ELLLO Grammar Conversations - A2 - High Beginner

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Quiz 1) What kind of company does she work? a) Clothing b) Computers 2) What does he want to do? a) Pay a bill b) Get an ID 3) What do her parents do?

Lesson A2-01 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

a) Make cars b) Sell cars 4) Where does she live? a) In a big house b) In a small house

Conversation #1 Man: What do you _______ ? Woman: I _______ at a tech company. Man: Oh, what do you do there? Woman: I _______ software. Man: Do you like your job? Woman: Yeah, I _______ it. Conversation #2 Man: Do you work _______ ? Woman: Yes, I do. Man: Where do I _______ my bill? Woman: You pay it over there. Man: Do I _______ to show ID? Woman: I don’t _______ you do. Conversation #3 Man: What do your parents do? Woman: They both work in _______ . Man: Oh, what do they _______ ? Woman: They both sell cars. They _______ a car dealership together. Man: Do they _______ it? Woman: Yes, but they work long hours. Conversation #4 Man: Where do you _______ ? Woman: I live downtown with my _______ . Man: Nice, do you live in an apartment or house? Woman: I live in a house, but we _______ more space. Man: Do you want to move? Woman: Yes, we _______ to move to the countryside.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

work

pay

have

live

enjoy

here

like

need

do

think

sell

family

design

need

sales

want

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What languages do you speak? 2) Who do you see every day? 3) Where do you have lunch? 4) When do you get up? 5) Do you have a computer? [ _ ] My parents. I live with them. [ _ ] I usually eat at the cafeteria. [ _ ] No, but I have a tablet. [ _ ] Just my mother tongue and some English. [ _ ] I wake up most days at six. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What kind of company does she work? a) Clothing b) Computers 2) What does he want to do? a) Pay a bill b) Get an ID 3) What do her parents do?

Lesson A2-01 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

a) Make cars b) Sell cars 4) Where does she live? a) In a big house b) In a small house

Conversation #1 Man: What do you do? Woman: I work at a tech company. Man: Oh, what do you do there? Woman: I design software. Man: Do you like your job? Woman: Yeah, I enjoy it. Conversation #2 Man: Do you work here? Woman: Yes, I do. Man: Where do I pay my bill? Woman: You pay it over there. Man: Do I need to show ID? Woman: I don’t think you do. Conversation #3 Man: What do your parents do? Woman: They both work in sales. Man: Oh, what do they sell? Woman: They both sell cars. They have a car dealership together. Man: Do they like it? Woman: Yes, but they work long hours. Conversation #4 Man: Where do you live? Woman: I live downtown with my family. Man: Nice, do you live in an apartment or house? Woman: I live in a house, but we need more space. Man: Do you want to move? Woman: Yes, we want to move to the countryside.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

work

pay

have

live

enjoy

here

like

need

do

think

sell

family

design

need

sales

want

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What languages do you speak? 2) Who do you see every day? 3) Where do you have lunch? 4) When do you get up? 5) Do you have a computer? [ 2 ] My parents. I live with them. [ 3 ] I usually eat at the cafeteria. [ 5 ] No, but I have a tablet. [ 1 ] Just my mother tongue and some English. [ 4 ] I wake up most days at six. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Who works at a hospital? a) Bob b) Carl 2) Who has a farm? a) Mary b) Sue 3) Who stays in good shape?

Lesson A2-02 | True Beginner | CEFR A2 Simple Present - Third Person Singular Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) Mary b) Sue 4) What does the machine do? a) Copy paper b) Shred paper

Conversation #1 Man: What does Bob do? Woman: He _______ at a hospital. Man: What does he do there? Woman: He’s a doctor. He _______ in sports medicine. Man: That _______ like a great job. Woman: Yeah, he _______ it. Conversation #2 Man: Where does Mary live? Woman: She _______ in the countryside. Man: That sounds nice. Woman: Yeah, she loves it. She _______ a farm and she _______ horses. Man: Wow, that’s so cool. Woman: Yeah, she also _______ her own food. She has it all! Conversation #3 Man: How does Sue stay so fit? Woman: She _______ out all the time. Man: It sure _______ like it. Woman: She also _______ what she eats. Man: Does she follow a special diet? Woman: Yes. she _______ eat sweets and she doesn’t drink alcohol. Conversation #4 Man: What does this machine do? Woman: It _______ paper. Man: How does it work? Woman: Just put paper here and it shreds it. It’s easy to _______ . Man: How does it stop? Woman: It _______ on its own after it _______ shredding the paper.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

loves

grows

works

stops

works

lives

watches

use

sounds

has

doesn’t

finishes

specializes

raises

looks

shreds

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Who talks to you every day? 2) Who follows a healthy diet? 3) Who does not speak Engilsh? 4) Who wears nice clothes? 5) Who does not have much free time? [ _ ] My friend. He mainly eats vegetables. [ _ ] My sister. She only knows Spanish. [ _ ] My mom. She always chats with me. [ _ ] My dad. He works long hours. [ _ ] My brother. He loves fashion. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Who works at a hospital? a) Bob b) Carl 2) Who has a farm? a) Mary b) Sue 3) Who stays in good shape?

Lesson A2-02 | True Beginner | CEFR A2 Simple Present - Third Person Singular Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) Mary b) Sue 4) What does the machine do? a) Copy paper b) Shred paper

Conversation #1 Man: What does Bob do? Woman: He works at a hospital. Man: What does he do there? Woman: He’s a doctor. He specializes in sports medicine. Man: That sounds like a great job. Woman: Yeah, he loves it. Conversation #2 Man: Where does Mary live? Woman: She lives in the countryside. Man: That sounds nice. Woman: Yeah, she loves it. She has a farm and she raises horses. Man: Wow, that’s so cool. Woman: Yeah, she also grows her own food. She has it all! Conversation #3 Man: How does Sue stay so fit? Woman: She works out all the time. Man: It sure looks like it. Woman: She also watches what she eats. Man: Does she follow a special diet? Woman: Yes. she doesn’t eat sweets and she doesn’t drink alcohol. Conversation #4 Man: What does this machine do? Woman: It shreds paper. Man: How does it work? Woman: Just put paper here and it shreds it. It’s easy to use. Man: How does it stop? Woman: It stops on its own after it finishes shredding the paper.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

loves

grows

works

stops

works

lives

watches

use

sounds

has

doesn’t

finishes

specializes

raises

looks

shreds

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Who talks to you every day? 2) Who follows a healthy diet? 3) Who does not speak Engilsh? 4) Who wears nice clothes? 5) Who does not have much free time? [ 2 ] My friend. He mainly eats vegetables. [ 3 ] My sister. She only knows Spanish. [ 1 ] My mom. She always chats with me. [ 5 ] My dad. He works long hours. [ 4 ] My brother. He loves fashion. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What is someone doing in conversation 1? a) Using a computer b) Writing a letter 2) What is someone doing in conversation 2? a) Eating soup b) Preparing food 3) What is someone doing in conversation 3?

Lesson A2-03 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

a) Tuning up a car b) Working quickly 4) What is someone doing in conversation 4? a) Playing sports b) Watching soccer

Conversation 1 Man: Where are you? Woman: I am _______ inside. I am _______ a letter to my friend. I am telling him about my life and my new job. Man: Are you _______ the computer? Woman: I am not using the computer because I like to hand write letters. My hand is _______ tired though. Conversation 2 Man: Where is Mary? Woman: Mary is _______ in the kitchen. She is _______ up some vegetables because she is making a vegetable soup. Man: How is she making it? Woman: She is _______ a recipe and following the instructions inside. She is _______ herself. Conversation 3 Man: What is Bob doing? Woman: Bob is _______ on his car. He is _______ it a tune up. He is changing the oil and checking all the parts of the cars. Man: But, he is not working? He is just standing there! Woman: He is _______ his time because he wants to do the job right. He is _______ to the radio as he works. Conversation 4 Man: Where are the twins? Woman: They are _______ outside. They are playing soccer with their friends. They are _______ the front lawn as a soccer pitch. Man: Are they having fun? Woman: They are _______ a lot of fun. They are exercising so they are _______ lots of energy. I think they are trying to lose weight.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

working

reading

enjoying

burning

getting

cooking

listening

listening

writing

chopping

giving

using

using

enjoying

taking

having

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What are you wearing right now? 2) Are you sitting or standing at the moment? 3) Where are you watching this video? 4) Is anyone watching you now? 5) Are you enjoying the activity? [ _ ] I am waching in on the train. [ _ ] Yes, I a man is looking at me! [ _ ] I am sitting in a chair. [ _ ] Yes, I am having fun! [ _ ] I am wearing a suit and tie. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What is someone doing in conversation 1? a) Using a computer b) Writing a letter 2) What is someone doing in conversation 2? a) Eating soup b) Preparing food 3) What is someone doing in conversation 3?

Lesson A2-03 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

a) Tuning up a car b) Working quickly 4) What is someone doing in conversation 4? a) Playing sports b) Watching soccer

Conversation 1 Man: Where are you? Woman: I am working inside. I am writing a letter to my friend. I am telling him about my life and my new job. Man: Are you using the computer? Woman: I am not using the computer because I like to hand write letters. My hand is getting tired though. Conversation 2 Man: Where is Mary? Woman: Mary is cooking in the kitchen. She is chopping up some vegetables because she is making a vegetable soup. Man: How is she making it? Woman: She is reading a recipe and following the instructions inside. She is enjoying herself. Conversation 3 Man: What is Bob doing? Woman: Bob is working on his car. He is giving it a tune up. He is changing the oil and checking all the parts of the cars. Man: But, he is not working? He is just standing there! Woman: He is taking his time because he wants to do the job right. He is listening to the radio as he works. Conversation 4 Man: Where are the twins? Woman: They are playing outside. They are playing soccer with their friends. They are using the front lawn as a soccer pitch. Man: Are they having fun? Woman: They are having a lot of fun. They are exercising so they are burning lots of energy. I think they are trying to lose weight.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

working

reading

enjoying

burning

getting

cooking

listening

listening

writing

chopping

giving

using

using

enjoying

taking

having

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What are you wearing right now? 2) Are you sitting or standing at the moment? 3) Where are you watching this video? 4) Is anyone watching you now? 5) Are you enjoying the activity? [ 3 ] I am waching in on the train. [ 4 ] Yes, I a man is looking at me! [ 2 ] I am sitting in a chair. [ 5 ] Yes, I am having fun! [ 1 ] I am wearing a suit and tie. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) When will the woman call the man? a) At 7

b) Around 9

2) What will the man do? a) Take time off

b) Take a long trip

3) What will happen this weekend?

Lesson A2-04 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Will / Future Tense Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: Will you be home tonight?

Man: I should, why?

Woman: I need to ask you a few questions.

Man: OK, I’ll _________ late, so call anytime.

Woman: OK, I’ll _________ you around 9ish.

Man: I’ll be waiting.

Woman: Great. I promise I won’t _________ much of your time.

Man: No worries. I got all the time in the world.

Woman Great. I’ll _________ to you later then.

Man: Yep, see you then.

a) It will rain.

b) They will go hiking.

4) Who will write the report? a) Susan

b) The man

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

call

miss

postpone

I’ll

talk

do

rain

take

be up

easy

call

get

take up

take

cancel

be

Conversation 2 Woman: I am sorry to hear the news.

Man: It’s OK. I saw it coming.

Woman: What will you _________ ?

Man: I’m now sure. I think I’ll just _________ some time off and take it _________ for awhile.

Woman: That’s sounds like a good plan.

Man: Well, I guess all good things come to an end. Woman: They do. Nothing lasts forever.

Man: True, but I’ll _________ this place.

Woman: And we’ll miss you. And you’ll be back on your feet in no time.

Man: I hope so!

Conversation 3 Woman: It looks like it will _________ this weekend.

Man: Oh no, now we can’t go hiking.

Woman: I’ll _________ everyone and _________ it until next week.

Man: What about the dinner we planned afterwards?

Woman: We can move it back to next week.

Man: OK, I’ll call the restaurant and _________ the reservation.

Woman: Thanks.

Conversation 4

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Will you be home tonight?

2) What time will you get home?

3) What will you do if it rains tomorrow?

4) How old will you be on your next birthday?

5) What will you do on your birthday? [ _ ] I'll have a small party at a restaurant.

[ _ ] Yes, I'll be home all night.

[ _ ] I will stay inside.

[ _ ] I should get home by 7.

[ _ ] I will be 27. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Woman: I need someone to write up a sales report.

Man: _________ do it.

Woman: Great. How long will it _________ you?

Man: No more than a few hours I think.

Woman: Great. I’ll _________ Susan to help you.

Man: No need. I’ll _________ alright. Thanks though.

Woman: Suit yourself.


