English A1 Speaking & Writing #035: Borrowing something, saying why you need it, and writing a short message
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #035
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #035
Topic: Borrowing something and sending a short message
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you will practice a very simple speaking and writing situation. You will ask to borrow something, say what you need, and write a short message. This lesson continues from the last lessons by using short, useful everyday language for real communication.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- You can ask for a simple thing.
- You can give a short reason.
- You can write one short message.
5 useful words:
1. borrow — BOR-oh — take and use for a short time
2. pen — PEN — writing tool
3. paper — PAY-per — thin sheet for writing
4. use — YOOS — do with something
5. need — NEED — want because it is necessary
5 example sentences:
1. Can I borrow your pen? — Kan ai BOR-oh yor PEN?
2. I need paper for my form. — Ai NEED PAY-per for mai form.
3. Do you have paper? — Doo yoo hav PAY-per?
4. I want to use your paper. — Ai wont too YOOS yor PAY-per.
5. I need it for class. — Ai NEED it for klas.
Usage notes:
- borrow = use something for a short time, then return it.
- need = say why something matters for you.
- can I... ? = a polite way to ask.
- Keep your message short and clear.
Mini practice:
- Say the five words out loud.
- Read the five sentences slowly.
- Try speaking the roleplay line: Can I borrow your pen?
- Try writing one short message: I need paper for my form.
- Try changing pen to paper in your own sentence.
Answer key:
1. Can I borrow your pen?
2. I need paper for my form.
3. Do you have paper?
4. I need it for class.
5. Can I borrow your pen?
Reply instruction:
Write your own short practice line in the forum. You can post one borrowing sentence and one reason sentence. Example: Can I borrow your pen? I need it for class.
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: #035
Available explanations:
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #035
Topic: Borrowing something and sending a short message
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you will practice a very simple speaking and writing situation. You will ask to borrow something, say what you need, and write a short message. This lesson continues from the last lessons by using short, useful everyday language for real communication.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- You can ask for a simple thing.
- You can give a short reason.
- You can write one short message.
5 useful words:
1. borrow — BOR-oh — take and use for a short time
2. pen — PEN — writing tool
3. paper — PAY-per — thin sheet for writing
4. use — YOOS — do with something
5. need — NEED — want because it is necessary
5 example sentences:
1. Can I borrow your pen? — Kan ai BOR-oh yor PEN?
2. I need paper for my form. — Ai NEED PAY-per for mai form.
3. Do you have paper? — Doo yoo hav PAY-per?
4. I want to use your paper. — Ai wont too YOOS yor PAY-per.
5. I need it for class. — Ai NEED it for klas.
Usage notes:
- borrow = use something for a short time, then return it.
- need = say why something matters for you.
- can I... ? = a polite way to ask.
- Keep your message short and clear.
Mini practice:
- Say the five words out loud.
- Read the five sentences slowly.
- Try speaking the roleplay line: Can I borrow your pen?
- Try writing one short message: I need paper for my form.
- Try changing pen to paper in your own sentence.
Answer key:
1. Can I borrow your pen?
2. I need paper for my form.
3. Do you have paper?
4. I need it for class.
5. Can I borrow your pen?
Reply instruction:
Write your own short practice line in the forum. You can post one borrowing sentence and one reason sentence. Example: Can I borrow your pen? I need it for class.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].