In this lesson, you’ll review and practice vocabulary about crime, justice, and consequences 🕵️♂️. These words will help you talk about real news stories, share your opinions about right and wrong, and understand what happens when people break the law 🚓.
🎯 Learning Goals 🔁 Review and practice key vocabulary like robber, gang, victim, witness, theft, arrest, and more 🧠 Complete a quiz using crime-related verbs and nouns 🗣️ Improve fluency by talking about crime stories and giving opinions 👥 Build confidence discussing justice and fairness with your classmates
Do you know how to talk about money and banking in English? 🏦💵
In this lesson, you will learn and practice important words related to saving, spending, and borrowing money. You will also improve your speaking skills by using these words in real-life situations!
🎯 What will you learn?
✅ New money vocabulary 💰 ✅ How to use these words in daily conversations 🗣️ ✅ More confidence when talking about money and banks
💡 Let’s start by learning some important words! Scroll down to see the vocabulary list. 👇
Word
Meaning 💡
Example 🗣️
Withdraw 🏧💰
Take money from a bank account
I need to withdraw $100 from the ATM.
Transfer 🔄💵
Move money from one account to another
She transferred $500 to her savings account.
Check ✅💳
Look at your bank balance or details
I checked my balance online this morning.
Invest 📈
Use money to make more money
He invested in stocks to grow his savings.
Open (an account) 🏦
Start a new bank account
I want to open a joint account with my wife.
Take out (a loan) 🏠💰
Borrow money from a bank
We took out a loan to buy a house.
Charge 💳💸
Ask someone to pay a fee or interest
The bank charges 3% interest on loans.
Be (in debt) ❌💵
Owe money
I am in debt because of my student loan.
💰 “Money Talks” – What Does It Mean?
The phrase “money talks” means that money has power and influence. People with money can often get what they want more easily, make decisions faster, or persuade others. It suggests that wealth can open doors and create opportunities that might not be available otherwise.
📌 Examples:
✅ The businessman got a last-minute reservation at the fancy restaurant—money talks! 💵👔 ✅ She didn’t have the right qualifications, but she got the job anyway because her family is rich. Money talks!
This phrase is often used to describe situations where wealth gives people advantages in business, politics, or daily life. 💸✨
Let’s Practice
Quiz
Complete the sentences
🎭 Role Plays
1️⃣ Click on the link below to see the conversations. 2️⃣ Read through the conversations and practice the dialogues with a partner. 3️⃣ Take turns playing the roles of the bank customer and the bank employee. 4️⃣ Use the target vocabulary you’ve learned (e.g., deposit, withdrawal, balance, etc.) during the role play. 5️⃣ After practicing, switch roles and do the conversation again. 6️⃣ Be sure to practice speaking clearly and using the correct phrases.
Going out with friends, celebrating special occasions, or just enjoying the nightlife can be exciting! Knowing the right words will help you talk about your experiences confidently. 🏙️✨
💡 What You’ll Practice:
🔹 Vocabulary: Learn and use words like queue, stay up, celebrate, get home, and missed. 🔹 Speaking Skills: Share your opinions and experiences about going out.
🎯 Goal:
By the end of this activity, you will be able to discuss going out and use key vocabulary naturally.
🌟 Part 1: Vocabulary Practice (Flashcards)
1️⃣ Choose a Flashcard 2️⃣ Flip and Review: Guess the meaning, then flip the card to check the definition and example sentence. 🎴 3️⃣ Practice: Say the word out loud and use it in a sentence, like:
✅ We had to queue for an hour before getting into the club!
💡 Tip: If a word is tricky, write it down and ask a classmate for more examples!
🗣️ Part 2: Speaking Activity – What would you say? 🎭
Now, let’s put your vocabulary into action! In this activity, you will choose a card with a situation related to socializing and having a late night. Your task is to think about what you would say in that situation using the new vocabulary. Then, share your ideas with your classmates!
