English for Everyone - Level 1 Beginner - Course Book

Author

Rachel Harding has a background in English-language teaching
and is now a full-time author of English-language learning materials.

She has written for major English-language publishers including
Oxford University Press.

Course consultant

Tim Bowen has taught English and trained teachers in more than 30
countries worldwide. He is the co-author of works on pronunciation

teaching and language-teaching methodology, and author of
numerous books for English-language teachers. He is currently a
freelance materials writer, editor, and translator. He is a member

of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Language consultant

Professor Susan Barduhn is an experienced English-language
teacher, teacher trainer, and author, who has contributed to
numerous publications. In addition to directing English-language
courses in at least four different continents, she has been President

of the International Association of Teachers of English as
a Foreign Language, and an adviser to the British Council
and the US State Department. She is currently a Professor
at the School for International Training in Vermont, USA.

ENGLISH

FOR EVERYONE
COURSE BOOK
LEVEL BEGINNER

Contents

US Editors Allison Singer, Jenny Siklos How the course works 8
Editors Gareth Clark, Lisa Gillespie, Andrew Kerr-Jarrett 12
Introducing yourself
Art Editors Chrissy Barnard, Ray Bryant 16
Senior Art Editor Sharon Spencer New language Using “to be” with names 18
Vocabulary Names and letters
Editorial Assistants Jessica Cawthra, Sarah Edwards New skill Saying your name 22
Illustrators Edwood Burn, Denise Joos, Michael Parkin, 24
Vocabulary Countries
Jemma Westing 28
Audio Producer Liz Hammond Talking about yourself
Managing Editor Daniel Mills 30
Managing Art Editor Anna Hall New language “To be” with ages and nationalities
Project Manager Christine Stroyan Vocabulary Numbers and nationalities
Jacket Designer Natalie Godwin New skill Talking about yourself

Jacket Editor Claire Gell Vocabulary Family and pets
Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia MTT
Things you have
Producer, Pre-Production Luca Frassinetti
Producer Mary Slater New language Possessive adjectives; “this” and “that”
Vocabulary Animals and family
Publisher Andrew Macintyre New skill Talking about who things belong to
Art Director Karen Self
Using apostrophes
Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf
New language Possessive apostrophe
DK India Vocabulary Family and pets
Jacket Designer Surabhi Wadhwa New skill Talking about belonging
Managing Jackets Editor Saloni Singh
Senior DTP Designer Harish Aggarwal Vocabulary Everyday things

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Talking about your things 32 Negatives with “to be” 54
58
New language “These” and “those” New language Negatives with “to be” 62
Vocabulary Possessions Vocabulary “Not” 66
New skill Using determiners and pronouns New skill Saying what things are not 68
74
Vocabulary Jobs 36 More negatives

Talking about your job New language Present simple negative
Vocabulary Daily activities
New language Using “I am” for your job 38 New skill Saying what you don’t do
Vocabulary Jobs and workplaces
New skill Describing your job Simple questions

Telling the time New language Simple questions
Vocabulary Jobs and routine activities
New language Times of day 42 New skill Asking simple questions
Vocabulary Words for time
New skill Saying what the time is Answering questions

Vocabulary Daily routines New language Short answers
Vocabulary Jobs and routines
Describing your day 44 New skill Answering spoken questions

New language The present simple 46 Asking questions
Vocabulary Routine activities
New skill Talking about your daily routine New language Open questions
Vocabulary Question words
Describing your week New skill Asking for details

New language Days and prepositions 50 Vocabulary Around town
Vocabulary Days of the week
New skill Talking about your weekly routine

Talking about your town 76 The things I have 102

New language “There is” and “there are” New language Using “have” 106
Vocabulary Towns and buildings Vocabulary Household objects
New skill Describing a town New skill Talking about possessions 110
112
Using “a” and “the” 80 What do you have?
116
New language Definite and indefinite articles New language “Have” questions
Vocabulary Places in town Vocabulary House and furniture 118
New skill Using articles New skill Asking about household objects 120

Orders and directions 84 Vocabulary Food and drink

New language Imperatives Counting
Vocabulary Directions
New skill Finding your way New language Uncountable nouns
Vocabulary Food containers
Joining sentences 88 New skill Talking about food

