AI-powered exercises
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CONVERSATIONS Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication
NEP 2020 based | NCF compliant | Teacher led activities
CONVERSATIONS Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication
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Expert Opinion Dr Rejaul Karim Barbhuiya Assistant Professor, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Times have changed. Today is not the time of memorising and copying. Students must be enabled to think for themselves and articulate their thoughts well. They should be able to participate meaningfully and confidently in day-to-day activities – whether it be buying groceries, registering a formal complaint, or voicing opinions freely. A problem-solving attitude, critical outlook, scientific temperament and creativity are non-negotiable skills in the 21st century.
Ms Sonia Kumari Assistant Professor, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi
Dr Aakash Chowkase Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of California, Berkeley, USA, Department of Psychology
NEP 2020 acknowledges the multilingual reality of India and asserts that the bridge of home language or other familiar language is absolutely crucial for children in the foundational years, not only to help them to comprehend basic subjects, but also to acquire additional languages like English. Thus, the needs-based and systematic use of learners' home languages should be encouraged in the classrooms, along with an anxiety-free, purpose-oriented and input-rich environment.
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The National Education Policy 2020 talks about technology playing an important role in improving the learning outcomes and learning experiences of children. With the growing penetration of the internet and the easy availability of smartphones and other electronic devices, both parents and teachers can participate in and supervise children's learning through various online apps, quizzes, videos, e-books, educational games and so on. In a nutshell, digital learning has the potential to impact on what children learn and how they learn.
In the post-Covid world, more than ever before, the parents' role is being seen as pivotal to children's growth and learning. The National Education Policy 2020 released by the Government of India, recognises parents as equal partners in their children's education. At home, it is important for caregivers to create a safe, engaging and positive environment for children to learn, apply themselves and have fun. Parents can also engage actively with children around their homework, curricular and co-curricular activities and projects.
Aparna Dixit Head of Content and Research, Centre for Learning Resources
Foreword In the age of globalisation and unprecedented technological advancement, English stands as a universally comprehensible medium of communication. It has evolved into one of the essential tools that learners require to thrive in today's world and secure their future. Studies from across the globe have also shown that English communication skills significantly impact on career prospects and lifelong learning. Functional and fluent communication skills in English, encompassing the crucial facets of LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing), are pivotal for children's knowledge acquisition; intellectual, social, and emotional development; and lifelong learning. In particular, robust listening and speaking skills not only form the bedrock of the language learning process but also pave the way for enhanced reading and writing capabilities. Yet, the majority of educational efforts prioritise teaching reading and writing from the very outset, sometimes neglecting listening and speaking skills. These foundational skills are often overlooked in educational institutions due to high pupil-teacher ratios, lack of opportunities to express themselves in English, and, most significantly, a lack of structured and dedicated class time for honing these skills. It is within this context that Uolo Speak has been introduced as a groundbreaking English program tailored for learners in pre-primary to grade 8, with a special emphasis on English listening and speaking. In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020 and the learning outcomes set forth by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The Conversations book serves as the classroom-based avenue for developing functional speaking skills. The book contains teacher-led English speaking and listening activities that adhere to the highly recommended and research-based teaching-learning method known as the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR). This approach systematically guides learners in mastering the targeted competencies. Through these activities, learners engage in high-quality, age-appropriate, and experiential tasks that foster confidence and fluency in English. The accompanying Teacher Manual provides in-depth implementation plans for these activities. The mobile interface of this educational product ensures consistent practice of functional English skills. These exercises transcend conventional question types, employing cutting-edge technology to facilitate learning and provide instant feedback. For instance, learners can practise English speaking on the App and receive AI generated feedback. This allows learners to grow skills over a period of time and gain confidence to express themselves in English in their daily lives. Uolo Speak offers a potent, captivating, and unique learning experience for learners. It embodies a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to cultivating indispensable functional English skills required for the 21st century. We extend our warmest wishes to all educators, parents, and learners as they embark on this exciting journey with Uolo Speak, filled with fun and joyful experiences.
Dr Laraine O'Connell
D. Litt., English, North West University, South Africa I am a veteran English teacher and lecturer, with a great love for English and for teaching.
I have taught English and trained teachers over many years. I live in South Africa and it is a wonderful experience working with a company promoting the learning of English in India.
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Instructional Model “In the 21st century, language teaching must go beyond traditional approaches and must aim to enable students to use language skills in real-life contexts for a wide variety of purposes.” (NEP, 2020)
According to Vygotsky and Krashen’s theory of second language teaching, language acquisition happens
best when learners are engaged in purposeful and meaningful tasks in an anxiety-free, non-judgmental, communication-oriented, input-rich, supportive and stress-free environment, along with a lot of scaffolding practices. This approach to second-language teaching is also highlighted by the NIPUN Bharat Mission document and NEP, 2020.
