AEF 1. Lesson 3B. Grammar: Present Simple

 

AEF 3. Lesson 3A. Grammar & Communicative: Comparatives and Superlatives

 

AEF 1. Vocabulary Bank 5C: The weather and dates

 

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"The Weather"

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"The Date"

1. What is the weather like today?

2. Is it cloudy outside?

3. Is it cold today?

4. Is it foggy in the morning?

5. Is it hot in summer?

6. Is it snowing now?

7. Is it sunny today?

8. Is it raining now?

9. Is it windy today?

10. Is the weather warm or cool?

11. What’s the weather like in spring?

12. Do you like summer?

13. Do you prefer winter or summer?

14. What season is it now?

15. Is it January today?

16. What month is it?

17. What date is today?

18. What year are we in?

19. Is there a big building near your house?

20. Have you read a guidebook about your city?

21. Do you like visiting monuments?

22. Are there any parks in your city?

23. Is there a statue in the park?

24. Is the building in the centre enormous?

25. Is your local museum fascinating?

26. Is the zoo in Minsk wonderful?

27. Does the guidebook include information about the city?

28. Is there an open air swimming pool nearby? 

AEF 3. Vocabulary Bank 3A. Transportation

 

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1. How do you usually get to school or work? Do you prefer the bus or the subway?

2. Have you ever taken a light rail or a train? How was your experience?

3. Is there a bicycle lane in your city? Do many people use bicycles to commute?

4. What should you do if you get stuck in a traffic jam during rush hour?

5. Have you ever been involved in a car crash? What happened?

6. Where is the nearest gas station from your home? Do you usually fill up there?

7. Do you need to buy a parking ticket when you park your car in the city?

8. Are there pedestrian crossings or a pedestrian zone in your neighborhood? How safe do you feel crossing the street?

9. What is the speed limit on the highway near your city? Do you usually follow it?

10. Have you ever seen a speed camera while driving? Did it make you drive more carefully?

11. Do you prefer taking a taxi or using a ride-sharing app? Why?

12. What should you watch out for when crossing a busy street with traffic lights?

13. Have you ever run out of fuel while driving? What did you do?

14. Can you describe a situation when you ended up being late because of traffic?

15. Would you like to pick up a friend in your car? What do you usually say when you do?

16. When do you usually set off to go somewhere, in the morning or in the evening?

17. Do you always wear a seat belt when you are in a car? Why is it important?

18. Have you ever traveled in a carriage or a coach? How was the experience?

19. When do people usually use a motorboat or a boat for transportation?

20. What transportation methods do you think are the most environmentally friendly?

AEF 1. Vocabulary Bank 5A: More verb phrases

 

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"More verb Phrases"

1. Do you need to buy a ticket if you go to the cinema?

2. Can you call your mom now?

3. Do you like to perform the tango?

4. Can you draw a picture?

5. Do you know how to drive a car?

6. Can you easily find a parking space in our city?

7. Do you sometimes forget somebody’s name?

8. Do you often give flowers to someone?

9. Did you hear a noise last night?

10. Did you help somebody last week?

11. Are you looking for your keys?

12. Would you like to meet with your friend for a coffee?

13. Can you paint a picture?

14. Do you like to play chess?

15. Do you always remember somebody's birthdays?

16. Can you run a race?

17. Do you want to see a movie?

18. Can you sing a song?

19. Do you like to swim in the ocean?

20. Do you want to take photos?

21. Do you talk to your teacher?

22. Can you tell somebody a secret?

23. Do you use a computer?

24. Are you waiting for a bus?

25. Do you like watching concerts?

AEF 3. Lesson 2A. Spend or save? (Grammar, Communicative)

AEF 3. Lesson 2A. Present Perfect vs Past Simple 1

 

AEF 3. Lesson 2A. Present Perfect vs Past Simple 2

- Do you like finding bargains?

 - No, I hate going to sales.

- Why?

