Welcome to your guide for learning English!
This resource is designed to be your compass as you begin your journey into a new language. Our approach is built on a simple yet powerful principle: to truly learn a language, you must engage with all its facets. That is why this guide systematically covers the four fundamental skills of English: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. You will find that these skills are deeply interconnected, and practicing one will often strengthen the others, creating a truly holistic learning experience.
Beyond the core skills, we recognize the importance of building a solid foundation from the very beginning. This guide includes dedicated sections on pronunciation to help you master the sounds of English, enabling you to speak with clarity and understand native speakers more easily. You will also find simple and practical grammatical hints woven throughout the activities. These are not rigid rules, but friendly reminders designed to help you form correct sentences naturally.
This guide is specifically tailored for students at the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Our goal is to make your first steps in English both successful and enjoyable, equipping you with the essential tools to communicate confidently in everyday situations. We believe that with a solid foundation, your potential for language growth is limitless.
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Content page
Skills & Activities
33
FRONTPAGE
Workbook
34 - 35
WELCOME PAGE
TOPIC 4: Who, What, Where?
CONTENT PAGE
Vocabulary: family
37
TOPIC 1: My First Words
How it works: wh- questions / prepositions of location
38 -41
Vocabulary: introducing yourself
4 - 5
Skills & Activities
42 - 44
How it works: verb be
6 - 7
Workbook
45- 47
Skills & Activities
Workbook
9 - 10
TOPIC 5: Getting Around Town
TOPIC 2: People and Places
Vocabulary: places
48
Vocabulary: countries and nationalities
11 - 12
How it works: there is – there are / prepositions of place / possessive pronouns / some – any
53 - 55
How it works: personal pronouns / simple questions / possessive adjectives
13 - 15
Skills & Activities
57 - 58
Skills & Activities
18 - 19
Workbook
59 - 60
Workbook
20
REFERENCES
61
TOPIC 3: My Things
BACK PAGE
62
Vocabulary: personal objects
21
How it works: “a, and, the” / plural nouns / demonstrative pronouns / adjectives
22 - 23
Topic 1
My First Words
INTRODUCING YOURSELF
A. Conversation
Hello, my name is Monica.
Hi, I’m Patrick.
How do you spell your name please?
It’s Patrick. P-A-T-R-I-C-K.
Thanks. Nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too.
Farewells
My First Words
B. VOCABULARY
Hello
Hi
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Farewells
Goodbye
Bye
Good night
Greetings
Situational Context:
Introducing yourself for the very first time, and identifying basic objects and people.
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D. ALPHABET
My First Words
C. COMMUNICATION EXERCISE
Alphabet Letters with Pronunciation
Click on the flash cards to discover responses.
Hello, what’s your name?
My name is
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
Escuchar
Keep in mind that English pronunciation can vary depending on regional accents and dialects. These examples are based on standard American English pronunciation.
(BBC Learning English, 2020, YouTube)
Practice
Topic 1
My First Words
A. Learn the numbersInstruction: Press and listen.
HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Four
One
Three
Two
Personal Pronouns and Verb BE: am (‘m) – is (‘s) – are (‘re).
Eight
Six
Seven
Five
Nine
Twelve
12
Ten
10
Eleven
11
16
Sixteen
Fourteen
14
Fifteen
15
Thirteen
13
Eighteen
18
Twenty
20
Nineteen
19
Seventeen
17
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My First Words
B. Writing Practice Write your own information.
EXERCISES
A. Grammar Exercise
Complete the sentences.
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My First Words
Practice a very simple greeting dialogue:
C. DIALOGUE
"Hello, I am [Name]. What is your name?"
Skills & Activities
Watch the communication exercise in the practice videos.
A. LISTENING
Read flashcards with basic words and simple conversations.
D. READING
Own library teacher’s material
2. video.
1. one, two, three …
Write a simple conversation introducing yourself.
E. WRITING
Pronunciation: Repeat new words and phrases.
1: Good afternoon, my name is …
2: Hello I’m …
B. SPEAKING
Writing
Topic 1
My First Words
Topic 1
Workbook
B. Grammar Exercise
Fill in the blanks with am, are and is.
A. Match the words to the pictures.
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
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My First Words
HANDS ON
C. Writing Practice
Write your information.
Integrated skills
Writing
Talk to someone introducing yourself.
Hello
Topic 2
People and Places
COUNTRIES AND NATIONALITIES
A. Listen to the conversation. Where is Monica From?
LISTEN
Monica: Where are you from, Patrick?
Patrick: I am from Ecuador. I’m Ecuadorian. How about you?
Monica: I am from Brazil.
Patrick: So, you are Brazilian.
Monica: That’s right.
Talking about people you know (family, friends) and identifying simple places (home, school, office).
Situational Context:
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
B. Complete the countries with its nationalities.
Country
Nationality
Text
Text
Text
Text
(Keep Smiling English, 2020, YouTube)
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Brazil
Germany
China
Topic 2
People and Places
I am. You are. He is, She is, It is, We are, They are
To be with Pronouns:
C. Read the information below. Is Marco Ana's best friend ?
Hello! My name is Ana. I am twenty-one years old. My best friend is Leo. He is also twenty-one years old. Leo is from Ecuador, just like me! We are Ecuadorian. We are in the same class at school. Leo is very kind and funny. His favorite color is blue. His eyes are brown. Sometimes, after school, we are at the club. The club is near our work. It is a great place to relax!
Negative Statements:
I'm not. You're not. He's not, She's not, It's not, We're not, They're not
Simple Questions:
Am I...? Are you.....? Is he....? Is she....? Is it....? Are we....? Are they....?
HOW IT WORKS
Possessive Adjectives:
My, Your, His, Her. Its, Our, Your, Their
Possessive Adjectives:
My, Your, His, Her. Its, Our, Their
A. Grammar
GRAMMAR FOCUS
Personal Pronouns:
I, You, He, She, It, We, They.
Topic 2
People and Places
B. Idiomatic Expressions:
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
"Nice to meet you."
(A polite way to greet someone new)
A. SIMPLE QUESTIONS
(A standard way to ask about a person's well-being)
"How are you?"
QUESTIONS WITH PERSONAL PRONOUNS AND VERB TO BE
YES/ NO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
No, he isn’t
Yes , he is
Are you a student?
Yes, I am
Is he happy?
No, he isn’t
No, I am not
Yes, she is
Yes, we are
Is she from Ecuador?
Are we friends?
No, she isn’t
No, we aren't
Remember the pattern:
• Am / Is / Are + Subject + Complement?
