In this lesson, you will practice useful vocabulary to talk about social rules, polite behavior, and things we are allowed (or not allowed) to do in different places.

🎯 Learning Goals

You will practice and use these important words related to rules and customs:
➡️ access, charge, fine, let, personal, privacy, respect, return, split, swear

These words are helpful when we want to talk about:

• rules in public places 🏢
• polite behavior 🤝
• what is allowed or not allowed ❌✔️

🔍 Step 1: Revise the Words

✅ Word / Phrase	📚 Meaning	💬 Example
healthcare	services to keep people healthy	Everyone has access to free healthcare in my country.
in return	as a way of giving something back	I helped her move, and she bought me lunch in return.
in your personal space	very close to your body or area	I feel uncomfortable when strangers stand in my personal space.
show (respect, kindness, etc.)	to express something through action	It’s important to show respect to elderly people.
split the bill	divide the cost of a meal	We usually split the bill when we eat out with friends.
a fine	money you pay as punishment	He got a fine for parking in the wrong place.
charge	the cost or price for something	There’s no charge to use the museum.
in privacy	without other people watching	I prefer to make phone calls in privacy.
allow	to give permission	Most libraries allow food in designated areas.
swear	to say bad or rude words	You shouldn’t swear in front of children.

✏️ Step 2: Practice Time!

Complete the sentences with the correct word.
Choose from the box:

healthcare in return in your personal space show split the bill a fine charge in privacy allow swearing

🗣️ Step 3: Let’s Talk!

1. What services do you need to access regularly (e.g. healthcare, Wi-Fi, education)? Are they easy to access in your country?
2. Do you think it’s fair to charge people for using public toilets or parks? Why or why not?
3. Have you ever had to pay a fine for breaking a rule (like speeding, parking, or not recycling)? What happened?
4. In your country, do people usually let others get off public transportation before getting on? Why is this important?
5. How do people protect their personal space or privacy where you live? Do you think people should respect others’ privacy more?
6. In what situations do people usually swear in your country? Is it considered very rude, or more acceptable?
7. When you go out to eat with friends, do you usually split the bill or does one person pay? What do you prefer and why?
8. If someone gives you a gift or does you a favor, how do you usually return the kindness? Is it common to do something back?

✅ You can post your answers in the comments!

✍️ Step 4: Write About It

Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences):
📝 “Three important rules in my country”

Try to use at least 5 new words from the lesson.

Here’s an example:

In my country, people respect each other’s privacy. You shouldn’t ask personal questions in the first meeting. If you go to a café with friends, you usually split the bill. You mustn’t swear in public, especially around children. And always return things you borrow!

You can post it below 👇 or submit it privately to your teacher.