In this context, the Conversations series, along with the learning activities designed in it, can play a crucial role in creating an input-rich environment, employing diverse avenues for speaking practice in a fear-free and non-judgemental setting, coupled with real-time feedback.
The book has been developed based on the ‘Gradual Release of Responsibility’ (GRR) model—a teaching-
and-learning model that has been widely recommended by the NEP, 2020 and the NCF, 2023. The GRR has been promoted by educational researchers and practitioners all over the world for its effectiveness in promoting student engagement and deep understanding of content and skills.
The GRR model includes three steps, each one consecutively shifting the ‘responsibility’ from teachers to learners so that learners become independent users of the language.
I do: The teacher first provides explicit instructions and modelling that initiate the learning process. We Do: As learners begin to grasp the content and skills, the teacher also begins to shift the responsibility to them, facilitating a guided practice where the teacher and the learners participate collaboratively.
You Do: Finally, the learners take full ownership of their learning through independent practice and the application of the skills learnt in the program.
Based on this approach, there are three core instructional models on which the activities work (please refer to lesson plans in the Teachers' Manual for greater clarity). These are: I do
We do
You do
Listen
Echo
Express and Repeat (E&R)
Fully guided; Modelled speaking by
Collaborative: Shared speaking
Independent practice and
the teacher
between the learners and the teacher
application by the learners
To sum it up, this has been created with a view to doing away with the fear of speaking in English among learners and allowing them to express themselves confidently in English in real-life situations.
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Walkthrough Cover page of the chapter with serial number and name
Chapter text which showcases the target competency Come home to 23 Gems Colony, Lane 10,
Chapter 1
Hi Swati,
When and Where? Sharing date, time and place
Animation video of the text
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We begin at 1 o’clock and end at 5 o’clock.
You’re invited to my party!
We’ll all be together and have a wonderful party, With Ali, Beena, Rakhi, Vijay, Gurpreet and Aarti! I’ll be nine years old,
Dress warm, for the day may be cold!
Keywords from the text with meaning and pronunciation
Please let me know if you can make it, In time for the birthday candles to be lit! The party will be on Sunday, 20 November.
—Mansi
begin (be.gin): start
It will be a fun day to remember.
dress warm (dres wawm): wear winter clothes
invited (in.vai.tuhd): asked someone to come to a gathering
remember (ri.mem.buh): think of something or someone from the past wonderful (wuhn.duh.ful): very good
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A series of 3 guided speaking projects on the mobile app
A short open-ended assessment project for the mobile app
Quick speaking activity to be done in the classroom
E-Speak 1
E-Speak 2
Speak on the Spot
Practise at Home
A fun worksheet aligned with the theme
Boost your Speaking
Project 1A
Change in Picnic Plans
Meenal’s Picnic Day
Tell your teacher about the change in the plans for the school picnic.
Meenal tells her mother about the date of her school picnic. Listen and record it.
We were going to ...
(place)
Project 1D
Gaming Zone
The bus was late.
We were going on ...
(date)
It’s Fun Time
Date, Time and Place
The roads are closed.
(time)
It is very cold in the morning. Now, we are going at ... in the morning. We were coming back at ... in the evening.
Project 1C
(time)
(time)
Reaching Time
We will need more time to enjoy ourselves there.
Meenal talks about the time when she has to reach her school on the picnic day. Listen and record it.
I go to the park in the evening.
Prompts for thinking and speaking; with no expectation of writing
(date)
We were going at ... in the morning.
Now, we will come back at ... in the evening.
Last Sun I ate
I went to
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I wake up in the morning at 8 o’clock.
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Quick tips for smart speaking
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Final speaking activity based on planned presentations by learners
E-Speak 2
Plan and Speak The Final Show
Activity Sunday Breakfast and Sunday is fun day! At what time name do you have your breakfast on a Sunday? What do you like to eat as breakfast on a Sunday? Tell us in 2-3 lines. description Gaming Zone Project 1D
activities in front of your family.
What I Did Last Sunday
3 Present: In the class, tell your friends about your last Sunday.
Template for drafting the I go to the park in the evening. presentation; supported with My English test is on 23 March. prompts
Match the following. One has been done for you.
March
23
I wake up in the morning at 8 o’clock.
Speak loudly and clearly.
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Smile, don’t be scared!
1Write: Complete the sentences to say what you did last Sunday.
Notes Corner
Hello! Last Sunday, I woke up at I ate I went to my
(place)
(who you went with)
(time)
o’clock.
for my breakfast.
(food you ate)
I went to bed at There is a race at my school today.
Instruction on how to present in class
You can read from your book.
