PREPARATION

A2 • Lesson 10

Recall Challenge 1

Consolidation of lessons 6-9

Target Vocabulary

Click each word to see its meaning and an example.

Key Words (Lessons 6-9)

to listen, to understand, to respond verbs

Active listening verbs from lesson 6.

"I listen to you. I understand. I respond."

bigger, better, faster adjectives

Comparative forms from lesson 7.

"This is bigger than that. It's better and faster."

because, so, why conjunctions

Reason connectors from lesson 8.

"Why? Because it's good. So I use it."

to correct, a mistake, sorry words

Self-correction words from lesson 9.

"Sorry, I made a mistake. Let me correct it."

I see, That makes sense, Tell me more phrases

Active listening responses.

"I see. That makes sense. Tell me more."

the same as, different from phrases

Comparison phrases from lesson 7.

"It's the same as before. That's different from this."

I mean, Actually, Let me correct that phrases

Correction phrases from lesson 9.

"I mean... Actually, let me correct that."

Speaking Chunks (All)

I listen carefully to what you say. phrase

Active listening response.

"I listen carefully. That makes sense."

I prefer A to B because... phrase

Combine comparing and reasoning.

"I prefer coffee to tea because it's stronger."

That's interesting. Tell me more. phrase

Encourage speaker to continue.

"That's interesting. Tell me more about that."

Actually, what I meant was... phrase

Natural correction with clarification.

"Actually, what I meant was Tuesday, not Monday."

If you compare them, X is better because... phrase

Detailed comparison with reasoning.

"If you compare them, coffee is better because it's hot."

Yes, I understand. Go on, please. phrase

Show understanding and ask for continuation.

"Yes, I understand. Go on, please."

Reading: Using All Your Skills

In lessons 6 through 9, you learned important skills. You learned to listen actively and respond. You learned to compare things and give reasons. You learned to correct yourself when you make mistakes.

Active listening means you pay attention and show interest. You can say "I see," "That makes sense," or "Tell me more." These responses help people feel heard.

Comparing helps you explain differences. You use comparative adjectives like "bigger," "better," and "faster." You use "because" to give reasons for your comparisons.

Giving reasons is important. You explain why you like or do something. You use simple words like "because," "so," and "that's why." Your reasons make your speaking clear.

Self-correction shows confidence. When you make a mistake, you fix it right away. You say "I mean..." or "Actually..." These phrases help you communicate clearly. Using all these skills together makes you a better speaker.

~245 words • A2 Level

Discussion Questions

Think about these questions before your lesson.

Keyword Speaking Practice

For each question above, write maximum 3 keywords — no sentences. Then practise speaking your answer out loud from just the keywords.

Q1: "Compare two things you use every day. Which one is better and why?"

Your 3 keywords: / /

Now say your answer out loud. Speak for about 30 seconds from just your keywords.

Q2: "When someone talks to you, how do you show you are listening?"

Your 3 keywords: / /

Speak for 30 seconds. Let your brain build the sentences from the keywords.

Q3: "Tell a story about when you corrected yourself in a conversation."

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.

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Preparation time: ~15 minutes