Quiz 1) When will the woman call the man? a) At 7

b) Around 9

2) What will the man do? a) Take time off

b) Take a long trip

3) What will happen this weekend?

Lesson A2-04 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Will / Future Tense Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: Will you be home tonight?

Man: I should, why?

Woman: I need to ask you a few questions.

Man: OK, I’ll be up late, so call anytime.

Woman: OK, I’ll call you around 9ish.

Man: I’ll be waiting.

Woman: Great. I promise I won’t take up much of your time.

Man: No worries. I got all the time in the world.

Woman Great. I’ll talk to you later then.

Man: Yep, see you then.

a) It will rain.

b) They will go hiking.

4) Who will write the report? a) Susan

b) The man

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

call

miss

postpone

I’ll

talk

do

rain

take

be up

easy

call

get

take up

take

cancel

be

Conversation 2 Woman: I am sorry to hear the news.

Man: It’s OK. I saw it coming.

Woman: What will you do?

Man: I’m now sure. I think I’ll just take some time off and take it easy for awhile.

Woman: That’s sounds like a good plan.

Man: Well, I guess all good things come to an end. Woman: They do. Nothing lasts forever.

Man: True, but I’ll miss this place.

Woman: And we’ll miss you. And you’ll be back on your feet in no time.

Man: I hope so!

Conversation 3 Woman: It looks like it will rain this weekend.

Man: Oh no, now we can’t go hiking.

Woman: I’ll call everyone and postpone it until next week.

Man: What about the dinner we planned afterwards?

Woman: We can move it back to next week.

Man: OK, I’ll call the restaurant and cancel the reservation.

Woman: Thanks.

Conversation 4

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Will you be home tonight?

2) What time will you get home?

3) What will you do if it rains tomorrow?

4) How old will you be on your next birthday?

5) What will you do on your birthday? [ 5 ] I'll have a small party at a restaurant.

[ 1 ] Yes, I'll be home all night.

[ 3 ] I will stay inside.

[ 2 ] I should get home by 7.

[ 4 ] I will be 27. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Woman: I need someone to write up a sales report.

Man: I’ll do it.

Woman: Great. How long will it take you?

Man: No more than a few hours I think.

Woman: Great. I’ll get Susan to help you.

Man: No need. I’ll be alright. Thanks though.

Woman: Suit yourself.


Quiz 1) What is the woman going to do? a) Stay home

b) See a movie

2) Who is going to help their family? a) The man

b) The woman

3) What are they going to eat?

Lesson A2-05 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Going to / Future Tense Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: What are you going to _________ tonight?

Man: I think I’m just going to _________ home. What about you?

Woman: I’m going to _________ a movie with Karen. Do you want to come?

Man: No, I’ll _________ . But thanks for asking.

Woman: OK, maybe next time.

a) Steak

b) Chicken

4) What is the man going to regret? a) Coming home early

b) Taking time off work

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

do

to be

over

regret

stay

help

grill

stay

Conversation 2

pass

going

cooking

get

Woman: So, what are you _________ to do this summer?

Man: Nothing. I’m going to _________ my father with his business.

Woman: That sounds funs. What do you have planned?

Man: We’re going to _________ the interior of shop.

Woman: That sounds like a handful.

Man: Yes, it going _________ a lot of work.

see

redecorate

barbecue

back

Conversation 3 Woman: Do you want to come _________ for dinner tonight?

Man: Sure. I could do. What are you having?

Woman: We are going to _________ outside.

Man: Oh, I love barbecue? What are you _________ ?

Woman: We are going to _________ either chicken or steak.

Man: Oh, well if you do steak, I’m in.

Woman: Steak it is then!

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What are you going to do tonight?

2) What are you going to eat for dinner?

3) Where are you going to go on your next vacation?

4) How are you going to get home?

5) When am I going to see you next? [ _ ] I am going to study for a test for tomorrow.

[ _ ] I'll see you next week.

[ _ ] I am going to grill steak.

[ _ ] I am go to vacation in Europe.

[ _ ] I am going to take the bus. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

Conversation 4 Woman: When are you going to _________ back from your trip?

Man: I should be _________ in two days.

Woman: You’re going to Hawaii! Aren’t you going to _________ a bit for vacation?

Man: No, I need to get back. I want to though!

Woman: Well, you might want to rethink that.

Man: Yeah, maybe you’re right.

Woman: You’re going to _________ it if you don’t.

Man: Work is always going to be here waiting, isn’t it.

Woman: You got that right.

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Quiz 1) What is the woman going to do? a) Stay home

b) See a movie

2) Who is going to help their family? a) The man

b) The woman

3) What are they going to eat?

Lesson A2-05 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Going to / Future Tense Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: What are you going to do tonight?

Man: I think I’m just going to stay home. What about you?

Woman: I’m going to see a movie with Karen. Do you want to come?

Man: No, I’ll pass. But thanks for asking. Woman: OK, maybe next time.

Conversation 2 Woman: So, what are you going to do this summer?

Man: Nothing. I’m going to help my father with his business.

Woman: That sounds funs. What do you have planned?

Man: We’re going to redecorate the interior of shop.

Woman: That sounds like a handful.

Man: Yes, it going to be a lot of work.

Conversation 3 Woman: Do you want to come over for dinner tonight?

Man: Sure. I could do. What are you having?

Woman: We are going to barbecue outside.

Man: Oh, I love barbecue? What are you cooking?

Woman: We are going to grill either chicken or steak.

Man: Oh, well if you do steak, I’m in.

Woman: Steak it is then!

Conversation 4 Woman: When are you going to get back from your trip?

Man: I should be back in two days. Woman: You’re going to Hawaii! Aren’t you going to stay a bit for vacation?

Man: No, I need to get back. I want to though!

Woman: Well, you might want to rethink that.

Man: Yeah, maybe you’re right.

Woman: You’re going to regret it if you don’t.

Man: Work is always going to be here waiting, isn’t it.

Woman: You got that right.

a) Steak

b) Chicken

4) What is the man going to regret? a) Coming home early

b) Taking time off work

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

do

to be

over

regret

stay

help

grill

stay

pass

going

cooking

get

see

redecorate

barbecue

back

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What are you going to do tonight?

2) What are you going to eat for dinner?

3) Where are you going to go on your next vacation?

4) How are you going to get home?

5) When am I going to see you next? [ 1 ] I am going to study for a test for tomorrow.

[ 5 ] I'll see you next week.

[ 2 ] I am going to grill steak.

[ 3 ] I am go to vacation in Europe.

[ 4 ] I am going to take the bus. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What did the woman do yesterday? a) She cleaned her house.

b) She went shopping.

2) What does the woman say about the Mayans? a) She studied them in college.

b) She finihsed a book about them.

3) What did the woman do in class?

Lesson A2-06 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Past Tense - Regular Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) She took a test.

b) She reviewed past lessons.

4) What did the the man do with his friends? a) He visited their house.

b) He chatted with them online.

Conversation 1 Man: So what _________ you do yesterday?

Woman: Nothing much. Just chores. I _________ the dished, vacuumed, and _________ the floors.

Man: Yeah, me too.

Woman: Really, are you a clean freak?

Man: Not so much, but my place _________ a good cleaning.

Woman: Was your place pretty dirty?

Man: Yeah, it was pretty bad. But I cleaned the bathroom, picked up my dirty clothes, washed them and emptied the trash, so not it looks respectable.

Woman: Yeah you can only put things off for so long.

Man: So true.

Conversation 2 Man: What are you reading?

Woman: A history book about the Mayans. I just _________ it though.

Man: Oh cool. I just _________ a documentary about them. It was fascinating.

Woman: Yeah, I _________ about them in college so this book piqued my interest.

Man: Is it any good?

Woman: So far so good. I already learned a few things I didn’t know.

Man: Well, can I borrow it when you are finished?

Woman: I would, but I _________ it from the library.

Man: Ah, got it. I’ll try to check it out then.

Conversation 3 Man: I _________ class yesterday. What did you do in class?

Woman: Not much. The teacher just _________ past lessons.

Man: Oh yeah. What did she go over?

Woman: She mainly _________ about the essay assignment and how to write the paper.

Man: Did she give any homework?

Woman: Yes, but she _________ it on the class website.

Man: OK, I’ll check it out then. Thanks.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

washed

borrowed

reviewed

studied

did

watched

talked

enjoyed

mopped

learned

posted

reunited

needed

started

missed

stayed

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) So what did you do yesterday?

2) Did you watch anything last night?

3) Who did you talk to yesterday?

4) Where did you go last night?

5) What did you have for breakfast? [ _ ] I cooked an omelet.

[ _ ] I stayed home and cleaned my room.

[ _ ] I chatted with my best friend.

[ _ ] Yes, I watched a documentary about space.

[ _ ] Nowhere. I stayed home. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Conversation 4 Man: What did you do last night?

Woman: I just _________ home and talked with my friends on Zoom.

Man: Friends from work?

Woman: No, friends I _________ with in college.

Man: Oh, that’s so cool that you are still friends.

Woman: Well, we kind of lost touch with each other, but we recently _________ on Facebook.

Man: I should do that with my old army buddies.

Woman: You should. It’s a lot of fun. We all _________ seeing each other again.


Quiz 1) What did the woman do yesterday? a) She cleaned her house.

b) She went shopping.

2) What does the woman say about the Mayans? a) She studied them in college.

b) She finihsed a book about them.

3) What did the woman do in class?

Lesson A2-06 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Past Tense - Regular Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) She took a test.

b) She reviewed past lessons.

4) What did the the man do with his friends? a) He visited their house.

b) He chatted with them online.

Conversation 1 Man: So what did you do yesterday?

Woman: Nothing much. Just chores. I washed the dished, vacuumed, and mopped the floors.

Man: Yeah, me too.

Woman: Really, are you a clean freak?

Man: Not so much, but my place needed a good cleaning.

Woman: Was your place pretty dirty?

Man: Yeah, it was pretty bad. But I cleaned the bathroom, picked up my dirty clothes, washed them and emptied the trash, so not it looks respectable.

Woman: Yeah you can only put things off for so long.

Man: So true.

Conversation 2 Man: What are you reading?

Woman: A history book about the Mayans. I just started it though.

Man: Oh cool. I just watched a documentary about them. It was fascinating.

Woman: Yeah, I learned about them in college so this book piqued my interest.

Man: Is it any good?

Woman: So far so good. I already learned a few things I didn’t know.

Man: Well, can I borrow it when you are finished?

Woman: I would, but I borrowed it from the library.

Man: Ah, got it. I’ll try to check it out then.

Conversation 3 Man: I missed class yesterday. What did you do in class?

Woman: Not much. The teacher just reviewed past lessons.

Man: Oh yeah. What did she go over?

Woman: She mainly talked about the essay assignment and how to write the paper.

Man: Did she give any homework?

Woman: Yes, but she posted it on the class website.

Man: OK, I’ll check it out then. Thanks.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

washed

borrowed

reviewed

studied

did

watched

talked

enjoyed

mopped

learned

posted

reunited

needed

started

missed

stayed

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) So what did you do yesterday?

2) Did you watch anything last night?

3) Who did you talk to yesterday?

4) Where did you go last night?

5) What did you have for breakfast? [ 5 ] I cooked an omelet.

[ 1 ] I stayed home and cleaned my room.

[ 3 ] I chatted with my best friend.

[ 2 ] Yes, I watched a documentary about space.

[ 4 ] Nowhere. I stayed home. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Conversation 4 Man: What did you do last night?

Woman: I just stayed home and talked with my friends on Zoom.

Man: Friends from work?

Woman: No, friends I studied with in college.

Man: Oh, that’s so cool that you are still friends.

Woman: Well, we kind of lost touch with each other, but we recently reunited on Facebook.

Man: I should do that with my old army buddies.

Woman: You should. It’s a lot of fun. We all enjoyed seeing each other again.


Quiz 1) Where did the woman go last night? a) She went to the park.

b) She drove to the beach.

2) What did she do in Brazil ? a) She went in the Amazon. b) She put on some weight.

3) What did the man eat?

Lesson A2-07 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Past Tense - Irregular Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) He tried the new pasta.

b) He ate some pizza.

4) What does the woman say about her car? a) She took out a loan.

b) She paid 50 thousand in cash.

Conversation 1 Man: What did you do last night?

Woman: I just stayed home and took it easy. And you?

Man: I went to the park and played soccer.

Woman: Oh, did you win?

Man: Yes, we won! I was so happy?

Woman: Oh, I am glad you had a good time.

Man: I hurt my ankle though, so it wasn’t all perfect.

Woman: Well, at least you won!

Conversation 2 Man: How was your trip to Brazil?

Woman: It was wonderful. I had such a great time.

Man: How was the food?