New language Using “and” and “but” Measuring
Vocabulary Town, jobs, and family
New skill Joining sentences New language Measurements
Vocabulary Ingredients and quantities
Describing places 92 New skill Talking about amounts

New language Adjectives Vocabulary Clothes
Vocabulary Place adjectives and nouns
New skill Describing places

Giving reasons 98 At the shops

New language “Because” New language Using “too” and “fit”
Vocabulary Places and jobs Vocabulary Shopping and clothes
New skill Giving reasons New skill Describing clothes

Vocabulary Around the house 100

Describing things 124 Vocabulary Abilities 152
154
New language Opinion adjectives What you can and can’t do
Vocabulary Shopping and materials
New skill Giving opinions New language “Can,” “can’t,” and “cannot”
Vocabulary Talents and abilities
Vocabulary Sports 128 New skill Saying what you can and can’t do

Talking about sports 130 Describing actions 158

New language “Go” and “play” New language Regular and irregular adverbs
Vocabulary Sports Vocabulary Hobbies and activities
New skill Talking about sports New skill Describing activities

Vocabulary Hobbies and pastimes 134 Describing ability 162

Free time 136 New language Modifying adverbs 164
Vocabulary Skills and abilities
New language Adverbs of frequency New skill Saying how well you do things 168
Vocabulary Pastimes
New skill Talking about your free time Wishes and desires 172
182
Likes and dislikes 140 New language “Would” and “want”
Vocabulary Leisure activities
New language “Love,” “like,” and “hate” New skill Talking about ambitions
Vocabulary Food, sports, and pastimes
New skill Talking about what you like Studying

Vocabulary Music 146 New language Adverbs and articles
Vocabulary Academic subjects
New skill Talking about your studies

Expressing preference 148 Answers
Index
New language Using “favorite”
Vocabulary Food and music
New skill Talking about your favorite things

How the course works

English for Everyone is designed for people who want to teach The things I have Mark the sentences that are correct
themselves the English language. Like all language courses, it
When you talk about things you own, such as furniture or pets, New language Using “have”
you can use the verb “have.” You can also use it to talk about Vocabulary Household objects
your qualifications and the appliances and rooms in your home. New skill Talking about possessions

covers the core skills: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, cross out the incorrect FiLL in the GaPs
Word in each sentence usinG “has” or “have”

listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Unlike in other courses, read the advertiseMents
and answer the questions

the skills are taught and practiced as The things I have LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK WHO OWNS WHICH OBJECT
visually as possible, using images and
graphics to help you understand and When you talk about things you own, such as furniture or pets, New language Using “have”
remember. The best way to learn is to you can use the verb “have.” You can also use it to talk about Vocabulary Household objects
your qualifications and the appliances and rooms in your home. New skill Talking about possessions

KEY LANGUAGE USING “HAVE” Use “has” for the third
“Have” is an irregular person singular (he, she, or it).
verb. The third person
singular form is “has”
not “have.”

work through the book in order, making HOW TO FORM STATEMENTS USING “HAVE” 88 89
full use of the audio available on the READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS
SUBJECT HAVE OBJECT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS PRACTICE BOOK25/01/16 11:46pm

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take “have.”

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These pronouns
take “has.”

website and app. Turn to the practice FILL IN THE GAPS USING “HAVE” OR “HAS”

book at the end of each unit to reinforce

your learning with additional exercises. 102 103 COURSE BOOK

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Unit number The book is divided Learning points Every unit Modules Each unit is broken down
into units. The unit number helps begins with a summary of into modules, which should be done
the key learning points.
you keep track of your progress. in order. You can take a break from
learning after completing any module.
Talking about your job
VOCABULARY WORKPLACES

You can use the verb “to be” to describe your job. New language Using “I am” for your job
The verb “to work” can give more information Vocabulary Jobs and workplaces
about where you work and who you work with. New skill Describing your job

KEY LANGUAGE YOUR JOB FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE
CORRECT VERB AND ARTICLE
Use “to be” before the job noun.
Use “a” before a noun beginning
with a consonant.

