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Ask for Information

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In this lesson, you will practice real-life English that you can use when you need help, directions, details, or clarification. These skills are very useful for travel, work, school, and everyday conversations.

🎯 What will you learn?

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

  • Ask for information politely and clearly
  • Use correct question forms
  • Understand and respond to common information questions
  • Feel more confident speaking in real-life situations

🗣️ Useful Phrases: Asking for Information and Advice

Use these phrases in phone calls, emails, or face-to-face conversations. Try to sound polite and calm.

✅ Asking for Information

SituationUseful Phrases
Starting a conversationHello, I’m calling to find out about _______.
Excuse me, can I ask you something?
Asking for general informationCan you give me some information about the _____?
I wonder if you could give me some information about the _______.
Asking for specific detailsCan/Could you tell me when the course starts? Can/Could you tell me how much it costs?
Showing interestI’d like to find out about _________.
I’m interested in ___________.
Asking about availability or offersDo you offer discounts for students?
Is there an evening class available?
Very polite requestsWould you mind telling me when the course starts?

💬 Responding to a Request for Information

PurposeUseful Phrases
Greeting the callerHello, this is … How can I help?
Offering helpCan I help you? What can I do for you?
Checking informationLet me see. Let me check that for you.
Ending the conversationIs there anything else I can do for you?

🔁 Repeating Back to Confirm Understanding

PurposeUseful Phrases
Confirming detailsOK, thanks. The course starts on Monday. Got that.
Checking understandingSo, the fee is $200, right?

🙏 Thanking

SituationUseful Phrases
Saying thank youThanks very much for your help. Thank you for the information.

Let’s Practice!

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Speaking Practice

  1. Spin the wheel.
  2. Read the situation.
  3. Ask for information. Use the useful phrases box to prepare your dialogue.

✍️ Writing Practice

Try answering these questions:

  1. How would you ask for the price of a jacket?
  2. How would you ask where the nearest bus stop is?
  3. How would you politely ask about opening hours?

Write your answers and practice saying them out loud.

Introduction to Relative Clauses

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who, which, that, where

A relative clause gives extra information about a noun (a person, thing, or place).
It tells us which person, which thing, or which place we are talking about.

💬 Example:

That’s the man who teaches English.
→ “who teaches English” tells us which man.

So, instead of two sentences:

That man is my teacher. He teaches English.
You can join them:
That’s the man who teaches English.

Relative Pronouns

Relative PronounUsed forExampleMeaning
whopeople 👩‍🏫She’s the woman who works in the office.→ “who” = the woman
whichthings 🧁This is the cake which I made yesterday.→ “which” = the cake
thatpeople and things 🙋‍♂️📱He’s the man that lives next door.
It’s the phone that I bought.		→ “that” = who / which
whereplaces 🏫That’s the school where I studied.→ “where” = in that place

💡 Note:
In speaking, we often use that instead of who or which — it’s more common and informal.

How to Form a Relative Clause

StepExample
1️⃣ Start with two simple sentences.This is the girl. She lives next door.
2️⃣ Replace the repeated word (she → who).This is the girl who lives next door.

✅ Final sentence:

This is the girl who lives next door.

Examples

💡Remember

  • Don’t use a subject after who, which, or that.
    ❌ This is the woman who she works here.
    ✅ This is the woman who works here.
  • That can often replace who or which, especially in speech:
    ✅ It’s the restaurant that I like best.

Let’s Practice

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Superlatives + present perfect

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A superlative adjective is used to show that something is number one: the most, least, biggest, best, etc.

We use superlatives to compare three or more things or experiences.

Form

Type of adjectiveRuleExample
Short adjectives (1 syllable)the + adjective + -estMount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Adjectives ending in -yChange y → i + -estThat’s the funniest movie I’ve ever seen.
Long adjectives (2+ syllables)the most / the least + adjectiveIt’s the most beautiful beach I’ve ever visited.
Irregular adjectivesDifferent formThat was the best concert I’ve ever been to!
Superlatives

Common Expressions with Superlatives

When we use superlatives, we often add a group to say where or in what situation we are comparing things.

PhraseMeaningExample
in the worldcomparing everything everywhereIt’s the most famous painting in the world.
in my countrycomparing things in your countryThis is the tallest building in my country.
in my classcomparing with your classmatesShe’s the best student in my class.
in my lifecomparing all your experiencesIt’s the most delicious meal I’ve ever had in my life.

💡 These phrases help make your superlatives more specific and natural.

Superlatives + Present Perfect

When we talk about life experiences, we often combine superlatives and present perfect:

👉 It’s the + superlative adjective + noun + I’ve ever + past participle.

