English A1 Speaking & Writing #070: Speaking and writing practice for asking for a message, replying simply, and writing a short response.
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #070
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 #070
Topic: Asking for a message, giving a short reply, and writing a simple response.
Lesson overview:
- This lesson continues our A1 speaking and writing practice.
- We review a few useful ideas from recent lessons: a short message, a clear reply, and simple writing.
- Today you will practice a tiny conversation, then write short answers.
- Keep your words simple and your sentences short.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- message = a short communication
- reply = an answer
- short = not long
New words:
1) message — MEH-sij — a short communication
Example: I have a message for you.
Usage note: Use this for a short spoken or written communication.
2) reply — ri-PLAI — an answer
Example: Thank you for your reply.
Usage note: Use this when answering a message or question.
3) send — send — to give by message
Example: I will send a short message.
Usage note: Use this for messages, emails, or texts.
4) write — rait — to make words on paper or a screen
Example: Please write one short line.
Usage note: Use this for writing words, sentences, or notes.
5) short — short — not long
Example: Keep your answer short.
Usage note: Use this when you want a small, simple answer.
Five example sentences:
1) Do you have a message for me?
Reading: doo yoo hav uh MEH-sij for mee
Meaning: Bana bir mesajın var mı?
2) I will send a reply.
Reading: ai wil send uh ri-PLAI
Meaning: Ben bir cevap göndereceğim.
3) Please write a short message.
Reading: pleez rait uh short MEH-sij
Meaning: Lütfen kısa bir mesaj yaz.
4) My reply is short.
Reading: mai ri-PLAI iz short
Meaning: Benim cevabım kısa.
5) Thank you for your message.
Reading: thangk yoo for yor MEH-sij
Meaning: Mesajın için teşekkür ederim.
Mini speaking practice:
- Say sentence 1 aloud.
- Answer with sentence 2.
- Read sentence 3 as a writing request.
- Use sentence 4 to describe your answer.
- Finish with sentence 5.
Mini writing practice:
- Write one question.
- Write one short reply.
- Write one polite ending line.
Reply instruction:
- Reply with one short question and one short answer.
- Example reply: Do you have a message for me? / I will send a reply.
Answer key:
1) Do you have a message for me?
2) I will send a reply.
3) Please write a short message.
4) My reply is short.
5) Thank you for your message.
Tip:
- In A1 English, short sentences are best.
- Use simple words, clear pronunciation, and polite endings.
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: #070
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 #070
Topic: Asking for a message, giving a short reply, and writing a simple response.
Lesson overview:
- This lesson continues our A1 speaking and writing practice.
- We review a few useful ideas from recent lessons: a short message, a clear reply, and simple writing.
- Today you will practice a tiny conversation, then write short answers.
- Keep your words simple and your sentences short.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- message = a short communication
- reply = an answer
- short = not long
New words:
1) message — MEH-sij — a short communication
Example: I have a message for you.
Usage note: Use this for a short spoken or written communication.
2) reply — ri-PLAI — an answer
Example: Thank you for your reply.
Usage note: Use this when answering a message or question.
3) send — send — to give by message
Example: I will send a short message.
Usage note: Use this for messages, emails, or texts.
4) write — rait — to make words on paper or a screen
Example: Please write one short line.
Usage note: Use this for writing words, sentences, or notes.
5) short — short — not long
Example: Keep your answer short.
Usage note: Use this when you want a small, simple answer.
Five example sentences:
1) Do you have a message for me?
Reading: doo yoo hav uh MEH-sij for mee
Meaning: Bana bir mesajın var mı?
2) I will send a reply.
Reading: ai wil send uh ri-PLAI
Meaning: Ben bir cevap göndereceğim.
3) Please write a short message.
Reading: pleez rait uh short MEH-sij
Meaning: Lütfen kısa bir mesaj yaz.
4) My reply is short.
Reading: mai ri-PLAI iz short
Meaning: Benim cevabım kısa.
5) Thank you for your message.
Reading: thangk yoo for yor MEH-sij
Meaning: Mesajın için teşekkür ederim.
Mini speaking practice:
- Say sentence 1 aloud.
- Answer with sentence 2.
- Read sentence 3 as a writing request.
- Use sentence 4 to describe your answer.
- Finish with sentence 5.
Mini writing practice:
- Write one question.
- Write one short reply.
- Write one polite ending line.
Reply instruction:
- Reply with one short question and one short answer.
- Example reply: Do you have a message for me? / I will send a reply.
Answer key:
1) Do you have a message for me?
2) I will send a reply.
3) Please write a short message.
4) My reply is short.
5) Thank you for your message.
Tip:
- In A1 English, short sentences are best.
- Use simple words, clear pronunciation, and polite endings.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].