It’s Fun Time
Date, Time and Place
Guidance on how to practise at home
2 Practise: Practise speaking about your Sunday
Write what you did last Sunday. Practise saying it aloud. Speak about it in the classroom.
with
. (time)
o’clock.
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Practise at Home
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I went to There is a race at my school today.
Speak politely and with a smile. Answer your teacher in complete sentences. You may read the sentences from the book. You may give your own answers.
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Hello!
My English test is on 23 March.
(time)
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Match the following. One has been done for you.
Now, we are going on ...
Meenal tells her father about the place of the picnic. Listen to what she has to say and record it.
Write what y in the classr
Sunday is fun day! At what time do you have your breakfast on a Sunday? What do you like to eat as breakfast on a Sunday? Tell us in 2-3 lines.
(place)
Picnic Place
What I Did
Sunday Breakfast
Now, we are going to ... Project 1B
Practise at Home
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
When and Where?
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It’s Rhyme Time!
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All About My Day
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Dos and Don’ts!
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My Choices
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Think and Tell
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Daily Conversations
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I Feel
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Can You Direct Me?
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My Experiences
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Good vs Bad
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Talking About Local Events
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Party Time
Win Some, Lose a Few
My Daily Routine
How to Make a Paper Dog Face
A Hobby I Love
Belling the Cat
Where is the Wallet?
I Can Swim!
Hide and Seek
Holiday Fun
Slippers or Shoes?
The Dream Park
Chapter Outcomes Chapter No.
Chapter Title
Big Skill
Listening Speaking Competencies
When and Where?
Sharing date, time and place
Identify key details about date, time and place Tell the date, day, time and place correctly, using simple sentences
It’s Rhyme Time!
Rhyming lines
Enjoy listening to poems Create and sing short rhyming lines
All About My Day
Sharing one’s daily routine
Share one’s daily routine, including all key activities Talk about one’s daily routine with action and expression
Dos and Don’ts!
Talking about rules
Identify dos and don’ts of doing simple tasks Say the dos and don’ts in a simple task
My Choices
Sharing likes and dislikes
Identify others’ likes and dislikes Share one’s likes and dislikes
Think and Tell
Describing something
Identify key details from the given descriptions Describe a person, place, animal or thing in a few lines
Daily Conversations
Conversations in daily life
Ask questions during a conversation Respond politely during a conversation
I Feel
Discussing feelings with others
Answer questions related to one’s feelings Discuss feelings with others
Can You Direct Me?
Giving and following directions
Follow simple directions Give simple directions
My Experiences
Sharing personal experience
Answer simple questions about a personal experience Talk about a personal experience in a few lines
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Good vs Bad
Talking about the advantages and disadvantages of something
Identify advantages and disadvantages of a certain things Talk about a few advantages and disadvantages of something
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Talking About Local Events
Reporting an incident or event
Share details of a local incident or event Answer questions about a local incident or event
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Chapter 1
When and Where? Sharing date, time and place
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, i t a w S i H
You’re invited to my party!
I’ll be nine years old,
Dress warm, for the day may be cold!
The party will be on Sunday, 20 November.
It will be a fun day to remember.
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Come home to 23 Gems Colony, Lane 10,
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We begin at 1 o’clock and end at 5 o’clock. We’ll all be together and have a wonderful party, With Ali, Beena, Rakhi, Vijay, Gurpreet and Aarti!
Please let me know if you can make it, In time for the birthday candles to be lit! —Mansi
begin (be.gin): start
dress warm (dres wawm): wear winter clothes
invited (in.vai.tuhd): asked someone to come to a gathering
remember (ri.mem.buh): think of something or someone from the past wonderful (wuhn.duh.ful): very good
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 1A
Meenal’s Picnic Day
Meenal tells her mother about the date of her school picnic. Listen and record it.
Project 1B
Picnic Place
Meenal tells her father about the place of the picnic. Listen to what she has to say and record it.
Project 1C
Reaching Time
Meenal talks about the time when she has to reach her school on the picnic day. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost your Speaking
Change in Picnic Plans Tell your teacher about the change in the plans for the school picnic.
We were going to ...
(place)
The bus was late. Now, we are going to ...
(place)
We were going on ...
(date)
The roads are closed. Now, we are going on ...
(date)
We were going at ... in the morning. (time)
It is very cold in the morning. Now, we are going at ... in the morning. We were coming back at ... in the evening.
(time)
(time)
We will need more time to enjoy ourselves there. Now, we will come back at ... in the evening. (time)
Speak politely and with a smile. Answer your teacher in complete sentences. You may read the sentences from the book. You may give your own answers. Chapter 1 • When and Where?
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E-Speak 2 Project 1D
Practise at Home
Sunday Breakfast
Sunday is fun day! At what time do you have your breakfast on a Sunday? What do you like to eat as breakfast on a Sunday? Tell us in 2-3 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Date, Time and Place
Match the following. One has been done for you. I go to the park in the evening.