Language learning You can use contractions
Modules with colored for these statements.
backgrounds teach new
vocabulary and grammar. Use “an” before a noun
beginning with a vowel.
Study these carefully
before moving on to MATCH THE JOBS KEY LANGUAGE INSIDE / OUTSIDE
TO THE WORKPLACES
the exercises. Use “inside” for jobs in buildings.
There is no article Use “outside” for jobs in the open air.
before a plural.
MARK THE CORRECT ANSWERS

CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORDS

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FREE AUDIO Audio support Most modules Exercises Modules with
website and app have supporting audio white backgrounds
www.dkefe.com contain exercises that help
recordings of native English you practice your new
speakers to help you improve skills to reinforce learning.
your speaking and listening skills.

8

Language modules

New language points are taught in carefully graded stages, starting with a simple
explanation of when they are used, then offering further examples of common
usage, and a detailed breakdown of how key constructions are formed.

More negativesModule number Every

module is identified with a
Module heading The

iAsnhdoEdtulrnort‘gn“eadclnicioaqsekhtduneytoetooaot”nmnu“oduyraromkpr“nederb’toolta”heegoterser,mrends“osdonstaoe”yuaegbosndaenutdifi’otov.ce”er.ea.aTnmshiloiyssitsvoefrtbesn teaching topic appears
here, along witNhew language Present simple negative
a brief introducNVtoeicowanbsk.uillalrySaDyianiglywachtaivtiytioeus don’t do

KEY LANGUAGE PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE

Put “do not” The main verb Sample language New language points
before the verb does not change. are introduced in context. Colored
to make the highlights make new constructions easy
negative for “I,” to spot, and annotations explain them.
“you,” “we,” or
“they.” After “he,” Graphic guide Clear, simple visuals help
“she,” or ”it,” use to explain the meaning of new language
“does not.” forms and when to use them, and also
act as an aid to learning and recall.

FURTHER EXAMPLES PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE

HOW TO FORM PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE Supporting audio This symbol
indicates that the model sentences
Use “do” or “does” with “not” followed by the base featured in the module are available
form of the main verb (the infinitive without “to”). as audio recordings.

SUBJECT “DO / DOES” + “NOT” BASE FORM REST OF SENTENCE Formation guide Visual guides
break down English grammar into its
simplest parts, showing you how to
recreate even complex formations.

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Vocabulary Throughout the book,
vocabulary modules list the most

common and useful English words
and phrases, with visual cues to help

you remember them.

Write-on lines You are
encouraged to write your own
translations of English words to
create your own reference pages.

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9

Practice modules
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corresponding course book units. GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Apply new language rules Cement your understanding
in different contexts. of key vocabulary.

Working through the exercises alongside READING SPEAKING
the course book will help you remember Examine target language Compare your spoken English
what you have learned and become in real-life English contexts. to model audio recordings.

For most verbs, more fluent. Every exerciseAdd “es” to verbs is introducedAdd “es” to verbs LISTENING
just add “s.” ending “sh.” ending “ch.” Test your understanding
of spoken English.
with a symbol to indicate which skill is
being practiced.

PRONUNCIATION SAYING “S” AND “ES”

The “-s” endings are pronounced

different ways. Listen to thMe doiffderuenlcee.number Every

module is identified with

An “s” sound. a unique number, so you
can easily locaAt“ez” saonunsdw. ers Say the “es”
like the verb “is.” KEY LANExGeUrAcGisEe“iHnAstVrEucGtOioTn” QEUveErSyTeIOxeNrSciAseND ANSWERS

and related audio.

QReumesetmiobnes ra,nydouanmsiwossetirlnys uthrseioanrgdt“huhiscavienedBgroiwtti”siahtrhEenfaoglrimsbher.diedfififenresntrtluy.ction, Use “have” in the
telli“nHagve”yoor “uhasw” mhovaesttoyou need to do. positive answer.
SAY THE WORDS FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE
OUT LOUD VERBS IN THE CORRECT FORM
the start of the question.

Sample answe“GrotT” dhoees first question of Use “have not” or “haven’t”
each exercise isnoat mnosvwe. ered for you, to in the negative answer.
help make the task easy to understand.

REWRITE EACH “HAVE” SAY THE ANSWERS OUT
QUESTIOSpNaUceSINfoGr “wHrAiVtiEngGOT” LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS

You are encouraged
to write your
answers in the book
for future reference.