Woman: I was all so good. I ate so much. I think I put on some weight.

Man: What did you do there?

Woman: Well, we spent a lot of time at the beach, but we also went out at night.

Man: I hear the nightlife there is really good.

Woman: It is! We had so much fun!

Conversation 3 Man: What did you do over the weekend?

Woman: I met some friends for dinner.

Man: Oh, where did you go?

Woman: We ate at the new pizza place near the station.

Man: Oh, I went there last week. I really liked it.

Woman: So did we. What did you eat?

Man: We tried the pan style pizza. It was so good.

Woman: I didn’t try that, but I heard it was really good.

Man: Yeah, my friend told me to try it. He said it was good and he was right.

Woman: I’ll try it next time.

Conversation 4 Man: What did you do over the holidays?

Woman: Not much. I bought a new car though.

Man: Really, what did you buy?

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

hurt

spent

heard

bought

took

had

met

got

won

ate

told

paid

went

put

did

cost

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What did you do last night?

2) Where did you go last night?

3) Who did you see?

4) Did you buy anything yesterday?

5) How many hours did you sleep last night? [ 2 ] I went to the mall.

[ 5 ] I slept about eight hours.

[ 1 ] I ate at the new restaurant downtown.

[ 3 ] I met my friend.

[ 4 ] Yes, I bought a new shirt. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Woman: I bought a new Lexus. It is so nice.

Man: Can I ask? How much did you pay for it.

Woman: It cost about 50 thousand dollars. I took out a loan though.

Man: Wow, you paid a lot! I think I spent about 5 thousand dollars for my car, but I bought it used.

Woman: Yeah, I really wanted a new car. I think I got what I paid for though.


Quiz 1) Where did the woman go last night? a) She went to the park.

b) She drove to the beach.

2) What did she do in Brazil ? a) She went in the Amazon. b) She put on some weight.

3) What did the man eat?

Lesson A2-07 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Past Tense - Irregular Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) He tried the new pasta.

b) He ate some pizza.

4) What does the woman say about her car? a) She took out a loan.

b) She paid 50 thousand in cash.

Conversation 1 Man: What did you do last night?

Woman: I just stayed home and took it easy. And you?

Man: I went to the park and played soccer.

Woman: Oh, did you win?

Man: Yes, we won! I was so happy?

Woman: Oh, I am glad you had a good time.

Man: I hurt my ankle though, so it wasn’t all perfect.

Woman: Well, at least you won!

Conversation 2 Man: How was your trip to Brazil?

Woman: It was wonderful. I had such a great time.

Man: How was the food?

Woman: I was all so good. I ate so much. I think I put on some weight.

Man: What did you do there?

Woman: Well, we spent a lot of time at the beach, but we also went out at night.

Man: I hear the nightlife there is really good.

Woman: It is! We had so much fun!

Conversation 3 Man: What did you do over the weekend?

Woman: I met some friends for dinner.

Man: Oh, where did you go?

Woman: We ate at the new pizza place near the station.

Man: Oh, I went there last week. I really liked it.

Woman: So did we. What did you eat?

Man: We tried the pan style pizza. It was so good.

Woman: I didn’t try that, but I heard it was really good.

Man: Yeah, my friend told me to try it. He said it was good and he was right.

Woman: I’ll try it next time.

Conversation 4 Man: What did you do over the holidays?

Woman: Not much. I bought a new car though.

Man: Really, what did you buy?

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

hurt

spent

heard

bought

took

had

met

got

won

ate

told

paid

went

put

did

cost

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What did you do last night?

2) Where did you go last night?

3) Who did you see?

4) Did you buy anything yesterday?

5) How many hours did you sleep last night? [ 2 ] I went to the mall.

[ 5 ] I slept about eight hours.

[ 1 ] I ate at the new restaurant downtown.

[ 3 ] I met my friend.

[ 4 ] Yes, I bought a new shirt. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Woman: I bought a new Lexus. It is so nice.

Man: Can I ask? How much did you pay for it.

Woman: It cost about 50 thousand dollars. I took out a loan though.

Man: Wow, you paid a lot! I think I spent about 5 thousand dollars for my car, but I bought it used.

Woman: Yeah, I really wanted a new car. I think I got what I paid for though.


Quiz 1) How does she describe her town? a) affordable

b) beautiful

2) What is the capital like? a) clean and pretty

b) busy and crowded

3) How does she describe people at work?

Lesson A2-08 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Adjectives and Adverbs of Degree Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) They are nice.

b) They are lazy.

4) What is her neighborhood like? a) nice

b) noisy

Conversation 1 Man: How is your new job?

Woman: It’s good. The job is _________ , and the people are nice.

Man: Is it near your house?

Woman: No, it is in the city, so it’s far away. It takes an hour to get there.

Man: Oh, no! How is the commute?

Woman: It’s long, and it is _________ , but I don’t mind too much

Man: Why don’t you take the bus? It’s really _________ .

Woman: I would, but the bus is really slow, and _________ ! I can’t get a seat.

Man: I see. Good point.

Conversation 2 Man: How was your weekend?

Woman: Good. I went to the _________ mall.

Man: Really, how was it?

Woman: Great! It has a really _________ food court. Man: Oh, yeah, how was the food?

Woman: Really good. The food was _________ and not expensive.

Man: Was it healthy?

Woman: Not really, but the portions are really _________ .

Conversation 3 Man: How is your new computer?

Woman: Good. It is _________ and has lot of _________ features.

Man: It looks expensive, though.

Woman: Yeah, it’s not cheap, but I need it for work.

Man: Is it light? It doesn’t look very _________ .

Woman: Yes, it is very light. It only wights 1 Kilogram.

Man: Wow, that is light! My computer is so big and heavy.

Woman: Is your computer old?

Man: Yes, over five years old. Time for a new one!

Woman: Yeah, that is _________ old for a computer.

Conversation 4

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

cheap

delicious

cool

bad

expensive

big

fast

uncomfortable

crowded

new

pretty

boring

interesting

nice

heavy

difficult

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) How you weekend?

2) How is your job?

3) Is your computer fast?

4) What restaurant has delicious food?

5) What subject is very difficult? [ _ ] It's good. Every day is interesting.

[ _ ] The Pasta Palace has great dishes.

[ _ ] It was fun. I had a good time.

[ _ ] No, it is very slow and old.

[ _ ] I think chemistry is very hard. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Man: How is your math class?

Woman: Not good. It is very _________ .

Man: I thought you liked math.

Woman: I do, but the class is hard, and the teacher is really _________ .

Man: Oh, that’s too _________ .

Woman: Plus, the room is really old, and the chair are _________ .

Man: That doesn’t sound like a fun class!


Quiz 1) How does she describe her town? a) affordable

b) beautiful

2) What is the capital like? a) clean and pretty

b) busy and crowded

3) How does she describe people at work?

Lesson A2-08 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Adjectives and Adverbs of Degree Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) They are nice.

b) They are lazy.

4) What is her neighborhood like? a) nice

b) noisy

Conversation 1 Man: How is your new job?

Woman: It’s good. The job is interesting, and the people are nice.

Man: Is it near your house?

Woman: No, it is in the city, so it’s far away. It takes an hour to get there.

Man: Oh, no! How is the commute?

Woman: It’s long, and it is expensive, but I don’t mind too much

Man: Why don’t you take the bus? It’s really cheap.

Woman: I would, but the bus is really slow, and crowded! I can’t get a seat.

Man: I see. Good point.

Conversation 2 Man: How was your weekend?

Woman: Good. I went to the new mall.

Man: Really, how was it?

Woman: Great! It has a really nice food court.

Man: Oh, yeah, how was the food?

Woman: Really good. The food was delicious and not expensive.

Man: Was it healthy?

Woman: Not really, but the portions are really big.

Conversation 3 Man: How is your new computer?

Woman: Good. It is fast and has lot of cool features.

Man: It looks expensive, though.

Woman: Yeah, it’s not cheap, but I need it for work.

Man: Is it light? It doesn’t look very heavy.

Woman: Yes, it is very light. It only wights 1 Kilogram.

Man: Wow, that is light! My computer is so big and heavy.

Woman: Is your computer old?

Man: Yes, over five years old. Time for a new one!

Woman: Yeah, that is pretty old for a computer.

Conversation 4

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

cheap

delicious

cool

bad

expensive

big

fast

uncomfortable

crowded

new

pretty

boring

interesting

nice

heavy

difficult

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) How you weekend?

2) How is your job?

3) Is your computer fast?

4) What restaurant has delicious food?

5) What subject is very difficult? [ 2 ] It's good. Every day is interesting.

[ 5 ] The Pasta Palace has great dishes.

[ 1 ] It was fun. I had a good time.

[ 3 ] No, it is very slow and old.

[ 5 ] I think chemistry is very hard. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Man: How is your math class?

Woman: Not good. It is very difficult.

Man: I thought you liked math.

Woman: I do, but the class is hard, and the teacher is really boring.

Man: Oh, that’s too bad.

Woman: Plus, the room is really old, and the chair are uncomfortable.

Man: That doesn’t sound like a fun class!


Quiz 1) Who is older, her mom or her dad? a) Her mom

b) Her dad

2) Which city is more expensive? a) San Francisco

b) Los Angeles

3) What movies make her happier?

Lesson A2-09 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

a) New movies

b) Old movies

4) Which food tastes better to her? a) Japanese Food

b) American Food

1) Comparing People My mother and father are very different. My mom is older than my dad, but my dad looks _______ than my mom. My dad is _______ because he plays sports. My mom is more _______ . She loves to talk with people. My dad is _______ than my mom. My mom is shorter than my dad.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

taller

expensive

happier

international

2) Comparing Places

older

better

faster

better

Los Angeles and San Francisco are both in California but they are very different. San Francisco is _______ than Los Angeles. It is also colder. Los Angeles is bigger than San Francisco, but San Francisco is more _________ . It is _______ to find housing in San Francisco. I think San Francisco is a _______ place to live.

more active

harder

interesting

healthier

talkative

smaller

difficult

difficult

Speaking Challenge

3) Comparing Movies

Match the answers with the questions.

I think the old Star Wars movies are better than the new Star Wars movies. In the old movies, the characters were more _________ , and the story was _______ . The new stories are more _______ to follow. I felt _______ watching the old movies.

1) What is more delicious? Apples or oranges? 2) What is more playful? Cats or dogs?

3) What is more convenient? Driving or public transportation?

4) What is cheaper? Fast food or eating at home?

5) What is more interesting? Learning a language or learning history?

4) Comparing Food I like Japanese food _______ than American food because it is _________ . Japanese meals are smaller and fresher than American meals. American food is more _________ though, so I like that about it. Still, I think Japanese food tastes _______ .

[ _ ] Dogs make better pets.

[ _ ] Eating at home is much cheaper.

[ _ ] Language! History is much more boring.

[ _ ] Apples taste better.

[ _ ] Taking the bus is better than driving. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Who is older, her mom or her dad? a) Her mom

b) Her dad

2) Which city is more expensive? a) San Francisco

b) Los Angeles

3) What movies make her happier?

Lesson A2-09 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

a) New movies

b) Old movies

4) Which food tastes better to her? a) Japanese Food

b) American Food

1) Comparing People My mother and father are very different. My mom is older than my dad, but my dad looks older than my mom. My dad is more active because he plays sports. My mom is more talkative. She loves to talk with people. My dad is taller than my mom. My mom is shorter than my dad.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

taller

expensive

happier

international

2) Comparing Places

older

better

faster

better

Los Angeles and San Francisco are both in California but they are very different. San Francisco is smaller than Los Angeles. It is also colder. Los Angeles is bigger than San Francisco, but San Francisco is more expensive. It is harder to find housing in San Francisco. I think San Francisco is a better place to live.

more active

harder

interesting

healthier

talkative

smaller

difficult

difficult

3) Comparing Movies I think the old Star Wars movies are better than the new Star Wars movies. In the old movies, the characters were more interesting, and the story was faster. The new stories are more difficult to follow. I felt happier watching the old movies.

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions.

4) Comparing Food

1) What is more delicious? Apples or oranges? 2) What is more playful? Cats or dogs?

3) What is more convenient? Driving or public transportation?

4) What is cheaper? Fast food or eating at home?

5) What is more interesting? Learning a language or learning history?

I like Japanese food more than American food because it is healthier. Japanese meals are smaller and fresher than American meals. American food is more international though, so I like that about it. Still, I think Japanese food tastes better.

[ 2 ] Dogs make better pets.

[ 4 ] Eating at home is much cheaper.

[ 5 ] Language! History is much more boring.

[ 1 ] Apples taste better.

