately
    23. To succeed is…
      a) to forget all things quickly
      b) to reach your main goal
      c) to go shopping in the city
    24. To inspire somebody is…
      a) to sing a long song today
      b) to clean a big room now
      c) to make someone want to do good
    25. Goal is…
      a) a kind of small animal
      b) a type of small toy for kids
      c) something you want to achieve [reach a goal]

    __________________
    Answers:
    1c, 2b, 3c, 4c, 5c, 6a, 7b, 8a,
    9c, 10a, 11a, 12a, 13b, 14c, 15a, 16b,
    17c, 18c, 19b, 20b, 21b, 22a, 23b, 24c, 25c
    —————————–

    Correct answers:


    To live one’s dream means to do what you really want.

    A skill is something you can do very well.

    Education is learning at school from teachers.

    An NGO is a group that helps people.

    Online means on the internet at home.

    For free means without paying any money.

    To learn tailoring is to learn how to make clothes.

    To travel abroad means to go to another country.

    To take a small step is to start doing a small thing.

    To sell means to give something and get money.

    To teach means to help someone to learn.

    To support somebody means to help a person in need.

    A network is a group of people who help.

    A neighbor is a person living near you.

    A mentor is a person who helps you learn.

    To give advice is to tell someone what to do.

    To avoid loans is to not borrow money from others.

    To be open to opportunities is to say yes to new chances.

    To join training is to learn new skills in class.

    A scholarship is money that helps you study.

    To stay strong is to keep trying when it is hard.

    To never give up is to keep trying even if hard.

    To succeed is to reach your main goal.

    To inspire somebody is to make someone want to do good.

    Goal is something you want to achieve.


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


    Gap-fill exercise:

    1. My name is Maya. I want to ______ my dream.
      a) live
      b) avoid
      c) teach
    2. I want to learn new ______ to help me in the future.
      a) network
      b) skills
      c) goal
    3. If I need help, I can talk to a ______.
      a) scholarship
      b) neighbor
      c) mentor
    4. I can ______ younger children if I want to teach.
      a) sell
      b) inspire
      c) help
    5. I want to work or travel ______ one day.
      a) abroad
      b) online
      c) free
    6. I try to save money and ______ loans.
      a) take
      b) avoid
      c) achieve
    7. I write my dream down to make it ______.
      a) real
      b) open
      c) teach
    8. I can join ______ to learn new skills.
      a) advice
      b) training
      c) skill
    9. My friends and teachers are part of my ______.
      a) network
      b) mentor
      c) goal
    10. A ______ can give me guidance and advice.
      a) neighbor
      b) mentor
      c) skill
    11. Every big dream starts with a small ______.
      a) chance
      b) scholarship
      c) step
    12. I want to ______ others with my success.
      a) inspire
      b) avoid
      c) sell
    13. I practice English because I want to work ______.
      a) free
      b) abroad
      c) online
    14. I try to stay strong and never ______.
      a) sell
      b) give up
      c) join
    15. Writing down goals helps me ______ them.
      a) achieve
      b) support
      c) learn

    —————————–
    Answers:
    1a, 2b, 3c, 4c, 5a, 6b, 7a, 8b,
    9a, 10b, 11c, 12a, 13b, 14b, 15a
    —————————-

    Correct version:


    1. My name is Maya. I want to live my dream.
    2. I want to learn new skills to help me in the future.
    3. If I need help, I can talk to a scholarship.
    4. I can help younger children if I want to teach.
    5. I want to work or travel abroad one day.
    6. I try to save money and join loans.
    7. I write my dream down to make it real.
    8. I can join training to learn new skills.
    9. My friends and teachers are part of my network.
    10. A mentor can give me guidance and advice.
    11. Every big dream starts with a small chance.
    12. I want to sell others with my success.
    13. I practice English because I want to work abroad.
    14. I try to stay strong and never give up.
    15. Writing down goals helps me achieve them.

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

    True or false:


    1. Maya wants to inspire her village with her success.
    2. Maya thinks planning for her dream is not important.
    3. Every big dream starts with many big steps.
    4. Maya writes her dream down to make it real.
    5. Maya can join training programs to learn skills.
    6. Maya does not save any money because loans are easy.
    7. Practicing English can help Maya work or travel abroad.
    8. Maya should avoid talking to teachers and neighbors.
    9. Mentors can give advice and support Maya.
    10. Maya believes that small skills are useless for the future.
    11. Maya can help younger children if she wants to teach.
    12. Education can help Maya learn new skills.
    13. Maya cannot learn skills online.
    14. Writing a dream down does not help Maya plan for the future.

    ________________
    True: 1,4,5,7,9,11,12

    ________________
    Correct answers:


    Maya wants to inspire her village with her success.

    Maya thinks planning for her dream is not important. True is: Maya thinks planning for her dream is important.

    Every big dream starts with many big steps. True is: Every big dream starts with one small step.

    Maya writes her dream down to make it real.

    Maya can join training programs to learn skills.

    Maya does not save any money because loans are easy. True is: Maya saves money and avoids loans.

    Practicing English can help Maya work or travel abroad.

    Maya should avoid talking to teachers and neighbors. True is: Maya talks to teachers and neighbors for support.

    Mentors can give advice and support Maya.

    Maya believes that small skills are useless for the future. True is: Even small skills can help in the future.

    Maya can help younger children if she wants to teach.

    Education can help Maya learn new skills.

    Maya cannot learn skills online. True is: Maya can learn skills online.

    Writing a dream down does not help Maya plan for the future. True is: Writing a dream down helps Maya plan for the future.

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

    Match-the-word-to-definition exercise:


    Words:

    1. Dream
    2. Skill
    3. Education
    4. NGO
    5. Online
    6. For free
    7. Tailoring
    8. Abroad
    9. Step
    10. Sell
    11. Teach
    12. Mentor
    13. Network
    14. Goal


    Definitions:

    a) A group of people who help others in need
    b) To give knowledge or help someone learn
    c) Something you want to achieve
    d) On the internet
    e) To make or repair clothes
    f) A small action toward achieving something bigger
    g) Something you can do very well
    h) A person who gives advice and guidance
    i) To give something and get money for it
    j) Without paying any money
    k) Learning at school or from teachers
    l) To live or travel in another country
    m) A connected group of people who help each other
    n) Something you hope to do or become


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

    ___________________

    Correct answers:


    Dream – Something you hope to do or become
    Skill – Something you can do very well
    Education – Learning at school or from teachers
    NGO – A group of people who help others in need
    Online – On the internet
    For free – Without paying any money
    Tailoring – To make or repair clothes
    Abroad – To live or travel in another country
    Step – A small action toward achieving something bigger
    Sell – To give something and get money for it
    Teach – To give knowledge or help someone learn
    Mentor – A person who gives advice and guidance
    Network – A connected group of people who help each other
    Goal – Something you want to achieve

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

    Dialogue, fill in, words below:

    for free – real – community – helps –
    children – village – learning – skills –
    mentors – avoid –
    inspire – scholarships

    —————————-


    Interview with Maya

    Interviewer: Hello Maya! Can you tell me what your dream is?
    Maya: Hello! My dream is to live my dream and help my __________.

    Interviewer: Why is your dream important for you?
    Maya: It is important because it helps me grow and also __________ other people.

    Interviewer: How do you plan for your dream?
    Maya: I think clearly about it and write it down. Writing makes my dream___________.

    Interviewer: What skills do you want to learn?
    Maya: I learn English, tailoring, and other __________ from school or online.

    Interviewer: Do you start with small steps for your dream?
    Maya: Yes, I start small. I help _________ and sell small things in the market.

    Interviewer: Who helps you to reach your dream?
    Maya: Teachers, neighbors, and -_________ help me and give advice.

