English A1 Speaking & Writing #079: Speaking and writing practice for a postcard, a stamp, a reply, and a short message.
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Speaking and Writing Practice
Lesson number: #079
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #079
Topic: Asking for a postcard and writing a short reply
Goal:
- Practice speaking about a postcard, a stamp, mail, sending, and a reply.
- Practice a short, clear written answer.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- We can use short, simple words to ask for things.
- We can answer clearly with one short sentence.
- We can write a very small message with easy words.
New words:
1) postcard = a small card for a short message
Reading: POHST-kard
Example: I buy a postcard.
Usage note: Use postcard for a short card you send.
2) stamp = a small sticker for sending mail
Reading: STAMP
Example: A stamp is on the card.
Usage note: Use stamp when you talk about sending mail.
3) mail = letters and cards sent by post
Reading: MAIL
Example: Mail goes to a friend.
Usage note: Use mail for letters or cards sent to someone.
4) send = to give something by post
Reading: SEND
Example: Please send the card.
Usage note: Use send when you give a card or letter by post.
5) reply = an answer to a message
Reading: ri-PLAI
Example: My reply is short.
Usage note: Use reply for an answer in speaking or writing.
Example sentences:
1) I want a postcard.
Reading: ai wont ə POHST-kard
Meaning: I want a postcard.
Use: Say this when you ask for a postcard.
2) A stamp is here.
Reading: ə STAMP iz heer
Meaning: A stamp is here.
Use: Say this when you point to the stamp.
3) Send the mail.
Reading: send ðə mail
Meaning: Send the mail.
Use: Say this as a simple instruction.
4) My reply is short.
Reading: mai ri-PLAI iz shɔrt
Meaning: My reply is short.
Use: Say this when your answer has only a few words.
5) Please send a reply.
Reading: pliz send ə ri-PLAI
Meaning: Please send a reply.
Use: Say this when you want an answer.
Mini practice:
- Speaking: Say the five words aloud.
- Speaking: Read the five sentences aloud.
- Writing: Write one short message with 4 to 6 words.
- Writing: Write one reply to this prompt: “Please send a reply.”
Answer key:
- reply
- stamp
- I want a postcard.
- My reply is short.
- Send the card, please.
Reply instruction:
- Write your own short reply in the forum.
- Use 1 to 2 simple sentences.
- Try to use one new word from today.
- Keep it clear and beginner-friendly.
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: #079
Available explanations:
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English A1 Speaking & Writing #079
Topic: Asking for a postcard and writing a short reply
Goal:
- Practice speaking about a postcard, a stamp, mail, sending, and a reply.
- Practice a short, clear written answer.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- We can use short, simple words to ask for things.
- We can answer clearly with one short sentence.
- We can write a very small message with easy words.
New words:
1) postcard = a small card for a short message
Reading: POHST-kard
Example: I buy a postcard.
Usage note: Use postcard for a short card you send.
2) stamp = a small sticker for sending mail
Reading: STAMP
Example: A stamp is on the card.
Usage note: Use stamp when you talk about sending mail.
3) mail = letters and cards sent by post
Reading: MAIL
Example: Mail goes to a friend.
Usage note: Use mail for letters or cards sent to someone.
4) send = to give something by post
Reading: SEND
Example: Please send the card.
Usage note: Use send when you give a card or letter by post.
5) reply = an answer to a message
Reading: ri-PLAI
Example: My reply is short.
Usage note: Use reply for an answer in speaking or writing.
Example sentences:
1) I want a postcard.
Reading: ai wont ə POHST-kard
Meaning: I want a postcard.
Use: Say this when you ask for a postcard.
2) A stamp is here.
Reading: ə STAMP iz heer
Meaning: A stamp is here.
Use: Say this when you point to the stamp.
3) Send the mail.
Reading: send ðə mail
Meaning: Send the mail.
Use: Say this as a simple instruction.
4) My reply is short.
Reading: mai ri-PLAI iz shɔrt
Meaning: My reply is short.
Use: Say this when your answer has only a few words.
5) Please send a reply.
Reading: pliz send ə ri-PLAI
Meaning: Please send a reply.
Use: Say this when you want an answer.
Mini practice:
- Speaking: Say the five words aloud.
- Speaking: Read the five sentences aloud.
- Writing: Write one short message with 4 to 6 words.
- Writing: Write one reply to this prompt: “Please send a reply.”
Answer key:
- reply
- stamp
- I want a postcard.
- My reply is short.
- Send the card, please.
Reply instruction:
- Write your own short reply in the forum.
- Use 1 to 2 simple sentences.
- Try to use one new word from today.
- Keep it clear and beginner-friendly.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].