[ 3 ] Taking the bus is better than driving. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What is the fastest way to the airport? a) Taxi

b) Express buss

2) The does she say about the west coast? a) It has the worst weather.

b) It has the nicest weather.

3) She says it was the ___ movie she has seen.

Lesson A2-10 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Woman: What is the fastest way to get to the airport?

Man: By taxi, but it’s the most _________ .

Woman: What’s the _________ ?

Man: The local bus. But is by far the _________ way to get there.

Woman: Hm, I better spring for a taxi then.

Man: Yeah, it’s _________ if you do.

a) best

b) most terrifying

4) She says the capital is the ____ city. a) oldest

b) biggest

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

cheapest

great

most

oldest

best

best

crowded

moving

Conversation 2

expensive

high

screaming

modern

Woman: What is the _________ place to visit in your country?

Man: I think the west coast. It has the best weather.

Woman: What about the cost?

Man: The costs are very _________ . Our _________ expensive cities are there.

Woman: Oh, that’s too bad. What about the food?

Man: It’s _________ . It has the best restaurants in the country.

slowest

most

scariest

biggest

Conversation 3 Woman: How was the movie last night?

Man: Oh, it was great. It was the _________ movie I’ve ever seen.

Woman: Oh, really, that scary?

Man: Yes, I was _________ throughout the film.

Woman: Was it _________ ?

Man: Yeah, it was the _________ packed I’ve ever seen the theater.

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What is the most interesting city in your country?

2) What is the best way to save money?

3) What is the funniest movie you have seen?

4) What place has the nicest weather in your country?

5) Who is the oldest person in your family? [ _ ] The movie the mask was hilarious.

[ _ ] I think the capital is an fascinating place.

[ _ ] My uncle. He is a 100 years old!

[ _ ] The best way is to only eat at home.

[ _ ] The West Coast has lovely weather. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

Conversation 4 Woman: What is the _________ city in your country?

Man: I think it is the capital.

Woman: Is it the _________ ?

Man: It was, but not anymore.

Woman: Why are people _________ out?

Man: Yeah, it’s not the most _________ place to live.

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Quiz 1) What is the fastest way to the airport? a) Taxi

b) Express buss

2) The does she say about the west coast? a) It has the worst weather.

b) It has the nicest weather.

3) She says it was the ___ movie she has seen.

Lesson A2-10 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Woman: What is the fastest way to get to the airport?

Man: By taxi, but it’s the most expensive.

Woman: What’s the cheapest?

Man: The local bus. But is by far the slowest way to get there.

Woman: Hm, I better spring for a taxi then.

Man: Yeah, it’s best if you do.

Conversation 2 Woman: What is the best place to visit in your country?

Man: I think the west coast. It has the best weather.

Woman: What about the cost?

Man: The costs are very high. Our most expensive cities are there.

Woman: Oh, that’s too bad. What about the food?

Man: It’s great. It has the best restaurants in the country.

Conversation 3 Woman: How was the movie last night?

Man: Oh, it was great. It was the scariest movie I’ve ever seen.

Woman: Oh, really, that scary?

Man: Yes, I was screaming throughout the film.

Woman: Was it crowded?

Man: Yeah, it was the most packed I’ve ever seen the theater.

Conversation 4 Woman: What is the oldest city in your country?

Man: I think it is the capital.

Woman: Is it the biggest?

Man: It was, but not anymore.

Woman: Why are people moving out?

Man: Yeah, it’s not the most modern place to live.

a) best

b) most terrifying 4) She says the capital is the ____ city. a) oldest

b) biggest

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

cheapest

great

most

oldest

best

best

crowded

moving

expensive

high

screaming

modern

slowest

most

scariest

biggest

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What is the most interesting city in your country?

2) What is the best way to save money?

3) What is the funniest movie you have seen?

4) What place has the nicest weather in your country?

5) Who is the oldest person in your family? [ 3 ] The movie the mask was hilarious.

[ 1 ] I think the capital is an fascinating place.

[ 5 ] My uncle. He is a 100 years old!

[ 2 ] The best way is to only eat at home.

[ 4 ] The West Coast has lovely weather. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What is Bob doing? a) mowing the lawn

b) skipping work

2) What is Mary doing? a) talking at a party

b) speaking with someone

3) Is the man complaining?

Lesson A2-11 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Man: What’s Bob doing?

Woman: He’s working outside. _________ cutting the grass?

Man: I _________ he playing tennis today?

Woman: No, he isn’t. His partner _________ play today.

Man: Oh, _________ too bad.

Woman: Yeah, he isn’t happy about it.

Conversation 2 Man: _________ Mary talking to?

Woman: _________ talking with Joe.

Man: What are they talking about?

Woman: _________ discussing the upcoming party.

Man: _________ that next week?

Woman: No, it’s next month. Conversation 3 Man: What _________ having for dinner?

Woman: _________ making fried rice.

Man: _________ not very healthy?

Woman: Well, _________ welcome to make dinner yourself.

Man: No, no, I’m not complaining. That’s fine.

Woman: Well, I’m glad you agree.

Conversation 4 Man: _________ you doing?

Woman: I’m going to the park.

Man: I thought _________ going shopping.

Woman: Oops. _________ sorry. I forgot.

Man: _________ OK. Do you still want to go?

Woman: Yeah! I’m game if you are.

a) Yes

b) No

4) What is the woman doing? a) leaving the house

b) going to bed

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

He’s

They’re

I’m

It’s

can’t

Isn’t

That’s

I’m

Isn’t

Who’s

are we

we’re

that’s

She’s

you’re

What’re

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What's the weather like today?

2) What're you doing tonight?

3) When's a good time to call you?

4) Who's your favorite actor?

5) Who's someone you admire? [ _ ] Brad Pitt. I think he's very cool.

[ _ ] It depends on what I'm doing that day.

[ _ ] I'm going to the movies.

[ _ ] Serena Williams. She's amazing.

[ _ ] It's cloudy and hot. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What is Bob doing? a) mowing the lawn

b) skipping work

2) What is Mary doing? a) talking at a party

b) speaking with someone

3) Is the man complaining?

Lesson A2-11 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Man: What’s Bob doing?

Woman: He’s working outside. He’s cutting the grass?

Man: Isn’t he playing tennis today?

Woman: No, he isn’t. His partner can’t play today.

Man: Oh, that’s too bad.

Woman: Yeah, he isn’t happy about it.

Conversation 2 Man: Who’s Mary talking to?

Woman: She’s talking with Joe.

Man: What are they talking about?

Woman: They’re discussing the upcoming party.

Man: Isn’t that next week?

Woman: No, it’s next month. Conversation 3 Man: What are we having for dinner?

Woman: I’m making fried rice.

Man: That’s not very healthy?

Woman: Well, you’re welcome to make dinner yourself.

Man: No, no, I’m not complaining. That’s fine.

Woman: Well, I’m glad you agree.

Conversation 4 Man: What’re you doing?

Woman: I’m going to the park.

Man: I thought we’re going shopping.

Woman: Oops. I’m sorry. I forgot.

Man: It’s OK. Do you still want to go?

Woman: Yeah! I’m game if you are.

a) Yes

b) No

4) What is the woman doing? a) leaving the house

b) going to bed

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

He’s

They’re

I’m

It’s

can’t

Isn’t

That’s

I’m

Isn’t

Who’s

are we

we’re

that’s

She’s

you’re

What’re

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What's the weather like today?

2) What're you doing tonight?

3) When's a good time to call you?

4) Who's your favorite actor?

5) Who's someone you admire? [ 4 ] Brad Pitt. I think he's very cool.

[ 3 ] It depends on what I'm doing that day.

[ 2 ] I'm going to the movies.

[ 5 ] Serena Williams. She's amazing.

[ 1 ] It's cloudy and hot. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What may not happen. a) They will be in the office.

b) One person will need help.

2) What will she do in retirement? a) Play music

b) Play golf

3) What might the device make her do?

Lesson A2-00 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

a) Eat less

b) Walk more

May / Might Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Will you _________ in the office Monday?

Woman: I _________ . Why?

Man: Do you think you’ll have time to help me?

Woman: I _________ . I have a lot to do that day, though.

Man: OK, I will check with you then. I _________ even need you.

Woman: OK, let me know.

Conversation 2 Man: When _________ you retire?

Woman: I _________ retire this year.

Man: Really so soon. What will you do with yourself?

Woman: I will probably _________ for a year.

Man: And what will you do after that?

Woman: I’ll _________ come home and take up golf!

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

may not

might

might

be

travel

watch

might

probably

motivate

will

will

It may

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What will you do tomorrow?

2) What will you have for dinner? 3) Where will you go on your next vacation.?

4) When will you retire?

5) Where will you live when you get old?

Conversation 3 Woman: Have you seen this? You _________ like this?

Man: What is it?

Woman: It’s a _________ that counts calories as you walk.

Man: Not sure why I might need this.

Woman: Well, you said you are on a diet! It might _________ you to walk more.

Man: Yeah, I suppose it might help me lose weight.

Woman: _________ ! You never know!

[ _ ] I will probably retire when I am 70.

[ _ ] I will probably go to Mexico as usual.

[ _ ] I am not sure. I might order pizza.

[ _ ] I am not sure. I might play golf if it is sunny.

[ _ ] I am not sure. I might move overseas. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What may not happen. a) They will be in the office.

b) One person will need help.

2) What will she do in retirement? a) Play music

b) Play golf

3) What might the device make her do?

Lesson A2-00 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

a) Eat less

b) Walk more

May / Might Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Will you be in the office Monday?

Woman: I will. Why?

Man: Do you think you’ll have time to help me?

Woman: I might. I have a lot to do that day, though.

Man: OK, I will check with you then. I may not even need you.

Woman: OK, let me know.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

may not

might

might

be

travel

watch

might

probably

motivate

will

will

It may

Conversation 2 Man: When will you retire?

Woman: I might retire this year.

Man: Really so soon. What will you do with yourself?

Woman: I will probably travel for a year.

Man: And what will you do after that?

Woman: I’ll probably come home and take up golf!

Conversation 3 Woman: Have you seen this? You might like this?

Man: What is it?

Woman: It’s a watch that counts calories as you walk.

Man: Not sure why I might need this.

Woman: Well, you said you are on a diet! It might motivate you to walk more.

Man: Yeah, I suppose it might help me lose weight.

Woman: It may! You never know!

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What will you do tomorrow?

2) What will you have for dinner? 3) Where will you go on your next vacation.?

4) When will you retire?

5) Where will you live when you get old? [ 4 ] I will probably retire when I am 70.

[ 3 ] I will probably go to Mexico as usual.

[ 2 ] I am not sure. I might order pizza.

[ 1 ] I am not sure. I might play golf if it is sunny.

[ 5 ] I am not sure. I might move overseas. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1A) What does the woman say about her town? a) There are many jobs.

b) It is expensive.

1B) What does she say about her town? a) It is dangerous.

b) It is expensive.

2A) Who liked the movie?

Lesson A2-13 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Man: Do you like your town?

Woman: I do not like living there _________ the winters are really cold, _________ the people are not friendly.

Man: That does not sound like a nice _________ to live, so why do people live there?

Woman: It is cheap to live _________ , and there are lots of jobs, _________ most people stay there. What about your town?

Man: It’s nice because it has great _________ , but it’s not cheap, so you can’t save money.

Woman: I see. Looks like we can’t _________ the best of both _________ .

Conversation 2 Man: What did you think of the movie?

Woman: I liked the movie, _________ it was a bit too long for me.

Man: I didn’t like it _________ the acting was bad, _________ the story was boring.

Woman: I read the book, so I was interested in the movie, but it was _________ from the book.

Man: Yeah, I didn’t read the book, but I want to because I _________ it is really good.

Woman: I have the book, _________ I can give it to you if you like, but you have to give it back because I want to _________ it again.

Man: Thanks! I would love to, but I don’t have time now.

Woman: OK, suit _________ .

a) Both of them

b) Just one person

2B) Who read the book? a) Both of them

b) Just one person

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

worlds

there

yourself

and

weather

because

but

so

and

place

heard

because

have

so

read

different

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you like your town?

2) Does your town have good shopping?

3) Is your town a good place to work?

4) What do you prefer reading or watchiing movies?

5) Does you town have good weather? [ _ ] No, there are few jobs, so gettign work is hard.

[ _ ] Yes, but it is expensive to live here.

[ _ ] Yes, because it is warm all year.

[ _ ] No. There is a mall, but it is very small.

[ _ ] Movies because it is more relaxing. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1A) What does the woman say about her town? a) There are many jobs.

b) It is expensive.

1B) What does she say about her town? a) It is dangerous.

b) It is expensive.

2A) Who liked the movie?

Lesson A2-13 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Man: Do you like your town?

Woman: I do not like living there because the winters are really cold, and the people are not friendly.

