English A1 Speaking & Writing #019: Speaking and writing practice for asking to leave a message, giving a simple reply, and writing a short message.
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #019
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #019
Topic: Asking for a message and leaving a short reply
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you practice a simple front-desk conversation. You will ask to leave a message, give a short reply, and write a short message. This lesson continues the A1 speaking and writing series with a practical, everyday situation.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- room
- floor
- card
These ideas help you speak in a building or at a desk. Today we add a new useful idea: message.
5 useful words:
1. message = a short communication
Reading: MES-ij
Example: I have a message for Sam.
Usage note: Use message for a short thing you want another person to hear or read.
2. leave = to give something for later
Reading: leev
Example: Can I leave a message?
Usage note: Here leave means to give a message for another person.
3. call = to speak by phone
Reading: kawl
Example: He will call later.
Usage note: Call is a common word for speaking on the phone.
4. here = in this place
Reading: heer
Example: She is not here.
Usage note: Use here for a place near the speaker.
5. busy = not free; doing something
Reading: BIZ-ee
Example: The manager is busy.
Usage note: Busy is useful when someone cannot speak right now.
5 simple example sentences:
1. Can I leave a message for Anna?
Reading: kan ai leev uh MES-ij for AN-uh
Translation: Can I leave a message for Anna?
2. She is busy.
Reading: shee iz BIZ-ee
Translation: She is busy.
3. I will call later.
Reading: ai wil kawl LAY-ter
Translation: I will call later.
4. Please tell her my name.
Reading: pleez tel her mai naym
Translation: Please tell her my name.
5. I am here for the meeting.
Reading: ai am heer for thee MEE-ting
Translation: I am here for the meeting.
Mini practice:
- Speak: Ask for a message using Can I leave a message for Anna?
- Reply: Say She is busy.
- Write: Make one short message with your name.
- Say: Use Please tell her my name.
- Write one reason for being here.
Answer key:
1. Can I leave a message for Anna?
2. She is busy.
3. I will call later.
4. Please tell her my name.
5. I am here for the meeting.
Reply instruction:
Please reply with:
- one speaking line
- one short written message
- one short reply sentence
Keep your English simple 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: #019
Available explanations:
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #019
Topic: Asking for a message and leaving a short reply
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you practice a simple front-desk conversation. You will ask to leave a message, give a short reply, and write a short message. This lesson continues the A1 speaking and writing series with a practical, everyday situation.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- room
- floor
- card
These ideas help you speak in a building or at a desk. Today we add a new useful idea: message.
5 useful words:
1. message = a short communication
Reading: MES-ij
Example: I have a message for Sam.
Usage note: Use message for a short thing you want another person to hear or read.
2. leave = to give something for later
Reading: leev
Example: Can I leave a message?
Usage note: Here leave means to give a message for another person.
3. call = to speak by phone
Reading: kawl
Example: He will call later.
Usage note: Call is a common word for speaking on the phone.
4. here = in this place
Reading: heer
Example: She is not here.
Usage note: Use here for a place near the speaker.
5. busy = not free; doing something
Reading: BIZ-ee
Example: The manager is busy.
Usage note: Busy is useful when someone cannot speak right now.
5 simple example sentences:
1. Can I leave a message for Anna?
Reading: kan ai leev uh MES-ij for AN-uh
Translation: Can I leave a message for Anna?
2. She is busy.
Reading: shee iz BIZ-ee
Translation: She is busy.
3. I will call later.
Reading: ai wil kawl LAY-ter
Translation: I will call later.
4. Please tell her my name.
Reading: pleez tel her mai naym
Translation: Please tell her my name.
5. I am here for the meeting.
Reading: ai am heer for thee MEE-ting
Translation: I am here for the meeting.
Mini practice:
- Speak: Ask for a message using Can I leave a message for Anna?
- Reply: Say She is busy.
- Write: Make one short message with your name.
- Say: Use Please tell her my name.
- Write one reason for being here.
Answer key:
1. Can I leave a message for Anna?
2. She is busy.
3. I will call later.
4. Please tell her my name.
5. I am here for the meeting.
Reply instruction:
Please reply with:
- one speaking line
- one short written message
- one short reply sentence
Keep your English simple and clear.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].