    Interviewer: Do you save money?
    Maya: Yes, I save money and __________ loans to reach my goal.

    Interviewer: Can you learn online or in other places?
    Maya: Yes, I can learn online or in local programs __________.

    Interviewer: Are opportunities important for you?
    Maya: Yes, I am open to opportunities like training or __________.

    Interviewer: How do you stay strong when life is hard?
    Maya: I never give up and always try to keep __________ and improving.

    Interviewer: Do you want to inspire other people?
    Maya: Yes, I want my success to__________ my village and others.

    Interviewer: What is your goal in the future?
    Maya: My goal is to achieve my dream and help my __________.


    ————————–

    Correct version:


    Interview with Maya

    Interviewer: Hello Maya! Can you tell me what your dream is?
    Maya: Hello! My dream is to live my dream and help my village.

    Interviewer: Why is your dream important for you?
    Maya: It is important because it helps me grow and also helps other people.

    Interviewer: How do you plan for your dream?
    Maya: I think clearly about it and write it down. Writing makes my dream real.

    Interviewer: What skills do you want to learn?
    Maya: I learn English, tailoring, and other skills from school or online.

    Interviewer: Do you start with small steps for your dream?
    Maya: Yes, I start small. I help children and sell small things in the market.

    Interviewer: Who helps you to reach your dream?
    Maya: Teachers, neighbors, and mentors help me and give advice.

    Interviewer: Do you save money?
    Maya: Yes, I save money and avoid loans to reach my goal.

    Interviewer: Can you learn online or in other places?
    Maya: Yes, I can learn online or in local programs for free.

    Interviewer: Are opportunities important for you?
    Maya: Yes, I am open to opportunities like training or scholarships.

    Interviewer: How do you stay strong when life is hard?
    Maya: I never give up and always try to keep learning and improving.

    Interviewer: Do you want to inspire other people?
    Maya: Yes, I want my success to inspire my village and others.

    Interviewer: What is your goal in the future?
    Maya: My goal is to achieve my dream and help my community.

    #############
    Cheat sheet:


    StepWhat to DoHow to Do ItTip
    🌱 1. Know Your DreamThink about your dreamAsk:
    What do I want?
    Why is it important?
    What skills do I need?
    📝 Write your dream in a notebook
    📚 2. Learn SkillsLearn new skillsGo to school, training, or online.
    Learn sewing, farming, computers, or English
    🎓 Small skills help a lot
    🛠 3. Start SmallBegin with small stepsSell small things, help children, work in a town🚶 Every big dream starts small
    🤝 4. Find SupportGet help from othersTalk to teachers, friends, neighbors, or groups🫂 Good people help you succeed
    💰 5. Save MoneySave a little moneyKeep some money each month.
    Avoid bad loans
    💵 Little money can grow
    🌍 6. Take ChancesTry new opportunitiesApply for programs, work in a town, join volunteering✨ Be ready when a chance comes
    💪 7. Be StrongDo not give upBelieve in yourself.
    Keep going after problems
    🔥 Strength and hope are important
    🌸 8. Help OthersGive back to your villageHelp family and village when you can🌟 This inspires others too

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

    My name is Maya. I have a big dream. I want to live my dream and help my village. I think clearly about my dream and write it down. Writing makes my dream real. I learn new skills like English and tailoring at school, online, or in local programs. I start with small steps, like helping children or selling small things. Teachers, neighbors, and mentors give me advice and support. I save money and avoid loans. I join training and am open to opportunities. I stay strong, never give up, and want to inspire others.
    ——————————

    REWRITE THE STORY STARTING WITH

    >>>>>>>>>>>>Her name is Maya. She has…………….

    and make all changes necessary.


    ——————————

    Correct story:


    Her name is Maya. She has a big dream. She wants to live her dream and help her village. She thinks clearly about her dream and writes it down. Writing makes her dream real. She learns new skills like English and tailoring at school, online, or in local programs. She starts with small steps, like helping children or selling small things. Teachers, neighbors, and mentors give her advice and support. She saves money and avoids loans. She joins training and is open to opportunities. She stays strong, never gives up, and wants to inspire others.

  • ✨How to live your dream – a young girl has a dream, part 1✨ (B2, B1, A2, A1)

    • some ideas

    Level B2


    🌱 1. Start by Defining the Dream Clearly

    Even the biggest dreams need a clear shape.
    Ask:

    • What exactly do I want to do? (e.g., become a nurse, open a small business, travel, support my family)
    • Why is it important to me?
    • What skills or resources do I need to get there?

    📝 Tip: Writing down a dream makes it more real and easier to plan for.


    📚 2. Get Education or Practical Skills

    Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the poverty cycle.
    If formal education isn’t easily available:

    • Look for local NGOs or government programs that offer free skills training (tailoring, agriculture, hospitality, language, computer skills).
    • Learn online for free through YouTube, Coursera, or local learning centers.
    • Practice English or another language if the dream involves travel or working abroad.

    🎓 Even small skills can become the foundation for a bigger future.


    🧭 3. Start Small — Take the First Step

    Big dreams don’t need big money at the start.
    Examples:

    • If she wants to run a business → sell small things first in the local market.
    • If she wants to be a teacher → tutor younger kids in the village.
    • If she wants to travel → work or volunteer in nearby towns to earn and save slowly.

    🚶 Every successful person starts with one small step.


    🤝 4. Build a Support Network

    • Connect with local women’s groups, community leaders, or church/temple/mosque groups that support young people.
    • Look for mentors — a teacher, a neighbor, a social worker.
    • Use social media wisely to learn, not just scroll.

    🫂 The right people can open doors you didn’t know existed.


    💰 5. Learn to Manage Money

    Even with little income, learning to save and plan is powerful:

    • Save a small amount regularly.
    • Avoid high-interest loans.
    • If possible, join microfinance or community savings groups.

    💵 Money is a tool — even a little can grow with planning.


    🌍 6. Be Open to Opportunities

    Many successful people from humble backgrounds succeeded because they:

    • Applied for scholarships or training abroad
    • Joined volunteer or exchange programs
    • Worked in a city for a while to support their dream

    When a door opens, be ready to walk through it.


    💪 7. Stay Strong When Life Is Hard

    • There will be moments of doubt or failure.
    • Some people will not believe in her dream — but she must believe in herself.
    • Many women from rural Southeast Asia have built inspiring lives through strength, faith, and persistence.

    🔥 Dreamers don’t need to be rich — they need to be determined.


    🌸 8. Give Back

    When she achieves her dream — even a small part of it — she can inspire and help others from her village, too. This creates a cycle of empowerment.


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

    Level B1



    🌱 1. Know Your Dream

    Every big dream needs a clear idea.
    She can ask herself:

    • What do I really want to do? (for example: become a nurse, open a shop, travel, help my family)
    • Why is it important to me?
    • What do I need to learn to reach this dream?

    📝 Writing down the dream makes it easier to follow.


    📚 2. Learn New Skills

    Education is very important to change a life.
    If school is not easy to reach, she can:

    • Look for free training from NGOs or government programs.
    • Learn sewing, farming, hospitality, computers, or languages.
    • Use free online learning tools, like YouTube.
    • Learn English or another language if she wants to work abroad.

    🎓 Even a small skill can be the first step to success.


    🧭 3. Start Small

    Big dreams can begin with small actions.
    For example:

    • If she wants to run a business → she can start to sell a few products in the local market.
    • If she wants to teach → she can help children in her village.
    • If she wants to travel → she can work or volunteer in a nearby town to save money.

    🚶 Every dream begins with a small step.


    🤝 4. Find People Who Support You

    It is easier to grow with help.
    She can:

    • Talk to teachers, kind neighbors, or community leaders.
    • Join groups for women or young people.
    • Use social media to learn useful things and meet good people.

