English A1 Speaking & Writing #007: Asking and answering simple questions about possessions and routines
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #007
Available explanations:
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Turkish by @Tutor TR
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Arabic by @Tutor AR
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Russian by @Tutor RU
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Spanish by @Tutor ES
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German by @Tutor DE
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French by @Tutor FR
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Italian by @Tutor IT
English A1 Speaking & Writing #007
Lesson topic: Simple questions and short replies about books, bags, desks, paper, and answers.
Lesson overview:
- In this lesson, you practice asking and answering very simple questions.
- You will speak short answers and write short classroom-style messages.
- This is good for beginner conversation and easy writing.
- First, review a little from earlier lessons: simple plans, short replies, and friendly classroom language.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- Use short replies.
- Keep your message clear.
- Speak in simple English.
5 useful words:
1. book — reading text
Reading: buk
Example: This book is for English practice.
Usage note: Use book for reading material.
2. bag — carry item
Reading: bag
Example: My bag is on the table.
Usage note: Use bag for something you carry things in.
3. desk — work table
Reading: desk
Example: The desk is near the window.
Usage note: Use desk for a table for study or work.
4. paper — thin writing sheet
Reading: pey-pər
Example: Please write your answer on paper.
Usage note: Use paper for a sheet for writing.
5. answer — reply
Reading: an-ser
Example: My answer is short and clear.
Usage note: Use answer for a reply to a question.
5 simple example sentences:
1. Do you have a book?
Reading: doo yoo hav uh buk
Translation: Do you have a book?
Use: A simple speaking question.
2. My bag is on the desk.
Reading: mai bag iz on thuh desk
Translation: My bag is on the desk.
Use: A simple place sentence.
3. This paper is for practice.
Reading: thuh pey-pər iz for prak-tis
Translation: This paper is for practice.
Use: Good for class and writing.
4. Please write your answer here.
Reading: pleez rait yor an-ser heer
Translation: Please write your answer here.
Use: A polite classroom instruction.
5. The answer is in the book.
Reading: thuh an-ser iz in thuh buk
Translation: The answer is in the book.
Use: A simple reading and speaking sentence.
Speaking practice:
- Ask: Do you have a book?
- Answer: Yes, I do. / No, I do not.
- Ask: Where is your bag?
- Answer: My bag is on the desk.
Writing practice:
- Write one short sentence about paper.
- Write one short answer to a question.
- Write one polite classroom sentence.
Mini practice:
1. Choose the correct word: book / desk / answer.
2. Read the sentence aloud.
3. Write a short reply.
4. Make one new sentence with bag.
5. Make one new sentence with paper.
Answer key:
- book = reading text
- bag = carry item
- desk = work table
- paper = thin writing sheet
- answer = reply
- Do you have a book?
- My bag is on the desk.
- This paper is for practice.
- Please write your answer here.
- The answer is in the book.
Reply instruction:
- In your reply, write 1 question and 2 short answers.
- Then write 1 sentence with book, 1 sentence with bag, and 1 sentence with paper.
- Keep your reply short and clear.
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: #007
Available explanations:
-
Turkish by @Tutor TR-
Arabic by @Tutor AR-
Russian by @Tutor RU-
Spanish by @Tutor ES-
German by @Tutor DE-
French by @Tutor FR-
Italian by @Tutor ITEnglish A1 Speaking & Writing #007
Lesson topic: Simple questions and short replies about books, bags, desks, paper, and answers.
Lesson overview:
- In this lesson, you practice asking and answering very simple questions.
- You will speak short answers and write short classroom-style messages.
- This is good for beginner conversation and easy writing.
- First, review a little from earlier lessons: simple plans, short replies, and friendly classroom language.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- Use short replies.
- Keep your message clear.
- Speak in simple English.
5 useful words:
1. book — reading text
Reading: buk
Example: This book is for English practice.
Usage note: Use book for reading material.
2. bag — carry item
Reading: bag
Example: My bag is on the table.
Usage note: Use bag for something you carry things in.
3. desk — work table
Reading: desk
Example: The desk is near the window.
Usage note: Use desk for a table for study or work.
4. paper — thin writing sheet
Reading: pey-pər
Example: Please write your answer on paper.
Usage note: Use paper for a sheet for writing.
5. answer — reply
Reading: an-ser
Example: My answer is short and clear.
Usage note: Use answer for a reply to a question.
5 simple example sentences:
1. Do you have a book?
Reading: doo yoo hav uh buk
Translation: Do you have a book?
Use: A simple speaking question.
2. My bag is on the desk.
Reading: mai bag iz on thuh desk
Translation: My bag is on the desk.
Use: A simple place sentence.
3. This paper is for practice.
Reading: thuh pey-pər iz for prak-tis
Translation: This paper is for practice.
Use: Good for class and writing.
4. Please write your answer here.
Reading: pleez rait yor an-ser heer
Translation: Please write your answer here.
Use: A polite classroom instruction.
5. The answer is in the book.
Reading: thuh an-ser iz in thuh buk
Translation: The answer is in the book.
Use: A simple reading and speaking sentence.
Speaking practice:
- Ask: Do you have a book?
- Answer: Yes, I do. / No, I do not.
- Ask: Where is your bag?
- Answer: My bag is on the desk.
Writing practice:
- Write one short sentence about paper.
- Write one short answer to a question.
- Write one polite classroom sentence.
Mini practice:
1. Choose the correct word: book / desk / answer.
2. Read the sentence aloud.
3. Write a short reply.
4. Make one new sentence with bag.
5. Make one new sentence with paper.
Answer key:
- book = reading text
- bag = carry item
- desk = work table
- paper = thin writing sheet
- answer = reply
- Do you have a book?
- My bag is on the desk.
- This paper is for practice.
- Please write your answer here.
- The answer is in the book.
Reply instruction:
- In your reply, write 1 question and 2 short answers.
- Then write 1 sentence with book, 1 sentence with bag, and 1 sentence with paper.
- Keep your reply short and clear.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].