My English test is on 23 March.
March
23
I wake up in the morning at 8 o’clock.
There is a race at my school today.
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Plan and Speak The Final Show
What I Did Last Sunday Write what you did last Sunday. Practise saying it aloud. Speak about it in the classroom.
1Write: Complete the sentences to say what you did last Sunday. Hello! Last Sunday, I woke up at I ate
my
(place)
(who you went with)
I went to bed at
o’clock.
for my breakfast.
(food you ate)
I went to
(time)
with
. (time)
o’clock.
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2 Practise: Practise speaking about your Sunday activities in front of your family.
3 Present: In the class, tell your friends about your last Sunday. You can read from your book. Speak loudly and clearly. Smile, don’t be scared!
Notes Corner
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Chapter 2
It’s Rhyme Time! Rhyming lines
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Win Some, Lose a Few
Riddhi and Siddhi are best buddies. They are poles apart – while Siddhi loves cricket, Riddhi loves art! With Riddhi there to cheer, Siddhi has no fear. Siddhi hits fours and sixes like Kohli, And she’s confident, just like Dhoni! Today Siddhi lost the match! And in anger, when she tossed her bat, Riddhi scolded her just for that! Now Siddhi hates Riddhi. She hates cricket too. She’s decided to play a new game. And make friends brand new! 10
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For a bit, it’s fun, yet it’s not the same. Soon she really misses her bestie, She misses her game! In tears, she tells her father all, Her father just hands her the bat and the ball! Siddhi realises her folly. She needs her friend and game to be jolly. You win some, you lose a few. You just need to continue.
buddies (buh.deez): friends cheer (cheeuh): support someone folly (faw.lee): a silly mistake jolly (jaw.lee): happy tossed (tawst): threw
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 2A
Things Around Us
Aman wrote a poem on what he sees around him. Listen and record it.
Project 2B
In the Park
Aman talks about what he sees in the park. Listen and record it.
Project 2C
On the Road
Aman talks about what he sees on the road. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking
I See Them All Choose any ONE poem. Practise it with actions and present it in the class.
My School A big gate to go inside, A playground to run side to side A big tree and a tiny bee, A blackboard with number three. Everything big and everything small, At my school, I can see them all.
My Classroom Blackboard, duster and a big chalk. Many chairs and a round clock. Two windows and a brown door, Colourful bags on the clean floor, This is what I see today, This is what I see every day.
Sing in tune.
Speak with actions.
You can read from the book.
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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home
Project 2D
Rhyme It
Listen to the poem and add ONE rhyming line. Then, read the complete poem with expressions. This is Timmy, my cat, He is so fat. He loves to eat a rat, ...
Gaming Zone Let’s Rhyme It.
It’s Fun Time
Match the pictures with the rhyming words. chess
night
see
doll
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Plan and Speak The Final Show
Rhyme Time You have to chose a poem and add TWO lines more to it. Practise and present it in the class.
1 Tick (ü) any one of these poems and add TWO lines to complete it. Fun Time What do you like to do for fun? Do you like to play in the sun? I love to read a book. Come and have a look! play
say
clay
way
stay
spray
Picnic Day A picnic in the park, we play and eat, With yummy snacks, friends we meet. We fly colourful kites, from morning to night!
cars
stars
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far
jam jar
chocolate bar
guitar
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2 Write: Now, complete the poem that you have chosen using the rhyming words.
Hello! My name is
. (Write the title of your poem) (Write the rhyming words chosen)
(Write the two rhyming lines)
3 Practise: Now, practise singing the poem in front of your parents at home.
4 Present: It’s time for you to present your poem to the class! Speak loudly and with actions.
Sing in tune and with expressions. You can read from the book.
You can use rhyming words of your own.
Notes Corner
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Chapter 3
All About My Day Sharing one’s daily routine
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My Daily Routine Hello, everyone! Today, I want to share my daily routine with you. In the morning, when I wake up, I make my bed. Then, I brush my teeth to keep them shiny. After that, I take a bath. I wash myself clean with soap and water. Then, I have a healthy and tasty breakfast. Next, I polish my shoes and get dressed for school.
I go to school and learn new things from my teachers. I learn science, maths, English, drawing, and sports. I also have lots of fun with my friends. When school gets over, I come home. I feel very hungry by this time. I have my lunch and tell my grandmother everything I did at school. Then, I take a nap.
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In the evening, I go to the park to play with my friends. After coming home, I wash my hands, legs, and face. Then, I drink a glass of banana milkshake and do my homework. After finishing my homework, I watch TV until dinner time.