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Supporting graphics tracks. Listen to them after
Visual cues are given completing the exercise.

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the exercises.

Listening exercise This symbol
indicates that you should listen to
an audio track in order to answer
the questions in the exercise.

AT LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK WHO IS CGHOEOCKDLIASTT OR BAD
EACH ACTIVITY
“Have” questions House and furniture Asking about househSopldeoabjkecitns g exercise
This symbol indicates that
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answers out loud, then
compare them to model 25/01/2016 18:45
recordings included in
your audio files.

10 USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES
AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD

Audio FREE AUDIO
website and app
English for Everyone features extensive supporting audio materials. www.dkefe.com
You are encouraged to use them as much as you can, to improve
your understanding of spoken English, and to make your own Answers Find the
accent and pronunciation more natural. Each file can be played, answers to every
paused, and repeated as often as you like, until you are confident exercise printed at
you understand what has been said. the back of the book.
Exercise numbers
LISTENING EXERCISES Match these numbers
This symbol indicates that you should to the unique identifier
listen to an audio track in order to at the top-left corner
answer the questions in the exercise. of each exercise.

SUPPORTING AUDIO Audio This symbol
This symbol indicates that extra audio indicates that the
material is available for you to listen answers can also
to after completing the module. be listened to.

Track your progressUSE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM 11
OUT LOUD

The course is designed to make it easy to monitor your progress,
with regular summary and review modules. Answers are provided
for every exercise, so you can see how well you have understood
each teaching point.

USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM
OUT LOUD

Start with ChecklistsChoose the singular EveryCuhoonseiat ends with aFinish with one
one of these checklist, where you can check offor plural of “to be”
determiners. to match.
determiner. of these nouns.
or name.

the new skills you have learned.

CHECKLIST

“These” and “those” Possessions Using determiners and pronouns

Start with Choose the singular Choose a Finish with one

one of these or plural of “to be” determiner. of these nouns.

determiners. to match. or name. Check boxes Use these boxes

REVIEW THE ENGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 01–08

ReviNeEWwLANmGUoAGdE ules At the end of aSAMPLE SENTENCE to maUrNkIT the skills you feel

INTgdROreDCotUHauCEIiNpClGKeYLodOISUfTRruSeEnLvFiitesw, ymouodwuilllef,insudmammaorirzeing comfortable with. Go back and
review anything you feel you
the language“These” and “those” you hPaosvseessiolnesarned. Using determiners and pronouns need to practice further.

HOW OLD ARE YOU?

PORSSEEVSSIIEVEWADTJEHCTEIVEESNGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 01–08

NEW LANGUAGE SAMPLE SENTENCE UNIT
APOSTROPHE WITH “S”
INTRODUCING YOURSELF 35
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HOW OLD ARE YOU?

DETERMINERS AND PRONOUNS

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES

APOSTROPHE WITH “S”
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“THESE,” AND “THOSE”
DETERMINERS AND PRONOUNS

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Introducing yourself

You can greet people by saying “Hello!” or “Hi!” New language Using “to be” with names
Introduce yourself using “I am.” You may also Vocabulary Names and letters
need to spell out the letters of your name. New skill Saying your name

KEY LANGUAGE SAYING YOUR NAME

There are different This can be a formal This is an informal greeting.
ways of greeting or informal greeting. It is often used in casual conversation.
someone and
introducing yourself.

You can use “I am” You can also
plus your name to use ”my name is”
introduce yourself. plus your name
to introduce yourself.

OTHER WAYS TO SAY YOUR NAME

In conversational English,
speakers often use
contractions. These are
shortened versions
of pairs of words.

You can contract “I am’” to “I’m.” You can contract “name is” to “name’s.”

HOW TO FORM SAYING YOUR NAME

SUBJECT “TO BE” NAME

Use a capital letter at
the start of a name.

12

REWRITE EACH SENTENCE LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN
IN ITS CONTRACTED FORM NUMBER THE PEOPLE IN THE
ORDER IN WHICH THEY SPEAK

USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES
AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD

Start with Choose a Choose a Finish with
a greeting. subject. verb form. a name.

13

KEY LANGUAGE SPELLING YOUR NAME You say each letter.

This is how you ask
someone to spell
their first name.

This is how you ask someone
to spell their last name.