And for short answers:
• Yes, Subject + am/is/are.
• No, Subject + am/is/are + not (or n't).
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People and Places
C. IS MARIA A STUDENT?
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
Sarah is at a coffee shop. She sees her friend, Tom.
Sarah: Hi, Tom! How are you? Tom: I'm great, thanks. How about you? Sarah: I'm good thank you. This is my new friend, Maria. Maria: Hi, Tom. Nice to meet you. Tom: Nice to meet you, too, Are you a student here? Maria: Yes, I am. I am a student at the university. Tom: That's great! I am a teacher there. Are you tired today?"
Maria: No, I'm not. I'm feeling good. But I am a little cold. Tom: Me too! This coffee shop is a little chilly.
LISTEN
Topic 2
People and Places
B. Complete the sentences with the correct possessive adjective
HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Topic 2
People and Places
Type in the correct possessive adjective.
EXERCISES
Complete the sentences with the correct noun + 's form.
Text
Text
Text
Text
Topic 2
People and Places
A. PRONUNCIATION
• Voiced th: Practice the sound in words like the, they, and there.
• Long and Short Vowels: Distinguish sounds like she (ee) and is (i).
B. SPEAKING
Where are you from?
I am from Ecuador. How about you?
Nice to meet you.
Role-Play: Introduce a friend or family member to another person. "This is [Name]. He/She is a [Job]."
1.
(BBC Learning English, 2020, YouTube)
SKILLS & ACTIVITIES:
Question and Answer: Practice asking and answering simple questions: "Is he a teacher?" "Yes, he is."
2.
A. LISTENING
1. Students talk and listen to about where they come from. (watch video on page 4)
Topic 2
People and Places
QUESTIONS
C. READING
Instructions: Read the text and select "Yes" or "No" for each question.
1. Read the text about Maria's family.
Hello! My name is Maria. I am 21 years old.
This is my family.
My mother's name is Sofia. She is 48.
My father's name is Pedro. He is 49.
I have one brother. His name is Leo. He is 18.
I have one sister. Her name is Ana. She is 13.
My grandmother's name is Elena. She is 72.
My grandfather's name is Carlos. He is 76.
We are a happy family!
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
Question (E)
D. WRITING
1. Write a simple list of family members or friends.
2. Draw your family tree and write a paragraph about your family.
Topic 2
People and Places
Topic 2
Workbook
B. Grammar Exercise.
Select the correct personal pronoun.
A. Grammar Exercise.
Question (A)
Fill in the blanks with he, she, we, or they.
Question (B)
Question (C)
C. Writing Practice.
Write a short paragraph about your family.
Complete
This is my family. This is my mother. Her name is _________. This is my father. His name is _________. They are from _________.
Complete
Complete
Topic 3
My Things
A. Look at the classroom picture. Find out the names of different things.
1. A backpack 2. The Pencils 3. A book
4. A water bottle 5. A chair 6. An airconditioner
Situational Context:
Describing objects in your home, office, or classroom. Identifying personal belongings.
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My Things
When to Use "A"
When to Use "A".
HOW IT WORKS
We use "a" before singular nouns that start with a consonant sound.
• Examples: a book.
Grammar
When to Use "An".
UNDERSTANDING "a", "an" and "the".
We use "an" before singular nouns that start with a vowel sound. (The vowels are A, E, I, O, U).
• Examples: an apple.
Important Note: It's about the SOUND, not just the letter!
In summary:
The most important thing to remember is that you choose "a" or "an" based on the sound of the first letter of the word that follows the article, not just the letter itself.
• "a university" (because "u" sounds like "yoo" – a consonant sound)
• "an hour" (because "h" is silent, and "our" starts with a vowel sound)
"A" and "an" are called indefinite articles. We use them when we talk about one person, place, thing, or idea that is not specific. The definite article (the) is used before a singular or plural noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader. Key Rule: Both "a" and "an" are used only before singular countable nouns. This means you can count them (one dog, two dogs, etc.) and there is only one of them.
When to Use "The".
We use article "the" before a singlular or plural noun to specify a generic name of an an object(s). "Laptop" is generic name, but "the laptop" refers to a specific laptop computer.
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C. Read each sentence. Choose the correct article, "a", "an" or "the" to complete the sentence.
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A. Plurals: Regular nouns (add -s).
PLURALS NOUNS
General Rule: Add -s.
Most nouns become plural by simply adding -s to the end of the singular form.
• Examples:
cats
cat
dogs
dog
books
book
tables
table
chairs
chair
Rule 2: Add -es.
If a noun ends with -s, -ss, -x, -ch, -sh, -z or - o, we add -es to make it plural. This is because adding just an "-s" would make it hard to pronounce.
• Examples:
buses
bus
kisses
kiss
boxes
box
watches
watch
Complete
B. What can you see? _________.
dishes
dish
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• Some nouns ending in -o (especially musical terms or borrowed words) just add -s.
Rule 3: Nouns ending in -y.
D. Change the singular nouns to the correct form.
This rule depends on the letter before the -y:
• Examples:
photos
photo
• If the noun ends in a consonant + -y, change the -y to -i and add -es.
pianos
piano
Text
Text
radios
radio
• Examples:
babies (b- is a consonant)
baby
Text
Text
cities (t- is a consonant)
city
Text
Text
stories (r- is a consonant)
story
Text
Text
• If the noun ends in a vowel + -y, just add -s. (Rule 1).
• Examples:
boys (o- is a vowel)
boy
Text
Text
keys (e- is a vowel)
key
Text
Text
days (a- is a vowel)
day
Text
Text
Rule 4: Irregular nouns .
Text
Text
For nouns that follow no specific rules:
Text
Text
Here are some examples:
• Examples:
children
child
Text
Text
woman
women
people
person
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D. Listen carefully to these /s/ /z/ /ɪz/ sounds.
• Some nouns ending in -o (especially musical terms or borrowed words) just add -s.
C. PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
The -s ending for plurals: Practice the three different sounds (/s/, /z/, /iz/).
• Examples:
photos
photo
pianos
piano
This sound is used when a word ends in a voiceless consonant sound, such as -p, -t, -k, -f, or -th. The final sound is a soft, breathy "s."
radios
radio
This sound is used when a word ends in a voiced consonant sound or a vowel sound. The final sound is a buzzing "z" sound.
Listen and select the correct sound.
Question (E)
Question (A)
Question (I)
Question (F)
Question (J)
Question (B)
This sound is used when a word ends in a sibilant sound (a hissing or buzzing sound), such as -s, -z, -ch, -sh, -ge, or -x. This adds an extra syllable to the word.
