English Curriculum

Beginner | Lesson 11

1) Reading: What I want to be when I grow up.

When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.

I want to help other children learn.

I want to travel the world and teach people from different backgrounds.

I want to teach math.

I am not good at math now.

1) Reading: What I want to be when I grow up.

I need to study to become better at math.

That way I can teach others.

I want to be a nice math teacher, not like the ones I had when I was in school.

I think my parents will be proud of me.

2) Grammar: Basic Regular Adverbs

An adverb is a word that describes a verb. It is an adjective for a verb, instead of a noun. They usually end in “-ly.”

Example:

• He ran carefully down the stairs.

• I talked loudly to my grandmother so she could hear me.

• I diligently studied English.

• I am usually late to work.

• I am always late to work.

2) Grammar: Basic Regular Adverbs

Adverbs can also describe adjectives or even other adverbs.

Describing Adjectives:

• This food is really amazing.

• The way he ran the marathon was very surprising.

Describing other Adverbs:

• I am almost always late to work.

• I talked very loudly to my grandmother.

3) Speaking Phrase: I want you to + (verb)

This phrase is used to express desire or hope that someone else will do something.

Example:

• I want you to clean your dishes.

• I want you to do your homework before hanging out with your friends.

• I want you to practice speaking English every day.

3) Speaking Phrase: I want you to + (verb)

If it is more than a desire, you can use the work “need” instead of “want.”

• I need you to go get some milk from the store.

• I need you to stop distracting me in class.

• I need you to make a decision about what you want to eat.

4) Conversation: Introducing Two People

Marcus: Hey Gemma, this is my friend Leah.

Gemma: Hi Leah, nice to meet you.

Leah: Nice to meet you as well.

Marcus: I think you both will get along because you both really like old rock music.

Gemma: Do you have a favorite band?

Leah: I really like ACDC.

Gemma: They are one of my favorites as well!

5) Topic: Small Talk

Small talk means having a conversation with someone that isn’t very personal. It is common for people in Western culture to engage in small talk with strangers in public. People aren’t actually trying to get to know you through small talk, just talk about random things.

An example of small talk could be someone asking you about the weather. Both parties know the weather, and it doesn’t reveal anything about you personally, but it is a way to just talk for the sake of talking.

It is also commonly used in business interviews to see how your communications skills are. They use it to see if you are someone they want to work next to.

5) Topic: Small Talk

Example of Small Talk:

A: It’s pretty hot out here today, don’t you think?

B: Yeah, I heard it is supposed to reach 95 degrees.

A: That’s pretty hot for this time of year.

B: Maybe global warming is a real thing.

A: Good thing we are taking the bus, helping the environment.

The conversation has no real goal and is not revealing anything about either person, just talking for the sake of talking.