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BASIC WEEK 1
WEEK 1
DAY 1
SELF-INTRODUCTIONS

GRAMMAR LESSON: HELPFUL LISTENING ACTIVITY

PHRASES FOR YOUR INTRODUCTION Instructions: Listen to the dialogue where two
people introduce themselves. Focus on the
Nice to meet you! - Used after phrases they use to share their name, age, and
someone introduces themselves to where they are from.
show politeness.
I am excited to be here. - Used to Questions:
express enthusiasm about the current 1. Where is Mark from?
situation or event. 2. Where is Lisa from?
Thank you for asking! - Used to show 3. What does Lisa do for Scan
appreciation when someone asks a work? Audio
question or shows interest. 4. Does Mark like his job? File

I enjoy learning new things. - Used to Where is Mark’s family?

talk about hobbies or interests.

READING ACTIVITY
My name is Anna, and I am 20 years old. I live in São Paulo, Brazil, where I study at a university. I am in
my second year, and I am studying biology. I hope to become a doctor in the future because I love
helping people. I have a small family. I live with my parents and my younger brother, Lucas. Lucas is 15
years old and loves playing soccer with his friends. My best friend is Carla. She is also a university
student, and we often study together. In my free time, I like reading books, watching movies, and
going to the park. I enjoy meeting new people and learning about their cultures.

Task: Fill-in-the-Blanks Comprehension Questions

Complete the sentences based on the passage. 1. How do Anna and Carla spend their time together?
2. What does Anna do in her free time?
1. Anna lives in ____. 3. Why does Anna want to be a doctor?
2. Lucas is ____ years old.
3. Anna’s best friend is ____.
4. Anna hopes to become a ____ in the future.

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 WRITING ACTIVITY
THE STORY OF ME: A CHARACTER PROFILE WRITING ACTIVITY

Instructions: Pretend you're the main character in a story book or movie. Write an introduction as if you are
describing yourself as a fascinating character for an audience.

Include the following:

Name, age, and where you're from (your "origin story")
Your "superpower" (a unique talent, skill, or personality trait)
A fun or unusual fact about yourself (e.g., "I can whistle five tunes perfectly!")
What you love to do (hobbies or interests)
Your biggest dream or goal for the future
Visual Element: Add a creative twist by designing a "character card" with your name, a drawing (or a symbol that
represents you), and a one-sentence tagline that captures your essence (e.g., "The Explorer of Curious Ideas")

SPEAKING ACTIVITY
THREE LIVES, THREE INTRODUCTIONS

Instructions: Learn to introduce yourself in different real-life situations (e.g., at school, in casual settings, and in a
professional environment). Practice speaking clearly and confidently, adapting your introduction to the context.

Scenario 1: School Setting – New Student in Class

Imagine: You are a new student in a classroom. The teacher asks you to stand up and introduce
yourself to your classmates.

What to Say:
1. Your name (e.g., "My name is Akiko.")
2. Your age/grade (e.g., "I am 14 years old, and I am in Grade 9.")
3. Where you’re from (e.g., "I’m from Osaka.")
4. Your hobbies (e.g., "I like reading manga and playing basketball.")
5. Why you’re excited to join the class (e.g., "I’m happy to meet new friends and learn English.")

Scenario 2: Casual Setting – Meeting New Friends at a Café

Imagine: You are at a café and meet some new people who want to know more about you.
They ask, “What’s your name?”

What to Say:
1. Your name (e.g., "Hi, I’m Hiro.")
2. Where you live (e.g., "I live in Kobe.")
3. Your favorite activity (e.g., "I love to watch movies and cook.")
4. A fun fact about yourself (e.g., "I can make really good pancakes.")

Scenario 3: Business Setting – First Day at Work

Imagine: It’s your first day at a new job. During the morning meeting, your manager asks
everyone to introduce themselves.

What to Say:
1. Your full name (e.g., "Hello, my name is Yuki Tanaka.")
2. Your job role (e.g., "I am the new sales assistant.")
3. Where you’re from (e.g., "I’m from Nagoya.")
4. One skill or strength (e.g., "I am good at working with computers.")
5. A professional goal (e.g., "I hope to improve my communication skills and help the team
succeed.")

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WEEK 1 GREETINGS AND
DAY 2 FAREWELLS

GRAMMAR LESSON: HELPFUL PHRASES FOR LISTENING ACTIVITY

GREETINGS AND FAREWELLS
Instructions: Listen to the dialogue and identify
Hello! How are you? - This is a simple and
the greetings for the morning, as well as the
polite way to greet someone and ask how
farewell phrases.
they are feeling.
It's great to see you! - This is an enthusiastic Questions:
way to greet someone, especially if you 1. How is Sarah feeling
haven't seen them in a while. today?
Take care! - A casual, friendly way to say 2. What did Tom and
goodbye, expressing a wish for someone's Sarah talk about Scan
well-being. regarding yesterday?
Audio
File
Goodbye, see you soon! - A casual farewell 3. What did Sarah and
that suggests you will meet the person again Tom decide to do for
soon. lunch?
Have a great day! - A positive, friendly
farewell that wishes someone well for the
rest of their day.

