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Christchurch 🟥 Greetings How are you today? I feel __________ because ___________________________. Send lesson to student or parent 🟧 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 spor...

Sure! Here are 10 very simple and short stories for an absolute beginner in English. These stories are designed to use basic vocabulary, simple sentences, and repetition to help build confidence in reading. 1. The Cat and the Hat The cat is big. The hat is red. The cat sees the hat. The cat jumps in the hat. The hat is on the cat! 2. My Dog I have a dog. The dog is brown. The dog likes to run. The dog likes to eat. I love my dog. 3. The Apple I see an apple. The apple is red. I take the apple. I eat the apple. The apple is sweet! 4. At the Park I go to the park. The park has trees. I sit on a bench. I see a bird. The bird sings to me. 5. The Ball Tom has a ball. The ball is blue. Tom throws the ball. The ball goes up! Tom catches the ball. 6. The Sun and the Rain The sun is hot. The rain is wet. The sun comes out. The rain goes away. I see a rainbow! 7. The Cake Mum makes a cake. The cake is pink. We put candles on the cake. ...

"My First 1000 Words" is a children's vocabulary book published by Autumn Publishing. It serves as an essential reference tool designed to help young learners develop early vocabulary, which is a fundamental building block of literacy. The book is presented in a hardcover format, comprising 96 pages. Its dimensions are approximately 22.6 x 1.2 x 27.5 cm. The publication date is listed as August 31, 2024. While specific content details are limited, similar vocabulary books typically feature colorful illustrations accompanying each word, organized into thematic sections to facilitate learning. These themes often include topics like animals, household items, and outdoor scenes, providing a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for children. For purchasing options, "My First 1000 Words" is available through various online retailers, including Amazon. Availability and pricing may vary depending on the retailer and your location. "My Firs...

Here are several fun and educational games you can play with alphabet flashcards: 1. Alphabet Relay How to play : Spread the flashcards around the room. Call out a letter or the sound it makes, and players race to find the correct card. Skills : Letter recognition, listening, and movement. 2. Letter Match How to play : Mix uppercase and lowercase cards. Players match them correctly. Skills : Matching, uppercase/lowercase recognition. 3. Alphabet Memory How to play : Lay cards face down. Players flip two cards at a time, trying to match uppercase and lowercase letters. Skills : Memory, concentration. 4. I Spy Alphabet How to play : Place cards face up. Say, "I spy a letter that starts with the word apple ," and players pick the letter. Skills : Letter-sound association. 5. Letter Race How to play : Split cards into two piles. Two players race to put the alphabet in order. Skills : Sequencing and speed. 6. Word Builder How to play : ...

This is  a comprehensive A1 English Student Skills Checklist, covering all the core language areas: Listening Skills Can understand simple greetings and introductions (e.g., "Hello, how are you?").       Can recognize familiar words and basic phrases about themselves, family, and surroundings when spoken slowly and clearly.        Can follow classroom instructions (e.g., "Open your book," "Sit down").    Can identify numbers, days of the week, and times. Speaking Skills Can introduce themselves and provide basic personal information (e.g., name, age, nationality, address). Can ask and answer simple questions about everyday topics (e.g., "What’s your name?" "Where are you from?"). Can use common phrases for daily interactions (e.g., "Thank you," "Excuse me," "I don’t understand"). Can describe simple activities or routines using basic verbs (e.g., "I go to school," "I eat breakfast...

Focus: Learning and practicing basic phrases to ask for help, such as “Can you help me?” and “I don’t understand.” Objective: to say and use simple phrases to ask for help in different situations. 1.Discussion: What do you think ‘help’ means? 2 . Language Focus  Key Phrases: Write these in your first language 1. “Can you help me?” 2. “I don’t understand.” 3. “What does this mean?” 4. “Can you say it again?” Your teacher will roleplay these phrases. Can you choose the right one? 3. Speaking Practice Activity 1: Role Play  Scenario 1: Lost Pencil You: “What’s wrong?” The student: “Can you help me?” You: “Sure! What do you need?” Guide them to respond, “I lost my pencil.” Scenario 2: New Word Point to a word in a book. The student says, “What does this mean?” Respond: “It means ______” (use simple definitions). Activity 2: Question Practice  Your teacher will show you some  Use flashcards or real objects (such as pen or book)  Pretend to not understand. ...

Focus: Learning how to count numbers and tell time (e.g., "It’s 3 o’clock"). Objective: To be able to count numbers from 1 to 12 and tell the time using simple phrases (e.g., "It’s 3 o’clock"). 1.Activity: Counting Fingers Game Use your hands and say numbers 1-10 Hold up one finger: “One.” Add fingers until you reach 10, asking the your speaking partner to repeat each number. Practice counting together: You: 1, 2, 3...” Speaking Partner "1, 2, 3...” Play a quick counting game: You say a number and ask your speaking partner to show the number with their fingers. 2. Language Focus Part 1: Numbers 1 to 12 Teach numbers 11 and 12 by writing them down and saying them slowly. Practice counting 1 to 12 together. Activity: Missing Number. Fill in the missing Numbers 1, __, 3, __, 5__,7__,9__11 __,2,__,4__,6__,8__,10__,12 Ask the student to fill in the missing numbers aloud. Part 2: Telling the Time Teach the phrase: “It’s ___ o’clock.” Use a clock (real or d...

An A1 student can create a simple, engaging portfolio of their work that showcases their progress in learning English. Here are some ideas for what they can include and how to structure it: 1. Personal Profile Create a "About Me" page with: Name, age, country, and a photo or drawing of themselves. Simple sentences: "My name is...", "I am from...", "I like...". 2. Vocabulary Lists Illustrated Word Lists: Group words by topic (e.g., animals, colors, food, school items). Students can draw pictures or cut out images from magazines to match the words. 3. Writing Samples Include simple writing tasks: Daily routines: "I wake up at 7 o’clock. I eat breakfast." Short paragraphs: About their family, favorite food, or a recent weekend. Labeling activities: For example, labeling a picture of a house with “door,” “window,” etc. 4. Grammar Practice Worksheets: Include corrected grammar worksheets or examples like filling in blanks or matc...