Man: That does not sound like a nice place to live, so why do people live there?

Woman: It is cheap to live there, and there are lots of jobs, so most people stay there. What about your town?

Man: It’s nice because it has great weather, but it’s not cheap, so you can’t save money.

Woman: I see. Looks like we can’t have the best of both worlds.

Conversation 2 Man: What did you think of the movie?

Woman: I liked the movie, but it was a bit too long for me.

Man: I didn’t like it because the acting was bad, and the story was boring.

Woman: I read the book, so I was interested in the movie, but it was different from the book.

Man: Yeah, I didn’t read the book, but I want to because I heard it is really good.

Woman: I have the book, so I can give it to you if you like, but you have to give it back because I want to read it again.

Man: Thanks! I would love to, but I don’t have time now.

Woman: OK, suit yourself.

a) Both of them

b) Just one person

2B) Who read the book? a) Both of them

b) Just one person

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

worlds

there

yourself

and

weather

because

but

so

and

place

heard

because

have

so

read

different

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you like your town?

2) Does your town have good shopping?

3) Is your town a good place to work?

4) What do you prefer reading or watchiing movies?

5) Does you town have good weather? [ 3 ] No, there are few jobs, so gettign work is hard.

[ 1 ] Yes, but it is expensive to live here.

[ 5 ] Yes, because it is warm all year.

[ 2 ] No. There is a mall, but it is very small.

[ 4 ] Movies because it is more relaxing. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Where is the woman going? a) To the dentist

b) To the doctor

2) What is the woman doing later? a) Playing futsal

b) Having dinner with family

3) What class are the both taking?

Lesson A2-14 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Present Continuous / Future Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) History

b) Math

4) Who is having a party? a) Beth

b) Bill

Conversation 1 Man: Why are you leaving early?

Woman: I’m _________ to the dentist.

Man: Why? Do you have a toothache?

Woman: No, I’m _________ my teeth cleaned.

Man: Well, if you are _________ early, I’m leaving early too.

Woman: Fine _________ me!

Conversation 2 Man: What are you _________ tonight?

Woman: I’m _________ my mom for dinner?

Man: Oh! Where are you going?

Woman: We are _________ to the new Thai restaurant. Join us!

Man: Thanks, but I can’t. I’m _________ futsal tonight.

Woman: Well, maybe next time.

Conversation 3 Man: What classes are you _________ next term?

Woman: I’m taking math and _________ .

Man: Nice, I’m taking math too!

Woman: Who is _________ the class?

Man: Prof Smith is teaching it.

Woman: Oh no, I hear he is _________ !

Conversation 4 Man: What is _________ on tonight?

Woman: Bill is _________ a party.

Man: Oh, really! When and where?

Woman: He’s having it at his house. It is _________ at six.

Man: Who is going?

Woman: Everyone’s going. You _________ come!

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

going

going

taking

should

leaving

playing

history

starting

with

doing

teaching

having

getting

meeting

hard

going

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What are you doing tonight?

2) What movies are playing now?

3) How are you getting home?

4) What are having for dinner?

5) When are you leaving? [ _ ] I am cooking steak.

[ _ ] The new 007 movie is playing.

[ _ ] I am taking the bus.

[ _ ] I am playing soccer.

[ _ ] I am leaving soon. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Where is the woman going? a) To the dentist

b) To the doctor

2) What is the woman doing later? a) Playing futsal

b) Having dinner with family

3) What class are the both taking?

Lesson A2-14 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Present Continuous / Future Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) History

b) Math

4) Who is having a party? a) Beth

b) Bill

Conversation 1 Man: Why are you leaving early?

Woman: I’m going to the dentist.

Man: Why? Do you have a toothache?

Woman: No, I’m getting my teeth cleaned.

Man: Well, if you are leaving early, I’m leaving early too.

Woman: Fine with me!

Conversation 2 Man: What are you doing tonight?

Woman: I’m meeting my mom for dinner?

Man: Oh! Where are you going?

Woman: We are going to the new Thai restaurant. Join us!

Man: Thanks, but I can’t. I’m playing futsal tonight.

Woman: Well, maybe next time.

Conversation 3 Man: What classes are you taking next term?

Woman: I’m taking math and history.

Man: Nice, I’m taking math too!

Woman: Who is teaching the class?

Man: Prof Smith is teaching it.

Woman: Oh no, I hear he is hard!

Conversation 4 Man: What is going on tonight?

Woman: Bill is having a party.

Man: Oh, really! When and where?

Woman: He’s having it at his house. It is starting at six.

Man: Who is going?

Woman: Everyone’s going. You should come!

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

going

going

taking

should

leaving

playing

history

starting

with

doing

teaching

having

getting

meeting

hard

going

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What are you doing tonight?

2) What movies are playing now?

3) How are you getting home?

4) What are having for dinner?

5) When are you leaving? [ 4 ] I am cooking steak.

[ 2 ] The new 007 movie is playing.

[ 3 ] I am taking the bus.

[ 1 ] I am playing soccer.

[ 5 ] I am leaving soon. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What does the woman want to eat? a) Something spicy

b) Something healthy

2) What did the man buy? a) Something

b) Nothing

3) Where did the man go?

Lesson A2-15 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Man: Do you want _________ to eat?

Woman: I want something, but not just _________ .

Man: What are you the mood for?

Woman: I’m in the mood for something spicy.

Man: What about spicy Thai soup?

Woman: That _________ great. But you know _________ , anything is fine.

a) Nowhere

b) Somewhere

4) Who called? a) No one

b) Someone

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

sounds

anyone

either

anyone

something

Nowhere

anywhere

someone

Conversation 2

anything

anywhere

somewhere

one

Man: Did you go _________ this weekend?

Woman: _________ special, just the mall.

Man: Did you buy _________ ?

Woman: No, I had no money.

Man: Did you see _________ there?

Woman: No, I didn’t see anyone.

what

anything

Nowhere

Nobody

Conversation 3 Man: Where did you go yesterday.

Woman: _________ .

Man: Nowhere! Come on. I’m sure you went _________ .

Woman: No, really, I didn’t go _________ . I stayed home.

Man: I didn’t go anywhere _________ .

Woman: My gosh. We are so boring!

Conversation 4 Man: Did _________ call?

Woman: No. No _________ .

Man: _________ called.

Woman: No. Were you expecting _________ to call you.

Man: Yes, someone.

Woman: Ooh, who is this someone?

Man: Just someone. Nobody you know.

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Did you go anywhere yesterday?

2) Did you talk to anyone?

3) Did you buy anything? 4) Did you cook anything? 5) Did you watch anything? [ _ ] Yes, I saw something about climate change.

[ _ ] No, I bought something to eat.

[ _ ] No, nowhere. I stayed home.

[ _ ] No, no one. I didn't see anyone.

[ _ ] No, there was nothing I wanted to buy. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What does the woman want to eat? a) Something spicy

b) Something healthy

2) What did the man buy? a) Something

b) Nothing

3) Where did the man go?

Lesson A2-15 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Man: Do you want something to eat?

Woman: I want something, but not just anything.

Man: What are you the mood for?

Woman: I’m in the mood for something spicy.

Man: What about spicy Thai soup?

Woman: That sounds great. But you know what, anything is fine.

a) Nowhere

b) Somewhere

4) Who called? a) No one

b) Someone

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

sounds

anyone

either

anyone

something

Nowhere

anywhere

someone

Conversation 2

anything

anywhere

somewhere

one

Man: Did you go anywhere this weekend?

Woman: Nowhere special, just the mall.

Man: Did you buy anything?

Woman: No, I had no money.

Man: Did you see anyone there?

Woman: No, I didn’t see anyone.

what

anything

Nowhere

Nobody

Conversation 3 Man: Where did you go yesterday.

Woman: Nowhere.

Man: Nowhere! Come on. I’m sure you went somewhere.

Woman: No, really, I didn’t go anywhere. I stayed home.

Man: I didn’t go anywhere either.

Woman: My gosh. We are so boring!

Conversation 4 Man: Did anyone call?

Woman: No. No one.

Man: Nobody called.

Woman: No. Were you expecting someone to call you.

Man: Yes, someone.

Woman: Ooh, who is this someone?

Man: Just someone. Nobody you know.

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Did you go anywhere yesterday?

2) Did you talk to anyone?

3) Did you buy anything? 4) Did you cook anything? 5) Did you watch anything? [ 5 ] Yes, I saw something about climate change.

[ 4 ] No, I bought something to eat.

[ 1 ] No, nowhere. I stayed home.

[ 2 ] No, no one. I didn't see anyone.

[ 3 ] No, there was nothing I wanted to buy. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Is the boss there? a) No, not yet.

b) Yes, he is already there.

2) Have they eaten yet ? a) Not yet.

b) Yes, they just ate.

3) Does Joe still work there ?

Lesson A2-16 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Adverbs of Time Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: Are you coming to the meeting?

Man: When is it?

Woman: It’s at one. It starts _________ .

Man: Is the boss coming?

Woman: Yes, he’s _________ there, I think.

Man: What about Sue?

Woman: I don’t know. She’s not here _________ .

Man: What about Jerry?

Woman: He just called. He’s _________ out sick.

Man: He’s still sick! Lucky him!

Woman: Well, it’s almost time. We better go.

Man: Right. I’ll be right there.

Conversation 2 Woman: I’m back!

Man: Welcome home!

Woman: Is dinner ready yet?

Man: Not yet, but it’s almost done.

Woman: Is the table set?

Man: Yes, I _________ did it.

Woman: Are the kids back _________ ?

Man: No, they’re still outside playing, but they should be back soon. I already texted them.

Woman: So, what’s for dinner?

Man: Lasagna. It’s _________ cooking, but it’s _________ done.

Woman: Great! I’m starving!

Conversation 3 Man: Do you _________ work with Joe?

Woman: No, not anymore. He _________ quit.

Man: Oh no! Why?

Woman: He just got a new job. He _________ started it, I think.

Man: What about Sue?

Woman: She’s still there, but not for long. She just put in her notice.

Man: She is quitting too! Why?

Woman: She just got engaged. She’s moving to London. Her fiancé lives there.

a) Yes, he still does.

b) No, he already quit.

4) Did the man give his account number? a) No, not yet.

b) Yes, he already gave it.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

still

already

just

already

already

almost

soon

soon

soon

yet

already

still

yet

still

still

just

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Have you eaten lunch?

2) Did you just get here?

3) Did you finished this lesson?

4) When will you finish?

5) Have you seen the news today? [ _ ] No, I have not seen it yet.

[ _ ] Yes, I already ate.

[ _ ] I will be done soon.

[ _ ] Yes, I just got here.

[ _ ] Yes, I am still doing it. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Man: Well, your company is lucky they still have you!

Woman: For now anyway?

Man: Are you quitting too?

Woman: Not yet, but _________ ! I already started looking!

Conversation 4 Woman: Hello, This is Maria. How can I help you?

Man: Ugh!

Woman: Hello, are you _________ there?

Man: Yes, I am still here!

Woman: Thank you for waiting. Can I get your account number?

Man: What! I _________ gave it to the last person.

Woman: I’m sorry. Can you give it to me again?

Man: Why? I _________ gave it.

Woman: I know, but for security reasons, I need it again.

Man: OK, but this is ridiculous.

Woman: I’m sorry sir. I promise that we’ll be finished _________ .

Man: OK, my number is …..


Quiz 1) Is the boss there? a) No, not yet.

b) Yes, he is already there.

2) Have they eaten yet ? a) Not yet.

b) Yes, they just ate.

3) Does Joe still work there ?

Lesson A2-16 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Adverbs of Time Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: Are you coming to the meeting?

Man: When is it?

Woman: It’s at one. It starts soon.

Man: Is the boss coming?

Woman: Yes, he’s already there, I think.

Man: What about Sue?

Woman: I don’t know. She’s not here yet.

Man: What about Jerry?

Woman: He just called. He’s still out sick.

Man: He’s still sick! Lucky him!

Woman: Well, it’s almost time. We better go.

Man: Right. I’ll be right there.

Conversation 2 Woman: I’m back!

Man: Welcome home!

Woman: Is dinner ready yet?

Man: Not yet, but it’s almost done.

Woman: Is the table set?

Man: Yes, I already did it.

Woman: Are the kids back yet?

Man: No, they’re still outside playing, but they should be back soon. I already texted them.

Woman: So, what’s for dinner?

Man: Lasagna. It’s still cooking, but it’s almost done.

Woman: Great! I’m starving!

a) Yes, he still does.

b) No, he already quit.

4) Did the man give his account number? a) No, not yet.

b) Yes, he already gave it.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

still

already

just

already

already

almost

soon

soon

soon

yet

already

still

yet

still

still

just

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Have you eaten lunch?