1. Do you like finding bargains?

2. When do you prefer to pay by cash, and when do you prefer to pay by credit card?

3. Have you ever bought something you couldn’t really afford?

4. Has an ATM ever “eaten” your bank card? If so, how did you get it back?

5. Have you, or anyone you know, ever won a lot of money?

6. Does anybody owe you money? Do you owe anybody money?

7. How much do you spend on food and drink every week?

8. Have you ever given money to a charity, like Save the Children

or Goodwill?

9. Is your country expensive to live in right now? What kinds of things are expensive?

10. Who usually pays the check when you go to a restaurant?

- Have you ever bought something and then regretted it?

 - Yes, I once bought a picture, but when I brought it home I decided that I didn’t like it.

- Why didn’t you like it?

1. Have you ever bought something and then regretted it?

2. How much money have you spent so far today? What did you spend it on?

3. What kind of things do you normally buy online? Why don’t you buy them in a store?

4.  Have you ever taken out a loan from the bank? Why?

5.  Is there anything you’d love to buy but can’t afford right now?

6.  Have you bought anything nice this week?

7. Have you ever inherited money or property, or something more unusual?

8. What’s the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought?

9. What do you spend your money on aside from food, rent, etc.?

10. Have you, or anyone you know, ever had money stolen? If so, what happened?

AEF 1. Vocabulary Bank 2C: Feelings

 

1. Are you hungry?

2. Is the weather hot today?

3. Are you tired now?

4. Are you sad?

5. Are you thirsty?

6. Is it cold outside?

7. Are you worried about your family?

8. Are you bored now?

9. Are you happy today?

10. Do you feel stressed?

11. Do you really like ice cream?

12. Is this monitor very big?

13. Are you careful when crossing the street?

14. Was the movie you saw last terrible?

15. Is it quiet in the room?

16. Is your English class far from your home?

17. Do you wear a jacket in winter?

18. Do you like pants or shorts?

19. Will you sign your name on the paper?

20. Do you like wearing a skirt?

21. Do you wear a uniform to work?

22. Was your day great yesterday?

23. Did you go left or right when you went out of your house?

24. Do you park your car near your house?

25. Are you going on a trip soon?

26. Are you with your friends?

AEF 3. Vocabulary Bank 2A: Money

 

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1. Have you ever bought something that was worth the money you paid?

2. Have you ever borrowed money from a friend or family member? How did it go?

3. Is there something expensive you wanted to buy but couldn’t afford? What was it?

4. Have you ever been charged extra fees for a service or product? What happened?

5. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? How much did it cost?

6. What job or activity helps you earn your money? Do you think you deserve your salary?

7.  Have you ever inherited something from a relative? What was it?

8. Have you ever invested money in something like stocks, a business, or property? How was your experience?

9. Have you ever lent money to someone? Did they pay you back on time?

10. Do you owe money to anyone, like a bank or friend? How do you feel about it?

11. Have you ever asked for a raise at work or tried to increase the price of something you sell? How did it go?

12. Do you save money regularly? What are you saving for?

13. Have you ever wasted money on something unnecessary? What was it and what did you learn?

14. Do you have any debts or loans now? How do you manage them?

15. When was the last time you used an ATM and why did you go there?

16. Can you remember the last time you paid a bill at a restaurant or store? How much was it?

17. Do you collect coins or have any special coins at home? Which ones are your favorites?

18. Have you ever taken out a loan for education, house, or car? How did it affect your finances?

19. Do you have a mortgage or plan to get one someday? What do you think about home loans?

20. What is your current salary, and do you think it’s enough for your needs?

21. When was the last time you paid taxes, and how did that feel for you?

22. Do you think society encourages us to buy more things than we need? Why or why not?

23. Has anyone supported your ideas financially or morally in your life or projects before?

24. Would you like to become a billionaire someday? Why (not)?

25. Is there a brand that you trust and prefer when shopping for clothes or gadgets? Why that brand?

26. Can you tell about a good experience you've had as a customer recently?

27. Have you ever thought about starting your own business or project?

28. Have you ever worked in a low-paying job that taught you something important?

29. Have you experienced rejection (like in job applications) that motivated you to try harder?

30. Has a salesperson convinced you to buy something recently — what was it?

31. Do you know someone who became successful without help from wealthy family — how did they do it?

32. Would being wealthy change your life — how?

AEF 1. Vocabulary bank 4B: Everyday Activities

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"Everyday Activities"

