Lesson Level: A1 [Beginner]
About My Home
The Home: Every person needs a place to live. A home is a special place where you feel safe and comfortable. It can be a house or an apartment, and it’s where you spend time with your family.
- A home is where people live
- People sleep, eat, and rest at home
- Homes have rooms like bedrooms, kitchens, and living rooms
- Families live together in homes
- People do daily activities like cooking and watching TV at home
Example:
I sleep in my bedroom. The kitchen is where we cook food. My family lives in this home. In the living room, we watch TV together. We sleep at night. Our house is white. The house has three rooms. We cook food in the kitchen. The family watches TV together. Our home is nice and clean. The TV is in the living room. Our family cooks in the kitchen.
About Work
The Workplace: Most adults go to work during the week. A workplace is any place where people do their jobs. Different jobs happen in different places, and people work to make money and help others.
- This is where people work
- Different jobs have different workplaces
- Some people work in offices with computers
- Some work in shops, restaurants, or schools
- People go to work to earn money
Example:
I work in an office. There are many computers in the office. I work from Monday to Friday. Work starts at 9:00. Work ends at 5:00. Teachers work in schools. Doctors work in hospitals. Cooks work in restaurants. I use a computer at work. The office is big. Shop workers work in stores. I sit at my desk.
About School
School: Education is very important for children and young people. Schools are special buildings where students go to learn new things every day. Teachers help students become smart and ready for life.
- Children go to school to learn
- Schools have classrooms with desks and chairs
- Teachers help students learn
- Students learn reading, writing, and math
- Schools have books and materials for learning
Example:
The classroom has desks. Children go to school. Students learn math. The teacher writes on the board. Students write on paper. Students read books. The teacher sits at the big desk. Students learn English. The school is big. Students learn about science. Students sit at chairs. There is writing on the board.
About the Supermarket
The Supermarket: Everyone needs food and basic items for daily life. Supermarkets are big stores where you can find everything you need in one place. These stores make shopping easy and convenient.
- A supermarket is where people buy food
- You can find fruits, vegetables, bread, and meat
- Supermarkets also sell drinks and cleaning items
- People use money or cards to pay
- Most supermarkets are open many hours each day
Example:
The supermarket opens at 8:00. It closes at 10:00. You can buy water to drink. You can buy bread to eat. You can pay with money. Coffee is a hot drink. We buy pet food for pets. You can buy soap. You can buy bananas and other fruit. Soap is for cleaning. Juice is a cold drink. Meat comes from animals.
About the Hospital
The Hospital: Health is very important, and sometimes people need medical help. Hospitals are special buildings where sick people go to get better. They have many doctors and nurses who help people feel well again.
- Hospitals are for sick people
- Doctors and nurses work in hospitals
- People go there when they need medical help
- Hospitals are open all day and night
- They have special rooms for patients
Example:
The hospital is open all day and all night. Doctors work at the hospital. Nurses give medicine. Hospital rooms have beds. The rooms are clean. You go to the hospital when you are sick. Babies are born at the hospital. Doctors help sick people. Nurses work at the hospital too. You go to the hospital when you have pain. People get checkups at the hospital. People get better at the hospital.
About the Post Office
The Post Office: Communication is important in our world. Post offices help people send messages and packages to friends, family, and others around the world. They are an important part of every community.
- Post offices help send letters and packages
- People can buy stamps here
- Workers help with mail services
- You can send mail to other places
- Some post offices also help with money services
Example:
The post office opens at 9:00. You can send letters here. You buy stamps at the post office. Post office workers help people. Workers weigh packages. The post office is not very big. You can get mail here. Workers give information. You can send money. You need stamps for letters. Post office workers weigh packages. Workers sell stamps.
About Transportation
Common Transportation: People need to move from one place to another every day. Transportation helps us travel to different places like work, school, or the supermarket. There are many different ways to travel.
- Buses: Big vehicles that carry many people
- Trains: Fast transport for longer distances
- Cars: Personal vehicles for families
- Bicycles: Two-wheel transport for short trips
- Walking: Moving on foot to nearby places
Example:
The bus is yellow. The bus comes every 30 minutes. My car is blue. A bike has two wheels. My bike is red. The train is very fast. You wait for the train on the platform. The car has four doors. Walking is good exercise. Cars need gas. Bikes have bells. You can walk to the park.