    🫂 The right people can help her find new chances.


    💰 5. Learn to Save Money

    Money is important to build a future.
    She can:

    • Save a small amount each month.
    • Avoid bad or expensive loans.
    • Join a small savings group in her community.

    💵 Even little money can grow when you plan well.


    🌍 6. Look for Opportunities

    Many people from poor families changed their lives because they:

    • Applied for scholarships or training programs.
    • Joined volunteer or exchange programs.
    • Worked in a city to earn money and learn new skills.

    ✨ When a chance comes, she should be ready to take it.


    💪 7. Be Strong

    There will be hard times.
    Some people may not believe in her dream.
    She must keep believing in herself and continue moving forward.
    Many women from the countryside have succeeded with strength and hope.

    🔥 You don’t need to be rich to follow a dream — you need to be strong.


    🌸 8. Help Others

    When she reaches her dream, even just part of it, she can help her family and her village.
    This gives hope to other young women and creates a better future for everyone.


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

    Level A2:


    🌱 1. Know the Dream

    She should ask:

    • What do I want to do? (for example: be a nurse, open a shop, help my family)
    • Why is this important to me?
    • What do I need to learn?

    📝 Writing the dream in a book can help.


    📚 2. Learn New Skills

    Education is important.
    If school is not possible, she can:

    • Join free training from a group or the government.
    • Learn sewing, farming, cooking, or English.
    • Use the internet or YouTube to learn.

    🎓 Small skills can help her future.


    🧭 3. Start Small

    Big dreams can start small.

    • If she wants a shop → sell small things in the market.
    • If she wants to teach → help children in the village.
    • If she wants to travel → work and save some money.

    🚶 A dream starts with one step.


    🤝 4. Find Good People

    She can talk to:

    • Teachers or neighbors
    • Women’s groups or village groups
    • People who can help her

    🫂 Good people can open new doors.


    💰 5. Save Money

    Money is important.
    She can:

    • Save a little each month.
    • Not take bad loans.
    • Join a small savings group.

    💵 A little money can grow.


    🌍 6. Look for Chances

    She can:

    • Apply for a program or training.
    • Work in a city.
    • Learn new things.

    ✨ When a chance comes, she should try.


    💪 7. Be Strong

    Sometimes life is hard.
    Some people may say “no.”
    She must believe in herself.
    Many women from poor families found a better life.

    🔥 She doesn’t need to be rich. She needs to be strong.


    🌸 8. Help Others

    When she reaches her dream, she can help her family and her village.
    She can give hope to other young women too.


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

    Level A1


    🌱 1. Know Your Dream

    She asks:

    • What do I want to do? (be a nurse, open a shop, help my family)
    • Why is it important?
    • What do I need to learn?

    📝 Writing her dream in a book helps.


    📚 2. Learn Skills

    Learning is good.
    If school is hard, she can:

    • Join free training.
    • Learn sewing, farming, or English.
    • Watch videos on the internet.

    🎓 Small skills help her future.


    🧭 3. Start Small

    Big dreams can start small.

    • Want a shop? → Sell small things.
    • Want to teach? → Help children.
    • Want to travel? → Work and save money.

    🚶 Start with one step.


    🤝 4. Find Good People

    She can ask for help:

    • Teachers or neighbors
    • Women’s groups
    • People who can help

    🫂 Good people can help her.


    💰 5. Save Money

    Money is important.
    She can:

    • Save a little every month.
    • Avoid bad loans.
    • Join a small saving group.

    💵 Little money grows.


    🌍 6. Look for Chances

    She can:

    • Join a program or training
    • Work in a city
    • Learn new things

    ✨ When a chance comes, she should try.


    💪 7. Be Strong

    Life is sometimes hard.
    Some people may say “no.”
    She must believe in herself.
    Many poor women find a better life.

    🔥 She needs strength, not money.


    🌸 8. Help Others

    When she reaches her dream, she can help her family.
    She can help her village.
    She can give hope to other young women.


  • 🍽️Chef Chanrith🍽️, the creator of culinary delights at the Kroya (A2, revised, audio files added)

    Having enjoyed culinary delights created by Chef Reza a couple of times, former chef at the Kroya, I’ve also had the pleasure of enjoying Chef Chanrith’s delicious creations.


    Chef Van Chanrith is the Executive Chef at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas in Siem Reap, Cambodia. He is also the head chef at Kroya by Chef Chanrith, a restaurant that serves traditional Khmer (Cambodian) food with a modern style.

    Chef Chanrith began his cooking career in 1999. He worked in many kitchens and became an executive chef. He loves Cambodian food and wants to keep its true taste while making it look new and creative. He uses fresh, local ingredients and believes that real Cambodian flavors should be shared with the world.

    At Kroya, guests can enjoy special dishes such as beef lok lak made with soft, aged beef. There is also a traditional village soup that includes forest red ants. These dishes show the rich history and flavors of Cambodia.

    Chef Chanrith also teaches cooking classes. Guests visit local markets with him to buy fresh ingredients. Then they learn how to cook Cambodian dishes in the traditional way.

    Chef Chanrith cares about nature and people. His kitchen recycles food waste and supports local farmers and charities.

    Through his food and teaching, he hopes more people will discover and love the taste of Cambodia.

    _______________________________

    Vocabulary:

    to discover – to find or learn something new

    a creator – a person who makes something

    culinary delights – very good food

    a pleasure – something that makes you happy

    to enjoy – to feel happy when you do something

    a delicious creation – something tasty that someone made

    to serve food – to give food to someone

    an executive chef – the main chef in a kitchen

    a taste – the feeling in your mouth when you eat something

    an ingredient – food you use to make a dish (like rice, salt, or meat)

    to believe – to think something is true

    a flavor – the special taste of food

    to share with somebody – to let someone have part of what you have

    a dish – a type of food (like soup or rice with meat)

    aged beef – beef (cow meat) that has been kept for some time to make it softer and better

    red ants – small red insects, sometimes used in food

    to care about something – to think something is important

    to recycle waste – to use trash again in a different way

    to support charities – to help groups that help people

    though – but (used to show something different or surprising)

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    Multiple-choice questions, one answer is correct:


    1. What is a creator?
    a) A person who eats food
    b) A person who makes something
    c) A person who buys food


    2. What does „culinary delights“ mean?
    a) Very tasty food
    b) A cooking book
    c) A big kitchen


    3. What is a pleasure?
    a) A type of food
    b) Something that makes you happy
    c) A hard job


    4. What does it mean to enjoy something?
    a) To feel happy doing it
    b) To leave it behind
    c) To make it hot


    5. What is a delicious creation?
    a) A food that tastes very bad
    b) A food that is not cooked
    c) A food someone made that tastes very good


    6. What does it mean to serve food?
    a) To give food to people
    b) To throw food away
    c) To buy food at a store


    7. What is an executive chef?
    a) The boss of a kitchen
    b) A person who cleans dishes
    c) A waiter in a restaurant


    8. What is a taste?
    a) The way something smells
    b) The feeling in your mouth when you eat
    c) A sound in a restaurant


    9. What is an ingredient?
    a) A plate for food
    b) A type of drink
    c) A food used to make a meal


    10. What does it mean to believe something?
    a) To know it is wrong
    b) To think it is true
    c) To forget it


    11. What is a flavor?
    a) The special taste of food
    b) The color of food
    c) The size of food


    12. What does it mean to share something with somebody?
    a) To hide it from them
    b) To keep it all for yourself
    c) To give part of it to them


    13. What is a dish?
    a) A person who eats
    b) A kind of food
    c) A glass for water


    14. What is aged beef?
    a) Old meat that is better to eat
    b) Beef that is cooked in sugar
    c) Beef that is very new