ExampleMeaning
It’s the best movie I’ve ever seen.Of all the movies I’ve seen in my life, this one is number one.
It’s the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in.I’ve never stayed in a worse hotel.
That was the most exciting trip I’ve ever had.It’s number one on my list of experiences.
Present Perfect + ever/ never

Grammar Summary

FunctionStructureExample
Superlativethe + adj + -est / the most + adjIt’s the most delicious food in the world.
Present perfect with everhave / has + past participleHave you ever been to Japan?
Combined formIt’s the + superlative + noun + I’ve ever + past participleIt’s the best restaurant I’ve ever tried.

Let’s Practice

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Speaking

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Future Plans & Desires

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We use be going to, want to, and would like to to talk about plans, intentions and desires for the future.
These expressions help us describe what we have already decided to do, what we want to do, or what we would like to do politely.

Future Plans

We use be going to to talk about things we plan to do or intend to do in the future.
These are decisions we’ve already made.

✅ Structure:
am / is / are + going to + base form (verb)

Examples:

  • I’m going to invite my neighbours for dinner.
  • She’s going to buy a new phone.
  • We’re going to visit our grandparents this weekend.

💡 Remember:
Use the correct form of be:

SubjectBe verb
Iam
You / We / Theyare
He / She / Itis

Example:

I am going to call my friend.
He is going to clean his room.

Desires

A desire is something you really want , something you hope to have or do in the future.
It’s usually possible and realistic.

It comes from your feelings or needs.

ExampleMeaning
I desire peace and quiet.You really want calmness in your life.
She desires to travel the world.It’s something she really wants to do.
They desire success.They want to be successful.

💬 In everyday English, we don’t often say “desire” in conversation. It sounds formal or literary.
Instead, we usually say “want” or “would like”.

👉 Desire = Strong “want” (formal word)

Want to = a strong desire

Use want to + verb to talk about something you really plan to do or feel sure about.
It’s direct and very common in everyday English.

✅ Form:
Subject + want to + base form (verb)

Examples:

  • I want to see my friends this weekend.
  • She wants to travel next summer.
  • We want to buy a new car.

🧠 Meaning: You have a clear plan or strong wish to do something.

Would like to = a polite or softer desire

Use would like to + verb to talk about something you want, but in a more polite or gentle way.
It’s often used when we are being nice, formal, or not completely sure.

✅ Form:
Subject + would like to + base form (verb)
(We often say ’d like instead of would like.)

Examples:

  • I’d like to make a traditional meal.
  • He’d like to visit Paris one day.
  • We’d like to go out this Saturday.

🧠 Meaning: You want to do it, but you say it politely — it sounds friendly and nice.

🗣 Compare:

  • I want to go out tonight. → (simple, direct)
  • I’d like to go out tonight. → (polite and friendly)

🕐 Talking About the Future

Common Time Expressions

⏰ Expression Meaning / When💬 Example Sentence
⏳ in an hour60 minutes from nowI’m going to call you in an hour.
📅 this SaturdayThe coming SaturdayWe’re going to a concert this Saturday.
📆 in two months’ timeTwo months from nowShe’s going to start a new job in two months’ time.
🌸 next AprilThe April that’s comingThey’re going to travel to Japan next April.
🕑 at two o’clock tomorrowA specific time tomorrowI’m meeting my teacher at two o’clock tomorrow.
🌞 the day after tomorrowTwo days from todayWe’re going to visit our grandparents the day after tomorrow.
🎓 the year after nextTwo years from nowI’m going to finish university the year after next.
🚀 in 2060A specific year in the futurePeople might live on Mars in 2060.

These words help make your future sentences more natural and specific.

Let’s Practice

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Present Perfect + ever/ never

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We use the present perfect tense to talk about experiences or actions in the past when we don’t say exactly when they happened.
We care about the result or the experience, not the specific time.

✅ Example: I’ve visited Paris.
(It happened at some time before now, but we don’t say when.)

🧩 How to form the Present Perfect

Subjecthave / haspast participle
I / You / We / Theyhaveseen
He / She / Ithaseaten

📝 Form:

have / has + past participle

Examples:

  • He has watched lots of movies.
  • We have visited many cities.

🚫 Using Never

We use never to say that something has not happened at any time in our life.

Meaning: not ever

🧱 Structure:

Subject + have/has + never + past participle

Examples:

  • He has never watched a football match.
  • I have never seen snow.
  • We have never eaten sushi.

⚠️ Don’t use not and never together:
❌ I haven’t never been to Japan.
✅ I’ve never been to Japan.

❓ Using Ever

We use ever in questions to ask about someone’s life experiences.

Meaning: at any time in your life

🧱 Structure:

Have / Has + subject + ever + past participle + … ?

Examples:

  • Have you ever boiled an egg?
  • Has she ever met a famous person?
  • Have they ever ridden a horse?

