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🟥A1 ESOL: Christchurch


Christchurch

🟥 Greetings

How are you today?

I feel __________ because ___________________________.

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🟧 Reading

Christchurch

Christchurch is a city in New Zealand. It is on the South Island. The city has many parks and gardens. The weather is warm in summer and cold in winter. People in Christchurch speak English. They enjoy sports like rugby and cricket. The city has many shops, cafes, and museums. Christchurch is a great place to live and visit.

🟨 Vocabulary

Match the word to the meaning:

1. City → a. A place with many shops and restaurants


2. Island → b. A large area of land surrounded by water


3. Museum → c. A place where you can see old and interesting things


4. Rugby → d. A sport played with an oval ball


5. Garden → e. A piece of land where plants grow



🟨 Speaking

Discuss the following questions with a partner:

1. Where is Christchurch?


2. What is the weather like in Christchurch?


3. What language do people speak in Christchurch?


4. Name one sport people enjoy in Christchurch.


5. What can you do in Christchurch?



Write your partner’s answers below:

1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

4. ________________________________

5. ________________________________



🟩 Grammar & Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with "am," "is," or "are":

1. I ___ a student.


2. She ___ from Christchurch.


3. We ___ learning English.


4. He ___ my friend.


5. They ___ in the park.


6. The weather ___ nice today.


7. I ___ happy to be here.


8. It ___ a beautiful day.


9. You ___ my classmate.


10. We ___ in the classroom.

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Pronunciation Practice

Repeat the following sentences 5 times each:

I live in Christchurch 

She doesn't live in Christchurch 

They like living in Chistchurch

Review Term Words studied so far (in writing book) repaet 3x each in 3 different ways


Tongue Twister Challenge: 

"Charlie’s chickens chat cheerfully in Christchurch."


🟦 Listening & Responding




Listen to the audio clip and answer:

1. What is the main idea? __________________________


2. What words did you hear? __________________________


3. Draw something you imagine from the audio: [Space for drawing]



🟪 Something New:



⬛ End of Lesson

Homework  Read 12 books from the library

Finish these sentences about Christchurch:

I like Christchurch  because...
It has.... 
There are....
I like Christchurch  because...
It has.... 
There are....
I like Christchurch  because...
It has.... 
There are....
I like Christchurch  because...
It has.... 
There are....

🔊 Share one thing you learned today: "I learned that..."


Student Worksheet

Christchurch

🟥 Greetings

How are you today?

I feel __________ because ___________________________.

🟧 Reading

Christchurch

Christchurch is a city in New Zealand. It is on the South Island. The city has many parks and gardens. The weather is warm in summer and cold in winter. People in Christchurch speak English. They enjoy sports like rugby and cricket. The city has many shops, cafes, and museums. Christchurch is a great place to live and visit.

🟨 Vocabulary

Match the word to the meaning:

1. City → a. A place with many shops and restaurants

2. Island → b. A large area of land surrounded by water

3. Museum → c. A place where you can see old and interesting things

4. Rugby → d. A sport played with an oval ball

5. Garden → e. A piece of land where plants grow

🟨 Speaking

Discuss the following questions with a partner:

1. Where is Christchurch?

2. What is the weather like in Christchurch?

3. What language do people speak in Christchurch?

4. Name one sport people enjoy in Christchurch.

5. What can you do in Christchurch?

Write your partner’s answers below:

1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

4. ________________________________

5. ________________________________

🟩 Grammar & Vocabulary

Fill in the blanks with "am," "is," or "are":

1. I ___ a student.

2. She ___ from Christchurch.

3. We ___ learning English.

4. He ___ my friend.

5. They ___ in the park.

6. The weather ___ nice today.

7. I ___ happy to be here.

8. It ___ a beautiful day.

9. You ___ my classmate.

10. We ___ in the classroom.

🟦 Listening & Responding

Listen to the online audio clip and answer:

1. What is the main idea? __________________________

2. What words did you hear? __________________________

3. Draw something you imagine from the audio: [Space for drawing]

Homework  Read 12 books from the library
Finish these sentences about Christchurch:

I like Christchurch  because...                             
It has.... 
There are....
I like Christchurch  because...
It has.... 
There are....
I like Christchurch  because...
It has.... 
There are....
I like Christchurch  because...
It has.... 
There are....


Answers:

🟨 Vocabulary

1. City → b. A large area of land surrounded by water


2. Island → a. A place with many shops and restaurants


3. Museum → c. A place where you can see old and interesting things


4. Rugby → d. A sport played with an oval ball


5. Garden → e. A piece of land where plants grow



🟩 Grammar & Vocabulary

1. I am a student.


2. She is from Christchurch.


3. We are learning English.


4. He is my friend.


5. They are in the park.


6. The weather is nice today.


7. I am happy to be here.


8. It is a beautiful day.


9. You are my classmate.


10. We are in the classroom.

Listening Script 




Listening Script: Discovering Christchurch

Hello! Today, let's learn about Christchurch, a city in New Zealand.

Location

Christchurch is on the South Island of New Zealand. It is the largest city on this island.

Nickname

People call Christchurch the "Garden City" because it has many beautiful parks and gardens.

History

The city was founded in 1856, making it the oldest city in New Zealand.

Features

The Avon River flows through Christchurch. The city has many shops, cafes, and museums.

Activities

In Christchurch, you can visit the Botanic Gardens, go punting on the Avon River, or explore the Canterbury Museum.

Conclusion

Christchurch is a city with a rich history, beautiful nature, and many fun things to do.



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