2) Did you just get here?

3) Did you finished this lesson?

4) When will you finish?

5) Have you seen the news today? [ 5 ] No, I have not seen it yet.

[ 1 ] Yes, I already ate.

[ 4 ] I will be done soon.

[ 2 ] Yes, I just got here.

[ 3 ] Yes, I am still doing it. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

Conversation 3 Man: Do you still work with Joe?

Woman: No, not anymore. He just quit.

Man: Oh no! Why?

Woman: He just got a new job. He already started it, I think.

Man: What about Sue?

Woman: She’s still there, but not for long. She just put in her notice.

Man: She is quitting too! Why?

Woman: She just got engaged. She’s moving to London. Her fiancé lives there.

Man: Well, your company is lucky they still have you!

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Woman: For now anyway?

Man: Are you quitting too?

Woman: Not yet, but soon! I already started looking!

Conversation 4 Woman: Hello, This is Maria. How can I help you?

Man: Ugh!

Woman: Hello, are you still there?

Man: Yes, I am still here!

Woman: Thank you for waiting. Can I get your account number?

Man: What! I just gave it to the last person.

Woman: I’m sorry. Can you give it to me again?

Man: Why? I already gave it.

Woman: I know, but for security reasons, I need it again.

Man: OK, but this is ridiculous.

Woman: I’m sorry sir. I promise that we’ll be finished soon.

Man: OK, my number is …..


Quiz 1) What is nice about his apartment? a) It is very big.

b) It is near a park.

2) What will the man do to lose weight? a) Walk more.

b) Join a gym

3) How does the man feel about the new office?

Lesson A2-17 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Adverbs of Addition and Lists Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: How is your new apartment?

Man: It is great. I love it.

Woman: What do you like about it?

Man: Well, _________ , it is close to many shops. In _________ , it is near a few parks.

Woman: That must be nice. I know you love to jog in the park?

Man: I do. _________ , there is a great cafe in the building. Plus, it has a gym.

Woman: That is fantastic.

Man: Yeah, not _________ that, but it is really cheap.

Woman: Sounds like you got a great place.

Man: I did.

Conversation 2 Woman: Your test results look fairly good, but you have put on some weight.

Man: Yes, I am so busy now that I don't have time to go to the gym.

Woman: Just do some walking. It is fun and easy to do. _________ is free.

Man: I _________ , I could do that. There is a park near my house.

Woman: Walking just an hour a day can be very effective. _________ , it is a great way to reduce stress.

Man: Thanks, doctor. I will follow your advice.

Woman: In _________ to walking, try to get plenty of sleep.

Man: OK, I will do my best.

Conversation 3 Man: How do you like working in the new office?

Woman: To be _________ , I prefer working in the old office. The view is nice, but it takes a long time to get up the elevator.

Man: I know. That can be a hassle, _________ at the start and end of the workday.

Woman: _________ , parking is difficult and the commute is longer.

Man: See, for me, it is more convenient. I live downtown. _________ love the view.

Woman: Yes, the office is lovely, once you get here that is.

a) He likes it.

b) He does not prefer it.

4) What do they say about the park? a) It is a bad idea.

b) It is a good idea.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

addition

guess

Plus, I

finally

only

addition

especially

Plus, they

Moreover

Moreover

In addition

Furthermore

first

Plus, it

honest

Moreover, it

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Is your town a nice place to live?

2) Do you like your job?

3) Is your best friend a good friend?

4) Is your country a good place to visit?

5) Is your local gym nice? [ _ ] Yes, it is very clean. Plus, it is cheap to live there.

[ _ ] Yes, it has nice equipment. Plus the staff is nice.

[ _ ] No, it is very expensive. Furthermore, it is dangerous.

[ _ ] Yes, I like my coworders. Moreover, I get paid a lot.

[ _ ] Yes, she is very kind. In addition, she is funny. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Conversation 4 Man: So, what is in the news?

Woman: It says they are planning to build a new park near the station.

Man: That sounds nice. This town needs a good park. _________ , that part of town could use some new life.

Woman: In addition to the park, they will build some new sports fields. _________ will tear down the old factory nearby.

Man: That is wonderful news. It will make the town a much nicer place to live. _________ will create jobs.

Woman: Yes, and _________ , we will have a nice place to take the kids on weekends. Man: It sounds great. It is nice to have some positive news for a change.


Quiz 1) What is nice about his apartment? a) It is very big.

b) It is near a park.

2) What will the man do to lose weight? a) Walk more.

b) Join a gym

3) How does the man feel about the new office?

Lesson A2-17 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Adverbs of Addition and Lists Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: How is your new apartment?

Man: It is great. I love it.

Woman: What do you like about it?

Man: Well, first, it is close to many shops. In addition, it is near a few parks.

Woman: That must be nice. I know you love to jog in the park?

Man: I do. Moreover, there is a great cafe in the building. Plus, it has a gym.

Woman: That is fantastic.

Man: Yeah, not only that, but it is really cheap.

Woman: Sounds like you got a great place.

Man: I did.

Conversation 2 Woman: Your test results look fairly good, but you have put on some weight.

Man: Yes, I am so busy now that I don't have time to go to the gym.

Woman: Just do some walking. It is fun and easy to do. Plus, it is free.

Man: I guess, I could do that. There is a park near my house.

Woman: Walking just an hour a day can be very effective. Moreover, it is a great way to reduce stress.

Man: Thanks, doctor. I will follow your advice.

Woman: In addition to walking, try to get plenty of sleep.

Man: OK, I will do my best.

a) He likes it.

b) He does not prefer it.

4) What do they say about the park? a) It is a bad idea.

b) It is a good idea.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

addition

guess

Plus, I

finally

only

addition

especially

Plus, they

Moreover

Moreover

In addition

Furthermore

first

Plus, it

honest

Moreover, it

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Is your town a nice place to live?

2) Do you like your job?

3) Is your best friend a good friend?

4) Is your country a good place to visit?

5) Is your local gym nice? [ 1 ] Yes, it is very clean. Plus, it is cheap to live there.

[ 5 ] Yes, it has nice equipment. Plus the staff is nice.

[ 4 ] No, it is very expensive. Furthermore, it is dangerous.

[ 2 ] Yes, I like my coworders. Moreover, I get paid a lot.

[ 3 ] Yes, she is very kind. In addition, she is funny. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

Conversation 3 Man: How do you like working in the new office?

Woman: To be honest, I prefer working in the old office. The view is nice, but it takes a long time to get up the elevator.

Man: I know. That can be a hassle, especially at the start and end of the workday.

Woman: In addition, parking is difficult and the commute is longer.

Man: See, for me, it is more convenient. I live downtown. Plus, I love the view.

Woman: Yes, the office is lovely, once you get here that is.

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Conversation 4 Man: So, what is in the news?

Woman: It says they are planning to build a new park near the station.

Man: That sounds nice. This town needs a good park. Furthermore, that part of town could use some new life.

Woman: In addition to the park, they will build some new sports fields. Plus, they will tear down the old factory nearby.

Man: That is wonderful news. It will make the town a much nicer place to live. Moreover, it will create jobs.

Woman: Yes, and finally, we will have a nice place to take the kids on weekends.

Man: It sounds great. It is nice to have some positive news for a change.


Quiz 1) Who watches a lot of TV? a) The man

b) The woman

2) What does she do for exercise? a) Go jogging

b) Go swimming

3) Who eats a lot of fruit?

Lesson A2-18 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Much / A lot / Not at all Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Do you watch much TV?

Woman: Not _________ . I used to watch _________ TV, but not now. And you?

Man: Yeah, I watch a lot of TV.

Woman: What do you watch?

Man: I watch a lot of dramas and _________ news shows.

Woman: I don’t watch the news _________ , but maybe I should

Conversation 2 Man: Do you exercise _________ ?

Woman: Not _________ much, but some.

Man: What do you do?

Woman: I go running _________ . What about you?

Man: I don’t exercise _________ .

Woman: That’s too bad. It can be fun!

Conversation 3 Man: Do you eat _________ fast food?

Woman: Yeah, I eat it way _________ much!

Man: Ooh, that’s not good. You should not eat it too much.

Woman: I know, but I do it so save time, plus I _________ cook much.

Man: Me too, but I try to eat _________ fruits and vegetables.

Woman: Good idea.

a) He does

b) She does

4) Who does not speak much Spanish? a) The man

b) The woman

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

some

at all

don’t

a lot at

anymore

much

too

too

much

a lot

much

much

a lot of

that

a lot of

that

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you like reading much?

2) Do you watch much TV?

3) Do you exercise much?

4) Do you eat much fast food?

5) Do speak Spanish much? [ _ ] Not that much. About once a week.

[ _ ] Yes, I read a lot of books.

[ _ ] Yes, too much. I love burgers.

[ _ ] Not much, just with my family.

[ _ ] Not that much, but I like a few shows. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

Conversation 4 Man: Do speak Spanish _________ ?

Woman: Yeah, I speak it _________ work.

Man: That must be nice.

Woman: What about you?

Man: Not _________ much. People do not use it much at my work.

Woman: That’s _________ bad!

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Quiz 1) Who watches a lot of TV? a) The man

b) The woman

2) What does she do for exercise? a) Go jogging

b) Go swimming

3) Who eats a lot of fruit?

Lesson A2-18 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Much / A lot / Not at all Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Do you watch much TV?

Woman: Not anymore. I used to watch a lot of TV, but not now. And you?

Man: Yeah, I watch a lot of TV.

Woman: What do you watch?

Man: I watch a lot of dramas and some news shows.

Woman: I don’t watch the news much, but maybe I should

a) He does

b) She does

4) Who does not speak much Spanish? a) The man

b) The woman

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

some

at all

don’t

a lot at

anymore

much

too

too

Conversation 2

much

a lot

much

much

Man: Do you exercise much?

Woman: Not that much, but some.

Man: What do you do?

Woman: I go running a lot. What about you?

Man: I don’t exercise at all.

Woman: That’s too bad. It can be fun!

a lot of

that

a lot of

that

Conversation 3 Man: Do you eat much fast food?

Woman: Yeah, I eat it way too much!

Man: Ooh, that’s not good. You should not eat it too much.

Woman: I know, but I do it so save time, plus I don’t cook much.

Man: Me too, but I try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.

Woman: Good idea.

Conversation 4 Man: Do speak Spanish much?

Woman: Yeah, I speak it a lot at work.

Man: That must be nice.

Woman: What about you?

Man: Not that much. People do not use it much at my work.

Woman: That’s too bad!

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you like reading much?

2) Do you watch much TV?

3) Do you exercise much?

4) Do you eat much fast food?

5) Do speak Spanish much? [ 3 ] Not that much. About once a week.

[ 1 ] Yes, I read a lot of books.

[ 4 ] Yes, too much. I love burgers.

[ 5 ] Not much, just with my family.

[ 2 ] Not that much, but I like a few shows. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Who has a cat and a dog as well? a) The woman

b) The man

2) How many things do they have in common? a) Just one thing

b) Two things

3) How many things do they have in common?

Lesson A2-19 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Also / As well / Too Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) One

b) Two

4) Who lives in the countryside a) Both of them

b) Neither of them

Conversation 1 Man: Do you have a _________ ?

Woman: I do. I have _________ , and I also have a cat.

Man: Oh, really, I have a cat _________ .

Woman: Really, what color?

Man: My cat is black.

Woman: My cat is _________ !

Conversation 2 Man: What do you do?

Woman: I am a _________ .

Man: Cool! I am a teacher, _________ .

Woman: Really, what do you teach?

Man: I _________ math.

Woman: No way! _________ teach math.

Conversation 3 Man: What _________ do you like?

Woman: I like Game of Thrones.

Man: I love that _________ .

Woman: Who’s your favorite _________ ?

Man: I really like John Snow.

Woman: I like him _________ .

Conversation 4 Man: Where _________ live?

Woman: I live downtown.

Man: So _________ . Where?

Woman: By the station.

Man: _________ . I live on B Street.

Woman: Get out of here. I do _________ .

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

pet

teach

character

do you

black too

too

shows

do I

as well

I also

show too

as well

a dog

teacher

as well

Me, too

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What sports do you play?

2) What languages do you speak?

3) What movies do you like?

4) Do you have any pets?

5) Where do you work? [ _ ] I play golf. I play tennis as well.

[ _ ] I have a dog, and I have two cats.

[ _ ] I teach at a school, and I work at a cafe as well. [ _ ] I like dramas. I like comedies, too.

[ _ ] I Speak Arabic. I also speak French. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Who has a cat and a dog as well? a) The woman

b) The man

2) How many things do they have in common? a) Just one thing

b) Two things

3) How many things do they have in common?