Question (G)
Question (C)
Question (K)
Question (L)
Question (H)
Question (D)
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HOW IT WORKS
Demonstrative pronouns:
Explanation of "These" and "Those" (Plural Nouns).
Explanation of "This" and "That" (Singular Nouns).
We use "these" and "those" to point to specific plural nouns ( 2 or more people, places, or things).
We use "this" and "that" to point to specific singular nouns (one person, place, or thing).
We use "this" and "that" to point to specific singular nouns (one person, place, or thing).
These (Plural, near)
This (singular, near)
We use "these" when two or more objects are close to the speaker.
We use "this" when an object is close to the speaker.
Those (plural, far)
That (singular, far)
We use "those" when two or more objects are far away from the speaker.
We use "that" when an object is far away from the speaker.
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• Examples:
Look at the drawing of the flower.
"This apple is red." (The apple is in my hand or very close to me.)
Complete
• That (singular, far):
is a flower.
We use "that" when the object is far from the speaker.
• Examples:
"That apple is red." (The apple is across the room or far away from me.)
Look at the drawing of the key.
Complete
are keys.
is an apple.
(BBC Learning English, 2020, YouTube)
Look at the drawing of the key.
Look at the drawing of the flower.
Complete
Complete
are keys.
is a flower.
is a banana.
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Meaning: Of poor quality, unpleasant, incorrect, or harmful. (The opposite of "good")
Bad
B. Write the opposites!
Specific adjectives with examples:
ADJECTIVES
To be with Pronouns:
Instructions: Fill in the blank with the opposite adjective.
• Examples:
Big
Meaning: Large in size.
Adjectives are words that describe nouns (people, places, things, ideas) or pronouns. They tell us more about the noun's quality, size, age, or other characteristics.
It was a bad day. (before a noun)
The weather is bad today. (after "to be")
Don't eat bad food. (before a noun)
• Examples:
That is a big dog. (before a noun)
My car is big. (after "to be")
They live in a big city. (before a noun)
Text
Meaning: Recently made, bought, or discovered; not old.
To be with Pronouns:
New
HOW IT WORKS
Text
• Examples:
To be with Pronouns:
Small
Meaning: Little in size. (The opposite of "big")
I bought a new shirt. (before a noun)
Her shoes are new. (after "to be")
We moved to a new apartment. (before a noun)
a. Before a Noun (Attributive Adjective):
Text
• Examples:
This is the most common way. The adjective comes directly before the noun it describes.
I have a small phone. (before a noun)
Her bag is small. (after "to be")
We saw a small bird. (before a noun)
a. old b. small c. bad
• Examples:
Meaning: Having existed for a long time; not new; aged.
a big house, a good idea.
To be with Pronouns:
Old
C. Read the sentence. Complete each sentence with the best adjective from the box.
b. After the Verb "to be" (Predicative Adjective):
Meaning: Of high quality, pleasant, correct, or beneficial.
• Examples:
To be with Pronouns:
Good
The adjective comes after a form of the verb "to be" (is, am, are, was, were) or other linking verbs (like "seem," "look," "feel"). It describes the subject of the sentence..
He drives an old car. (before a noun)
My grandfather is very old. (after "to be")
This is an old story. (before a noun)
Complete
• Examples:
A. How_____________ is Alwin? B. He's _____________. He's 18 years old. C. He likes to dance. He's ___________.
• Examples:
The house is big, He looks good.
He is a good student. (before a noun)
The food is good. (after "to be")
She has good ideas. (before a noun)
Complete
Complete
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B. Look at the pictures and choose the correct adjective.
A. Fill in the gap with the correct contextual adjective
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (D)
Question (C)
Question (F)
Question (E)
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6. Think of an object (e.g., a car, a house, a pencil). Use two of the adjectives from the list to describe it.
E. Complete the description of these objects using the listed adjectives.
AN INTERESTING TREE
• Example: My car is old and small.
MY NEW BAG
Idiomatic Expressions:
• "Take it easy." (Relax; informal goodbye)
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F. Read the text and complete the exercise below.
To be with Pronouns:
A Big Old House
My name is Anna. I live in a big, old house with my university coursemate, Marco. The house has a red door and a big garden. In the garden, there are two old trees and many flowers. Inside the house, there are six rooms. The first room is the kitchen. It has a big table and four chairs. We eat breakfast and dinner in the kitchen. Next to the kitchen is the living room. It has a comfortable sofa and a small TV. I like to read books on the sofa. Upstairs, there is my bedroom. My bed is very big. There is also a small desk where we do my homework. Next, is Marco's bedroom, his bed is small. I love our old house because we have a lot of fun together!
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a. Read the dialogue and answer the following questions.
C. READING
What’s in your pocket? Ana: Well. There is my lipstick. There are two coins, my identity cards, and my credit cards. Isaac: There is my car key. There are my sunglasses and my drivers' license.
SKILL & ACTIVITIES
A. LISTENING
Listen to the description and point out the objects the speakers are describing.
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (A)
a. Show and Tell: Students describe an object they have in their bags. Eg: This is a pen. It is good and cool.
B. SPEAKING
Question (B)
b. Guessing Game: One student thinks of an object, and others ask "Is it a pen?" "Is it big?"
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D. WRITING
Describe an object that you like.
A. Grammar Exercise
• Example:
Write the plural form of each word.
A guitar is a musical instrument. It is usually made out of wood. It is about one meter tall. It has a large, eggplant shaped body with a long, thin neck. It has six strings that you pluck to make sounds. It can be the color of wood or can be painted any color.
Writing
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Grammar Exercise 3.2:
B. Demonstrative pronouns
Fill in the blanks with "a", "an" or "the"
Fill in the blanks with "this," "that," "these," or "those."
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D. Describe an object.
Fill in the blanks with "a", "an" or "the".
Choose one object from your bag or desk. Write 2 sentences describing it using this is, it is, and an adjective.
Example: This is my phone. It is small and black…..
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Who, What, Where?
LISTEN
My Pen pal Friend
My name is Marco. I have a pen pal. Her name is Ana. She is from a big city in Brazil. We write e-mails to each other every week. Ana is a teacher and pizza is her favorite food. I am happy to have a friend from another country.
Situational Context:
Putting everything together to ask and answer simple questions about people, objects, and their location.
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Who, What, Where?
A. Read the text and answer the questions.
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Wh- questions ask for specific information. They follow this structure:
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Who, What, Where?
