Man: Ice mocha, please. Is it sweet? Woman: It is a little sweet. What size do you want? Man: Medium, please. Woman: We only have __________ large sizes. Man: In that case, large please. Woman: OK, that will be 8 Man: Wow! That’s __________ . Woman: Yeah, it’s not __________ . Do you still want it? Man: Yes, please.

Lesson A1-23 | True Beginner | CEFR A1 Past Tense

Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Quiz

1) What did she do at home? a) She watched TV.

b) She cleaned the house.

2) What did she do in the city? a) She bought clothes.

b) She met her friend.

3) Who helped them at work? a) Her friend

b) The Boss

4) What did Bob say?

a) He is sorry.

b) He cried.

Conversation 1

Man: What did you do yesterday? Woman: Nothing much. I just stayed at home and cleaned the house. Man: How boring! Woman: Yeah, it was. And you? What did you do? Man: I drove to the mountains and went hiking. Woman: That sounds fun! Man: It was. I had a great time.

Conversation 2

Man: Did you do anything this weekend? Woman: I did. I took the train to the city and met my friend. Man: Oh, yeah? What did you do? Woman: We had lunch and did some shopping. Man: Did you buy anything? Woman: No, I didn’t. I just went window shopping. I’m trying to save money. Man: Me too!

Conversation 3

Man: How was your day? Woman: Terrible! I was so busy. Man: Oh, that’s too bad. Woman: Yeah, we were so busy at lunch. One person called in sick, so we were short-staffed. Man: That’s no good. How did you manage? Woman: The boss came in and helped us.

Conversation 4

Man: Did you talk to Bob? Woman: I did. He said he was sorry. Man: What did he say? Woman: He said he didn’t mean to get mad at you. Man: Well, he did. He made me cry. Woman: I know. But he's really sorry about it.

Grammar Challenge

Use the words below to complete each conversation.

Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4

had did met had drove took called Did helped didn’t was said

stayed didn’t were made

Speaking Challenge

Match the answers with the questions. 1) What did you do yesterday? 2) Did you buy anything? 3) How much was it? 4) What else did you do? 5) What did you order?

[ 5 ] I had vegetable pasta. [ 1 ] I went shopping. [ 2 ] Yes, I bought a jacket. [ 3 ] It was on sale. It was 20 dollars. [ 4 ] I ate lunch at a cafe. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Lesson A1-24 | True Beginner | CEFR A1 Articles

Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1

Quiz

1) What does she offer? a) a pen

b) a pencil

2) What will she get?

a) a sandwich

b) a drink

3) What does Katie have at her house? a) a yard

b) a patio

4) Who did not like the book?

a) Todd

b) Katie

Man: Do you have a pen I can use? Woman: No, but I have a pencil. Man: Thanks. Do you have an eraser? Woman: The pencil has an eraser. Man: Great. And some paper? Woman: My gosh, you don’t have anything!

Conversation 2

Man: Would you like a sandwich? Woman: I would love a sandwich. Man: And some chips? Woman: Some chips sounds lovely. Man: And a drink? Woman: I’m OK. I have a water.

Conversation 3

Man: How do you like your new house? Woman: It’s nice. It has a kitchen, a big bedroom, and a nice bathroom. Man: Do you have a yard? Woman: No, but I have a patio. Man: Nice, do you have a good view? Woman: No, there is a building next door.

Conversation 4

Man: Do you like the book? Woman: Yes, I loved the ending. Man: Really? I thought the ending was not that good. Woman: No way! The surprise at the end was great. Man: Did you like the characters? Woman: Yes, I liked everything about it.

Grammar Challenge

Use the words below to complete each conversation.

Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4

some a drink is a like the a pen some has a The have an have a have a everything have a like a a big the end

Speaking Challenge

Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you have a pencil? 2) Do you have a dog? 3) Do you need some money? 4) Do you want a coffee? 5) Do you have a car?

[ 3 ] No, I am alright. [ 4 ] I would love one. [ 1 ] No, but I have a pen. [ 2 ] No, I have a cat. [ 5 ] No, I take the bus. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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