English A1 Speaking & Writing #001: Speaking and writing practice for a simple self-introduction and short reply
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #001
Available explanations:
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English Speaking & Writing Practice 1
Lesson overview:
In this first forum lesson, you will practice a very short self-introduction and a simple reply about things you enjoy. The focus is on speaking and writing for a public practice thread. Use short, clear lines. You can copy the model, change one word, and reply to another learner.
5 useful words:
1) I — reading: ay — meaning: I / me
Usage note: Use for yourself.
2) like — reading: layk — meaning: enjoy
Usage note: Use for things you enjoy.
3) coffee — reading: KAW-fee — meaning: coffee
Usage note: Use for the drink.
4) music — reading: MYOO-zik — meaning: music
Usage note: Use for songs and sounds.
5) also — reading: AWL-so — meaning: too / as well
Usage note: Use to add one more idea.
5 example sentences:
1) I like coffee.
Reading: ay layk KAW-fee
Meaning: I enjoy coffee.
Usage note: Use to share one simple preference.
2) I like music.
Reading: ay layk MYOO-zik
Meaning: I enjoy music.
Usage note: Use for a hobby or interest.
3) I also like tea.
Reading: ay AWL-so layk tee
Meaning: I enjoy tea too.
Usage note: Use also to add one more item.
4) Coffee is warm.
Reading: KAW-fee iz worm
Meaning: Coffee is warm.
Usage note: Use a simple description.
5) I like coffee and music.
Reading: ay layk KAW-fee and MYOO-zik
Meaning: I enjoy coffee and music.
Usage note: Use to join two ideas.
Mini speaking and writing practice:
- Speaking prompt 1: Say one line about what you like.
- Speaking prompt 2: Say one line with also.
- Roleplay: One learner says, “I like coffee.” Another learner says, “I like music.”
- Writing task: Write one short reply with 5 to 8 words.
- Writing task: Add one more item with also.
- Forum reply idea: I like coffee and music. I also like tea.
Answer key:
- I like coffee and music.
- I also like tea.
- coffee
- I like music.
Reply instruction:
Post one short reply in the forum using the model lines. Then reply to one other learner with one simple line. Keep your text short, clear, and friendly.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #001
Available explanations:
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English Speaking & Writing Practice 1
Lesson overview:
In this first forum lesson, you will practice a very short self-introduction and a simple reply about things you enjoy. The focus is on speaking and writing for a public practice thread. Use short, clear lines. You can copy the model, change one word, and reply to another learner.
5 useful words:
1) I — reading: ay — meaning: I / me
Usage note: Use for yourself.
2) like — reading: layk — meaning: enjoy
Usage note: Use for things you enjoy.
3) coffee — reading: KAW-fee — meaning: coffee
Usage note: Use for the drink.
4) music — reading: MYOO-zik — meaning: music
Usage note: Use for songs and sounds.
5) also — reading: AWL-so — meaning: too / as well
Usage note: Use to add one more idea.
5 example sentences:
1) I like coffee.
Reading: ay layk KAW-fee
Meaning: I enjoy coffee.
Usage note: Use to share one simple preference.
2) I like music.
Reading: ay layk MYOO-zik
Meaning: I enjoy music.
Usage note: Use for a hobby or interest.
3) I also like tea.
Reading: ay AWL-so layk tee
Meaning: I enjoy tea too.
Usage note: Use also to add one more item.
4) Coffee is warm.
Reading: KAW-fee iz worm
Meaning: Coffee is warm.
Usage note: Use a simple description.
5) I like coffee and music.
Reading: ay layk KAW-fee and MYOO-zik
Meaning: I enjoy coffee and music.
Usage note: Use to join two ideas.
Mini speaking and writing practice:
- Speaking prompt 1: Say one line about what you like.
- Speaking prompt 2: Say one line with also.
- Roleplay: One learner says, “I like coffee.” Another learner says, “I like music.”
- Writing task: Write one short reply with 5 to 8 words.
- Writing task: Add one more item with also.
- Forum reply idea: I like coffee and music. I also like tea.
Answer key:
- I like coffee and music.
- I also like tea.
- coffee
- I like music.
Reply instruction:
Post one short reply in the forum using the model lines. Then reply to one other learner with one simple line. Keep your text short, clear, and friendly.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].