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At dinner, I eat a yummy meal with my family. We talk about our day and share jokes. I read my favourite storybook with my parents before going to bed. Finally, I go to sleep. This is my daily routine, and I love every moment of it!
healthy (hel.thee): good for your mind and body
moment (mow.ment): a little time spent on doing something routine (roo.teen): a regular way of doing things shiny (shai.nee): very clean and bright yummy (yuh.mee): very tasty
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 3A
Morning Routine
Anjana tells us what she does in the morning before going to school. Listen and record it.
Project 3B
School Time
Anjana tells her mother about what she does at school. Listen and record it.
Project 3C
Afternoon Routine
Anjana talks about what she does after going home. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking
My Daily Routine Tell your class about your school day routine.
Good morning, I am ... In the morning, I ... At school, I ... In the afternoon, I ... In the evening, I ... At night, I ... brush my teeth
complete my homework
have my breakfast
listen to bed time stories
spend time with my family
play with my friends
study different subjects
eat dinner with family
take a nap
eat a snack
wake up at 6 o'clock
enjoy playing with my friends
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You can give your own answers. Speak in complete sentences. Smile and don’t be scared. Chapter 3 • All About My Day
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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home
Project 3D
My Birthday
Birthdays are special to all of us. Speak about what you do on your birthday, in 2-3 lines.
Gaming Zone So Many Words
It’s Fun Time
Make as many new words as you can from the word ‘ROUTINE’.
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Plan and Speak The Final Show
It’s Special for Me Think about a day that is special to you. Write a few lines about the day. Then, speak about it in the class.
1Write: Complete the sentences about your special day.
My special day was my mother’s birthday
. when my friend visited me
when my grandparents visited me
sports day
my first day at school
I spent my special day with my friends
.
family
teachers
I woke up at
in the morning.
I ate
.
I played
.
I did I went to bed at
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neighbours
on the day. .
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2Practise: Practise your lines in front of your friends and family. 3Present: Now, present your lines in the class. Speak clearly and loudly. Speak with expressions.
You can bring a photo of your special day to the class.
Notes Corner
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Chapter 4
Dos and Don’ts! Talking about rules
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How to Make a Paper Dog Face Let’s learn how to make a paper dog face. Follow the instructions given below.
Step 1: Take a square-shaped origami paper.
Materials required: Coloured origami sheet Coloured pens
Step 2: Fold the paper diagonally in
half. Don’t crush the paper.
Step 3: Don’t cut the paper. Just fold it to make a triangle.
Step 4: Fold one corner down.
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Step 5: Do the same to the other side.
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Step 6: Fold the bottom corner of one sheet up. Don’t fold both the sheets.
Step 7: Make eyes, nose, and a tongue as shown in the picture.
Now your paper dog face is ready. Which animal do you want to make next?
crush (kruhsh): to press something very hard so that its shape becomes bad diagonally (dai.a.guh.nuh.lee): in a way that joins two opposite corners of something instructions (in.struh.kshnz): steps that teach you how to do something materials (muh.tee·ree.uhlz): things used to make new things origami (aw.ruh.gaa.mee): the art of folding paper to make different shapes
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 4A
Dos of the School Assembly
Manan is a new student in the school. Nisha tells him the dos of the school assembly. Listen and record it. Project 4B
Don’ts of the School Assembly
Nisha also tells Manan the don’ts of the school assembly. Listen and record it.
Project 4C
Going for the Assembly
Nisha tells Manan the dos and don’ts to follow while going to the assembly. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking
My Classroom Norms
Choose ONE do and ONE don't to be followed in the classroom. Then, talk about it.
raise our hand to speak
talk when the teacher is teaching
throw papers in the classroom
fight with each other
keep the classroom clean
listen to our teacher quietly
eat during a class
put down our bags properly
write on the walls
Hello friends! I am … We should … We should not … Speak clearly and confidently. Look at your friends when you speak. Chapter 4 • Dos and Don’ts!
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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home
Project 4D
I See It
We see our parents follow traffic rules. Tell us, in 2-3 lines, the traffic rules that you have seen your parents following.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Tick or Cross
Tick (ü) the dos and cross (û) the don'ts.
run to catch the bus
wait for your turn to get on the bus
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sit on your seat in the bus
wait for the bus to stop before you get down
Plan and Speak The Final Show
Road Safety Traffic rules keep us safe. Write TWO dos and don'ts of road safety. Practise saying them and tell them to your class.
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play on the road
obey the traffic light
run on the road
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1Write: Complete the sentences given below. Hello, friends! I am We should
(two dos)
We should not (two don’t’s)
. . . . .
2Practise: Practise saying the dos and don’ts at home, with an elder. 3Present: Say the dos and don’ts in the class. Speak loudly and clearly. You can add your own answer. Look at your friends and teacher when you speak.