D. Look at the picture. Write the names of the lost objects to complete the sentences. (Keys, wallet, smartphone, watch, reading glasses)
C. Read the grammar information and answer the wh questions
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
Question (E)
Question (F)
Question (G)
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HOW IT WORKS
B. Where are Alicia’s objects. Read the sentences and complete them with the prepositions In, on, and at (under).
Prepositions of Location
In: The object is located in a totally confined space, within another object.
- Example: The student is in the classroom.
On: The object is located on the upper surface of another object.
- Example: She’s sitting on the chair!
At: The object is located around or close to another location with multiple functions.
- Example: We are at ITCA Universitario.
“The student is in the classroom, at ITCA Universitario, and she’s sitting on the chair.”
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D. Where are Alicia’s friends? Read the sentences and complete them with the prepositionsIn, on, and at.
C. Read the sentences above and match the objects according to the pictures.
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
Question (E)
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SKILLS & ACTIVITIES:
E. Idiomatic Expressions:
"Have a good day."
(Standard polite farewell)
A. LISTENING
• "You're welcome."
(Response to thank you)
Listen to short conversations with Wh- questions and identify the answers.
F. Pronunciation
• Question Intonation: • Question Intonation: Use a clear falling intonation for Wh- questions.
Look at the 6 sentences of Wh-questions, emphasizing the typical falling intonation at the end. Please draw an arrow to the last three sentences showing if they are rising or falling intonation.
1. Where are you from? 2. What is your name? 3. When is the meeting? 4. Is she O.K.? 5. Who is that man? 6. Are you here?
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A. Read Karen's room description and answer the following questions.
B. READING
An open book and a lamp is on the desk. Some pencils and pens are in a cup. A lot of papers are on the desk and five books are near them. Next to the desk, is a backpack with more books. Finally, a laptop is under the desk.
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
Question (E)
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Information Gap: Students have different pictures. They ask their partners "What is this?" and "Where is it?" to find the missing information.
Eg: A: What is this?
B: This is a pencil sharpener.
A: And where is the pencil sharpener?
B: It’s on the table
C. SPEAKING
HANDS ON
Projects
Writing
Practice simple conversations asking for and giving basic information.
D. DIALOGUE
A: What is this?
B: This is a pencil sharpener.
A: And…
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B. Grammar Exercise
Fill in the blanks with Who, What, or Where.
A. Grammar Exercise
Match the questions and answers.
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C. Reading Comprehension: Look at the picture and read the sentences. Select "True" or "False".
On the desk, you can see an open book, a cup of pencils and pens, and a lamp. There are also some loose papers scattered on the desk. The books are stacked neatly in a pile on the right side of the desk. In the backpack, which is next to the desk, there are more books. Finally, a laptop is placed under the desk.
Karen´s desk
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D. Write your own answers.
On the desk, you can see an open book, a cup of pencils and pens, and a lamp. There are also some loose papers scattered on the desk. The books are stacked neatly in a pile on the right side of the desk. In the backpack, which is next to the desk, there are more books. Finally, a laptop is placed under the desk.
Karen´s desk
Topic 5
Getting Around Town
What's in Our Neighborhood?
A. Listen to Alex and Juliette talk about their neighborhood. → In the next page, select TRUE or FALSE.
People are new to Brighton, and need to learn how to navigate and ask for directions. They'll describe what's in their neighborhood, find places on a map, and eventually create a guide to their favorite spots.
Situational Context:
listen
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Getting Around Town
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Getting Around Town
B. Read and fill in the blanks: Use "Yes, there is", "No, there isn't" and "Yes, there are" to complete the sentences.
A Day in My Town
I live in a small town called Green Meadows. It's a quiet place, but there are a lot of interesting things to do here. When you walk downtown. There is a large library right next to the town hall. There are some great coffee shops, and they are always full of people. However, there isn't a movie theater in Green Meadows, which is a little sad. But that's okay because there is a huge park with a beautiful lake. There are some boats you can rent in the summer. When I need to buy groceries, I go to the supermarket. There is some fresh fruit and lots of vegetables. There are some good restaurants, especially for pizza! The people here are very friendly. There is one community center where people meet for activities. There are some soccer teams for kids and adults. It's a perfect place to live!
Topic 5
Getting Around Town
HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Questions with Is there…? – Are there…?
There is - There are / There isn’t - There aren’t
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What’s in your bag?
EXERCISES
D. Ask your partners about the things they have in their bags.
C. Fill in the Blanks: Use "there is" or "there are".
Possible questions
A: Are there any keys in your bag?
B: Yes there are
A: Is there a ……
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E. What time is it? Write the time on each clock.
Tick-tock says the clock: Learn how to write the time.
It's eight thirty-two
It's nine thirty
It's thirteen twenty-five
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Possessive Pronouns
HOW IT WORKS
Whose is this?
Prepositions of Place
• Examples:
Mine
Replaces my + noun
A pronoun that replaces a noun to show possession.
In
My book is on the table.
That wallet is mine.
The book is mine.
On
Yours
Replaces your + noun.
Under
Is this phone yours?
Next to
His / Hers / Its
Replaces his/her/its + noun.
In front of
That's not my pen, it's his.
Behind
Replaces our/their + noun.
Ours / Theirs
Between
That car is theirs.
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F. Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronoun from the parenthesis.
(mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs)
G.LISTENING: Some / Any
What would you like to order?
1. Listen to the conversation. What do Tomiko and Karen order?
Question (A)
Question (B)
listen
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H. Here are some sentences about a restaurant that students can complete with some or any.
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Note: Water and money are uncountable nouns, so use the singular form.
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Skills & Activities
In pairs, describe your ideal neighborhood to your partner, using "There is..." and "There are..."
A. SPEAKING
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Where is the church?
A. Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions
B. LISTENING
Where is Karen at the beginning of the conversation?
Question (A)
Where is Karen after Parque La Merced?
Question (B)
Where is the Helados de Paila shop in relation to the bank?
Question (C)
Where is the Catedral located?
Question (D)
What two places are on either side of the Catedral?
Question (E)
listen
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Workbook
HANDS ON
Projects
A. Grammar Exercise
Write the following numbers in words
Writing
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
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Read each sentence and choose the correct possessive from the box to fill in the blank.
Imagine you are giving a tour of your city to a friend. Write in your portfolio a paragraph describing two places to visit and giving directions to get there.
References
References
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Welcome to your guide for learning English!