    15. What are red ants in food?
    a) A kind of rice
    b) Small red insects sometimes used in cooking
    c) A fruit from Cambodia


    16. What does it mean to care about something?
    a) To not think about it
    b) To think it is important
    c) To break it


    17. What does it mean to recycle waste?
    a) To throw it in the street
    b) To burn it
    c) To use trash again in a new way


    18. What does it mean to support charities?
    a) To help people and good causes
    b) To open a restaurant
    c) To sell food for money
    ———————end of audio file——————


    19. What does „though“ mean?
    a) Before something happens
    b) But (to show a different idea)
    c) Because something is true


    20. What does it mean to discover something?
    a) To find or learn something new
    b) To lose something
    c) To cook something twice


    _________________

    Answers:

    1b 2a 3b 4a 5c 6a 7a 8b 9c 10b 11a 12c 13b 14a 15b 16b 17c 18a 19b 20a

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    Match the word (1–20) to the correct definition (A–T)


    Words:

    1. flavor
    2. to recycle waste
    3. red ants
    4. dish
    5. ingredient
    6. to care about something
    7. to enjoy
    8. executive chef
    9. culinary delights
    10. to believe
    11. aged beef
    12. to discover
    13. creator
    14. to support charities
    15. taste
    16. to serve food
    17. a pleasure
    18. though
    19. to share with somebody
    20. a delicious creation

    Definitions:

    A. Small red insects sometimes used in food
    B. To feel happy when doing something
    C. The main chef in a kitchen
    D. A food someone made that tastes very good
    E. A type of food or meal
    F. To use trash again in a new way
    G. Something that makes you happy
    H. The feeling in your mouth when you eat
    I. To think something is true
    J. Beef that has been kept to improve taste
    K. A food used to make a meal
    L. Very tasty food
    M. To give food to people
    N. To help people or good causes
    O. The special taste of food
    P. To think something is important
    Q. A person who makes something
    R. To give part of something to someone
    S. But (to show a different idea)
    T. To find or learn something new


    _____________________

    1O 2F 3A 4E 5K 6P 7B 8C 9L 10I 11J 12T 13Q 14N 15H 16M 17G 18S 19R 20D

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    Gap-fill test – which word is correct?


    1. Chef Chanrith is the __________ (waiter / driver / creator) of many special Cambodian dishes.
    2. At Kroya, guests can try __________ (hotel rooms / culinary delights / cooking pots) from Cambodia.
    3. It is always __________ (a problem / a pleasure / a danger) to eat his food.
    4. Many people (hide / enjoy / forget) __________ the cooking classes he offers.
    5. His beef lok lak is __________ (a sweet drink / a delicious creation / a broken plate).
    6. He loves to __________ (clean windows / serve food / play music) to guests from around the world.
    7. Chef Chanrith is the __________ (taxi driver / executive chef / hotel guard) at Shinta Mani Angkor.
    8. He always keeps the real __________ (price / taste / size) of Cambodian food.
    9. Every dish starts with a fresh __________ (menu / table / ingredient).
    10. He __________ (shouts / forgets / believes) that Cambodian food should be shared with the world.
    11. The __________ (color / flavor / name) of his soup is strong and special.
    12. He wants to __________ (cook without somebody / share with somebody / sell from somebody) the joy of Khmer food.
    13. A popular __________ (door / dish / desk) is village soup with red ants.
    14. His kitchen uses __________ (green bananas / aged beef / frozen apples) to make lok lak tender.
    15. He works to __________ (write novels / support charities / build temples) that help local people.

    ____________________
    1 creator 2 culinary delights 3 a pleasure 4 enjoy 5 a delicious creation 6 serve food 7 executive chef 8 taste 9 ingredient 10 believes 11 flavor 12 share with somebody 13 dish 14 aged beef 15 support charities

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

    True or false?

    1. Chef Chanrith uses fresh, local ingredients in his cooking.
    2. He works as a waiter at Kroya restaurant.
    3. Beef lok lak is one of the dishes guests can try at Kroya.
    4. Chef Chanrith started his culinary career in 2010.
    5. He believes in keeping the authentic flavors of Cambodian food.
    6. Chef Chanrith does not offer any cooking classes.
    7. His kitchen supports local farmers and charities.
    8. He uses frozen ingredients in all his dishes.
    9. Chef Chanrith wants to share Cambodian food with the world.
    10. He recycles food waste in his kitchen.
    11. Kroya is known for Italian food.
    12. The village soup includes forest red ants as an ingredient.
    13. Chef Chanrith prefers to use imported ingredients.
    14. He works only as a head chef and not as an executive chef.
    15. Guests can visit local markets during cooking classes.

    ______________________
    True:

    1 3 5 7 9 10 12 15

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    Fill in:

    1. Chef Chanrith cooks delicious __________ every day.
    2. He is the __________ chef at the hotel.
    3. Guests enjoy traditional Cambodian dishes with fresh __________.
    4. The kitchen always __________ fresh local ingredients for cooking.
    5. Beef lok lak is a very popular __________here.
    6. The flavor of Chef Chanrith’s ___________ is excellent.
    7. Chef Chanrith loves to share recipes with __________.
    8. He started his __________ career back in 1999.
    9. The restaurant Kroya __________ traditional food with a twist.
    10. He uses __________ vegetables and meat in his dishes.
    11. Guests can __________ cooking classes to learn Cambodian food.
    12. His kitchen works hard to recycle all food __________.
    13. Chef Chanrith cares a lot about the __________.
    14. He wants to show Cambodian __________to the world.
    15. The village soup contains forest red __________ as ingredient.

    ____________________

    Correct version:

    1. Chef Chanrith cooks delicious food every day.
    2. He is the executive chef at the hotel.
    3. Guests enjoy traditional Cambodian dishes with fresh ingredients.
    4. The kitchen always uses fresh local ingredients for cooking.
    5. Beef lok lak is a very popular dish here.
    6. The flavor of Chef Chanrith’s food is excellent.
    7. Chef Chanrith loves to share recipes with guests.
    8. He started his cooking career back in 1999.
    9. The restaurant Kroya serves traditional food with a twist.
    10. He uses local vegetables and meat in his dishes.
    11. Guests can join cooking classes to learn Cambodian food.
    12. His kitchen works hard to recycle all food waste.
    13. Chef Chanrith cares a lot about the environment.
    14. He wants to show Cambodian food to the world.
    15. The village soup contains forest red ants as ingredient.

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

    Fill in, words below:


    Interviewer: Where do you work?
    Chef Chanrith: I work at Shinta Mani Angkor hotel and Bensley Pool Villas.

    Interviewer: What food do you cook?
    Chef Chanrith: I cook __________ Cambodian food with a new style.

    Interviewer: What do you use for cooking?
    Chef Chanrith: I use fresh and local _________.

    Interviewer: Why do you __________ Cambodian food?
    Chef Chanrith: I want to keep the real taste of Cambodia.

    Interviewer: What is Kroya?
    Chef Chanrith: Kroya is my __________ where people eat Khmer food.

    Interviewer: What dishes do you have at Kroya?
    Chef Chanrith: We have __________ lok lak and village soup with red ants.

    Interviewer: Do you teach cooking?
    Chef Chanrith: Yes, I teach guests to cook and visit __________.

    Interviewer: How do you help nature?
    Chef Chanrith: We __________ food waste and help local farmers.

    Interviewer: What do you want to share?
    Chef Chanrith: I want to share the good ___________ of Cambodian food.

    Interviewer: When do you start work?
    Chef Chanrith: I start work __________ every day.

    Interviewer: What is your big goal?
    Chef Chanrith: I want to __________ Cambodian food to the world.