Notes Corner
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Chapter 5
My Choices Sharing likes and dislikes
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A Hobby I Love
Ms Kaveri has planned a fun activity for the class today. She has written some topics on a few slips of paper. The children have to pick a slip. They have to speak on whatever topic they get. Oh! It is Kabir’s turn. Let’s see what topic he has got. Good morning, friends! My name is Kabir. I am 8 years old. Today, I am here to talk about my favourite hobby. My favourite hobby is drawing. I love drawing colourful pictures. My mother taught me how to draw and colour. I always carry a drawing book and some crayons with me. 34
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I like using bright colours to make my art lively. I don’t like using dark colours, such as black, brown, and grey. At school, the art period is my favourite. I am excited about it every week. I enjoy it when Mr Das teaches us to colour new objects every week. I don’t like it when the class ends. I wish we had art classes every day. I also like making paintings of trees and flowers around my home. Every Sunday, I take my book, pencils and crayons and go to the garden. I don’t like using watercolours, as they can be messy. My art always gets spoilt! I spend my Sunday mornings making drawings. Blue skies, green leaves, and colourful flowers make my drawings bright! I feel proud when someone praises my drawings. I love art, and I want to become an artist when I grow up. I would love to know about your favourite hobbies, too! Thank you for listening, friends.
artist (aa.tuhst): a person who draws, paints pictures or creates things as a job or a hobby. lively (lai.vlee): bright, full of energy messy (mes·ee): untidy or dirty proud (prawd): feeling good about something you did spoilt (spoylt): something good changed to something bad
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 5A
Jaya’s Favourite Fruit
Jaya tells her friend about her favourite fruit. Listen and record it.
Project 5B
Jaya’s Favourite Snack
Jaya talks about her favourite snack to her friend. Listen and record it.
Project 5C
I Don’t Like It
Jaya talks about the food item she dislikes. Listen and record it.
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Dinner Time!
Tell us about the food items that you like and dislike for dinner.
pizza
roti and subzi
Hello friends! I like to eat … for my dinner. I like it because … I do not like … for my dinner.
dal and rice
pav bhaji
burger
spicy
bland
delicious
good for body
bitter
yummy
very sweet
very salty
not healthy
I do not like it because …
Speak clearly and with expressions. Look at your friends when you speak. You can give your own answers. Chapter 5 • My Choices
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E-Speak 2 Project 5D
Practise at Home
The Rainy Season
Some of us love rain and some find it boring. Speak about the things that you like and dislike about the rainy season, in 2-3 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Likes and Dislikes
Tick (ü) your likes and cross (û) your dislikes.
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running
eating sweets
cleaning my room
doing homework
listening to music
walking
petting animals
playing sports
watching television
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Seasons of My Choice Choose a season that you like and a season that you dislike. Write about them. Then, share them with your friends.
Autumn
Winter
Summer
Spring
1Write: Complete the sentences below. I like I like it because I do not like I don’t like it because
season. . season. .
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2 Practise: Practise telling your family members about your likes and dislikes.
3 Present: Now, tell you friends about the season you like and the season you dislike.
Speak clearly and loudly. Look at your friends when you tell them about your likes and dislikes. Speak with expressions.
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Chapter 6
Think and Tell Describing something
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Belling the Cat
Once upon a time, many rats lived in a warehouse. A big cat lived nearby. She would go to the warehouse and chase the rats. All the rats were scared of her. They did not know how to stop the cat. Finally, a young rat said, “We could tie a bell around the cat’s neck! It will ring whenever she comes.”
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Everyone thought it was a great idea. Their leader asked, “Who will tie the bell around the cat’s neck?” The first rat pointed at the second rat. The second pointed at the third. The third pointed at the fourth, and so on. No rat came forward. So, this clever idea never worked, and the cat went around freely!
chase (chays): run after something or someone clever (kleh.vuh): intelligent leader (lee.duh): a person who is head of a group pointed (poyn.tid): showed something or someone using an index finger warehouse (wair.house): a building for storing things
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 6A
My Pet Dog
Arjun tells us about his pet dog. Listen and record it.
Project 6B
My Buddy
Arjun talks about the age and the colour of his dog, Buddy. Listen and record it.
Project 6C
How Does He Look?
Arjun describes how his dog, Buddy, looks like. Listen and record it.
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Favourite Wild Animal Think about and describe your favourite wild animal to the class.
My favourite wild animal is … It is … in colour. It is … in size. small
huge
large
big
tiny
It lives in the …
forest
mountains
river
snow
desert
I like it because it has … (one quality) Speak in complete sentences. You can give your own answers. Chapter 6 • Think and Tell
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Project 6D
I Like This Toy
Children love to play with toys. They also have their favourite toy. Which is your favourite toy? Tell us why you like it in 2-3 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Let’s Find Them
Find and circle any FIVE describing words in the word search.
