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!
- What services do you need to access regularly (e.g. healthcare, Wi-Fi, education)? Are they easy to access in your country?
- Do you think it’s fair to charge people for using public toilets or parks? Why or why not?
- Have you ever had to pay a fine for breaking a rule (like speeding, parking, or not recycling)? What happened?
- In your country, do people usually let others get off public transportation before getting on? Why is this important?
- How do people protect their personal space or privacy where you live? Do you think people should respect others’ privacy more?
- In what situations do people usually swear in your country? Is it considered very rude, or more acceptable?
- 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?
- 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.
Practice time