    ________________________
    ingredients – taste – traditional – markets – cook – recycle – restaurant – early – beef – show
    ________________________

    Interviewer: Where do you work?
    Chef Chanrith: I work at Shinta Mani Angkor hotel and Bensley Pool Villas.

    Interviewer: What food do you cook?
    Chef Chanrith: I cook traditional Cambodian food with a new style.

    Interviewer: What do you use for cooking?
    Chef Chanrith: I use fresh and local ingredients.

    Interviewer: Why do you cook Cambodian food?
    Chef Chanrith: I want to keep the real taste of Cambodia.

    Interviewer: What is Kroya?
    Chef Chanrith: Kroya is my restaurant where people eat Khmer food.

    Interviewer: What dishes do you have at Kroya?
    Chef Chanrith: We have beef lok lak and village soup with red ants.

    Interviewer: Do you teach cooking?
    Chef Chanrith: Yes, I teach guests to cook and visit markets.

    Interviewer: How do you help nature?
    Chef Chanrith: We recycle food waste and help local farmers.

    Interviewer: What do you want to share?
    Chef Chanrith: I want to share the good taste of Cambodian food.

    Interviewer: When do you start work?
    Chef Chanrith: I start work early every day.

    Interviewer: What is your big goal?
    Chef Chanrith: I want to show Cambodian food to the world.


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


    I wake up early every day. I go to the market to buy fresh ingredients. Then, I go to the kitchen at the hotel. I prepare the food carefully. I cook traditional Cambodian dishes with fresh vegetables and meat. I check the flavors to make sure the food tastes good. I also talk with my team and help them. During the day, I serve food to guests at the restaurant. Sometimes, I teach cooking classes and show guests how to cook Khmer food. I always recycle food waste to help the environment. At the end of the day, I clean the kitchen and plan for tomorrow. I love my job because I share the taste of Cambodia with many people.


    _______________

    Rewrite the story above starting with:

    He wakes up early every day. He goes……….

    and make all changes necessary.

    ________________


    He wakes up early every day. He goes to the market to buy fresh ingredients. Then, he goes to the kitchen at the hotel. He prepares the food carefully. He cooks traditional Cambodian dishes with fresh vegetables and meat. He checks the flavors to make sure the food tastes good. He also talks with his team and helps them. During the day, he serves food to guests at the restaurant. Sometimes, he teaches cooking classes and shows guests how to cook Khmer food. He always recycles food waste to help the environment. At the end of the day, he cleans the kitchen and plans for tomorrow. He loves his job because he shares the taste of Cambodia with many people.


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

  • 🤩Meet your first English sentences – Oum, a girl from Siem Reap (A1 beginners, part 7)

    • a day in her life.

    Oum is a young girl.
    She wakes up early.
    She eats breakfast.
    She puts on her school uniform.
    She takes her bag.
    She walks to school.
    She sees her friends.
    She goes to class.
    She reads and writes.
    She counts numbers.
    She draws pictures.
    She plays at break time.
    She laughs with friends.
    She learns many things.
    The bell rings.
    School is finished.
    She walks home.
    She eats dinner.
    She does homework.
    She goes to sleep.
    ———————————-

    Vocabulary:

    • young – not old
    • to wake up – to open your eyes in the morning
    • to eat breakfast – to eat food in the morning
    • to put on a uniform – to wear school clothes
    • to take a bag – to pick up your school bag
    • to walk – to go with your feet
    • to see friends – to look at and meet friends
    • to go to class – to enter the classroom
    • to read – to look at words and understand
    • to write – to make words with a pen or pencil
    • to count numbers – to say 1, 2, 3, 4…
    • to draw pictures – to make a picture with a pencil or pen
    • to play – to have fun
    • break time – time to rest and play at school
    • to laugh – to make a happy sound “ha ha”
    • the bell rings – the school bell makes a sound “ding ding”
    • finished – done, no more
    • homework – school work at home
    • to sleep – to close your eyes and rest at night

    #################
    Basics:

    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

    Negation:

    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

    Questions:

    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

    Questions:

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

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

    Negations, questions:

    1. Oum is a young girl.

      YOU WRITE:

    a) Oum is not a young girl.
    b) Is Oum a young girl?

    2. She wakes up early.

    YOU WRITE:

    a) She does not eat breakfast.
    b) Does she eat breakfast?

    ——————————

    3. Oum eats breakfast.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    4. Oum puts on her school uniform.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    5. Oum takes her bag.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    6. Oum walks to school.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    7. Oum sees her friends.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    8. Oum goes to class.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    9. Oum reads and writes.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    10. Oum counts numbers.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    11. Oum draws pictures.
    a) ______________________
    b) ______________________

    —————————

    Correct version:

    1. Oum is young.
    a) Oum is not young.
    b) Is Oum young?

    2. Oum wakes up early.
    a) Oum does not wake up early.
    b) Does Oum wake up early?

    3. Oum eats breakfast.
    a) Oum does not eat breakfast.
    b) Does Oum eat breakfast?

    4. Oum puts on her uniform.
    a) Oum does not put on her uniform.
    b) Does Oum put on her uniform?

    5. Oum takes her bag.
    a) Oum does not take her bag.
    b) Does Oum take her bag?

    6. Oum walks to school.
    a) Oum does not walk to school.
    b) Does Oum walk to school?

    7. Oum sees her friends.
    a) Oum does not see her friends.
    b) Does Oum see her friends?

    8. Oum goes to class.
    a) Oum does not go to class.
    b) Does Oum go to class?

    9. Oum reads and writes.
    a) Oum does not read and write
    b) Does Oum readand write?

    11. Oum counts numbers.
    a) Oum does not count numbers.
    b) Does Oum count numbers?

    12. Oum draws pictures.
    a) Oum does not draw pictures.
    b) Does Oum draw pictures?

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

    Answer:

    1. Is Oum a young girl?

      YOU WRITE:

      Yes, she is a young girl.
    2. Does Oum wake up early?
      _______________________
    3. Does Oum eat breakfast?
      _______________________
    4. Does Oum put on her school uniform?
      _______________________
    5. Does Oum walk to school?
      _______________________
    6. Does Oum see her friends?
      _______________________
    7. Does Oum go to class?
      _______________________
    8. Does Oum read and write?
      _______________________
    9. Does Oum play at break time?
      _______________________
    10. Does Oum do homework?
      _______________________

      ——————————–

    Correct answers:

    Yes, Oum is a young girl.

    Yes, Oum wakes up early.

    Yes, Oum eats breakfast.

    Yes, Oum puts on her school uniform.

    Yes, Oum walks to school.

    Yes, Oum sees her friends.

    Yes, Oum goes to class.

    Yes, Oum reads and writes.

    Yes, Oum plays at break time.

    Yes, Oum does homework.
    ##################

    True?

    1. Oum is an old woman.

      YOU WRITE:

      No, she is not an old woman. She is a young girl.
    2. Oum sleeps all day.

      YOU WRITE:

      No, she does not sleep all day. She wakes up early.
    3. Oum eats lunch in the morning.
      ______________________________
    4. Oum wears a red dress to school.
      ______________________________
    5. Oum drives a car to school.
      ______________________________
    6. Oum sees a cat on the way to school.
      ______________________________
    7. Oum sleeps in class.
      ______________________________
    8. Oum sleeps at break time.
      ______________________________
    9. Oum goes to school at night.
      ______________________________

    ———————————-
    Correct version:

    1. No, she is not an old woman. She is a young girl.
    2. No, she does not sleep all day. She wakes up early.
    3. No, she does not eat lunch in the morning. She eats breakfast.
    4. No, she does not wear a red dress at school. She puts on her school uniform.
    5. No, she does not drive a car to school. She walks to school.
    6. No, she does not see a cat on the way to school. She sees her friends.
    7. No, she does not sleep at break time. She plays at break time.
    8. No, she does not go to school at night. She sleeps at night.

