English A1 Speaking & Writing #014: Speaking and writing practice for asking about a time, giving a simple reason, and replying politely.
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #014
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #014
Topic: Asking about a time and giving a simple reason
Lesson overview:
Today you will practice asking about a time, saying when you are free, and giving a simple reason. This lesson is useful for making small plans and answering politely in speaking or writing.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- Review word 1: meet = see someone together.
- Review word 2: message = a short note or text.
- Review idea 3: near = close to.
Use these ideas when you make short plans and simple replies.
5 useful words:
1) when — reading: wen — meaning: at what time
2) before — reading: bi-for — meaning: earlier than
3) after — reading: af-ter — meaning: later than
4) because — reading: bi-koz — meaning: for this reason
5) free — reading: fri — meaning: not busy / available
Usage notes:
- when asks about time.
- before and after show order.
- because gives a reason.
- free asks if someone has time.
5 simple example sentences:
1) When is the lesson?
Reading: wen iz de les-ən
Meaning: When is the lesson?
2) I am free after 4.
Reading: ai am fri af-ter for
Meaning: I am free after 4.
3) We meet before lunch.
Reading: wi miit bi-for lunch
Meaning: We meet before lunch.
4) I cannot go because I am busy.
Reading: ai kan-not go bi-koz ai am bi-zi
Meaning: I cannot go because I am busy.
5) Are you free after the lesson?
Reading: ar yu fri af-ter de les-ən
Meaning: Are you free after the lesson?
Mini speaking practice:
- Ask about a time: When is the lesson?
- Give a short answer: I am free after 4.
- Make a plan: We meet before lunch.
- Give a reason: I cannot go because I am busy.
- Ask a friend: Are you free after the lesson?
Mini writing practice:
1) Write one question with when.
2) Write one answer with free.
3) Write one sentence with before.
4) Write one sentence with because.
5) Write one short message to a friend.
Answer key:
1) When is the lesson?
2) I am free after 4.
3) We meet before lunch.
4) I cannot go because I am busy.
5) Are you free after the lesson?
Reply instruction:
Please reply with your answers 1-5. You can also write one extra sentence using before, after, or because. Keep your reply short and simple.
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: #014
Available explanations:
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #014
Topic: Asking about a time and giving a simple reason
Lesson overview:
Today you will practice asking about a time, saying when you are free, and giving a simple reason. This lesson is useful for making small plans and answering politely in speaking or writing.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- Review word 1: meet = see someone together.
- Review word 2: message = a short note or text.
- Review idea 3: near = close to.
Use these ideas when you make short plans and simple replies.
5 useful words:
1) when — reading: wen — meaning: at what time
2) before — reading: bi-for — meaning: earlier than
3) after — reading: af-ter — meaning: later than
4) because — reading: bi-koz — meaning: for this reason
5) free — reading: fri — meaning: not busy / available
Usage notes:
- when asks about time.
- before and after show order.
- because gives a reason.
- free asks if someone has time.
5 simple example sentences:
1) When is the lesson?
Reading: wen iz de les-ən
Meaning: When is the lesson?
2) I am free after 4.
Reading: ai am fri af-ter for
Meaning: I am free after 4.
3) We meet before lunch.
Reading: wi miit bi-for lunch
Meaning: We meet before lunch.
4) I cannot go because I am busy.
Reading: ai kan-not go bi-koz ai am bi-zi
Meaning: I cannot go because I am busy.
5) Are you free after the lesson?
Reading: ar yu fri af-ter de les-ən
Meaning: Are you free after the lesson?
Mini speaking practice:
- Ask about a time: When is the lesson?
- Give a short answer: I am free after 4.
- Make a plan: We meet before lunch.
- Give a reason: I cannot go because I am busy.
- Ask a friend: Are you free after the lesson?
Mini writing practice:
1) Write one question with when.
2) Write one answer with free.
3) Write one sentence with before.
4) Write one sentence with because.
5) Write one short message to a friend.
Answer key:
1) When is the lesson?
2) I am free after 4.
3) We meet before lunch.
4) I cannot go because I am busy.
5) Are you free after the lesson?
Reply instruction:
Please reply with your answers 1-5. You can also write one extra sentence using before, after, or because. Keep your reply short and simple.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].