Unit 1 – Everyday Conversations

Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will:

  • Engage in everyday conversations about daily routines and activities.
  • Express opinions, ideas, and experiences using common expressions and idiomatic phrases.
  • Comprehend short stories, dialogues, and articles about daily life.
  • Listen to and analyze conversations, podcasts, and interviews.
  • Write emails, messages, and diary entries about daily activities.

Duration:

Two 45-minutes sessions

Materials Needed:

  1. Short stories, dialogues, or articles about daily life.
  2. Audio recordings of conversations, podcasts, or interviews.
  3. Visual aids or props to reinforce vocabulary.
  4. Writing materials for students.

Conversation Prompts: Daily Routines

Reading: Everyday Conversations

Writing: Everyday Conversation

Session 1: Speaking and Vocabulary (45 minutes)

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

  • Begin with a class discussion:
    • “What does your typical day look like?”
    • Encourage students to share a brief outline of their routines.
    • Write key phrases (e.g., “wake up,” “commute to work,” “relax in the evening”) on the board.

Speaking Practice (15 minutes)

  1. Pair Work:
    • Provide prompts for conversation, such as:
      • “What do you do to relax after work or school?”
      • “How do you prepare for a busy day?”
      • “What’s your favorite part of the day and why?”
    • Rotate pairs every 5 minutes to ensure diverse interactions.
    • Feedback: After each round, ask volunteers to share something interesting they learned about their partner.

Vocabulary Expansion (15 minutes)

  1. Introduction:
    • Present common expressions and idiomatic phrases related to daily life (e.g., “hit the snooze button,” “burn the midnight oil,” “call it a day”).
    • Use visual aids or scenarios to contextualize the phrases.
  2. Practice:
    • Conduct a matching activity where students pair idiomatic expressions with their meanings.
    • Ask students to create their own sentences using the new expressions.

Wrap-Up Activity (10 minutes)

  • Play a quick vocabulary game, such as 20 Questions or Charades, using the new phrases.
  • Encourage active participation and creativity

Session 2: Reading, Listening, and Writing (45 minutes)

Reading Comprehension (15 minutes)

  1. Text Activity:
    • Distribute short stories or dialogues about daily life.
    • Students read individually or in pairs, underlining unfamiliar vocabulary.
  2. Discussion:
    • Guide a class discussion:
      • “What did you learn from the story/dialogue?”
      • “Did any characters remind you of yourself or someone you know?”
      • Clarify new vocabulary or phrases students encountered.

Listening Activity (15 minutes)

  1. Audio Task:
    • Play a short recording of a podcast, interview, or dialogue about daily life.
    • Students listen and jot down:
      • Key details (e.g., activities mentioned, opinions expressed).
      • New vocabulary or phrases they notice.
  2. Discussion:
    • Ask comprehension questions:
      • “What was the main idea of the conversation?”
      • “What new phrases or ideas stood out to you?”

Writing Practice (10 minutes)

  1. Task:
    • Assign one of the following prompts:
      • Write an email to a friend describing your day.
      • Write a diary entry about a memorable day this week.
    • Encourage students to use new vocabulary and expressions.
  2. Sharing:
    • Students pair up and read their writings to each other for peer feedback.

Wrap-Up (5 minutes)

  • Review key vocabulary and phrases from the session.
  • Encourage students to:
    • Practice speaking English daily.
    • Keep a journal or notes on phrases they hear in podcasts or conversations.

Homework:

  1. Listen to a podcast episode or watch an interview about daily life.
    • Write a brief summary or reflection (100–150 words).
    • Note any new vocabulary or phrases.
  2. Use two idiomatic expressions from the lesson in sentences and bring them to the next class.

Assessment:

  1. Speaking: Evaluate participation, fluency, and use of new phrases during discussions.
  2. Reading: Check comprehension and ability to engage with the text.
  3. Listening: Assess note-taking and responses during the discussion.
  4. Writing: Evaluate clarity, coherence, and use of idiomatic expressions in their email/diary entry.

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