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

    True or false?

    1. Is Oum a girl or a boy?

      YOU WRITE:

      Oum is not a boy. Oum is a girl
    2. Does she get up at 10 in the morning?
      ______________________________
    3. Does she eat breakfast at school?
      ______________________________
    4. Does she wear a red dress?
      ______________________________
    5. Does she walk or drive to school?
      ______________________________
    6. Does she see a cat on the way to school?
      ______________________________
    7. Does she sleep at break time?
      ______________________________
    8. Does she go to school at night?
      ______________________________
    9. Does she read and write in class?
      ______________________________
    10. Does she do homework at school?
      ______________________________

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    Correct version:

    No, she is not a boy. She is a girl.

    No, she does not get up at 10 in the morning. She gets up early.

    No, she does not eat breakfast at school. She eats breakfast at home.

    No, she does not wear a red dress. She puts on her school uniform.

    No, she does not drive to school. She walks to school.

    No, she does not see a cat on the way to school. She sees her friends.

    No, she does not sleep at break time. She plays at break time.

    No, she does not go to school at night. She goes to school in the morning.

    No, she does not skip [to not do something you usually do.] reading and writing. She reads and writes in class.

    No, she does not do homework at school. She does homework at home.

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

    Interview:


    Interviewer: Is Oum an old woman?
    Person: No, she is not an old woman. She is a young girl.

    Interviewer: Does Oum wake up early?
    Person: Yes, she wakes up early.

    Interviewer: Does Oum eat breakfast?
    Person: Yes, she eats breakfast.

    Interviewer: Does Oum wear a red dress?
    Person: No, she does not wear a red dress. She wears her school uniform.

    Interviewer: Does Oum take her bag?
    Person: Yes, she takes her bag.

    Interviewer: Does Oum walk to school?
    Person: Yes, she walks to school.

    Interviewer: Does Oum see a cat on the way?
    Person: No, she does not see a cat. She sees her friends.

    Interviewer: Does Oum go to class?
    Person: Yes, she goes to class.

    Interviewer: Does Oum play at break time?
    Person: Yes, she plays at break time.

    Interviewer: Does Oum do homework at school?
    Person: No, she does not do homework at school. She does homework at home.


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    Complete, fill in, words below:

    bag – breakfast – at home – wakes up –
    walks – school uniform –
    goes – friends –
    break time

    ————————————–


    Interviewer: Who is Oum?
    Person: She is a young girl.

    Interviewer: What does Oum do in the morning?
    Person: She __________ early.

    Interviewer: What does Oum eat in the morning?
    Person: She eats __________.

    Interviewer: What does Oum wear to school?
    Person: She wears her __________.

    Interviewer: What does Oum take to school?
    Person: She takes her __________.

    Interviewer: How does Oum go to school?
    Person: She __________ to school.

    Interviewer: Who does Oum see on the way to school?
    Person: She sees her___________.

    Interviewer: Where does Oum go after she arrives at school?
    Person: She __________ to class.

    Interviewer: What does Oum do at __________?
    Person: She plays with her friends.

    Interviewer: Where does Oum do her homework?
    Person: No, she does not do homework at school. She does homework __________

    .
    ————————————–

    Correct version:


    Interviewer: Who is Oum?
    Person: She is a young girl.

    Interviewer: What does Oum do in the morning?
    Person: She wakes up early.

    Interviewer: What does Oum eat in the morning?
    Person: She eats breakfast.

    Interviewer: What does Oum wear to school?
    Person: She wears her school uniform.

    Interviewer: What does Oum take to school?
    Person: She takes her bag.

    Interviewer: How does Oum go to school?
    Person: She walks to school.

    Interviewer: Who does Oum see on the way to school?
    Person: She sees her friends.

    Interviewer: Where does Oum go after she arrives at school?
    Person: She goes to class.

    Interviewer: What does Oum do at break time?
    Person: She plays with her friends.

    Interviewer: Where does Oum do her homework?
    Person: No, she does not do homework at school. She does homework at home.


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    A story:

    I am a young girl. I wake up early and eat breakfast.
    I put on my school uniform and take my bag.
    I walk to school and see my friends on the way.
    I go to class, and I read and write.
    I count numbers and draw pictures.
    At break time, I play with my friends and laugh.
    The bell rings and school is finished.
    I walk home, do my homework, and go to sleep.
    ________________________

    Rewrite the story, start with

    Oum is a young girl. She wakes up……….

    and make all changes necessary.
    ________________________

    Correct version:


    Oum is a young girl. She wakes up early and eats breakfast. She puts on her school uniform and takes her bag. She walks to school and sees her friends on the way. She goes to class, and she reads and writes. She counts numbers and draws pictures. At break time, she plays with her friends and laughs. The bell rings and school is finished. She walks home, does her homework, and goes to sleep.
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  • 🏚️Shinta Mani Foundation (A2, present simple)

    • simple support for education, health, businesses, and nature

    A guest comes to the front desk and asks about the Shinta Mani Foundation. You give simple information about it.




    The Shinta Mani Foundation is a group in Cambodia that began in 2004. It helps poor people in Siem Reap and the Cardamom Mountains with education, health, small businesses, and nature protection.


    All money donated goes straight to these programs, not to office costs.
    In education, the foundation has a hospitality school. It teaches 30 students each year how to work in hotels. Every student gets a job after training.


    The foundation also gives 800+ school supplies and 641 bicycles so kids can go to school.
    In health, it provides 8,123+ check-ups and free dental care. It teaches people about clean water and healthy food to stop sickness.
    For small businesses, it gives loans and 900+ piglets to start shops or farms, mostly for women. This helps families earn money.
    For nature, it works with Wildlife Alliance to protect 865+ acres of forest. It stops illegal tree cutting and builds eco-tourism camps for jobs.
    The foundation also builds 1,400+ water wells and 99+ homes for poor families.Many Cambodians live in bad houses or lack food. The foundation helps them live better and support themselves.

    _____________________
    Vocabulary:

    • a foundation – a group that helps people.
    • to support – to help someone.
    • protection – keeping something or someone safe.
    • to donate money – to give money to help.
    • to go straight to a program – the money is used only for helping people.
    • office costs – money for things like paper, phones, or buildings.
    • education – learning in school.
    • a hospitality school – a school that teaches how to work in hotels.
    • school supplies – things for school, like books and pens.
    • health – how your body feels.
    • dental care – help for your teeth.
    • healthy food – food that is good for the body.
    • stop sickness – make people not sick.
    • a loan – money you can use and must pay back.
    • a piglet – a baby pig.
    • illegal tree cutting – cutting trees when it is not allowed.
    • eco-tourism – travel that helps people and nature.
    • a water well – a deep hole to get clean water.
    • a lack of food – not enough food.

