A2 • Lesson 5
Consolidation of lessons 1-4
Click each word to see its meaning and an example.
Key verbs from lesson 1: stop speaking, consider, reply.
"I pause when I need time. I think about the answer. Then I answer."
Start describing from lesson 2.
"In the photo, there is a person. There is a tree."
Opinion starters from lesson 3.
"I think it's nice. I like it. I prefer tea."
Story connectors from lesson 4.
"I went there. And then I saw something. Suddenly it happened. That's the end."
Basic describing words from all lessons.
"That's a good idea. It's nice weather. It's boring."
Key nouns from all lessons.
"I have a story. Look at this photo. Wait a moment."
Describing words for actions and places.
"We played outside. I speak slowly and clearly."
Buy time when you need it (Lesson 1).
"That's a good question. Let me think about that."
Describe photos clearly (Lesson 2).
"In the photo, I see a person wearing a blue shirt."
Share simple opinions (Lesson 3).
"I think that's a good idea. I like it."
Start telling stories (Lesson 4).
"Let me tell you what happened yesterday."
Polite way to buy time.
"That's a good question. Give me a moment, please."
Emphasize feelings in stories and descriptions.
"It was very interesting. It was so beautiful."
In the first four lessons, you learned important speaking skills. You learned how to buy time when you need it. You learned how to describe photos clearly. You learned how to share simple opinions. You learned how to tell stories well.
Buying time is important. When someone asks you a question, you don't need to answer immediately. You can say "Let me think about that" or "Give me a moment." This shows you are thinking carefully.
Describing photos helps you speak clearly. You use phrases like "In the photo, I see..." and "There is..." You use simple words for colors and sizes. You describe what you see, not what you think.
Sharing opinions is easy. You use simple starters like "I think..." or "I like..." You add an adjective to describe something. Your opinion is valid. It doesn't need to be long.
Telling stories is fun. You use past simple. You use connectors like "and then" and "suddenly." You make your story interesting. Good speakers use all of these skills together.
~240 words • A2 Level
Think about these questions before your lesson.
For each question above, write maximum 3 keywords — no sentences. Then practise speaking your answer out loud from just the keywords.
Q1: "Which skill from lessons 1-4 do you think is most useful?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Now say your answer out loud. Speak for about 30 seconds from just your keywords.
Q2: "What is difficult for you in English speaking?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Speak for 30 seconds. Let your brain build the sentences from the keywords.
Q3: "How do you feel about using these new skills?"
Your 3 keywords: / /
Say your answer out loud — don't just think it! Your keywords are enough.
Remember: keywords only. Your brain does the rest. Mistakes are good — they mean you're practising speaking, not reading.
Preparation time: ~15 minutes