This is your first name
and your last name.

PRONUNCIATION THE ALPHABET

Listen to how the letters of the
alphabet are pronounced in English.

14

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AS PEOPLE SPELL THEIR NAMES, AND WRITE OUT
EACH SPELLING

SPELL OUT EACH PERSON’S NAME, THEN SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD

CHECKLIST Names and letters Saying your name

Using “to be” with names

15

Vocabulary

COUNTRIES

16

NATIONALITIES

17

Talking about yourself

It’s useful to know how to say your age and New language “To be” with ages and nationalities
where you come from. You can use the verb Vocabulary Numbers and nationalities
“to be” to talk about these topics. New skill Talking about yourself

KEY LANGUAGE SAYING YOUR AGE

Use the verb “to be” to
talk about your age.

The verb “to be”
changes with the subject.

FURTHER EXAMPLES SAYING YOUR AGE

HOW TO FORM SAYING YOUR AGE

SUBJECT “TO BE” AGE

These are pronouns. They are The number can be
the subjects of these sentences. followed by “years old.”

18 The verb changes with the subject.

VOCABULARY NUMBERS

WRITE THE NUMBERS FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE
AS WORDS CORRECT FORMS OF “TO BE”

19

PRONUNCIATION SIMILAR LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND
SOUNDING NUMBERS MARK THE CORRECT AGES

It is important to stress the correct syllable in these numbers.

Stress the Stress the
last syllables. first syllables.

KEY LANGUAGE SAYING WHERE YOU’RE FROM

There are different ways of saying where you are from.

“Where” is the question Remember, “to be” This describes the country
word for place. changes with the subject. that you belong to.

You use an adjective to
talk about nationality.

FURTHER EXAMPLES SAYING WHERE YOU’RE FROM

20

HOW TO FORM SAYING WHERE YOU’RE FROM

I + “TO BE” “FROM” COUNTRY I + “TO BE” NATIONALITY

You use the noun Here you use
after ‘“from.” the adjective.

MATCH EACH FLAG WRITE THE NATIONALITY
TO ITS COUNTRY FOR EACH COUNTRY

USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES
AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD

Start with Choose the correct form of Finish with a noun
a pronoun. the verb, with or without “from.” or an adjective.

CHECKLIST Numbers and nationalities Talking about yourself

“To be” with ages and nationalities

21

Vocabulary

PABLO’S FAMILY

MARY’S FAMILY SARAH’S FAMILY

22

DAN’S FAMILY HARRY’S FAMILY

PETS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS

23

Things you have

Possessive adjectives tell you who something (such as New language Possessive adjectives; “this” and “that”
a pet) belongs to. “This” and “that” are determiners. Vocabulary Animals and family
They point out a specific object or person. New skill Talking about who things belong to

KEY LANGUAGE POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES

Possessive adjectives are used before the noun. They change
depending on whether the owner is singular, plural, male
or female, the person you are talking to, or yourself.

I own the cat. The rabbit belongs to you.

The dog belongs to a woman. The parrot belongs to a man.

We are her parents. They are his parents.

HOW TO FORM POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES

24

MATCH THE PICTURES FILL IN THE GAPS USING THE
TO THE PHRASES CORRECT POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES

REWRITE THE SENTENCES, CORRECTING THE ERRORS

25

KEY LANGUAGE “THIS” AND “THAT” The dog is close to you.

“This” and “that” are called
determiners. They point
out a specific object you
want to talk about. Use
“this” for something close
to you. Use “that” for
something farther away.

The dog is farther away from you.

FURTHER EXAMPLES “THIS” AND “THAT”

FILL IN THE GAPS WITH “THIS” OR “THAT”

26

REWRITE THE SENTENCES, PUTTING THE WORDS IN THE CORRECT ORDER

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN NUMBER THE IMAGES IN THE ORDER
THEY ARE DESCRIBED

USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES
AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD

Start with a Choose a Finish with
determiner. possessive adjective. a noun.

CHECKLIST Animals and family Talking about who things belong to

Possessive adjectives; “this” and “that”

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Using apostrophes

In English, you can use apostrophes (’) to show New language Possessive apostrophe
belonging. You can use them to show who owns Vocabulary Family and pets
something, such as a pet, and to talk about your family. New skill Talking about belonging

KEY LANGUAGE APOSTROPHE WITH “S” This form is correct in English,
but it is not normally used.
Add an apostrophe and the
letter “s” to the end of a singular
noun to show that what comes
after the noun belongs to it.