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    Multiple choice, one answer:

    1. What is a foundation?
      a) A group that helps
      b) A type of food
      c) A big tall tree
    2. What does to support mean?
      a) To close a heavy door
      b) To help another person
      c) To take something home
    3. What is protection?
      a) Reading books at night
      b) Building a new house
      c) Keeping people safe now
    4. What does to donate money mean?
      a) To give money to
      b) To buy a new hat
      c) To count coins daily
    5. What does to go straight to a program mean?
      a) The money goes elsewhere
      b) The money goes to programs
      c) The money goes for food
    6. What are office costs?
      a) Money for farm tools
      b) Money for buying seeds
      c) Money for office things
    7. What is education?
      a) Learning at school daily
      b) Cleaning the house today
      c) Building a deep well
    8. What is a hospitality school?
      a) A place to cook
      b) A shop that sells fruit
      c) School teaching hotel work
    9. What are school supplies?
      a) Shoes bags and pencils
      b) Books pens and paper
      c) Food water and drinks
    10. What is health?
      a) A strong wooden house
      b) How your body feels
      c) A very tall tree
    11. What is dental care?
      a) A tool for farming
      b) A kind of kitchen
      c) Help for your teeth
    12. What is healthy food?
      a) Food that helps health
      b) Food that gives illness
      c) Food that is frozen
    13. What does stop sickness mean?
      a) Make people eat more
      b) Make people not sick
      c) Make people run fast
    14. What is a loan?
      a) A gift you keep
      b) A snack you buy
      c) Money you must repay
    15. What is a piglet?
      a) A baby pig animal
      b) A small wooden house
      c) A little red bicycle
    16. What is illegal tree cutting?
      a) Planting trees near roads
      b) Cutting trees not allowed
      c) Watering young tree saplings
    17. What is eco-tourism?
      a) Travel that helps nature
      b) Travel to buy new things
      c) Travel that costs much
    18. What is a water well?
      a) A small wooden bridge
      b) A short clean pathway
      c) Deep hole for water
    19. What is a lack of food?
      a) A place to cook meals
      b) A way to clean water
      c) Not enough food here

    ______________________-

    Answers:
    1a 2b 3c 4a 5b 6c 7a
    8c 9b 10b 11c 12a 13b
    14c 15a 16b 17a 18c 19c
    ____________________

    Correct answers:

    What is a foundation? That is: a group that helps.

    What does to support mean? That is: to help another person.

    What is protection? That is: keeping people safe now.

    What does to donate money mean? That is: to give money to.

    What does to go straight to a program mean? That is: the money goes to programs.

    What are office costs? That is: money for office things.

    What is education? That is: learning at school daily.

    What is a hospitality school? That is: school teaching hotel work.

    What are school supplies? That is: books pens and paper.

    What is health? That is: how your body feels.

    What is dental care? That is: help for your teeth.

    What is healthy food? That is: food that helps health.

    What does stop sickness mean? That is: make people not sick.

    What is a loan? That is: money you must repay.

    What is a piglet? That is: a baby pig animal.

    What is illegal tree cutting? That is: cutting trees not allowed.

    What is eco-tourism? That is: travel that helps nature.

    What is a water well? That is: deep hole for water.

    What is a lack of food? That is: not enough food here.

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    Gap-fill exercise:

    1. A _______ is a group that helps poor people.
      a) foundation b) bicycle c) market
    2. The foundation works to _______ people in need.
      a) build b) support c) clean
    3. They give _______ to programs, not to offices.
      a) bicycles b) food c) donations
    4. _______ means keeping people safe.
      a) Protection b) School c) Travel
    5. The students get free _______ to study better.
      a) school supplies b) rice c) houses
    6. Health is about how your _______ feels.
      a) house b) head c) body
    7. The foundation gives free _______ for teeth.
      a) dental care b) travel c) tools
    8. _______ food helps people stay strong.
      a) Healthy b) Spicy c) Cold
    9. The group gives a _______ to start a business.
      a) chair b) loan c) house
    10. They also give a small _______ to families.
      a) piglet b) bicycle c) house
    11. Cutting trees when it’s not allowed is called _______.
      a) office costs b) eco-tourism c) illegal tree cutting
    12. _______ helps people and nature together.
      a) Eco-tourism b) Education c) Protection
    13. A deep hole for clean water is a _______.
      a) water well b) piglet c) bicycle
    14. If people don’t have enough to eat, they have a _______.
      a) market b) house c) lack of food
    15. _______ gives children a chance to learn.
      a) Education b) Donation c) Water well
    16. _______ are necessary for the program but not for people.
      a) Eco-tourism b) Foundation c) Office costs
    17. When people get sick less, it means we _______ sickness.
      a) stop b) build c) support
    18. The foundation teaches at a _______ school.
      a) healthy b) hospitality c) protection
    19. They use donations to build a better _______.
      a) bicycle b) piglet c) future
    20. Students can ride a _______ to get to school.
      a) bicycle b) piglet c) water well
    21. The foundation teaches people about _______ to stay healthy.
      a) donations b) clean water c) small business
    22. Giving support to start a _______ helps families earn money.
      a) small business b) piglet c) school

    ___________________
    Answers:
    1a 2b 3c 4a 5a 6c 7a 8a 9b
    10a 11c 12a 13a 14c 15a 16c
    17a 18b 19c 20a 21b 22a

    ___________________


    Correct answers:

    1. A foundation is a group that helps poor people.
    2. The foundation works to support people in need.
    3. They give donations to programs, not to offices.
    4. Protection means keeping people safe.
    5. The students get free school supplies to study better.
    6. Health is about how your body feels.
    7. The foundation gives free dental care for teeth.
    8. Healthy food helps people stay strong.
    9. The group gives a loan to start a business.
    10. They also give a small bicycle to families.
    11. Cutting trees when it’s not allowed is called illegal tree cutting.
    12. Eco-tourism helps people and nature together.
    13. A deep hole for clean water is a water well.
    14. If people don’t have enough to eat, they have a lack of food.
    15. Education gives children a chance to learn.
    16. Office costs are necessary for the program but not for people.
    17. When people get sick less, it means we stop sickness.
    18. The foundation teaches at a hospitality school.
    19. They use donations to build a better future.
    20. Students can ride a water well to get to school.
    21. The foundation teaches people about small business to stay healthy.
    22. Giving support to start a foundation helps families earn money.

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    Matching exercise, word – definition:

    Words:

    1. Foundation
    2. Support
    3. Donations
    4. Protection
    5. School supplies
    6. Body
    7. Dental care
    8. Healthy
    9. Loan
    10. Bicycle
    11. Illegal tree cutting
    12. Eco-tourism
    13. Water well
    14. Lack of food
    15. Education
    16. Office costs
    17. Stop
    18. Hospitality school
    19. Future
    20. Small business
    21. Piglet
    22. Clean water


    Definitions:

    A. A hole dug to get clean water.
    B. Teaching children and adults knowledge and skills.
    C. Money or things given to help a program or people.
    D. A young pig.
    E. Money lent to start a business or project.
    F. Things students need for learning, like pens and books.
    G. The part of a person you eat and sleep in and feel pain.
    H. Rules or actions to keep people or nature safe.
    I. Food that makes you strong and stops sickness.
    J. Activities for tourists that help nature and local people.
    K. A vehicle with two wheels that people ride.
    L. The money used for running an office.
    M. When people do something that is not allowed, like cutting trees illegally.
    N. To make something not happen or end.
    O. A school where students learn to work in hotels.
    P. Money, things, or help given to people in need.
    Q. When there is not enough to eat.
    R. Help or care given to someone.
    S. A group or organization that helps poor people.
    T. The time that is coming; what will happen later.
    U. Care for your teeth.
    V. Water that is safe to drink.
    W. A small company run by a family to earn money.