Lesson A2-19 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Also / As well / Too Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

a) One

b) Two

4) Who lives in the countryside a) Both of them

b) Neither of them

Conversation 1 Man: Do you have a pet?

Woman: I do. I have a dog, and I also have a cat.

Man: Oh, really, I have a cat as well.

Woman: Really, what color?

Man: My cat is black.

Woman: My cat is black too!

Conversation 2 Man: What do you do?

Woman: I am a teacher.

Man: Cool! I am a teacher, too.

Woman: Really, what do you teach?

Man: I teach math.

Woman: No way! I also teach math.

Conversation 3 Man: What shows do you like?

Woman: I like Game of Thrones.

Man: I love that show too.

Woman: Who’s your favorite character?

Man: I really like John Snow.

Woman: I like him as well.

Conversation 4 Man: Where do you live?

Woman: I live downtown.

Man: So do I. Where?

Woman: By the station.

Man: Me, too. I live on B Street.

Woman: Get out of here. I do as well.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

pet

teach

character

do you

black too

too

shows

do I

as well

I also

show too

as well

a dog

teacher

as well

Me, too

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What sports do you play?

2) What languages do you speak?

3) What movies do you like?

4) Do you have any pets?

5) Where do you work? [ 1 ] I play golf. I play tennis as well.

[ 4 ] I have a dog, and I have two cats.

[ 5 ] I teach at a school, and I work at a cafe as well. [ 3 ] I like dramas. I like comedies, too.

[ 2 ] I Speak Arabic. I also speak French. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What does the woman show the man? a) Her ID

b) Her credit card

2) What does the woman order? a) A sandwich

b) Chicken fries

3) What will the woman do?

Lesson A2-20 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Can - Requests Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: Hello, can I _________ your name?

Man: Yes. My my name is Tom Wilson.

Woman: Great, and can I _________ your ID?

Man: Sure. Here _________ .

Woman: Thanks. And can you _________ here?

Man: Certainly.

Conversation 2 Man: Hello! _________ I take your order?

Woman: Yes, can I _________ the chicken sandwich?

Man: Certainly. And can I get you something to drink?

Woman: Yes, _________ get a diet soda please.

Man: Sure. Anything else? Can I _________ you in something on the side?

Woman: Yes, can I get some fries with that?

Man: Of course. Anything else?

Woman: No, that will do.

Conversation 3 Woman: So Bob, can you _________ to the party?

Man: Yes, I’m can, but can I get your address?

Woman: It’s really long. Can I _________ it to you?

Man: That will _________ . Oh, and can I get your number?

Woman: Yes, it 555-4343-3222.

Man: You know what, can you just _________ it in the email?

Woman: Sure. Can do.

a) Call the man

b) Email her number

4) How does the man pay? a) By cash

b) By card

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

is it

can I

come

pick up

get

interest

work

pay

sign

get

put

without

see

Can

email

help

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Can I take you order?

2) Can I get you something to drink?

3) Can I get you anything else?

4) Anything else?

5) Yes, of course. Would you like a straw? [ _ ] Can I get my tea first?

[ _ ] Yes, can I get the pasta please?

[ _ ] Yes, can I a side of fries?

[ _ ] No, but can I get a lemon slice with that.

[ _ ] Yes, can I get an iced tea? What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

Conversation 4 Woman: Hello! Can I _________ you?

Man: Yes, can I get a cafe mocha please.

Woman: OK,and can I get your name?

Man: It’s Jason. And can I get that _________ cream?

Woman: Of course. Anything else?

Man: Yeah, can I get one of these muffins.

Woman: Sure. That comes to $5.45

Man: Great. Can I _________ by debit card?

Woman: You sure can.

Man: Awesome! And can I get a receipt.

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Woman: Of course. Here’s your receipt.

Man: Thanks.

Woman: You can _________ your order over there.


Quiz 1) What does the woman show the man? a) Her ID

b) Her credit card

2) What does the woman order? a) A sandwich

b) Chicken fries

3) What will the woman do?

Lesson A2-20 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Can - Requests Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Woman: Hello, can I get your name?

Man: Yes. My my name is Tom Wilson.

Woman: Great, and can I see your ID?

Man: Sure. Here is it.

Woman: Thanks. And can you sign here?

Man: Certainly.

Conversation 2 Man: Hello! Can I take your order?

Woman: Yes, can I get the chicken sandwich?

Man: Certainly. And can I get you something to drink?

Woman: Yes, can I get a diet soda please.

Man: Sure. Anything else? Can I interest you in something on the side?

Woman: Yes, can I get some fries with that?

Man: Of course. Anything else?

Woman: No, that will do.

Conversation 3 Woman: So Bob, can you come to the party?

Man: Yes, I’m can, but can I get your address?

Woman: It’s really long. Can I email it to you?

Man: That will work. Oh, and can I get your number?

Woman: Yes, it 555-4343-3222.

Man: You know what, can you just put it in the email?

Woman: Sure. Can do.

a) Call the man

b) Email her number

4) How does the man pay? a) By cash

b) By card

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

is it

can I

come

pick up

get

interest

work

pay

sign

get

put

without

see

Can

email

help

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Can I take you order?

2) Can I get you something to drink?

3) Can I get you anything else?

4) Anything else?

5) Yes, of course. Would you like a straw? [ 4 ] Can I get my tea first?

[ 1 ] Yes, can I get the pasta please?

[ 3 ] Yes, can I a side of fries?

[ 5 ] No, but can I get a lemon slice with that.

[ 2 ] Yes, can I get an iced tea? What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

Conversation 4 Woman: Hello! Can I help you?

Man: Yes, can I get a cafe mocha please.

Woman: OK,and can I get your name?

Man: It’s Jason. And can I get that without cream?

Woman: Of course. Anything else?

Man: Yeah, can I get one of these muffins.

Woman: Sure. That comes to $5.45

Man: Great. Can I pay by debit card? Woman: You sure can.

Man: Awesome! And can I get a receipt.

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Woman: Of course. Here’s your receipt.

Man: Thanks.

Woman: You can pick up your order over there.


Quiz 1) What smells great? a) The stew

b) The soup

2) Why does she look nice? a) She has a date.

b) She has a party. 3) What sounds awful?

Lesson A2-21 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Man: What are you cooking? It ______ great.

Woman: I am making chicken stew.

Man: Oh, it ______ so good.

Woman: Here, have a ______ .

Man: Oh my gosh! This ______ fantastic.

Woman: I am so glad you like it!

Conversation 2 Man: Wow! You ______ stunning.

Woman: Thanks. I have a date.

Man: Ooh. Where are you going?

Woman: I’m going to the new Mexican ______ .

Man: That ______ fun.

Woman: I’d invite you but …

Man: Yeah, yeah, I know. It’s a ______ . Have fun!

Conversation 3 Man: What’s wrong? You ______ terrible.

Woman: I ______ terrible. I have a cold.

Man: Oh, sorry to ______ that.

Woman: Any advice?

Man: Well, I hear vinegar and lemon juice helps.

Woman: That ______ awful. No thanks.

Conversation 4 Man: I like your sweater. It is wool?

Woman: No, it is cotton. Feel it?

Man: Wow, it ______ so soft.

Woman: It is. It ______ comfy too.

Man: It ______ comfy. I want one.

Woman: Well, Christmas is almost here. Maybe someone special might get you one.

Man: Ooh! That ______ promising.

a) Her cold

b) The drink

4) What feels comfy? a) A wool sweater

b) A cotton sweater

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

smells

date

feel

sounds

taste

sounds

sounds

is so

tastes

restaurant

look

feels

looks

look

hear

looks

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What smells delicious?

2) What feels very soft?

3) What looks fun?

4) What tastes sweet?

5) What sounds difficult? [ _ ] Ice cream always tastes sweet.

[ _ ] Running a marathon sounds difficult.

[ _ ] Homemade soup smells great.

[ _ ] River rafting looks fun.

[ _ ] A wool sweater feels soft. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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b) The soup

2) Why does she look nice? a) She has a date.

b) She has a party. 3) What sounds awful?

Lesson A2-21 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

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

Conversation 1 Man: What are you cooking? It smells great.

Woman: I am making chicken stew.

Man: Oh, it looks so good.

Woman: Here, have a taste.

Man: Oh my gosh! This tastes fantastic.

Woman: I am so glad you like it!

Conversation 2 Man: Wow! You look stunning.

Woman: Thanks. I have a date.

Man: Ooh. Where are you going?

Woman: I’m going to the new Mexican restaurant.

Man: That sounds fun.

Woman: I’d invite you but …

Man: Yeah, yeah, I know. It’s a date. Have fun!

Conversation 3 Man: What’s wrong? You look terrible. Woman: I feel terrible. I have a cold.

Man: Oh, sorry to hear that.

Woman: Any advice?

Man: Well, I hear vinegar and lemon juice helps.

Woman: That sounds awful. No thanks.

Conversation 4 Man: I like your sweater. It is wool?

Woman: No, it is cotton. Feel it?

Man: Wow, it feels so soft.

Woman: It is. It is so comfy too.

Man: It looks comfy. I want one.

Woman: Well, Christmas is almost here. Maybe someone special might get you one.

Man: Ooh! That sounds promising.

a) Her cold

b) The drink

4) What feels comfy? a) A wool sweater

b) A cotton sweater

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

smells

date

feel

sounds

taste

sounds

sounds

is so

tastes

restaurant

look

feels

looks

look

hear

looks

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) What smells delicious?

2) What feels very soft?

3) What looks fun?

4) What tastes sweet?

5) What sounds difficult? [ 4 ] Ice cream always tastes sweet.

[ 5 ] Running a marathon sounds difficult.

[ 1 ] Homemade soup smells great.

[ 3 ] River rafting looks fun.

[ 2 ] A wool sweater feels soft. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Who plays team sports? a) The man

b) The woman

2) What does the woman cook? a) dinner

b) breakfast

3) Who has two pets?

Lesson A2-22 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Determiners and Plural Nouns Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Do you play sports?

Woman : Yes, I play ______ and tennis. Do you play sports?

Man: No, I don't play ______ , but I exercise a lot.

Woman : Oh, what do you do?

Man: I run, I swim, and I do ______ .

Woman : You do ______ !

Conversation 2 Man: Do you cook much?

Woman : No, but I cook ______ every day.

Man: What do you make?

Woman : I make ______ or pancakes. Do you cook? Man: Not breakfast. I eat breakfast at ______ .

Woman : Where do you eat?

Man: I buy a ______ at the bakery and eat it at school.

Conversation 3 Man: Do you have a ______ ?

Woman : Yes, I have a dog. And you?

Man: I have a dog and a ______ .

Woman : Do they stay inside?

Man: Yes, but I take my ______ for a walk every day.

Woman: Me too. I walk my dog in the ______ .

Conversation 4 Man: When do you get up? Woman : I get up at six every day. And you?

Man: I get up at 7. I ______ to sleep in.

Woman : Lucky you! When do you go to ______ ?

Man: I go to bed at 11. And you?

Woman : I get in bed at 10, but ______ I read. I fall asleep by 12.

Man: Oh, that's late. I need my ______ !

a) The man

b) The woman

4) Who goes to bed first? a) The man

b) The woman

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

volleyball

omelets

park

bed

a lot

pastry

cat

like

sports

breakfast

pet

then

yoga

school

dog

sleep

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you play sports?

2) Do you cook much?

3) Do you have a pet?

4) Do you like watching movies?

5) Do you get a lot of sleep? [ _ ] No, I just make sandwiches and salads.

[ _ ] Yes, I have three dogs.

[ _ ] No, I am always tired.

[ _ ] Yes, I love soccer and tennis.

[ _ ] Yes, I love dramas. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) Who plays team sports? a) The man

b) The woman 2) What does the woman cook? a) dinner

b) breakfast

3) Who has two pets?

Lesson A2-22 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Determiners and Plural Nouns Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Do you play sports?

Woman : Yes, I play volleyball and tennis. Do you play sports? Man: No, I don't play sports, but I exercise a lot.

Woman : Oh, what do you do?

Man: I run, I swim, and I do yoga.

Woman : You do a lot!

Conversation 2 Man: Do you cook much?

Woman : No, but I cook breakfast every day.

Man: What do you make?

Woman : I make omelets or pancakes. Do you cook?

Man: Not breakfast. I eat breakfast at school.

Woman : Where do you eat?

Man: I buy a pastry at the bakery and eat it at school.

Conversation 3 Man: Do you have a pet?

Woman : Yes, I have a dog. And you?

Man: I have a dog and a cat.

Woman : Do they stay inside?

Man: Yes, but I take my dog for a walk every day.

Woman: Me too. I walk my dog in the park.

Conversation 4 Man: When do you get up? Woman : I get up at six every day. And you?