This resource is designed to be your compass as you begin your journey into a new language. Our approach is built on a simple yet powerful principle: to truly learn a language, you must engage with all its facets. That is why this guide systematically covers the four fundamental skills of English: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. You will find that these skills are deeply interconnected, and practicing one will often strengthen the others, creating a truly holistic learning experience. Beyond the core skills, we recognize the importance of building a solid foundation from the very beginning. This guide includes dedicated sections on pronunciation to help you master the sounds of English, enabling you to speak with clarity and understand native speakers more easily. You will also find simple and practical grammatical hints woven throughout the activities. These are not rigid rules, but friendly reminders designed to help you form correct sentences naturally. This guide is specifically tailored for students at the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Our goal is to make your first steps in English both successful and enjoyable, equipping you with the essential tools to communicate confidently in everyday situations. We believe that with a solid foundation, your potential for language growth is limitless.
Let’s begin this exciting journey together!
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Content page
Skills & Activities
33
FRONTPAGE
Workbook
34 - 35
WELCOME PAGE
TOPIC 4: Who, What, Where?
CONTENT PAGE
Vocabulary: family
37
TOPIC 1: My First Words
How it works: wh- questions / prepositions of location
38 -41
Vocabulary: introducing yourself
4 - 5
Skills & Activities
42 - 44
How it works: verb be
6 - 7
Workbook
45- 47
Skills & Activities
Workbook
9 - 10
TOPIC 5: Getting Around Town
TOPIC 2: People and Places
Vocabulary: places
48
Vocabulary: countries and nationalities
11 - 12
How it works: there is – there are / prepositions of place / possessive pronouns / some – any
53 - 55
How it works: personal pronouns / simple questions / possessive adjectives
13 - 15
Skills & Activities
57 - 58
Skills & Activities
18 - 19
Workbook
59 - 60
Workbook
20
REFERENCES
61
TOPIC 3: My Things
BACK PAGE
62
Vocabulary: personal objects
21
How it works: “a, and, the” / plural nouns / demonstrative pronouns / adjectives
22 - 23
Topic 1
My First Words
INTRODUCING YOURSELF
A. Conversation
Hello, my name is Monica.
Hi, I’m Patrick.
How do you spell your name please?
It’s Patrick. P-A-T-R-I-C-K.
Thanks. Nice to meet you!
Nice to meet you too.
Farewells
My First Words
B. VOCABULARY
Hello Hi Good morning Good afternoon Good evening
Farewells
Goodbye Bye Good night
Greetings
Situational Context:
Introducing yourself for the very first time, and identifying basic objects and people.
Topic 1
D. ALPHABET
My First Words
C. COMMUNICATION EXERCISE
Alphabet Letters with Pronunciation
Click on the flash cards to discover responses.
Hello, what’s your name?
My name is
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you, too.
Escuchar
Keep in mind that English pronunciation can vary depending on regional accents and dialects. These examples are based on standard American English pronunciation.
(BBC Learning English, 2020, YouTube)
Practice
Topic 1
My First Words
A. Learn the numbersInstruction: Press and listen.
HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Four
One
Three
Two
Personal Pronouns and Verb BE: am (‘m) – is (‘s) – are (‘re).
Eight
Six
Seven
Five
Nine
Twelve
12
Ten
10
Eleven
11
16
Sixteen
Fourteen
14
Fifteen
15
Thirteen
13
Eighteen
18
Twenty
20
Nineteen
19
Seventeen
17
Topic 1
My First Words
B. Writing Practice Write your own information.
EXERCISES
A. Grammar Exercise
Complete the sentences.
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My First Words
Practice a very simple greeting dialogue:
C. DIALOGUE
"Hello, I am [Name]. What is your name?"
Skills & Activities
Watch the communication exercise in the practice videos.
A. LISTENING
Read flashcards with basic words and simple conversations.
D. READING
Own library teacher’s material
2. video.
1. one, two, three …
Write a simple conversation introducing yourself.
E. WRITING
Pronunciation: Repeat new words and phrases.
1: Good afternoon, my name is … 2: Hello I’m …
B. SPEAKING
Writing
Topic 1
My First Words
Topic 1
Workbook
B. Grammar Exercise
Fill in the blanks with am, are and is.
A. Match the words to the pictures.
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
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My First Words
HANDS ON
C. Writing Practice
Write your information.
Integrated skills
Writing
Talk to someone introducing yourself.
Hello
Topic 2
People and Places
COUNTRIES AND NATIONALITIES
A. Listen to the conversation. Where is Monica From?
LISTEN
Monica: Where are you from, Patrick? Patrick: I am from Ecuador. I’m Ecuadorian. How about you? Monica: I am from Brazil. Patrick: So, you are Brazilian. Monica: That’s right.
Talking about people you know (family, friends) and identifying simple places (home, school, office).
Situational Context:
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
B. Complete the countries with its nationalities.
Country
Nationality
Text
Text
Text
Text
(Keep Smiling English, 2020, YouTube)
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Text
Brazil
Germany
China
Topic 2
People and Places
I am. You are. He is, She is, It is, We are, They are
To be with Pronouns:
C. Read the information below. Is Marco Ana's best friend ?
Hello! My name is Ana. I am twenty-one years old. My best friend is Leo. He is also twenty-one years old. Leo is from Ecuador, just like me! We are Ecuadorian. We are in the same class at school. Leo is very kind and funny. His favorite color is blue. His eyes are brown. Sometimes, after school, we are at the club. The club is near our work. It is a great place to relax!
Negative Statements:
I'm not. You're not. He's not, She's not, It's not, We're not, They're not
Simple Questions:
Am I...? Are you.....? Is he....? Is she....? Is it....? Are we....? Are they....?
HOW IT WORKS
Possessive Adjectives:
My, Your, His, Her. Its, Our, Your, Their
Possessive Adjectives:
My, Your, His, Her. Its, Our, Their
A. Grammar
GRAMMAR FOCUS
Personal Pronouns:
I, You, He, She, It, We, They.
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People and Places
B. Idiomatic Expressions:
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
"Nice to meet you."
(A polite way to greet someone new)
A. SIMPLE QUESTIONS
(A standard way to ask about a person's well-being)
"How are you?"
QUESTIONS WITH PERSONAL PRONOUNS AND VERB TO BE
YES/ NO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
No, he isn’t
Yes , he is
Are you a student?
Yes, I am
Is he happy?
No, he isn’t
No, I am not
Yes, she is
Yes, we are
Is she from Ecuador?
Are we friends?
No, she isn’t
No, we aren't
Remember the pattern:
• Am / Is / Are + Subject + Complement? And for short answers: • Yes, Subject + am/is/are. • No, Subject + am/is/are + not (or n't).
