routine
noun
routine
noun
the things you do every day
First Lesson Structure
Talking About Your Life
Introducing yourself, daily life, work, hobbies, and simple tech topics
This lesson helps a new student talk about everyday life, work, hobbies, and English goals in a natural A2 way. It includes light IT and gaming vocabulary, but keeps the speaking tasks easy and friendly for a first lesson.
CEFR Level: A2
Vocabulary
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country
noun
country
noun
a nation, like Italy or Brazil
pet
noun
pet
noun
an animal you keep at home
relax
verb
relax
verb
to rest and feel calm
hobby
noun
hobby
noun
something you do for fun
colleague
noun
colleague
noun
a person you work with
goal
noun
goal
noun
something you want to do or achieve
career
noun
career
noun
the kind of work you do in life
software
noun
software
noun
computer programs
device
noun
device
noun
a phone, tablet, or computer
online
adjective / adverb
online
adjective / adverb
using the internet
team
noun
team
noun
a group of people working together
project
noun
project
noun
a piece of work with a clear purpose
game
noun
game
noun
something you play for fun on a computer or phone
user
noun
user
noun
a person who uses an app, game, or system
task
noun
task
noun
a piece of work you need to do
meeting
noun
meeting
noun
a time when people talk about work
message
noun
message
noun
text or information you send
weekend
noun
weekend
noun
Saturday and Sunday
improve
verb
improve
verb
to get better
Reading
My name is Daniel, and I am thirty-two years old. I am from Poland, but now I live in Germany. I work in IT, and my job is important to me. Every day is different. Sometimes I answer messages, sometimes I help with software problems, and sometimes I work with my team on a new project.
On weekdays, I usually get up at six-thirty. I have breakfast, get ready, and start work in the morning. I use my computer and other devices for many tasks during the day. I also join meetings and talk to colleagues online. Some days are busy, but I like learning new things in my career.
After work, I need time to relax. I often watch videos, play a game, listen to music, or go for a walk. These hobbies help me feel better after a long day. Sometimes I stay at home, and sometimes I go out with friends. At the weekend, I like to rest and enjoy my free time.
English is important for my goal now. I want to improve my daily speaking and feel more confident at work. English can help me in meetings, interviews, and when I speak to new users or international colleagues. I do not want perfect English right away. I just want to speak more clearly and more easily.
Life is not only about work. I also like films, sport, and simple time with people I know. I think balance is important. Work, rest, hobbies, and learning can all be part of a good life. That is why I want to talk more about my life in English.
Discussion
Easy first-lesson questions to get to know the student.
Vocabulary Check
1. A routine is:
2. A country is:
3. A pet is:
4. If you relax, you:
5. A hobby is:
6. A colleague is:
7. A goal is:
8. A career is:
9. Software is:
10. A device is:
11. If something is online, it is:
12. A team is:
13. A project is:
14. A user is:
15. To improve means:
Grammar
1. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb.
He ___ in IT.
work / works
2. Choose the correct sentence.
a) I works online every day.
b) I work online every day.
3. Complete the sentence with the correct form.
She ___ games in her free time.
play / plays
4. Correct the sentence.
My colleagues is very friendly.
5. Write the negative sentence.
I use English at every meeting.
6. Write the question.
what / do / you / do / to relax ?
Prepositions
1. I am ___ Poland.
2. I work ___ IT.
3. We talk ___ our work in meetings.
4. I work ___ a project with my team.
5. I relax ___ the weekend.
6. I speak to colleagues ___ video calls.
Homework
A. Finish the Sentence
1. I am from
2. I live in
3. After work, I usually
4. To relax, I like to
5. In my job, I use
6. My English goal is
B. Tenses
1. He ________ (work) in technology.
2. They ________ (play) games at the weekend.
3. She ________ (have) a meeting on Monday.
4. I ________ (want) to improve my speaking.
5. My colleague ________ (send) a message.
6. We ________ (use) English in class.
C. Vocabulary in Context
Word Box: country, pet, goal, software, device, team, weekend, improve
1. My home ________ is South Africa.
2. A dog or a cat can be a ________.
3. My English ________ is to speak more fluently.
4. I use ________ like Word and Excel on my computer.
5. My phone is an important ________.
6. Our ________ works together on one project.
7. I rest more at the ________.
8. I want to ________ my speaking.