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My House

A complete A0 beginner lesson with short, simple tasks. Use it as a 35–45 minute lesson, or choose individual sections for a shorter class.

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Teacher lesson: Look at the picture. What can you see? Say or write three words. Work through the nine panels in order, or choose the sections that suit your class. Teacher answers and the listening script are stored separately.

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1 Lesson Goals

By the end of this lesson, I will be able to:

understand the main ideas and key details in My House.
learn and use important vocabulary from the lesson.
use the lesson language in speaking or writing.

Start here: What do you already know about this topic? Tell a partner one idea.

2 Reading

Before you read:

Look at the picture. What can you see? Say or write three words.

I live in a small house. There is a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom and two bedrooms. My bedroom has a bed, a desk and a chair. There are three windows in the house. There is a small garden outside. I like my house because it is warm and quiet.

3 Vocabulary

Words: kitchen · bedroom · bathroom · window · garden

Write a simple meaning, example or translation.

kitchen –

bedroom –

bathroom –

window –

garden –

4 Check Your Understanding

1. Is the house big or small?

2. How many bedrooms are there?

3. What is in the bedroom?

4. What is outside the house?

5 Language Focus

Complete the sentences with There is or There are.

1. a kitchen.

2. two bedrooms.

3. three windows.

4. a small garden.

6 Listen & Speak

Listen

Listen to your teacher and answer.

1. Does Lina live in a house or a flat?

2. How many bedrooms are there?

3. How many chairs are there?

4. Is there a garden?

Speak

• How many rooms are in your home?
• What is in your bedroom?
• What is your favourite room?

My House — Continued

7 Use Your English

Something New

Draw one room and label five things. Show your partner and say: “Find the .” Your partner points to the correct item.

Write

Write 3–4 sentences about your home. Use There is… and There are….

8 Puzzle or Game

60-Second Word Race

In one minute, write as many English words as you can that connect with My House. Compare your list with a partner.

Circle three words you think are especially useful.

9 Success Criteria ✓

Tick each statement when you can do it.

I can explain the main idea of the lesson.
I can use at least three new words correctly.
I can complete the language task.
I can share an idea in spoken or written English.

One thing I am proud of today:

10 Show What You Can Do

My final challenge: My House

1. Draw or plan. Add a small picture, diagram or 4 key words from the lesson.

2. Write. Write 3–5 sentences using words or language from this lesson.

3. Share. Tell a partner or teacher one thing you can now say or understand.