This is a common way of An apostrophe with an “s” shows ownership.
talking about belonging.

FURTHER EXAMPLES APOSTROPHE WITH “S”

This can also If something belongs to more than one
be written Tess’. noun, only add “-’s” to the last one.

REWRITE THE PHRASES USING AN LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
APOSTROPHE PLUS “S” AND MATCH THE PAIRS

28

KEY LANGUAGE APOSTROPHES AND PLURAL NOUNS

To show belonging Plural nouns use an apostrophe with no “s.”
with a plural noun, just
add an apostrophe
with no “s.”

FURTHER EXAMPLES APOSTROPHES AND PLURAL NOUNS

REWRITE PUTTING THE For plural nouns that don't end
WORDS IN THE CORRECT ORDER “s,” you should still add “-’s.”

SAY THE SENTENCES OUT
LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS

CHECKLIST Family and pets Talking about belonging

Possessive apostrophe

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Vocabulary

EVERYDAY THINGS

30

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Talking about your things

You use “these” and “those” when you are referring New language “These” and “those”
to more than one thing. To show who owns a thing, Vocabulary Possessions
you can use determiners or possessive pronouns. New skill Using determiners and pronouns

KEY LANGUAGE USING “THESE” AND “THOSE”

Use “this” for Use “that” for
something near you. something far from you.

“These” is the “Those” is the
plural of “this.” plural of “that.”

Use “these” and “those” “Those” things
for contrast, too. “These” belong to
things belong to one person.
another person.

CROSS OUT THE WRITE EACH SENTENCE IN ITS
INCORRECT WORD OTHER FORM
IN EACH SENTENCE

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VOCABULARY SPELLING FIND EIGHT PLURALS IN THE GRID
RULES FOR PLURALS AND WRITE THEM IN GROUPS

For most nouns, to make the plural
you add “s.”

For nouns ending in “x,” “ch,”
and “sh,” you add “es.”

For nouns ending in a consonant followed “S” PLURALS: “ES” PLURALS: “IES” PLURALS:
by a “y,” drop the “y” and add “ies.”

WRITE A PLURAL TO DESCRIBE EACH PICTURE

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KEY LANGUAGE DETERMINERS AND PRONOUNS HOW TO FORM

You can use determiners or possessive DETERMINERS PRONOUNS
pronouns to explain who owns something.

The determiner comes
before the noun.

The noun comes The possessive pronoun
before the verb. is used after the verb.

FILL IN THE GAPS TO WRITE EACH SENTENCE TWO OTHER WAYS

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN WRITE EACH NOUN IN THE CORRECT GROUP

Tom and Sarah are packing their bags SARAH’S BAG
and getting ready to go to work.

TOM’S BAG

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USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM
OUT LOUD

Start with Choose the singular Choose a Finish with one
one of these or plural of “to be” determiner of these nouns.
determiners. to match.
or name.

CHECKLIST Possessions Using determiners and pronouns

“These” and “those”

REVIEW THE ENGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 01–08

NEW LANGUAGE SAMPLE SENTENCE UNIT

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HOW OLD ARE YOU?

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES

APOSTROPHE WITH “S”
“THIS,” “THAT,”
“THESE,” AND “THOSE”
DETERMINERS AND PRONOUNS

Vocabulary

JOBS

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PLURALS

Most nouns about people and
jobs are made plural in the usual
way by adding “-s” or “-es”.

Nouns that end in “man” change
to end in “men” in the plural.

For nouns made up of two words,
the second word is made plural.

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Talking about your job

You can use the verb “to be” to describe your job. New language Using “I am” for your job
The verb “to work” can give more information Vocabulary Jobs and workplaces
about where you work and who you work with. New skill Describing your job

KEY LANGUAGE YOUR JOB FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE
CORRECT VERB AND ARTICLE
Use “to be” before the job noun.
Use “a” before a noun beginning
with a consonant.

You can use contractions
for these statements.

Use “an” before a noun
beginning with a vowel.