🌟 Quick Summary

WordUseExample
everto ask about experiencesHave you ever been to London?
neverto say something hasn’t happenedI’ve never been to London.

Let’s Practice

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Complete the questions and discuss the topics with your classmates.

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🎲 Post-Test Wind-Down Activity😊

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📝🎲 Instructions: Post-Test Game 😊

1️⃣ Form a Group: Work in pairs or small groups for this activity. 

2️⃣ Take turns rolling the die. 🎲

3️⃣ Open the box with the same number as your die.

4️⃣Read the sentence starter inside.

5️⃣Complete the sentence with your own answer. 💬

OPTIONAL: Ask a follow-up question!  

💡 Have fun and share your thoughts! 😊

Improve Your Learning Habits! 🎓✨

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🎯 Goal: Talk about common learning mistakes and give advice.


Start with these questions:

  • What mistakes do people make when learning English? 🙈
  • Why is it important to think about our learning habits? 💡
  • Have you ever felt confused during class? Why? 😕
  • Have you ever felt that you don’t know what to say or how to react to other English speakers? 🤷🏽 Why?
  • Why is it important to learn some basic etiquette rules when we interact with other English speakers? 🙏🏼
  1. Scenarios 🎭
    Choose a scenario below. Imagine you are giving advice to the person. What can they do to improve? 😊
  2. Share Your Ideas 🗣️
    Talk in small groups or write your advice in the comments section below! 📝

Your Turn! 💡

  • Pick your favorite scenario and write your advice in the comments below! ✍️
  • Or create your own scenario about a learning problem. What advice would you give? 🤗

Future Tenses with Music! 🚀

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Hello, amazing learners! 🌟

Are you ready to talk about your future plans and dreams? 🌈✨

In this activity, you’ll jam to a fantastic song 🎸🎤 while practicing future tenses! 🔮📚

Improve your grammar, listening, and speaking skills—all while having fun!

Click below to get started! 🎧

Airplane Cabin

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🎯Learning goal: Practice speaking by discussing seating preferences in an airplane cabin with famous people.

💭 Think alone

  1. Look at the picture of the airplane cabin.
  2. Notice the famous people sitting in different seats and the empty seats available.
  3. Choose a seat you would like to sit in.
  4. Write your ideas on a piece of paper/ in the chat explain:
  • Which seat you chose.
  • Why you chose that seat.
  • Which famous person you would like to sit next to and why.

Example: I chose to sit in seat 1B, which is next to Kate Middleton. I chose this seat because I admire her elegance and her work with various charities. I would love to talk to her about her experiences as a member of the royal family and her efforts in supporting mental health and children’s causes.

💡 🗣️ Small group discussion

Share your siting choice and the reasons with your classmates.

Ask the following questions

  1. What can you learn from talking with [famous person]?
  2. Did you think about sitting somewhere else? Why or why not?
  3. How will sitting next to [famous person] change your flight?
  4. Would you pick the same seat for a long flight or a short flight? Why?
  5. Which famous person do you think will be rude on the flight? Why?
  6. Which person do you think will be kind on the flight? Why?
  7. Do you think [famous person] will like talking to you? Why?
  8. Have you seen [famous person] in real life before? If yes, what happened?

✍️ Write about it

Write a short paragraph about your sitting choice.

Share your reflection in the comments below.👇.

Dream Big

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🎯Learning goal: Improve your listening comprehension and speaking skills while discussing your dreams and the importance of learning English to achieve them.

💬 Let’s talk

Think about your biggest dream or goal. It can be anything you are passionate about and want to achieve in your life.

  • What is your dream or goal?
  • Why is this dream important to you?
  • How do you think learning English can help you achieve this dream?

📺 Let’s watch a video

Watch the video: Coin Operated

  1. As you watch, take notes on the main points and any motivational messages

💭 Think alone

Reflect on the video you just watched and think about the following questions:

  1. What is the boy’s dream in the video?
  2. How does he plan to achieve his dream?
  3. What challenges did he face?
  4. How does the video motivate viewers to keep learning and practicing English?

💡 🗣️ Small group discussion

In small groups, discuss the following:

  1. What steps is the boy taking to become an astronaut?
  2. What qualities do you think are necessary to achieve big dreams?
  3. Share your own dream and the steps you are taking or plan to take to achieve it.
  4. How can learning English support you in reaching your goals?

👩‍🏫 🙋‍♂️ 🙋‍♀️ Class discussion

As a class, discuss the key main ideas from the video and what you talked about in your small groups. Think about these questions:

  1. What are the common ideas in everyone’s dreams and goals?
  2. How can the tips we talked about help you reach your dreams?
  3. How does learning English help you grow in your personal life and career?

✍️ Write about it

Write a short paragraph about your dream and how learning English will help you achieve it.

Share your reflection in the comments below.👇.