A – Lesson 10 – Places around us

We have visitors!

Study the vocabulary

Usually children go to school on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. These are called the week days. Adults usually go to work on weekdays. Saturday and Sunday are days off. They are called the weekend. Children don’t go to school and most adults usually don’t go to work on weekend. Families spend time together, play or visit different places like the park or the beach. But some adults go to work on weekends too – doctors, nurses, policemen often work on weekends.

What do you do on week days?

What do you do on weekends?

There are twelve months in a year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

There are four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn.

Every season is different in my country. It is very cold in winter. Sometimes it snows. It is usually dark and there isn’t much sun. In spring it gets warm. It rains a lot. Everything becomes green and there are many flowers. It is hot in summer. The sun shines brightly, the birds sing and the weather is very nice. It gets cool in autumn. The trees and the grass turn yellow and brown. The nature is ready to go to sleep before winter.

What are the seasons like in your country?

What is your favourite season? Why?

Study the vocabulary; Places around

Rosa: Hey, Lily, John! Are you ready to hit the road?

Lily: Yeah, Rosa! Where to go first?

Rosa: We start with the park right here, near the play ground. Do you see it?

John: This one? With the old trees?

Lily: Oh, I love these trees! They are beautiful!

John: Look! What is that?

Rosa: Oh, that is the river. It’s small but beautiful.

Lily: And what’s that, over there?

Rosa: That’s the lake. Let’s cross the river. There is a bridge right here!

John: Wow! What a wonderful place. And these birds… so nice! Oh, and their colour! It’s just perfect!

Rosa: I want to take pictures of you two. Let’s have a rest on this lovely beach near the lake. The day is so warm!

Lily and John: Absolutely!

John: Look at those mountains over there! What a nice place!

Rosa: I am happy you like it here!

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Lily: You know, Rosa, I am a little hungry.

Rosa: Oh, me too! Let’s go back. Do you see those houses? There are Italian and Chinese restaurants over there. Which one do you want?

John: Oh, you know, I love pizza!

Rosa: Let’s go the the Italian then!

Lily: Great! Let’s go!

Speak about your city/town. Use the prompts below:

1. I live in ….
2. This is a city/town in … (country).
3. It’s … (big / small / old)/
4. There are …. and ….
5. I like to go to …. in (summer, spring …) / on weekends.
6. My friends and I usually …
7. My family loves ….
8. I think this place is ….

Make the sentences plural.

Example: This river is old. – These rivers are old

• This playground is big
•  I like that lake.
• I live in this house with my friend.
• There is a tree in that street.
• Is this a book on the table?
• This is not my friend.
• Who is that girl on the mountain?
• I enjoy that beach in the summer.
• There is a car in that car park.

Draw a picture of a street near your home. Describe it to your teacher.

Example: This is my house. It’s small but nice. There are many green trees near my house. These are apple trees. I have a beautiful lake here, too. There isn’t any river or mountain near my house.

Let’s meet!

People can meet in many places. Some meet at home after work. Others meet at a shop or a mall to buy things. There are meetings at performances or special ceremonies. Some people like to meet at a restaurant or cafe, others – at the cinema for a movie night. A barbeque is a fun place to meet outside too. Where do you like to meet people?

Jasmine: Hi! Long time no see! How are you?

Paul: Hello! I’m good, thank you! I’m at work right now. How about you?

Jasmine: I’m good! I’m at the store. Would you like to visit a small performance with me in the evening?

Paul: Oh, that sounds interesting! But I don’t have time this evening. How about meeting tomorrow at the cinema? We can have a movie night.

Jasmine: Yes, I’d love to!

Paul: I’d like to see a new horror movie there.

Jasmine: OMG, I don’t think it’s a good idea. I don’t like horror movies.

Paul: Oh, OK. So how about a restaurant in the evening tomorrow?

Jasmine: Perfect!

Listen to the dialogue

Listen to the dialogue again and complete it.

Invite your teacher / friend to:

• restaurant
• performance
• cinema
• barbecue
• ceremony
• meeting