    _____________________
    Answers:
    1S 2R 3C 4H 5F 6G 7U 8I
    9E 10K 11M 12J 13A 14Q 15B
    16L 17N 18O 19T 20W 21D 22V

    ____________________

    Correct answers:


    1. Foundation – A group or organization that helps poor people.
    2. Support – Help or care given to someone.
    3. Donations – Money or things given to help a program or people.
    4. Protection – Rules or actions to keep people or nature safe.
    5. School supplies – Things students need for learning, like pens and books.
    6. Body – The part of a person you eat and sleep in and feel pain.
    7. Dental care – Care for your teeth.
    8. Healthy – Food that makes you strong and stops sickness.
    9. Loan – Money lent to start a business or project.
    10. Bicycle – A vehicle with two wheels that people ride.
    11. Illegal tree cutting – When people do something that is not allowed, like cutting trees illegally.
    12. Eco-tourism – Activities for tourists that help nature and local people.
    13. Water well – A hole dug to get clean water.
    14. Lack of food – When there is not enough to eat.
    15. Education – Teaching children and adults knowledge and skills.
    16. Office costs – The money used for running an office.
    17. Stop – To make something not happen or end.
    18. Hospitality school – A school where students learn to work in hotels.
    19. Future – The time that is coming; what will happen later.
    20. Small business – A small company run by a family to earn money.
    21. Piglet – A young pig.
    22. Clean water – Water that is safe to drink.

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    True or false:


    1. The foundation started in 2004 in Cambodia.
    2. All donated money goes to office costs first.
    3. The foundation provides bicycles to help children go to school.
    4. Every student at the hospitality school is guaranteed a job after training.
    5. The foundation teaches people only about dental care.
    6. It protects more than 800 acres of forest.
    7. The foundation gives piglets to help families start small businesses.
    8. It builds water wells and homes for poor families.
    9. The foundation focuses only on education, not on health or nature.
    10. It helps people in Siem Reap and the Cardamom Mountains.
    11. Eco-tourism projects provide jobs and protect forests.
    12. The foundation provides more than 8,000 health check-ups.
    13. Students at the hospitality school do not receive any training for jobs.
    14. The foundation stops illegal tree cutting to protect nature.

    ______________________
    True: 1.3.4.7.8.10,11,12,14
    ______________________
    Correct version:


    1. The foundation started in 2004 in Cambodia.
    2. All donated money goes to office costs first. True is: All donated money goes straight to programs, not office costs.
    3. The foundation provides bicycles to help children go to school.
    4. Every student at the hospitality school is guaranteed a job after training.
    5. The foundation teaches people only about dental care. True is: The foundation teaches about health, clean water, and healthy food, not only dental care.
    6. It protects more than 800 acres of forest. True is: It protects 865+ acres of forest.
    7. The foundation gives piglets to help families start small businesses.
    8. It builds water wells and homes for poor families.
    9. The foundation focuses only on education, not on health or nature. True is: It also helps health, small businesses, and nature protection.
    10. It helps people in Siem Reap and the Cardamom Mountains.
    11. Eco-tourism projects provide jobs and protect forests.
    12. The foundation provides more than 8,000 health check-ups.
    13. Students at the hospitality school do not receive any training for jobs. True is: Every student receives training and gets a job after completing it.
    14. The foundation stops illegal tree cutting to protect nature.

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    Interview with a representative of the Foundation, fill in, words below:

    hospitality – illegal – poor – children – bicycles –
    eco-tourism – protection – women –
    dental care – job – office costs –
    healthy

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    Q1: When did the Shinta Mani Foundation start?
    A1: The foundation started in 2004.

    Q2: Where does the foundation work?
    A2: It works in Siem Reap and the Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia.

    Q3: Who does the foundation help?
    A3: It helps __________ people in Cambodia.

    Q4: What is the goal of the foundation?
    A4: It helps with education, health, small businesses, and nature __________.

    Q5: Which school does the foundation have?
    A5: It has a hospitality school.

    Q6: How many students study at the __________ school each year?
    A6: Thirty students study at the school each year.

    Q7: What do students get after training?
    A7: Every student gets a __________after training.

    Q8: What does the foundation give to children for school?
    A8: It gives school supplies and__________.

    Q9: How many school supplies does the foundation give?
    A9: More than 800 school supplies are given.

    Q10: How many bicycles are given to __________?
    A10: Six hundred forty-one bicycles are given.

    Q11: What does the foundation do for health?
    A11: It gives health check-ups, free __________, and teaches about clean water and __________food.

    Q12: How many health check-ups does the foundation provide?
    A12: More than 8,123 check-ups are provided.

    Q13: Who receives help for small businesses?
    A13: Mostly __________ receive help.

    Q14: How does the foundation protect nature?
    A14: It works with Wildlife Alliance, stops __________ tree cutting, and builds __________ camps.

    Q15: How many acres of forest are protected?
    A15: More than 865 acres of forest are protected.

    Q16: Why does all donated money go straight to programs?
    A16: To help poor people directly, not ___________


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    Full version:


    Q1: When did the Shinta Mani Foundation start?
    A1: The foundation started in 2004.

    Q2: Where does the foundation work?
    A2: It works in Siem Reap and the Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia.

    Q3: Who does the foundation help?
    A3: It helps poor people in Cambodia.

    Q4: What is the goal of the foundation?
    A4: It helps with education, health, small businesses, and nature protection.

    Q5: Which school does the foundation have?
    A5: It has a hospitality school.

    Q6: How many students study at the hospitality school each year?
    A6: Thirty students study at the school each year.

    Q7: What do students get after training?
    A7: Every student gets a job after training.

    Q8: What does the foundation give to children for school?
    A8: It gives school supplies and bicycles.

    Q9: How many school supplies does the foundation give?
    A9: More than 800 school supplies are given.

    Q10: How many bicycles are given to children?
    A10: Six hundred forty-one bicycles are given.

    Q11: What does the foundation do for health?
    A11: It gives health check-ups, free dental care, and teaches about clean water and healthy food.

    Q12: How many health check-ups does the foundation provide?
    A12: More than 8,123 check-ups are provided.

    Q13: Who receives help for small businesses?
    A13: Mostly women receive help.

    Q14: How does the foundation protect nature?
    A14: It works with Wildlife Alliance, stops illegal tree cutting, and builds eco-tourism camps.

    Q15: How many acres of forest are protected?
    A15: More than 865 acres of forest are protected.

    Q16: Why does all donated money go straight to programs?
    A16: To help poor people directly, not office costs.


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    Cheat sheet ((c)grok)

    Program AreaDescriptionExamples of Impact
    EducationProvides free vocational training, school supplies, transportation, and scholarships to underprivileged youth, emphasizing hospitality and life skills to secure employment. Includes the Shinta Mani School of Hospitality in Siem Reap, offering room, board, stipends, and 100% job placement for graduates.– 229+ graduates employed in tourism.
    – 800+ school supplies donated.
    – 641 bicycles provided for school access.
    – 30 students trained annually at the hospitality school.
    HealthcareDelivers preventive and emergency medical/dental care, health education, and WaSH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programs in rural villages. Partners with local doctors and international volunteers for check-ups and disease prevention.– 8,123+ health check-ups conducted.
    – Free dental care for students via partnerships like Global Dental Relief.
    – Education on nutrition, hygiene, and exercise to reduce malnutrition (affecting ~30% of children).
    Small Business DevelopmentOffers micro-loans, training, and resources to entrepreneurs, especially women, to start or expand local businesses like shops or farms, breaking poverty cycles.– 59+ micro-business loans issued.
    – Over 900 piglets donated to support farming livelihoods.
    – Empowers individuals like Channary, who started a village shop.
    Environmental ConservationProtects biodiversity in the Cardamom Mountains through anti-poaching, anti-logging patrols, and community education. Partners with Wildlife Alliance to restore forests and promote eco-tourism over extraction.– Funding for rangers who have seized 2,700+ chainsaws and protected 865+ acres.
    – Community outreach teaching sustainable practices, benefiting 80% of Cambodians who live in rural villages.
    – Low-impact eco-camps like Shinta Mani Wild generate jobs while conserving habitats for 54 endangered species.
    Direct AssistanceBuilds infrastructure for basic needs in villages, focusing on housing and water access to improve living standards.– 1,400+ water wells constructed.
    – 99+ homes built for low-income families.