READING ACTIVITY Comprehension Questions

Instructions: Read the passage aloud, underline the phrases 1. What do people say in the
used for greetings in the morning, afternoon, and evening, morning to greet someone?
and identify the phrases people use to say goodbye. 2. What greeting is used in the
evening?
People greet each other in different ways depending on the 3. Name two phrases you can say
time of day. In the morning, it’s common to say “Good when leaving.
morning” to start the day politely. In the afternoon, people 4. What is a friendly phrase to wish
often say “Good afternoon.” In the evening, you can greet someone a good day?
someone with “Good evening.” When you leave, you can say 5. When would you say “Good
“Goodbye” or “See you later.” Some people also say “Take afternoon”?
care” or “Have a nice day” to be friendly.

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 WRITING ACTIVITY
A DAY WITH MY NEW FRIEND

Instructions: Example:
Imagine you are meeting a new friend for the
first time. Write a short story about your day I met my new friend, Tom, at the park. We said "Hi!" and
together. Use greetings and farewells. smiled. "Hello, Tom!" I said. "Hi! Nice to meet you!" Tom
replied.
Your story should include:
How did you meet your new friend? We talked about what we like to do. "I like to draw," I said.
How did you say hello to each other? "I like to play video games," Tom said.
What did you talk about?
How did you say goodbye at the end of At the end of the day, we said goodbye. "It was nice to
the day? meet you! See you soon!" I said. "Bye! I had fun today!"
Tom smiled and waved goodbye.

SPEAKING ACTIVITY
MEETING NEW FRIENDS
Instructions: Interview two people. Greet them, ask questions to learn more about them, and then say
goodbye politely.

Guide Questions for the Interview

Greeting Questions: Questions to Get to Know the Person:

1. Hello! What’s your name? 1. What do you like to do in your free time?
2. Hi, how are you today? 2. Do you have any hobbies?
3. Where are you from? 3. What is your favorite sport or activity?
4. Nice to meet you! How’s 4. What kind of music do you like?
your day going so far? 5. What is your favorite food?

Farewell Questions:
1. It was great talking to you. See you later!
2. Thanks for chatting, take care!
3. It was nice meeting you, have a good day!
4. Goodbye! Hope to see you again soon!

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 ASKING AND
WEEK 1
DAY 3
ANSWERING SIMPLE
QUESTIONS

LISTENING ACTIVITY
GRAMMAR LESSON: "WH" QUESTIONS FOR Instructions: Listen to the conversation where
SPECIFIC INFORMATION people ask and answer questions. Write down the
1. Who key information shared.
Use: To ask about a person or people.
Example: Who is your favorite author? Questions
2. What 1. What is Bella’s favorite
Use: To ask about a thing, action, or specific hobby?
information. 2. What sport does Alex like Scan
Example: What do you like to do in your free time? to play? Audio
3. When File
Use: To ask about time or a specific point in time.
3. What sport does Bella
Example: When does the meeting start? love?
4. Where 4. What is Bella’s favorite
Use: To ask about a place or location. book?
Example: Where do you live? 5. Has Alex read Harry
5. Why Potter?
Use: To ask for reasons or explanations.
Example: Why are you learning English?
6. Which
Use: To ask about one or more items from a
known set or group. READING ACTIVITY
Example: Which color do you prefer, blue or red?
Asking questions is important to start a conversation. To
7. How
ask someone’s name, you can say, “What’s your name?”
Use: To ask about the way, manner, or process of
To know where they are from, ask, “Where are you from?”
something.
Always answer politely, such as, “My name is Anna,” or
Example: How do you get to work?
“I’m from Canada.” Asking questions in return, like “What
8. How much
about you?” keeps the conversation going.
Use: To ask about quantity, amount, or price (for
uncountable nouns).
Example: How much water do you drink every
Comprehension Questions

day? 1. What question do you ask to know someone’s

9. How many name?
Use: To ask about the number of things (for 2. How do you ask where someone is from?
countable nouns). 3. What is an example of a polite answer about
Example: How many books do you have? your name?
10. How long 4. What is an example of a polite answer about
Use: To ask about duration or length of time. where you are from?
Example: How long does it take to get there? 5. How can you keep the conversation going after
11. How far answering a question?
Use: To ask about distance.
Example: How far is the school from here?