Topic 2
People and Places
C. IS MARIA A STUDENT?
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
Sarah is at a coffee shop. She sees her friend, Tom.
Sarah: Hi, Tom! How are you? Tom: I'm great, thanks. How about you? Sarah: I'm good thank you. This is my new friend, Maria. Maria: Hi, Tom. Nice to meet you. Tom: Nice to meet you, too, Are you a student here? Maria: Yes, I am. I am a student at the university. Tom: That's great! I am a teacher there. Are you tired today?" Maria: No, I'm not. I'm feeling good. But I am a little cold. Tom: Me too! This coffee shop is a little chilly.
LISTEN
Topic 2
People and Places
B. Complete the sentences with the correct possessive adjective
HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Topic 2
People and Places
Type in the correct possessive adjective.
EXERCISES
Complete the sentences with the correct noun + 's form.
Text
Text
Text
Text
Topic 2
People and Places
A. PRONUNCIATION
• Voiced th: Practice the sound in words like the, they, and there. • Long and Short Vowels: Distinguish sounds like she (ee) and is (i).
B. SPEAKING
Where are you from?
I am from Ecuador. How about you?
Nice to meet you.
Role-Play: Introduce a friend or family member to another person. "This is [Name]. He/She is a [Job]."
1.
(BBC Learning English, 2020, YouTube)
SKILLS & ACTIVITIES:
Question and Answer: Practice asking and answering simple questions: "Is he a teacher?" "Yes, he is."
2.
A. LISTENING
1. Students talk and listen to about where they come from. (watch video on page 4)
Topic 2
People and Places
QUESTIONS
C. READING
Instructions: Read the text and select "Yes" or "No" for each question.
1. Read the text about Maria's family.
Hello! My name is Maria. I am 21 years old. This is my family. My mother's name is Sofia. She is 48. My father's name is Pedro. He is 49. I have one brother. His name is Leo. He is 18. I have one sister. Her name is Ana. She is 13. My grandmother's name is Elena. She is 72. My grandfather's name is Carlos. He is 76. We are a happy family!
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
Question (E)
D. WRITING
1. Write a simple list of family members or friends.
2. Draw your family tree and write a paragraph about your family.
Topic 2
People and Places
Topic 2
Workbook
B. Grammar Exercise.
Select the correct personal pronoun.
A. Grammar Exercise.
Question (A)
Fill in the blanks with he, she, we, or they.
Question (B)
Question (C)
C. Writing Practice.
Write a short paragraph about your family.
Complete
This is my family. This is my mother. Her name is _________. This is my father. His name is _________. They are from _________.
Complete
Complete
Topic 3
My Things
A. Look at the classroom picture. Find out the names of different things.
1. A backpack 2. The Pencils 3. A book
4. A water bottle 5. A chair 6. An airconditioner
Situational Context:
Describing objects in your home, office, or classroom. Identifying personal belongings.
Topic 3
My Things
When to Use "A"
When to Use "A".
HOW IT WORKS
We use "a" before singular nouns that start with a consonant sound. • Examples: a book.
Grammar
When to Use "An".
UNDERSTANDING "a", "an" and "the".
We use "an" before singular nouns that start with a vowel sound. (The vowels are A, E, I, O, U). • Examples: an apple.
Important Note: It's about the SOUND, not just the letter!
In summary:
The most important thing to remember is that you choose "a" or "an" based on the sound of the first letter of the word that follows the article, not just the letter itself.
• "a university" (because "u" sounds like "yoo" – a consonant sound) • "an hour" (because "h" is silent, and "our" starts with a vowel sound)
"A" and "an" are called indefinite articles. We use them when we talk about one person, place, thing, or idea that is not specific. The definite article (the) is used before a singular or plural noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader. Key Rule: Both "a" and "an" are used only before singular countable nouns. This means you can count them (one dog, two dogs, etc.) and there is only one of them.
When to Use "The".
We use article "the" before a singlular or plural noun to specify a generic name of an an object(s). "Laptop" is generic name, but "the laptop" refers to a specific laptop computer.
Topic 3
My Things
C. Read each sentence. Choose the correct article, "a", "an" or "the" to complete the sentence.
Topic 3
My Things
A. Plurals: Regular nouns (add -s).
PLURALS NOUNS
General Rule: Add -s.
Most nouns become plural by simply adding -s to the end of the singular form.
• Examples:
cats
cat
dogs
dog
books
book
tables
table
chairs
chair
Rule 2: Add -es.
If a noun ends with -s, -ss, -x, -ch, -sh, -z or - o, we add -es to make it plural. This is because adding just an "-s" would make it hard to pronounce.
• Examples:
buses
bus
kisses
kiss
boxes
box
watches
watch
Complete
B. What can you see? _________.
dishes
dish
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• Some nouns ending in -o (especially musical terms or borrowed words) just add -s.
Rule 3: Nouns ending in -y.
D. Change the singular nouns to the correct form.
This rule depends on the letter before the -y:
• Examples:
photos
photo
• If the noun ends in a consonant + -y, change the -y to -i and add -es.
pianos
piano
Text
Text
radios
radio
• Examples:
babies (b- is a consonant)
baby
Text
Text
cities (t- is a consonant)
city
Text
Text
stories (r- is a consonant)
story
Text
Text
• If the noun ends in a vowel + -y, just add -s. (Rule 1).
• Examples:
boys (o- is a vowel)
boy
Text
Text
keys (e- is a vowel)
key
Text
Text
days (a- is a vowel)
day
Text
Text
Rule 4: Irregular nouns .
Text
Text
For nouns that follow no specific rules:
Text
Text
Here are some examples:
• Examples:
children
child
Text
Text
woman
women
people
person
Topic 3
My Things
D. Listen carefully to these /s/ /z/ /ɪz/ sounds.
• Some nouns ending in -o (especially musical terms or borrowed words) just add -s.
C. PRONUNCIATION FOCUS
The -s ending for plurals: Practice the three different sounds (/s/, /z/, /iz/).
• Examples:
photos
photo
pianos
piano
This sound is used when a word ends in a voiceless consonant sound, such as -p, -t, -k, -f, or -th. The final sound is a soft, breathy "s."
radios
radio
This sound is used when a word ends in a voiced consonant sound or a vowel sound. The final sound is a buzzing "z" sound.
Listen and select the correct sound.