Man: I get up at 7. I like to sleep in.

Woman : Lucky you! When do you go to bed?

Man: I go to bed at 11. And you?

Woman : I get in bed at 10, but then I read. I fall asleep by 12.

Man: Oh, that's late. I need my sleep!

a) The man

b) The woman

4) Who goes to bed first? a) The man

b) The woman

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

volleyball

omelets

park

bed

a lot

pastry

cat

like

sports

breakfast

pet

then

yoga

school

dog

sleep

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you play sports?

2) Do you cook much?

3) Do you have a pet?

4) Do you like watching movies?

5) Do you get a lot of sleep? [ 2 ] No, I just make sandwiches and salads.

[ 3 ] Yes, I have three dogs.

[ 5 ] No, I am always tired.

[ 1 ] Yes, I love soccer and tennis.

[ 4 ] Yes, I love dramas. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What is nice about the town? a) The park

b) The cafes

2) What do they need to buy? a) Eggs

b) Butter

3) Who has a nice gym?

Lesson A2-23 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Much / Many Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Is your town a nice place to live?

Woman: Yes, there are ______ nice places in my town.

Man: Oh, yeah. What for example?

Woman: Well, we have many ______ parks and many nice restaurants.

Man: What about cafes? I like to study at cafes.

Woman: We have ______ cafes, but they ______ great.

a) The man

b) The woman

4) Why does the woman not go to the movies? a) He has little time.

b) He wants to save money.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

a few

a little

lots of

are you

nice

some

not many

don’t have

Conversation 2

are not

a few

not very

have much

Man: I am going to the supermarket. What do we need?

Woman: We need ______ milk, some bread and some juice.

Man: Do we need ______ eggs?

Woman: No, we have a lot of eggs.

Man: Do we need any butter?

Woman: Yes, we have ______ butter, but we need more.

Man: Do we have any apples?

Woman: We have ______ apples, but we need some more, I think.

many

any

isn’t much

have many

Conversation 3 Man: Is there a gym at your school?

Woman: Yes, but it is ______ good.

Man: Oh, why is that?

Woman: Well, there ______ equipment.

Man: Oh, that’s too bad. My school has a nice gym.

Woman: Does it have nice equipment?

Man: Yes, it has ______ weight machines, but ______ free weights.

Woman: Sounds a lot better than my gym!

Conversation 4 Man: Do you want to go to the movies on Friday?

Woman: I can’t. I don’t ______ money right now.

Man: That is OK. I can pay for you.

Woman: Oh, that’s sweet of you to offer. But, I ______ much free time either.

Man: Oh, ______ busy?

Woman: Yes, I ______ assignments for school.

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Is your town a nice place to live?

2) Is there a gym in your area?

3) What do you need from the supermarket?

4) Is your town a good place to work?

5) Where is a good place to shop for clothes? [ _ ] The mall has a few nice stores.

[ _ ] No, there are not many good jobs.

[ _ ] Yes, there are many parks.

[ _ ] We need some milk and some bread.

[ _ ] Yes, but it does not have much equipment. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Man: OK, maybe next time.


Quiz 1) What is nice about the town? a) The park

b) The cafes

2) What do they need to buy? a) Eggs

b) Butter

3) Who has a nice gym?

Lesson A2-23 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Much / Many Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Is your town a nice place to live?

Woman: Yes, there are many nice places in my town.

Man: Oh, yeah. What for example?

Woman: Well, we have many nice parks and many nice restaurants.

Man: What about cafes? I like to study at cafes.

Woman: We have a few cafes, but they are not great.

a) The man

b) The woman

4) Why does the woman not go to the movies? a) He has little time.

b) He wants to save money.

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

a few

a little

lots of

are you

nice

some

not many

don’t have

Conversation 2

are not

a few

not very

have much

Man: I am going to the supermarket. What do we need?

Woman: We need some milk, some bread and some juice.

Man: Do we need any eggs?

Woman: No, we have a lot of eggs.

Man: Do we need any butter?

Woman: Yes, we have a little butter, but we need more.

Man: Do we have any apples?

Woman: We have a few apples, but we need some more, I think.

many

any

isn’t much

have many

Conversation 3 Man: Is there a gym at your school?

Woman: Yes, but it is not very good.

Man: Oh, why is that?

Woman: Well, there isn’t much equipment.

Man: Oh, that’s too bad. My school has a nice gym.

Woman: Does it have nice equipment?

Man: Yes, it has lots of weight machines, but not many free weights.

Woman: Sounds a lot better than my gym!

Conversation 4 Man: Do you want to go to the movies on Friday?

Woman: I can’t. I don’t have much money right now.

Man: That is OK. I can pay for you.

Woman: Oh, that’s sweet of you to offer. But, I don’t have much free time either.

Man: Oh, are you busy?

Woman: Yes, I have many assignments for school.

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Is your town a nice place to live?

2) Is there a gym in your area?

3) What do you need from the supermarket?

4) Is your town a good place to work?

5) Where is a good place to shop for clothes? [ 5 ] The mall has a few nice stores.

[ 4 ] No, there are not many good jobs.

[ 1 ] Yes, there are many parks.

[ 3 ] We need some milk and some bread.

[ 2 ] Yes, but it does not have much equipment. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Man: OK, maybe next time.


Quiz 1) How much sugar does she want in her coffee? a) A lot

b) Not much

2) How much lettuce do they have? a) A lot

b) Not much

3) How many tomatoes do they have?

Lesson A2-24 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Too / Few / Enough Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Do you like cream with your coffee?

Woman: Yes, but not ______ much.

Man: What ______ sugar?

Woman: Yes, I like my coffee sweet.

Man: How ______ sugar cubes?

Woman: Two should be ______ .

Conversation 2 Man: Do we have ______ lettuce?

Woman: Just a ______ , but not ______ .

Man: How about tomatoes?

Woman: We have ______ . Why?

Man: I want to make a salad.

Woman: Could do. We have lots of cucumber and a few onions.

Conversation 3 Man: Let’s make an omelet. How ______ eggs do we have?

Woman: A dozen. We do not have ______ oil though.

Man: It’s OK, we have some cooking spray. Do we have any cheese or ham?

Woman: We have ______ cheese but not much ham I’m afraid.

Man: That’s OK, I can use tomatoes.

Woman: Great, we have ______ many and they will spoil soon.

Conversation 4 Man: How ______ honey do we have?

Woman: Not much, but ______ .

Man: How ______ bananas?

Woman: We have ______ I think. Why?

Man: I want to make a sandwich.

Woman: With bananas and honey?

a) A lot

b) Not much

4) Do they have many bananas? a) Yes

b) No

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

enough

much

much

some

too

a few

too

many

about

any

many

a few

many

little

some

much

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you like cream with your coffee?

2) How much money do you have on you?

3) Do you have many books?

4) Do you have a lot of apps on your phone?

5) Do you have a lot clothes? [ _ ] Yes, I love to read, so I have quite a few.

[ _ ] Yes, I have too many shirts.

[ _ ] Yes, but just a little.

[ _ ] Yes, too many. I need to delete some.

[ _ ] Not much. Just a few dollars. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) How much sugar does she want in her coffee? a) A lot

b) Not much

2) How much lettuce do they have? a) A lot

b) Not much

3) How many tomatoes do they have?

Lesson A2-24 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

Too / Few / Enough Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Do you like cream with your coffee?

Woman: Yes, but not too much.

Man: What about sugar?

Woman: Yes, I like my coffee sweet.

Man: How many sugar cubes?

Woman: Two should be enough.

Conversation 2 Man: Do we have any lettuce?

Woman: Just a little, but not much.

Man: How about tomatoes?

Woman: We have a few. Why?

Man: I want to make a salad.

Woman: Could do. We have lots of cucumber and a few onions.

Conversation 3 Man: Let’s make an omelet. How many eggs do we have?

Woman: A dozen. We do not have much oil though.

Man: It’s OK, we have some cooking spray. Do we have any cheese or ham?

Woman: We have some cheese but not much ham I’m afraid.

Man: That’s OK, I can use tomatoes.

Woman: Great, we have too many and they will spoil soon.

Conversation 4 Man: How much honey do we have?

Woman: Not much, but some.

Man: How many bananas?

Woman: We have a few I think. Why?

Man: I want to make a sandwich.

Woman: With bananas and honey?

a) A lot

b) Not much

4) Do they have many bananas? a) Yes

b) No

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

enough

much

much

some

too

a few

too

many

about

any

many

a few

many

little

some

much

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you like cream with your coffee?

2) How much money do you have on you?

3) Do you have many books?

4) Do you have a lot of apps on your phone?

5) Do you have a lot clothes? [ 3 ] Yes, I love to read, so I have quite a few.

[ 5 ] Yes, I have too many shirts.

[ 1 ] Yes, but just a little.

[ 4 ] Yes, too many. I need to delete some.

[ 2 ] Not much. Just a few dollars. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What does the bike need? a) A seat

b) A tire

2) What does she say about the cookies? a) There is one left

b) She bought them

3) What will he do with the pen?

Lesson A2-25 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

One / It / They / Them / Some Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Do you have a bike I can borrow?

Woman: Yeah, I have ______ , but it’s very old.

Man: Does it run well?

Woman: Yeah, it works, but it might need ______ tire.

Man: You know, I think I ______ one in the garage.

Woman: Perfect. Then you are all set.

a) Give it back

b) Keep it

4) Where are the paper clips? a) In the desk

b) On the desk

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

it’s

They

keep it

they

Conversation 2

a new

them

a pen

them

Man: Would you like ______ ?

Woman: I would love ______ !

Man: Did you make ______ yourself?

Woman: No, I bought them at the store.

Man: ______ look delicious.

Woman: Oh, I hope you enjoy them.

one

one

give it

some

have

a cookie

this one

any

Conversation 3 Man: Do you have ______ I can use?

Woman: Yes, you can use ______ .

Man: Thanks, I will ______ right back.

Woman: That’s OK.. You can keep it.

Man: Oh, I just need it for a bit.

Woman: Really, ______ . I never use that one anyway.

Conversation 4 Man: Do you have ______ paper clips?

Woman: There are ______ at my desk.

Man: I’m sorry. I don’t see ______ .

Woman: Oh, ______ are in the drawer.

Man: This one? The top one?

Woman: No, the next one. That one!

Man: OK, found them. Thanks.

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you have a bike?

2) Do you want some coffee?

3) Do you have a pen I can use?

4) Do you have a lot of food at home?

5) Do you have a nice computer? [ _ ] No, the one I have is very old.

[ _ ] No, I need to use this one.

[ _ ] I would love some.

[ _ ] No, I need to get some more.

[ _ ] I have one, but I never ride it. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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Quiz 1) What does the bike need? a) A seat

b) A tire

2) What does she say about the cookies? a) There is one left

b) She bought them

3) What will he do with the pen?

Lesson A2-25 | True Beginner | CEFR A2

One / It / They / Them / Some Use the words in the Grammar Challenge to complete the gaps.

Conversation 1 Man: Do you have a bike I can borrow?

Woman: Yeah, I have one, but it’s very old.

Man: Does it run well?

Woman: Yeah, it works, but it might need a new tire.

Man: You know, I think I have one in the garage.

Woman: Perfect. Then you are all set.

a) Give it back

b) Keep it

4) Where are the paper clips? a) In the desk

b) On the desk

Grammar Challenge Use the words below to complete each conversation. Con #1

Con #2

Con #3

Con #4

it’s

They

keep it

they

Conversation 2

a new

them

a pen

them

Man: Would you like a cookie?

Woman: I would love one!

Man: Did you make them yourself?

Woman: No, I bought them at the store.

Man: They look delicious.

Woman: Oh, I hope you enjoy them.

one

one

give it

some

have

a cookie

this one

any

Conversation 3 Man: Do you have a pen I can use?

Woman: Yes, you can use this one.

Man: Thanks, I will give it right back.

Woman: That’s OK.. You can keep it.

Man: Oh, I just need it for a bit.

Woman: Really, keep it. I never use that one anyway.

Conversation 4 Man: Do you have any paper clips?

Woman: There are some at my desk.

Man: I’m sorry. I don’t see them.

Woman: Oh, they are in the drawer.

Man: This one? The top one?

Woman: No, the next one. That one!

Man: OK, found them. Thanks.

Speaking Challenge Match the answers with the questions. 1) Do you have a bike?

2) Do you want some coffee?

3) Do you have a pen I can use?

4) Do you have a lot of food at home?

5) Do you have a nice computer? [ 5 ] No, the one I have is very old.

[ 3 ] No, I need to use this one.

[ 2 ] I would love some.

[ 4 ] No, I need to get some more.

[ 1 ] I have one, but I never ride it. What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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