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 WRITING ACTIVITY
WRITE YOUR OWN INTERVIEW SCRIPT

Scenario: Example:
Imagine you are a host on a TV show or a
news reporter. You get to interview Host: What’s your name?
someone interesting, like a celebrity, a new Guest: I’m Emma, nice to meet you!
friend, or a family member you haven’t
spoken to in a long time. Host: Where are you from?
Guest: I’m from London, England.
Instructions:
1. Create the Interview Setting: Where is the Host: What do you like to do in your free time?
interview happening? (e.g., TV studio, park, Guest: I love reading and painting.
café)
2. Write the Interview Script: Write five Host: What’s your favorite food?
questions you would ask the person, and Guest: I really enjoy pasta!
then write their answers. The questions
should be simple and fun.

SPEAKING ACTIVITY
INTERVIEW ABOUT FAVORITES
Instructions: Interview two people and ask them about their favorite things using the questions below.
After each answer, ask a follow-up question to learn more about their choice. These follow-up questions
will help you better understand their answers.

Interview Questions:
1.What is your favorite color?
Follow-up Question: Why do you like that color?
2.What is your favorite food?
Follow-up Question: When did you last eat it?
3.What is your favorite sport?
Follow-up Question: Do you play it or just watch it?
4.What is your favorite animal?
Follow-up Question: Do you have one as a pet or would you like one?
5.What is your favorite movie or TV show?
Follow-up Question: What do you like about it?

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WEEK 1 NUMBERS, DATES, AND
DAY 4 TIMES

LISTENING ACTIVITY
GRAMMAR LESSON:
TIME EXPRESSIONS: AT, ON, AND IN Instructions: Listen to the weekly schedule with
1. At: Used for specific times or exact moments. It is meeting times, events, and deadlines.
used for:
Questions:
A. Specific times of the day 1. What date is mentioned at
Example: The meeting starts at 9:00 AM. the beginning?
B. Holidays (without the word "day") 2. What time is the meeting Scan
Example: We will celebrate at Christmas. scheduled? Audio
3. When is the team outing File
C. Particular points of time
Example: I will arrive at noon. planned?
What is the project deadline?
2. On: Used for specific days and dates. It is used for:
A. Days of the week
Example: I work on Monday.
B. Dates
Example: Her birthday is on July 5th.
READING ACTIVITY
C. Holidays (with the word "day")
Example: I will visit my family on Christmas Day. Maria has a busy week. On Monday, she has a
doctor’s appointment at 9:00 AM. On Wednesday,
3. In: Used for longer periods of time, such as months, she will go to the gym at 6:00 PM. On Friday, she has
years, centuries, and long periods. It is used for: dinner with friends at 7:30 PM. Finally, on Saturday,
A. Months she is going on a family picnic at 11:00 AM.
Example: My birthday is in March.
B. Years
Comprehension Questions

Example: I was born in 1989.

C. Seasons 1. What time is Maria’s doctor’s appointment
Example: We go on vacation in summer. on Monday?
D. Long periods of time (centuries, decades) 2. When is Maria going to the gym?
Example: People lived differently in the 19th 3. What time is Maria’s dinner with friends on
century. Friday?
E. Parts of the day (morning, afternoon, evening) 4. What is planned for Saturday?
Example: I usually exercise in the morning.

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 WRITING ACTIVITY
PERSONAL INFORMATION FORM
Instructions:
Imagine you are filling out an information sheet for a clinic or medical appointment. Be sure to fill out the
form correctly, providing your personal details, daily routine, and any upcoming appointments.

1. Full Name: ____________________

2. Date: ____________________ (Today’s date)
3. Time: ____________________ (Current time)
4. Age: ____________________ (In years)
5. Birthday: ____________________ (Month, Day, and Year)
6. Birthplace: ____________________ (City and Country)
7. What time do you usually wake up in the morning? ____________________
8. How many hours do you sleep at night? ____________________
9. What time do you usually eat lunch? ____________________
10. When is your next clinic appointment or medical check-up? ____________________

SPEAKING ACTIVITY
CALENDAR GUESSING GAME

Instructions: Practice recognizing and guessing dates by using descriptive clues about famous holidays
and special occasions from around the world.

1. Listen carefully to the clues provided by your partner and identify the correct date.
2. Please respond using complete sentences.
Example:
Clue: This is the day before Christmas.
Response: The day before Christmas is December 24th.
3. After a few rounds, switch roles and create your clues for your partner to guess.

Examples:
Famous Holidays and Observances:
Clue: This is the day when people celebrate love and give cards and chocolates.
Clue: This is the day when people celebrate new beginnings and make resolutions.
Clue: This is the day when people play pranks and jokes on others.
Clue: This is the date when you were born.
Clue: This is a spooky holiday when people dress up in costumes.
Clue: This is the holiday that marks the end of the year, and people celebrate at midnight.

