English A1 Speaking & Writing #016: Speaking and writing practice for asking for a room number, giving a simple reply, and writing a short note.
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #016
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 #016
Lesson topic: Asking for a room number, giving a simple reply, and writing a short note.
Today’s goal:
- ask politely about a room number
- give a simple location reply
- write one short sentence for practice
Quick review from recent lessons:
- You have already practised simple place words like near and message.
- You have also practised asking for simple information politely.
- Today we continue with a building situation: room numbers and floors.
5 useful words
1. room — a place inside a building
Reading: room
Example: The room is on the second floor.
Usage note: Use room for a space inside a building.
2. floor — a level in a building
Reading: floor
Example: Our room is on the first floor.
Usage note: Use floor to talk about the level of a building.
3. first — number 1 in order
Reading: furst
Example: The first floor is quiet.
Usage note: Use first for the number 1 in a sequence.
4. second — number 2 in order
Reading: sek-ənd
Example: The second room is next to the lift.
Usage note: Use second for the number 2 in a sequence.
5. lift — an elevator
Reading: lift
Example: The lift is near the stairs.
Usage note: Use lift for a machine that takes people up and down in a building.
5 example sentences
1. Excuse me, where is room 12?
Reading: ik-SKYOOS mee, wair iz room twelve?
Meaning: A polite question for asking about a room number.
2. The room is on the first floor.
Reading: thuh room iz on thuh furst floor.
Meaning: A simple reply with location and floor.
3. The second door is blue.
Reading: thuh sek-ənd dor iz bloo.
Meaning: A simple description with an order word and a colour.
4. My room is next to the lift.
Reading: mai room iz nekst tuh thuh lift.
Meaning: A clear place sentence inside a building.
5. Please write the room number here.
Reading: pleez ryt thuh room num-ber heer.
Meaning: A short writing request for practice.
Usage notes
- Excuse me is a polite way to start a question.
- room 12 means one room with the number 12.
- first floor and second floor depend on the building system used in the lesson text.
- next to means very close beside something.
- lift is a common British English word. In some places, people say elevator.
Mini speaking practice
A. Say the question aloud:
- Excuse me, where is room 12?
B. Say the reply aloud:
- The room is on the first floor.
C. Make your own sentence:
- My room is next to the lift.
Mini writing practice
Write 1–2 short sentences:
- Ask for a room number.
- Give a simple reply.
- Or write a note with room number.
Example:
- Excuse me, where is room 12?
- Please write the room number here.
Answer key
1. Excuse me, where is room 12?
2. The room is on the first floor.
3. My room is next to the lift.
4. Please write the room number here.
5. second
Reply instruction
- Write your answer in one short sentence.
- If you want, also add a second sentence.
- Example reply: Excuse me, where is room 12? It is on the first floor.
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: #016
Available explanations:
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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 #016
Lesson topic: Asking for a room number, giving a simple reply, and writing a short note.
Today’s goal:
- ask politely about a room number
- give a simple location reply
- write one short sentence for practice
Quick review from recent lessons:
- You have already practised simple place words like near and message.
- You have also practised asking for simple information politely.
- Today we continue with a building situation: room numbers and floors.
5 useful words
1. room — a place inside a building
Reading: room
Example: The room is on the second floor.
Usage note: Use room for a space inside a building.
2. floor — a level in a building
Reading: floor
Example: Our room is on the first floor.
Usage note: Use floor to talk about the level of a building.
3. first — number 1 in order
Reading: furst
Example: The first floor is quiet.
Usage note: Use first for the number 1 in a sequence.
4. second — number 2 in order
Reading: sek-ənd
Example: The second room is next to the lift.
Usage note: Use second for the number 2 in a sequence.
5. lift — an elevator
Reading: lift
Example: The lift is near the stairs.
Usage note: Use lift for a machine that takes people up and down in a building.
5 example sentences
1. Excuse me, where is room 12?
Reading: ik-SKYOOS mee, wair iz room twelve?
Meaning: A polite question for asking about a room number.
2. The room is on the first floor.
Reading: thuh room iz on thuh furst floor.
Meaning: A simple reply with location and floor.
3. The second door is blue.
Reading: thuh sek-ənd dor iz bloo.
Meaning: A simple description with an order word and a colour.
4. My room is next to the lift.
Reading: mai room iz nekst tuh thuh lift.
Meaning: A clear place sentence inside a building.
5. Please write the room number here.
Reading: pleez ryt thuh room num-ber heer.
Meaning: A short writing request for practice.
Usage notes
- Excuse me is a polite way to start a question.
- room 12 means one room with the number 12.
- first floor and second floor depend on the building system used in the lesson text.
- next to means very close beside something.
- lift is a common British English word. In some places, people say elevator.
Mini speaking practice
A. Say the question aloud:
- Excuse me, where is room 12?
B. Say the reply aloud:
- The room is on the first floor.
C. Make your own sentence:
- My room is next to the lift.
Mini writing practice
Write 1–2 short sentences:
- Ask for a room number.
- Give a simple reply.
- Or write a note with room number.
Example:
- Excuse me, where is room 12?
- Please write the room number here.
Answer key
1. Excuse me, where is room 12?
2. The room is on the first floor.
3. My room is next to the lift.
4. Please write the room number here.
5. second
Reply instruction
- Write your answer in one short sentence.
- If you want, also add a second sentence.
- Example reply: Excuse me, where is room 12? It is on the first floor.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].