Conversation Questions
Everyday Activities

1. When do you get up?

2. What do you do after waking up at 7.00?
3. Do you take a shower in the morning?
4. When do you usually start work?
5. Do you finish work at 6.30?
6. How do you get to work—by bus or by car?
7. Do you go shopping on the weekend?
8. What do you have for dinner—pizza or something else?
9. Do you go to bed late or early?
10. Do you have lunch at work?
11. How do you go to work— on foot or by bus?
12. Do you watch TV and check emails in the evening?
13. Are you going to Italian classes this week?
14. Do you do Italian homework after class?
15. What time do you get up—at 8.00 or earlier?
16. Do you have breakfast every morning?
17. Do you exercise in the morning or in the evening?
18. Do you go home early sometimes?
19. Do you walk to work or drive?
20. How do you relax after a busy day?
21. Do you take the dog for a walk every day?
22. How many hours do you sleep each night—eight hours or more/less?
23. Who makes dinner at your house—everyone or just one person?
24. Do you like to prepare food yourself?
25. When do you go back home after shopping or work?
26. Do you enjoy your daily activities?

AEF 1. Vocabulary Bank: Time

 

1. Если минутная стрелка находится на цифре от 12 до 6, т.е. в пределах первой половины циферблата, тогда мы говорим сколько минут прошло ПОСЛЕ (PAST) наступившего часа :

3:05 – It’s 5 past three

4:10 – It’s 10 past four

5:25 – It’s 25 past five

2. Если минутная стрелка находится на 6 (30 минутах), тогда мы говорим ПОЛОВИНА ПОСЛЕ (HALF PAST) и также называем прошедший час.

6:30 – It’s half past six

7:30 – It’s half past seven

 3. Если минутная стрелка находится на цифре от 6 до 12, т.е. в пределах второй половины циферблата, тогда мы говорим сколько минут осталось ДО (TO) следующего часа:

    8:35 – It’s twenty-five to 9

9:40 – It’s twenty to 10

10:50 – It’s ten to 11

Говоря о времени, мы используем предлог AT :

Let’s meet at 5 o’clock.

His work starts at 9.

The train comes at 8.

Если мы называем время без минут, а только час, мы можем добавить o’clock:

at 2 o’clock

at 11 o’clock

at 3 o’clock

Сообщая который сейчас час, мы начинаем предложение с It’s:

It’s 5 o’clock

It’s half past 3

It’s fifteen past 4

Говоря о 15 минутах, мы можем использовать ПЯТНАДЦАТЬ (fifteen) или ЧЕТВЕРТЬ (quarter):

5:15 – It’s fifteen past 5 = It’s quarter past 5

5:45 – It’s fifteen to 6 = It’s quarter to 6

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Exercises: 

Elementary

1. Half, quarter, o'clock - quiz
2. Time: half, quarter - audio
3. Half, quarter, o'clock - game
4. Half, quarter, o'clock - audio
5. Half, quarter, o'clock - exercises
6. Digital watch: half, quarter - match
7. Digital watch: half, quarter - audio
8. What time is it ? - audio quiz
9. What time is it ? - quiz
10. What's the time ?
11. What's the time ? - audio
12. Digital clock - match
13. Digital clock - audio
14. What's the time ? - exercises
15. The clock - quiz 1
16. Telling the time - game
17. Game - cat and mouse
18. Time telling - game

Exercises: lower 

intermediate

1. The clock - quiz 2
2. Telling the time 1 - write
3. Telling the time 2 - write
4. Clock: 24 hours - match
5. Clock: 24 hours - audio
6. Clock: 24 hours - quiz
7. Clock: 24 hours - write
8. Telling the time 1- exercise
9. Telling the time
10. Telling time in English - exercises
11. Telling the time - multiple choice
12. What time is it ? - write
13. About time - English exercises

AEF 3. Lesson 1B. Family Life.