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WEEK 1 TALKING ABOUT
DAY 5 FAMILY AND FRIENDS

GRAMMAR LESSON: POSSESSIVE

ADJECTIVES LISTENING ACTIVITY
1. My Instructions: Listen to a conversation about family
Use: When talking about something that belongs to and friends. Identify the family members and the
yourself. relationships mentioned.
Sentence Structure:
Subject + my + noun Questions:
Example: This is my book. 1. How many siblings does
2. Your David have?
Use: When talking to one person or more. 2. Does Sarah’s family live Scan
Sentence Structure: together? Audio
Subject + your + noun File
3. What do Sarah and her
Example: Is this your pen? best friend, Emily, enjoy
Example (plural): Are these your shoes?
doing together?
3. His
Use: When talking about something that belongs to
a male.
Sentence Structure:
Subject + his + noun
Example: This is his car. READING ACTIVITY
4. Her
Use: When talking about something that belongs to I have a small family with my parents and my younger
a female. sister. My best friend, Leo, is very close to me. We spend
Sentence Structure: weekends talking and playing games. My sister likes
Subject + her + noun playing soccer with her friend in the park. My parents
Example: This is her backpack. enjoy gardening and growing vegetables and flowers.
5. Its
Use: When talking about something that belongs to
a thing or animal.
Task: Fill in the Blanks

Sentence Structure: Complete the sentences using the

Subject + its + noun information from the passage.
Example: The dog is playing with its toy.
6. Our 1. The writer has a small family with his
Use: When talking about a group that includes parents and his ______.
yourself. 2. The writer’s best friend is ______.
Sentence Structure: 3. The writer and his best friend spend
Subject + our + noun weekends ______.
Example: This is our house. 4. The writer’s sister loves playing ______ in
7. Their the park.
Use: When talking about something that belongs to 5. The writer’s parents enjoy ______ and
a group of people. ______.
Sentence Structure:
Subject + their + noun
Example: These are their books.
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 WRITING ACTIVITY
MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS EMOJIS

Instructions: Choose three people from your Example:

family or friends and use emojis to creatively 🍕
Emoji: (Pizza Slice) - Older Brother
represent them. Write 2–3 sentences Description: This emoji represents my brother, Alex. He
describing each person and explain why you loves pizza and it's his favorite food. Every Friday, we order
chose that particular emoji. Include details pizza together and watch movies.
about their personality, interests, or anything
that makes them unique.

SPEAKING ACTIVITY
DESCRIBING MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Instructions: Practice describing your family and friends with your teacher.
Begin by introducing your family: My family is __. I have __ siblings.

Use the questions below to help with your description.

1. What is your mother/father’s job?

2. What does your brother/sister like to do?
3. What do you and your family like to do together?
4. How old is your best friend?
5. What makes your best friend special to you?

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 WEEKLY INTRODUCTION AND
ASSESSMENT 1 BASIC CONVERSATIONS

LISTENING ASSESSMENT (5 POINTS) READING ASSESSMENT (5 POINTS)

Instructions: Listen to the audio and answer the Instructions: Read the passage below and answer
comprehension questions. the questions.

Passage:
Comprehension Questions: Emily lives in a small apartment with her parents and
1. Where is David from? her younger brother, Jack. Emily is 18 years old, and
2. Where is Suzy from? Scan she studies English at a local college. She loves to
3. How old is David? Audio
draw in her free time and often makes beautiful
4. How old is Suzy? File
pictures of flowers and animals. Jack is 12 years old,
5. What does David like and he enjoys playing soccer with his friends in the
to do in his free time? park. On weekends, their family likes to visit the park
together and have a picnic.

Questions (1 point each):

1. Who does Emily live with?
WRITING ASSESSMENT (5 POINTS)
2. How old is Jack?
3. What does Emily like to do in her free time?
Instructions: Write a short essay (5 to 7 sentences)
4. Where does Jack like to play soccer?
about yourself, using the following questions as a
5. What does Emily’s family do on weekends?
guide.
Your essay should include:
Your name, age, and where you're from
A brief description of your family
A memory from your childhood
What you like to do in your free time
A dream or goal you have for the future

SPEAKING ASSESSMENT (5 POINTS)

Instructions: Answer the questions below.
1. What is your favorite day of the week, and why?
2. What time do you usually wake up and go to bed?
3. How many hours do you spend on daily activities like studying, eating, or exercising?
4. How many people are in your family, and what do you like to do together?
5. Who is your best friend, and what do you enjoy doing with them?

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