My favorite color is blue. What about you? Tom: I like green.
Simple Questions
question words: «What?», «Where?», «Who?» At the Park
Anna: Hello! What is your name? Tom: My name is Tom. And you? Anna: I am Anna. Nice to meet you!
Tom: Nice to meet you too! Where are you from?
Anna: I am from Russia. And you?
Tom: I am from England. Do you like this park?
Anna: Yes, I do. It is very nice. What do you like to do here?
Tom: I like to walk and read books. What about you?
Anna: I like to sit under the trees. I read, too.
Tom: Great! Who is your favorite author?
Anna: My favorite author is Alexander Pushkin. Do you know him?
Tom: Yes! I like his stories!
Vocabulary and Grammar Focus
Questions: «What?», «Where?», «Who?», «Do you like…?»
Responses: «I am…”, «My name is…”, «I like…»
New Words: park, walk, read, trees, author, favorite
New Words
1. Park (noun)
Definition: A public place with grass, trees, and benches where people relax, walk, or play.
Example: «I go to the park to read my book.»
Visual Tip: Show a picture of a park with trees, paths, and people.
2. Walk (verb)
Definition: To move by putting one foot in front of the other at a slow pace.
Example: «I like to walk in the park in the evening.»
Activity: Ask students to act out the action of walking.
3. Read (verb)
Definition: To look at words in a book, newspaper, or story and understand their meaning.
Example: «I read books every day.»
Follow-Up: Show a simple book and ask students, «Do you read at home?»
4. Trees (noun)
Definition: Tall plants with a trunk, branches, and green leaves.
Example: «There are many trees in the park.»
Visual Tip: Use a picture of trees in a park or forest to explain.
5. Author (noun)
Definition: A person who writes books, stories, or poems.
Example: «Alexander Pushkin is a famous author.»
Cultural Connection: Share a famous author from the target language’s culture.
6. Favorite (adjective)
Definition: Something you like the most or more than others.
Example: «Pushkin is my favorite author.»
Activity: Ask students questions like: «What is your favorite book?»
«Who is your favorite singer?»
Form short sentences with each word:
Example: «I like the park.» «I read every day.»
«My favorite color is blue.»
Cultural Insight: Comparing Greeting Customs in Different Regions of England and the USA
England: Greeting Customs
1. Formal and Polite
English greetings tend to be more reserved and polite.
Common greetings:
«Hello» or «Good morning/afternoon/evening» in formal situations.
«How do you do?» – This is a very formal greeting, though less common today.
Handshake: A firm handshake is standard in professional settings or when meeting someone for the first time.
2. Regional Variations:
In London: People may simply say «Hi» or «Hello» without physical contact, as the culture can be more formal and busy. In Northern England (e.g., Yorkshire): You might hear a friendly «Ey up!» or «Alright?» instead of «Hello.»
In Southwest England (e.g., Cornwall): People might say «Morning!» or «Alright, my lover?» – a regional phrase with a warm tone.
3. Casual Situations:
In informal settings, people often greet with «Hi» or «Hey.»
Follow-up question: «You alright?» – This is equivalent to asking, «How are you?» but doesn’t always require a detailed answer.
USA: Greeting Customs
1. Friendly and Outgoing
Americans tend to be more casual and friendly in greetings, even with strangers.
Common greetings:
«Hi» or «Hey» (most common in casual situations). «Hello» is more formal but still widely used.
Follow-up question: «How are you?» – Often used as part of the greeting, though it’s usually rhetorical.
2. Regional Variations:
In the South (e.g., Texas, Georgia): Greetings are very warm and polite. People often say: «Howdy!» (short for «How do you do?»)
«Good morning, y’all!» («Y’all» = «you all»).
Handshakes and even friendly hugs are common.
In the Northeast (e.g., New York, Boston): Greetings can be shorter and quicker due to the fast-paced lifestyle. «Hi,» «Hey,» or a nod of acknowledgment is common.
People may skip small talk altogether.
On the West Coast (e.g., California): Greetings are very laid-back. «Hey, what’s up?» or «Hi, how’s it going?» are common.
Smiles and casual waves often accompany the greeting.
3. Physical Gestures:
In the USA, a handshake is common for formal introductions. Hugs and high-fives are used in friendly and family contexts.
Eye contact and a smile are expected as signs of friendliness and respect.
Summary Chart: England vs USA Greeting Styles
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