There is no article
before a plural.

CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORD IN EACH SENTENCE

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VOCABULARY WORKPLACES

MATCH THE JOBS KEY LANGUAGE INSIDE / OUTSIDE
TO THE WORKPLACES
Use “inside” for jobs in buildings.
Use “outside” for jobs in the open air.

MARK THE CORRECT ANSWERS

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KEY LANGUAGE USING “WORK IN” AND “WORK ON”

Use “work in” for the locations of most jobs.
Use “work on” for farms and construction sites.

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND NUMBER THE IMAGES IN THE ORDER
THEY ARE DESCRIBED

WRITE TWO SENTENCES TO DESCRIBE EACH PICTURE

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KEY LANGUAGE “WORK WITH” LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND
MATCH THE PEOPLE TO THEIR JOBS
Use “work with” followed by
a noun that relates to your job.

VOCABULARY “WORK WITH”

SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS

CHECKLIST Jobs and workplaces Describing your job

Using “I am” for your job

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Telling the time New language Times of day
Vocabulary Words for time
There are two ways of saying the time in English. You can New skill Saying what the time is
use hours and minutes, or you can say the minutes first
and state their relation to the hour.

KEY LANGUAGE TELLING THE TIME

Use the verb “to be”
when giving or asking
the time in English.

US English can use
“quarter after” instead
of “quarter past.”

You can leave out the
“a” before “quarter.”

VOCABULARY TIMES OF DAY

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MATCH THE CLOCKS TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND
THE TIME PHRASES MARK THE TIMES YOU HEAR

WRITE DOWN THE TIMES,
THEN SAY THEM OUT LOUD
WRITE THE TIMES IN FIGURES

CHECKLIST Words for time Saying what the time is

Times of day

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Vocabulary

DAILY ROUTINES

TIMES OF THE DAY

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Describing your day

Use the present simple tense to talk about the things New language The present simple
you do regularly: for example, when you normally go Vocabulary Routine activities
to work or eat lunch. New skill Talking about your daily routine

KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT SIMPLE

To make the present The base form of the verb “to eat.”
simple, use the base
form of the verb (the
infinitive without “to”).

With he, she, and it, add “s” to the base form.

FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT SIMPLE

HOW TO FORM THE PRESENT SIMPLE

SUBJECT VERB The base form of the verb.
REST OF SENTENCE

With he, she, and it, add “s.”

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CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORD IN EACH SENTENCE

FILL IN THE GAPS USING SAY THE SENTENCES OUT
THE WORDS IN THE PANEL LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS

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KEY LANGUAGE “S” AND “ES” ENDINGS

With some verbs you add “es” for he, she, and it. These
include verbs ending “sh,” “ch,” “o,” “ss,” “x,” and “z.”

For most verbs, Add “es” to verbs Add “es” to verbs
just add “s.” ending “sh.” ending “ch.”

PRONUNCIATION SAYING “S” AND “ES”

The “-s” endings are pronounced
different ways. Listen to the difference.

An “s” sound. A “z” sound. Say the “es”
like the verb “is.”

SAY THE WORDS FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE
OUT LOUD VERBS IN THE CORRECT FORM

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REWRITE THE SENTENCES, LISTEN TO THE AUDIO
CORRECTING THE ERRORS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

Joan talks about her daily
routine and work schedule.

USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES
AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD

Start with Finish with a time.
a noun
Choose the correct
or pronoun. form of the verb.

CHECKLIST Routine activities Talking about your daily routine

The present simple

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Describing your week

You can talk about your usual weekly activities using the New language Days and prepositions
present simple with time phrases. Time phrases are often Vocabulary Days of the week
formed using prepositions and days of the week. New skill Talking about your weekly routine

VOCABULARY DAYS OF THE WEEK

KEY LANGUAGE PREPOSITIONS AND DAYS OF THE WEEK

Use “on” before the day You can add “–s” to the day of
of the week to say the the week to show that the thing
day you do something. happens regularly on that day.

Use “from” to say Use “to” to say TIP
the day you start the day you finish
doing something. doing something. In US English, you can
also leave out “go to”
“On the weekend” is more and the preposition
common in the US. when saying what day

you work: “I work
Mondays.”

“At the weekend” is more
common in the UK.

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