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Conversation Beginner · Module 15 · Unit 71

Vocabulary for School & Work (Describing classrooms, offices, & colleagues)

Pre A2 Beginner

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will talk about school subjects and learning activities and build useful everyday vocabulary.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What subjects do you enjoy most at school?
  2. When do you usually do your homework?
  3. Do you prefer group study or solo study?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • subject

    noun

    /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/

    Meaning:A course of study in school.

    Math is my favorite subject.

    Real Life Tip:

    Students in the U.S. often choose elective subjects.

  • homework

    noun

    /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

    Meaning:School tasks done at home.

    I finished my homework last night.

    Real Life Tip:

    Homework is common daily in American schools.

  • study

    verb

    /ˈstʌdi/

    Meaning:To learn or review material.

    I study English every evening.

    Real Life Tip:

    Students often study in groups or libraries.

  • take notes

    phrasal verb

    /teɪk noʊts/

    Meaning:To write important information.

    I take notes during class.

    Real Life Tip:

    Note-taking is key in U.S. classrooms.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are talking about school and homework after class.
  • Daniel
    What is your favorite subject this semester?
  • Rachel
    I really like science because of the experiments.
  • Daniel
    Nice, I have so much homework today.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What is Rachel's favorite subject?
  2. What does Daniel struggle with?
  3. What do they plan to do together?

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. What is a subject?

  2. What is homework?

  3. I ____ English every day.

  4. I ____ notes in class.

  5. study / I / English / every / day

  6. homework / finished / I / my / have

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Which subject helped you most in school?
  2. How did you manage heavy homework loads?
  3. What made taking notes useful for you?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Which subject was hardest for you?
  2. How do you organize your homework?
  3. Do you prefer studying alone or group?
  4. What helps you take notes faster?
  5. Which subject did you enjoy most?
  6. How long do you study each day?
  7. What makes a good study habit?
  8. How do you prepare for a test?
  9. Do you review homework before exams?
  10. What helps you stay focused while studying?
Rachel
Same here, I need to study tonight.
  • Daniel
    I will take notes more carefully next class.
  • Rachel
    Good idea, it really helps during tests.
  • Daniel
    We should review together sometime.
  • Rachel
    Yes, that would make studying easier.