🔹 How to Play:
1️⃣ Pick a card with a situation. 2️⃣ Think about your response – what would you say in that moment? Try to use at least one new word or phrase. 3️⃣ Share your ideas with your classmates and discuss different ways to respond. 4️⃣ Agree, disagree, or add suggestions to make the conversation more natural.
💡 Example:
Situation:Your friend suggests throwing a party at their house, but you’re not sure if it’s a good idea. 🔹 I think throwing a party sounds fun, but we should tidy up afterward so we don’t leave a mess.
🚀 Ready? Let’s practice and have fun! 😃
🎲 “Night Out Challenge” – Example Situations
Discuss the following situations with your partner
1️⃣ You and your friends want to go out for dinner, but the restaurant has a long queue. 💬 What do you do? Do you wait, find another place, or order takeaway?
2️⃣ It’s Saturday night, and you are really tired, but your friends invite you to a party. 💬 Do you stay up late and go, or do you stay in? Why?
3️⃣ You go to a concert and get talking to the person next to you. 💬 What do you talk about? How do you start the conversation?
4️⃣ You stayed up really late last night watching movies, and now your friends want to go out again. 💬 Do you go, or do you need to rest? Explain your decision.
5️⃣ You are out celebrating a friend’s birthday when suddenly the place gets too crowded. 💬 Do you stay or find a quieter place to celebrate?
6️⃣ You missed the last train home after a fun night out. 💬 How do you get home? Do you call a taxi, stay over at a friend’s place, or walk?
7️⃣ You go out for a meal, and the service is really slow. 💬 Do you wait patiently, complain, or leave? What do you say?
8️⃣ You are at a café, and someone starts talking to you. 💬 Do you get talking with them, or do you prefer to keep to yourself? Why?
9️⃣ Your friend wants to go out, but you don’t feel like it. 💬 How do you say no politely? What excuse do you give?
🔟 You are planning a celebration but don’t want to spend too much money. 💬 What do you do? How do you celebrate on a budget?
Eating out is a big part of life! Whether it’s grabbing a quick snack or enjoying a fancy dinner, knowing the right words will help you talk about restaurants and food experiences confidently. 🍕🍜
💡 What You’ll Practice:
Vocabulary: Learn and use words related to eating out, like set menu, main course, service charge, and reservation.
Speaking Skills: Use the new vocabulary to express your opinions about dining out.
🎯 Goal: By the end of this activity, you will be able to discuss eating out, agree or disagree with different statements, and use key vocabulary naturally.
🌟 Part 1: Vocabulary Practice
🗣️ Part 2: Speaking Activity – Agree or Disagree?
Let’s use the vocabulary in a discussion! In pairs or small groups, agree or disagree with these statements. Use the new words when you share your opinion!
Example:
🃏 “Eating at a restaurant is always better than cooking at home.“
💬 Example Response:I disagree that eating at a restaurant is always better. Home-cooked meals are healthier and cheaper, but I enjoy a nice main course at a restaurant from time to time!
🚀 Ready to practice? Comment below with your thoughts on these statements! What’s your favorite thing about eating out? 🍽️😋
Let’s practice vocabulary related to environmental issues to prepare for a speaking activity that will make you speak about them confidently 💡
💡 What You’ll Practice:
Vocabulary: Learn and use terms about the environment like climate change, recycle, and natural disaster.
Speaking Skills: Use the new vocabulary to share your ideas about environmental problems and solutions.
🎯 Goal: By the end of this activity, you will be able to confidently discuss environmental issues using the key vocabulary.
🌟 Part 1: Vocabulary Practice (Flashcards)
1️⃣ Choose a Flashcard 2️⃣ Flip and Learn: Review the flashcards by guessing the meaning of each word. Then, flip the card to see the definition. Examples are included to help you! 📚 3️⃣ Practice: Say the word and its definition out loud. Use it in a sentence, like:
Recycling is important to reduce waste.
💡 Tip: If a word is tricky, write it down and ask your classmates for more examples.