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My Favourite Toy You play with your favourite toy most of the time. You take care of it and keep it safely. Spend time to look at your favourite toy and write about it. Practise saying your lines and present them in the class.
1W rite: Complete the sentences. My favourite toy is
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It was given to me by my It is
in colour.
It is
in size.
huge
small
big
tiny
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When I hold it in my hand, it feels very hard
soft spongy
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furry rubbery
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2 Practise: Say these lines aloud in front of your family members. Practise many times.
3 Present: Talk about your favourite toy in the classroom. Speak with expressions. Look at your friends when you speak. You can add your own answers. You can show your favourite toy when you present.
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Chapter 7
Daily Conversations Conversations in daily life
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Where Is the Wallet?
Anusha and Atul left the supermarket. They had bought a gift for their mother’s birthday. Suddenly, Anusha stopped. She could not find her wallet. “You had it when you paid for the gift, right?” Atul asked his elder sister. “No, I paid with my phone,” said Anusha. “But I remember I had it in my hand. We must go back and find it.” The two of them ran back to the supermarket. “Ma’am, I cannot find my wallet. Did you see it here?” they asked at the payment counter. 50
“I am sorry, but no. Maybe you can ask the security guard.” “Excuse me, sir. Do you have a lost and found box? I am looking for my wallet.”
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“Yes, I do! And there is a wallet inside it. Can you describe your lost wallet?” asked the security guard. “Yes,” replied Anusha. “It is small and blue in colour with a yellow flower on it.” “Sorry, ma’am, the one I have is a brown wallet.” Anusha was really upset. Then, she heard a voice, “Excuse me, ma’am! Is this yours?” Anusha and Atul turned around. It was the man who had helped them choose the gift. “I found this lying over there. I was just bringing it to the security guard.” Anusha jumped for joy. “Yes! This is my wallet. Oh! I am so glad. Thank you so much, sir!” glad (glad): happy
lost and found (lawst and fownd): a place where items that have been found by someone are kept payment counter (pay.muhnt kown.tuh): a place in a shop where one pays for things
security guard (suh.kyuor.ruh.tee gaad): a person who takes care of the safety of a building or other places wallet (wo.lit): a small case for carrying money and cards
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 7A
Stationery Shopping
Vikrant goes to a stationery shop. Listen to what he asks the shopkeeper and record it.
Project 7B
What’s the Price?
Vikrant asks the shopkeeper the amount to be paid. Listen and record it.
Project 7C
Anything Else?
The shopkeeper asks, “Can I help you with anything else?”. Listen to Vikrant’s reply and record it.
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It’s Shopping Time!
Imagine your teacher is a shopkeeper. You have gone to the market to buy few things. Complete the conversation. Teacher: Hello, how are you? Student: … Thank you! I am fine.
I am good.
I am doing well.
I am in the best of health.
Teacher: How can I help you? Student: I want to buy … a pencil a water bottle
a packet of milk
a set of pencil colours
a notebook
Teacher: Okay. Here it is. Do you want anything else? Student: Yes. Where can I find …? (give an item) Teacher: You can find it over there.
Thank you so much. How much …? should I pay
is the total
is the total cost
money should I pay
Teacher: Please pay … Student: … Here it is
Okay
Thank you
Please give me the change
Speak politely.
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E-Speak 2 Project 7D
Practise at Home
Can I Borrow?
Your brother wants to borrow your favourite book. You are still reading the book, so you do not want to give it to him. Reply to your brother’s request in 2-3 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
What’s the Question?
Match the questions with the correct pictures. Do you want to hear a story?
Which instrument do you like to play?
How many students are there in the class?
Can we help you cook?
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Can We Please? Make a polite request to the teacher and present your conversation in the class.
1 Tick (ü) any one situation on which you want to make a request.
start karate classes
increase art and craft classes
add more dustbins in the class
organise a fancy-dress competition
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2 Write: Complete the sentences. Good morning
(Ma’am/Sir)
. Good morning,
Can you please
(name)
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(the situation you chose)
We can. But why should we do this? I
(reason)
. Okay, I will talk to the principal.
Thank you so much.
3 Practise: Practise your lines with an elder at home. 4 Present: Present your conversation in the class. Make your request politely. Look at the teacher when you speak. Smile when you speak.
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Chapter 8
I Feel
Discussing feelings with others
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I Can Swim!
“I cannot go into the water. I cannot do it, Mother!” said Arav. Arav’s parents looked confused and worried.
“Oh, my dear boy, why do you think that you cannot do it? Are you feeling alright?” asked Mother. Arav looked fearfully at the pool. “What if I gulp in some pool water or drown?”
