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Use one module at a time. Read the models aloud, complete the task, then check the answers at the end.
Goal: Introduce yourself, spell your name and use am, is and are.
Use I am, you/we/they are, and he/she/it is. English needs the verb: I am a teacher. For questions, move it first: Are you a student?
A: Hello. My name is Mona. What is your name?
B: I am Omar. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you, too. Are you a student?
B: Yes, I am. I am from Egypt.
Write four sentences about yourself. Say them without reading. Ask a partner their name, country and role.
I ___ a student.
am / is / are
She ___ from Egypt.
am / is / are
Choose the correct question.
You are student? / Are you a student? / Is you a student?
Which phrase asks someone to spell their name?
How old are you? / Where are you from? / How do you spell your name?
Goal: Share contact details, describe family and use a/an and plurals.
Use a before a consonant sound and an before a vowel sound: a brother, an aunt. Usually add -s for plurals; person becomes people. Use my, your, his and her before nouns.
A: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
B: Yes. I have one sister.
A: What is your phone number?
B: It is 555-0142. Please write it down.
Draw a simple family tree using invented names if you prefer. Describe three people and read an invented phone number clearly.
Choose the correct phrase.
a aunt / an aunt / an brother
The plural of person is ___.
persons only / peoples / people
___ name is Sara. (Sara is a woman.)
Her / His / He
Choose the correct sentence.
He has 21 years. / He is 21 years old. / He are 21.
Goal: Describe routines and ask present-simple questions.
Use the base verb with I/you/we/they and usually add -s with he/she/it: I work; she works. Use do/does for questions and don't/doesn't for negatives. After does, use the base verb.
A: What time do you start work?
B: I start at nine.
A: Does your brother work here?
B: No, he doesn't. He studies at home.
Make a daily timetable with five times. Tell a partner about your routine and ask two questions about theirs.
She ___ English every day.
study / studies / studying
Does he ___ here?
works / working / work
I start work ___ nine.
at / on / in
Choose the negative sentence.
He don't work. / He doesn't work. / He doesn't works.
Goal: Describe places and give simple directions.
Use there is with a singular noun and there are with plural nouns. Use in, on, under, next to and opposite to describe location. Give directions with the base verb: Turn left. Go straight.
A: Excuse me. Where is the library?
B: Go straight and turn left.
A: Is it next to the bank?
B: Yes, it is. It is opposite the café.
Sketch an imaginary neighborhood. Label six places and give directions from the bank to the library.
There ___ two bedrooms.
is / are / am
Choose an instruction.
Turning left. / You left. / Turn left.
The opposite of left is ___.
right / straight / under
The keys are ___ the table. (They rest on its top.)
under / on / opposite
Goal: Order food, ask prices and distinguish countable and uncountable nouns.
Use a/an with singular countable nouns: an apple. Use some with plural or uncountable nouns: some apples, some water. Use how much for price or an uncountable quantity; how many for countable items. I'd like is a polite request.
A: Hello. I'd like a sandwich, please.
B: Would you like a drink?
A: Yes, a bottle of water. How much is it altogether?
B: It is eight dollars.
Create a short café menu. Order two items, check one ingredient and ask for the total price.
I'd like ___ apple.
a / an / some
How ___ apples do you need?
much / is / many
How ___ is this bread?
much / many / are
Choose the polite request.
I'd like some water, please. / I water. / Give water now.
Goal: Describe abilities, understand instructions and write a short email.
Use can/can't + base verb: I can speak English. Use please in requests. A simple email has a greeting, purpose, a clear request and a closing. Say I agree, without am.
A: Can you join the meeting at ten?
B: Yes, I can. Could you send the link, please?
A: Of course. Please check your email.
B: Thank you. I will check it now.
Write a five-line email asking a teacher to explain an assignment. Read it aloud, then practice asking for clarification.
She can ___ English.
speaks / to speak / speak
Choose the correct sentence.
I am agree. / I agree. / I agreeing.
Which request is clearest?
Could you explain the assignment, please? / Assignment what. / You explain.
A deadline is ___.
an email greeting / the latest time to finish something / a computer
Goal: Arrange an appointment and communicate a simple problem.
Use have to describe a problem: I have a headache. Use need + noun or need to + verb: I need help; I need to change my appointment. Use can/could to ask for help. These are language exercises, not health advice.
A: Hello. I would like to make an appointment.
B: Is Thursday at two o'clock good for you?
A: Yes. Could you repeat the time, please?
B: Thursday at two in the afternoon.
Role-play an appointment call. Give an invented name, request a day and time and repeat the details to confirm.
I need ___ change my appointment.
to / for / of
Choose the clear request.
Slow you. / Could you speak slowly, please? / You slowly speaking.
Two in the afternoon is ___.
2 a.m. / 12 p.m. / 2 p.m.
Choose the correct sentence.
I have a headache. / I am headache. / I headache have.
Goal: Use basic past and future forms and complete an everyday conversation.
Use was/were for past be: I was tired; we were at home. Regular past verbs often end in -ed; go becomes went. Use did + base verb in questions: Did you visit? Use am/is/are going to + base verb for a plan.
A: Did you visit the museum yesterday?
B: Yes, I did. It was interesting.
A: What are you going to do tomorrow?
B: I am going to practice English with a friend.
Final project: introduce yourself, describe your routine, ask for directions, make a polite request and describe one past event and one future plan. Aim for a two-minute recording and a six-sentence written paragraph.
Yesterday, I ___ to the library.
go / went / going
Did you ___ the museum?
visited / visits / visit
We ___ at home yesterday.
were / was / are
I ___ going to study tomorrow.
is / am / are
Module 1: am; is; Are you a student?; How do you spell your name?
Module 2: an aunt; people; Her; He is 21 years old.
Module 3: studies; work; at; He doesn't work.
Module 4: are; Turn left.; right; on
Module 5: an; many; much; I'd like some water, please.
Module 6: speak; I agree.; Could you explain the assignment, please?; the latest time to finish something
Module 7: to; Could you speak slowly, please?; 2 p.m.; I have a headache.
Module 8: went; visit; were; am
What can you do now? What will you practice next? Ask a partner to review task completion, clarity, grammar and vocabulary on a 0–5 scale for each area.
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