Challenge
Can you solve the next anagrams about environmental issues
🌟 Part 2: Speaking Activity
1️⃣ Click to Play: Open the speaking activity and click “Play” to see the first speaking card.
Each card has a question or prompt about environmental issues.
2️⃣ Take Your Turn: Read the question out loud and answer it using the vocabulary you practiced. 🎤
3️⃣ Expand Your Answer: Don’t stop at a short response! Add details, give examples, or explain why. For example:
Instead of Recycling is good, say: Recycling is important because it reduces waste, saves resources, and lowers pollution.
4️⃣ Ask Follow-Up Questions: Keep the conversation going by asking your classmates for their opinions or ideas. For example:
What do you think is the best way to reduce waste?
We all make mistakes — but reviewing vocabulary doesn’t have to be one of them! 🛠️ This activity is designed to help students practice and reinforce vocabulary.
You will use some flashcards to test your knowledge of key terms, share examples, and build confidence in describing everyday accidents and mistakes.
💡 What You’ll Practice:
Vocabulary
Using the words in context with sentences and real-life examples.
Reacting to and describing accidents in a natural way.
🎯 Goal: By the end of this fun, interactive revision activity, you will feel more comfortable using the vocabulary you’ve learned — and maybe even laugh about a few “oops” moments along the way! 🙌
Grab your flashcards, and let’s get started! 🃏
📝 Instructions for the Vocabulary Revision Activity
1️⃣ Form a Group: Work in pairs or small groups for this activity.
2️⃣ Choose a Card: Each student will take turns picking a flashcard.
3️⃣ Explain or Use the Word:
Without looking at the back of the card, try to:
Explain the word to your classmates using your own words.
Make a sentence using the word.
Example: If the word is spill, you could say: “This happens when you accidentally drop liquid from a glass.”
4️⃣ Flip the Card: After guessing or explaining, flip the card to check the dictionary definition.
If needed, read the definition aloud to the group and clarify any doubts.
5️⃣ Pass the Turn: The next student picks a card and repeats the process.
💡 Pro Tip: If you’re stuck, your classmates can help you!
Working together makes learning easier. 😊
Let’s start and see how many words you remember! 🚀
👥 1. Form Groups Get into groups of three or four.
🌆 2. Imagine Moving! You’re going to a new city 🏙️ to study English 📘 for a few months! You need to find a place to stay 🏠.
🧠 3. Brainstorm Think of features you would like in your accommodation. What’s important to you? 💭
📄 4. Read and List Pros & Cons Each group member takes one option to read in detail. Make a list of pros ✅ and cons ❌ for your choice. Pay attention to the underlined words!
📢 5. Share with Your Group Explain your option’s pros and cons to your group, and make sure everyone understands the underlined words.
🗳️ 6. Vote and Decide Vote as a group to pick the best place to stay.
🏆 7. Share with the Class Tell the class which option your group chose and why you think it’s the best!
Learning goal: To find and write down as many words as possible within a set time frame using the letters in a grid.
Boggle is a word game designed for two or more players. It consists of a square grid of lettered dice, each showing a different letter. The goal of the game is to find as many words as possible by connecting adjacent letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally within a set time frame.
How to play Boggle
👀 Watch the following video to learn how to play Boggle
Objective: Practice speaking spontaneously, practice vocabulary, and improve fluency.
Click the “Start” button to open a box
You will see the picture of an influential person
Make full sentences to share the information you know about them
Try to speak continuously and express your thoughts clearly.
If you’re in a pair, take turns being the speaker and the listener
After several rounds, the teacher will pause the activity.
Reflect on how the activity went. Did you find it challenging? Did you learn new words?
Some students will share their favourite topics or responses with the class.
The class might discuss the topics further and ask questions related to them.
Remember, the goal is to improve your speaking skills, so don’t worry about making mistakes. Enjoy the challenge and have fun expressing your thoughts!