 

Future Tenses

AEF 1. Vocabulary Bank: Question Words

 

1. Who is your best friend?

2. What is your favorite movie?

3. When do you watch TV shows?

4. Where do you live?

5. Why do you like the place where you live?

6. How many books do you read in a month?

7. Which TV show do you prefer?

8. Which YouTube channel do you often watch?

9. How do you relax after work?

10. At what time do you go to bed?

11. What kind of music do you like?

12. How much water do you drink every day?

13. Do you like watching movies on weekends?

14. What is your favorite food?

15. Do you love pizza?

16. Do you want to meet a partner this year?

17. Who's your favourite actor?

18. Is your favorite actor famous? Really?

19. Is it a great idea to study English?

20. Do you like action movies?

AEF 1. Vocabulary bank: The Family

 

1. Who is your mother?

2. Do you have a father? What is his name?

3. How many sisters do you have?

4. Do you have a brother? Is he older or younger than you?

5. What do you call your mother’s sister?

6. Who is your uncle? How often do you see him?

7. What do you like to do with your grandmother?

8. How old is your grandfather?

9. Do you have a granddaughter or a grandson? How old are they?

10. Have you got a daughter or a son in your family?

11. Is your wife working or staying at home?

12. What does your husband do for a living?

13. How many parents do you have?

14. Who are your relatives? Can you name them?

15. Do you have a niece or a nephew? What are their names?

16. Do you know anyone who has a stepmother or a stepfather? Are they nice?

17. How many cousins do you have?

18. Do you visit your grandchildren often?

19. Are you a grandchild in your family?

20. Do you have any stepchildren? What are their names?

AEF 1. Vocabulary Bank 3B: Jobs

 

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1. Who is an administrative assistant?

2. What does an architect do?

3. Can a chef cook breakfast?

4. Where does a construction worker work?

5. When does a dentist see patients?

6. Where does a doctor work?

7. What does an engineer do?

8. Where does a factory worker work?

9. Does a flight attendant take care of passengers on the plane?

10. Where does a front desk clerk work?

11. Where does a hair stylist work?

12. Who is a journalist?

13. What does a lawyer do?

14. Where does a bank manager work?

15. What is a model?

16. Does a musician compose music?

17. What does a nurse do?

18. Who is a pilot?

19. What does a police officer do?

20. Does a salesperson help customers?

21. What sport does a soccer player play?

22. Who is a soldier?

23. Who is a teacher?

24. What does a veterinarian do?

25. What does a waiter or waitress do?

26. Are you unemployed?

27. Are your grandparents retired?

28. What is a degree?

29. Is this a jacket or a coat?

30. Do you wear pants or skirts?

31. Is this shirt comfortable?

32. Do you speak a foreign language?

33. How do you earn money?

34. Does your mood depend on the day?

AEF 3. Vocabulary Bank: Personality

AEF 1. Vocabulary Bank: Classroom Language

 

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"Classroom Language"

AEF 1. Vocabulary Bank: Verb Phrases

 

  

AEF Vocabulary Exercise 3A

1. Do you cook dinner every day?

2. Do you do homework or housework on weekends?

3. Do you drink water after waking up?

4. Do you eat fast food often?

5. Do you go to the movies sometimes?

6. Do you have children?

7. Do you like animals?

8. Do you listen to music in the morning?

9. Do you live in an apartment or a house?

10. Do you play tennis or guitar?

11. Do you read a newspaper every day?

12.Do you say sorry when you make a mistake?

13. Do you speak German?

14. Do you study economics at school?

15. Do you take an umbrella when it rains?

16. Do you want a new car?

17. Do you watch TV in the evening?

18. Do you wear glasses?

19. Do you work in an office?

20. Does it rain hard today?

21. Do you buy clothes at the mall?

22. Do you call your wife/husband in the evening?

23. Do you change money at the bank?

24. Do you feel good today?

25. Do you need help with your homework?

26. Do you pay the bill at the restaurant?

27. Do you prefer tea or coffee?