Question (E)
Question (A)
Question (I)
Question (F)
Question (J)
Question (B)
This sound is used when a word ends in a sibilant sound (a hissing or buzzing sound), such as -s, -z, -ch, -sh, -ge, or -x. This adds an extra syllable to the word.
Question (G)
Question (C)
Question (K)
Question (L)
Question (H)
Question (D)
Topic 3
My Things
HOW IT WORKS
Demonstrative pronouns:
Explanation of "These" and "Those" (Plural Nouns).
Explanation of "This" and "That" (Singular Nouns).
We use "these" and "those" to point to specific plural nouns ( 2 or more people, places, or things).
We use "this" and "that" to point to specific singular nouns (one person, place, or thing).
We use "this" and "that" to point to specific singular nouns (one person, place, or thing).
These (Plural, near)
This (singular, near)
We use "these" when two or more objects are close to the speaker.
We use "this" when an object is close to the speaker.
Those (plural, far)
That (singular, far)
We use "those" when two or more objects are far away from the speaker.
We use "that" when an object is far away from the speaker.
Topic 3
My Things
• Examples:
Look at the drawing of the flower.
"This apple is red." (The apple is in my hand or very close to me.)
Complete
• That (singular, far):
is a flower.
We use "that" when the object is far from the speaker.
• Examples:
"That apple is red." (The apple is across the room or far away from me.)
Look at the drawing of the key.
Complete
are keys.
is an apple.
(BBC Learning English, 2020, YouTube)
Look at the drawing of the key.
Look at the drawing of the flower.
Complete
Complete
are keys.
is a flower.
is a banana.
Topic 3
My Things
Meaning: Of poor quality, unpleasant, incorrect, or harmful. (The opposite of "good")
Bad
B. Write the opposites!
Specific adjectives with examples:
ADJECTIVES
To be with Pronouns:
Instructions: Fill in the blank with the opposite adjective.
• Examples:
Big
Meaning: Large in size.
Adjectives are words that describe nouns (people, places, things, ideas) or pronouns. They tell us more about the noun's quality, size, age, or other characteristics.
It was a bad day. (before a noun) The weather is bad today. (after "to be") Don't eat bad food. (before a noun)
• Examples:
That is a big dog. (before a noun) My car is big. (after "to be") They live in a big city. (before a noun)
Text
Meaning: Recently made, bought, or discovered; not old.
To be with Pronouns:
New
HOW IT WORKS
Text
• Examples:
To be with Pronouns:
Small
Meaning: Little in size. (The opposite of "big")
I bought a new shirt. (before a noun) Her shoes are new. (after "to be") We moved to a new apartment. (before a noun)
a. Before a Noun (Attributive Adjective):
Text
• Examples:
This is the most common way. The adjective comes directly before the noun it describes.
I have a small phone. (before a noun) Her bag is small. (after "to be") We saw a small bird. (before a noun)
a. old b. small c. bad
• Examples:
Meaning: Having existed for a long time; not new; aged.
a big house, a good idea.
To be with Pronouns:
Old
C. Read the sentence. Complete each sentence with the best adjective from the box.
b. After the Verb "to be" (Predicative Adjective):
Meaning: Of high quality, pleasant, correct, or beneficial.
• Examples:
To be with Pronouns:
Good
The adjective comes after a form of the verb "to be" (is, am, are, was, were) or other linking verbs (like "seem," "look," "feel"). It describes the subject of the sentence..
He drives an old car. (before a noun) My grandfather is very old. (after "to be") This is an old story. (before a noun)
Complete
• Examples:
A. How_____________ is Alwin? B. He's _____________. He's 18 years old. C. He likes to dance. He's ___________.
• Examples:
The house is big, He looks good.
He is a good student. (before a noun) The food is good. (after "to be") She has good ideas. (before a noun)
Complete
Complete
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B. Look at the pictures and choose the correct adjective.
A. Fill in the gap with the correct contextual adjective
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (D)
Question (C)
Question (F)
Question (E)
Topic 3
My Things
6. Think of an object (e.g., a car, a house, a pencil). Use two of the adjectives from the list to describe it.
E. Complete the description of these objects using the listed adjectives.
AN INTERESTING TREE
• Example: My car is old and small.
MY NEW BAG
Idiomatic Expressions:
• "Take it easy." (Relax; informal goodbye)
Topic 3
My Things
F. Read the text and complete the exercise below.
To be with Pronouns:
A Big Old House
My name is Anna. I live in a big, old house with my university coursemate, Marco. The house has a red door and a big garden. In the garden, there are two old trees and many flowers. Inside the house, there are six rooms. The first room is the kitchen. It has a big table and four chairs. We eat breakfast and dinner in the kitchen. Next to the kitchen is the living room. It has a comfortable sofa and a small TV. I like to read books on the sofa. Upstairs, there is my bedroom. My bed is very big. There is also a small desk where we do my homework. Next, is Marco's bedroom, his bed is small. I love our old house because we have a lot of fun together!
Topic 3
My Things
a. Read the dialogue and answer the following questions.
C. READING
What’s in your pocket? Ana: Well. There is my lipstick. There are two coins, my identity cards, and my credit cards. Isaac: There is my car key. There are my sunglasses and my drivers' license.
SKILL & ACTIVITIES
A. LISTENING
Listen to the description and point out the objects the speakers are describing.
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (A)
a. Show and Tell: Students describe an object they have in their bags. Eg: This is a pen. It is good and cool.
B. SPEAKING
Question (B)
b. Guessing Game: One student thinks of an object, and others ask "Is it a pen?" "Is it big?"
Topic 3
My Things
Topic 3
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D. WRITING
Describe an object that you like.
A. Grammar Exercise
• Example:
Write the plural form of each word.
A guitar is a musical instrument. It is usually made out of wood. It is about one meter tall. It has a large, eggplant shaped body with a long, thin neck. It has six strings that you pluck to make sounds. It can be the color of wood or can be painted any color.
Writing
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Grammar Exercise 3.2:
B. Demonstrative pronouns
Fill in the blanks with "a", "an" or "the"
Fill in the blanks with "this," "that," "these," or "those."
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D. Describe an object.
Fill in the blanks with "a", "an" or "the".
Choose one object from your bag or desk. Write 2 sentences describing it using this is, it is, and an adjective. Example: This is my phone. It is small and black…..
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LISTEN
My Pen pal Friend
My name is Marco. I have a pen pal. Her name is Ana. She is from a big city in Brazil. We write e-mails to each other every week. Ana is a teacher and pizza is her favorite food. I am happy to have a friend from another country.
Situational Context:
Putting everything together to ask and answer simple questions about people, objects, and their location.
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A. Read the text and answer the questions.
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Wh- questions ask for specific information. They follow this structure:
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D. Look at the picture. Write the names of the lost objects to complete the sentences. (Keys, wallet, smartphone, watch, reading glasses)
C. Read the grammar information and answer the wh questions
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
Question (E)
Question (F)
Question (G)
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HOW IT WORKS
B. Where are Alicia’s objects. Read the sentences and complete them with the prepositions In, on, and at (under).
Prepositions of Location
In: The object is located in a totally confined space, within another object.
- Example: The student is in the classroom.
On: The object is located on the upper surface of another object.
- Example: She’s sitting on the chair!
At: The object is located around or close to another location with multiple functions.
- Example: We are at ITCA Universitario.
“The student is in the classroom, at ITCA Universitario, and she’s sitting on the chair.”
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D. Where are Alicia’s friends? Read the sentences and complete them with the prepositionsIn, on, and at.
C. Read the sentences above and match the objects according to the pictures.
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
Question (E)
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SKILLS & ACTIVITIES:
E. Idiomatic Expressions:
"Have a good day."
(Standard polite farewell)
A. LISTENING
• "You're welcome."
(Response to thank you)
Listen to short conversations with Wh- questions and identify the answers.
F. Pronunciation
• Question Intonation: • Question Intonation: Use a clear falling intonation for Wh- questions. Look at the 6 sentences of Wh-questions, emphasizing the typical falling intonation at the end. Please draw an arrow to the last three sentences showing if they are rising or falling intonation.
1. Where are you from? 2. What is your name? 3. When is the meeting? 4. Is she O.K.? 5. Who is that man? 6. Are you here?
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A. Read Karen's room description and answer the following questions.
B. READING
An open book and a lamp is on the desk. Some pencils and pens are in a cup. A lot of papers are on the desk and five books are near them. Next to the desk, is a backpack with more books. Finally, a laptop is under the desk.
Question (A)
Question (B)
Question (C)
Question (D)
Question (E)
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Information Gap: Students have different pictures. They ask their partners "What is this?" and "Where is it?" to find the missing information.
Eg: A: What is this? B: This is a pencil sharpener. A: And where is the pencil sharpener? B: It’s on the table
C. SPEAKING
HANDS ON
Projects
Writing
Practice simple conversations asking for and giving basic information.
D. DIALOGUE
A: What is this? B: This is a pencil sharpener. A: And…
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B. Grammar Exercise
Fill in the blanks with Who, What, or Where.
A. Grammar Exercise
Match the questions and answers.
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C. Reading Comprehension: Look at the picture and read the sentences. Select "True" or "False".
On the desk, you can see an open book, a cup of pencils and pens, and a lamp. There are also some loose papers scattered on the desk. The books are stacked neatly in a pile on the right side of the desk. In the backpack, which is next to the desk, there are more books. Finally, a laptop is placed under the desk.
Karen´s desk
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D. Write your own answers.
On the desk, you can see an open book, a cup of pencils and pens, and a lamp. There are also some loose papers scattered on the desk. The books are stacked neatly in a pile on the right side of the desk. In the backpack, which is next to the desk, there are more books. Finally, a laptop is placed under the desk.
Karen´s desk
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Getting Around Town
What's in Our Neighborhood?
A. Listen to Alex and Juliette talk about their neighborhood. → In the next page, select TRUE or FALSE.
People are new to Brighton, and need to learn how to navigate and ask for directions. They'll describe what's in their neighborhood, find places on a map, and eventually create a guide to their favorite spots.
Situational Context:
listen
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B. Read and fill in the blanks: Use "Yes, there is", "No, there isn't" and "Yes, there are" to complete the sentences.
A Day in My Town
I live in a small town called Green Meadows. It's a quiet place, but there are a lot of interesting things to do here. When you walk downtown. There is a large library right next to the town hall. There are some great coffee shops, and they are always full of people. However, there isn't a movie theater in Green Meadows, which is a little sad. But that's okay because there is a huge park with a beautiful lake. There are some boats you can rent in the summer. When I need to buy groceries, I go to the supermarket. There is some fresh fruit and lots of vegetables. There are some good restaurants, especially for pizza! The people here are very friendly. There is one community center where people meet for activities. There are some soccer teams for kids and adults. It's a perfect place to live!
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HOW IT WORKS
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Questions with Is there…? – Are there…?
There is - There are / There isn’t - There aren’t
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What’s in your bag?
EXERCISES
D. Ask your partners about the things they have in their bags.
C. Fill in the Blanks: Use "there is" or "there are".
Possible questions
A: Are there any keys in your bag? B: Yes there are A: Is there a ……
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E. What time is it? Write the time on each clock.
Tick-tock says the clock: Learn how to write the time.
It's eight thirty-two
It's nine thirty
It's thirteen twenty-five
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Possessive Pronouns
HOW IT WORKS
Whose is this?
Prepositions of Place
• Examples:
Mine
Replaces my + noun
A pronoun that replaces a noun to show possession.
In
My book is on the table.
That wallet is mine.
The book is mine.
On
Yours
Replaces your + noun.
Under
Is this phone yours?
Next to
His / Hers / Its
Replaces his/her/its + noun.
In front of
That's not my pen, it's his.
Behind
Replaces our/their + noun.
Ours / Theirs
Between
That car is theirs.
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F. Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronoun from the parenthesis. (mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs)
G.LISTENING: Some / Any
What would you like to order?
1. Listen to the conversation. What do Tomiko and Karen order?
Question (A)
Question (B)
listen
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H. Here are some sentences about a restaurant that students can complete with some or any.
HOW IT WORKS
Grammar
Note: Water and money are uncountable nouns, so use the singular form.
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Skills & Activities
In pairs, describe your ideal neighborhood to your partner, using "There is..." and "There are..."
A. SPEAKING
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Where is the church?
A. Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions
B. LISTENING
Where is Karen at the beginning of the conversation?
Question (A)
Where is Karen after Parque La Merced?
Question (B)
Where is the Helados de Paila shop in relation to the bank?
Question (C)
Where is the Catedral located?
Question (D)
What two places are on either side of the Catedral?
Question (E)
listen
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HANDS ON
Projects
A. Grammar Exercise
Write the following numbers in words
Writing
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
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Read each sentence and choose the correct possessive from the box to fill in the blank.
Imagine you are giving a tour of your city to a friend. Write in your portfolio a paragraph describing two places to visit and giving directions to get there.
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B. book
C. desk
A. pen
D. coffee