“But you must at least try, Arav!” said Father. “I will never be able to learn to swim. I just know it!” said Arav. Arav’s mother took Arav in her arms. “Don’t be scared, Arav. We will find a way.” 58
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Samar, the swimming coach, saw Arav and his family and walked towards them. He smiled kindly at Arav and said, “Do you want to try this tube? It will help you float in the water.”
Arav was not sure, but he really wanted to learn to swim. He quickly pulled the tube over his head and let it rest around his waist. Samar held Arav’s hand and smiled warmly at him. He guided Arav to step into the pool. At first, Arav stood near the railing, holding it tightly. “I promise to take care of you, Arav. Try to move your arms and legs a little to push back the water,” said Samar. With the help of his coach, Arav started enjoying swimming. “Look, Mother! I can float in the pool!” said Arav happily.
Arav’s parents and Samar laughed upon hearing Arav’s excitement. “You will soon be able to swim like a fish, Arav!” said Samar.
coach (kohch): a person who trains others for a sport guided (gai.did): helped to do something gulp (guhlp): to swallow a large amount of water scared (skeuhd): afraid or in a state of fear worried (wuh.reed): felt unhappy and afraid
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 8A
Grandma’s House
Kanika goes to her grandmother’s house. Listen to how she feels and record it.
Project 8B
Visit to a Doctor
Kanika shares how she feels when she visits a doctor’s clinic. Listen and record it.
Project 8C
Cinema Time
Kanika goes to watch a film. Listen to how she feels and record it.
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My Feelings Tell your class about the situations where you feel these emotions— happy, scared, excited and sad.
I feel happy when I go to … my school
my grandparent’s house
my friend’s house
my cousin’s house
the market for shopping
I feel scared when I go … to the doctor’s clinic
on a swing alone
to an old and dark house
near a dog to swim
I feel excited when I go to ... the park
watch a film
a picnic
I feel sad when I have to … come back from a trip
change my school
move to another town
Speak with expressions. You can add your own answers. Look at your friends when you speak. Chapter 8 • I Feel
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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home
Project 8D
I’m Shy.
We all feel shy. It is okay to feel so. When do you feel shy? Tell us in 2-3 lines.
Gaming Zone How Do You Feel?
It’s Fun Time
Think how you will feel in the given situations, and complete the crossword. 1
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I Feel… Think of a time when you felt one of these emotions. Write what happened and share with everyone in your class.
1Choose any one of the emotions.
happy
excited
scared
sad
angry
2Write: Complete the sentences. You may take help from the clues on the next page.
Hello everyone! I am
(name)
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I am going to tell you about the time I was I felt this because
(what happened)
I shared about my feeling with
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(the feeling you selected)
(the person you shared with)
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I won the race
my cousins visited me
my sister lost my colours
my brother broke my bat
my best friend was absent
my father was sick
I left my notebook at home
I got full marks in the test
I was going on a trip
3Practise: Practise your lines in front of an elder. 4Present: Share your feelings in the class. Speak loudly and clearly. You can give your own answers. Speak with correct expressions. Look at your friends and your teacher when you speak.
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Chapter 9
Can You Direct Me? Giving and following directions
SCHOOL
SHOPPING MALL
PARK
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Hide and Seek “Go on, now! Run and hide.
Run to the back or rush to the side. It is Ria’s first day at this game.
Come everyone, tell her your name. Now, I will count to ten.
You must go and hide till then. Stop! Don’t you take a peek.
Watch out! I am on the move to seek. Ria gets caught. Others still hide,
Behind the bench or near the slide. Please help me. I tried my best.
Can you tell me, where are the rest?”
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Look behind the bushes, there is someone in white. Hurry up! Look under the slide. That’s where Tina, Mina, and Rina hide.” It was a fun day at the park. Everyone was caught before it was dark.
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behind (bi.hined): at the back of something or someone
hide (hide): to go to a place where no one can see or find you peek (peek): a quick look
rush (ruhsh): to move very quickly
seek (seek): to try to find something
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 9A
Way to School
Sara tells Tina how she can reach the school from her house. Listen and record it.
Project 9B
Sara Directs Tina
Sara continues to tell Tina the way to the school. Listen to her and record it.
Project 9C
You Have Arrived
Sara’s final direction will help Tina reach the school. Listen and record it.
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Tell the Directions Choose any ONE of the places and give directions to get there from your classroom. Principal’s office
Library
Drinking water area
Playground Staff room
Hello friends! To reach the … (name of the place), we will first … from our classroom. Then we will … Finally, we will … to reach the … (name of the place) go straight
take a left-hand turn go opposite to
take a right-hand turn
turn to the opposite side
Speak clearly and loudly. You can use hand actions when giving directions. You can also use words like now and next. Chapter 9 • Can You Direct Me?
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E-Speak 2 Project 9D
Practise at Home
The Way to the Park
You and your friend, Radhika, are standing outside your house. She wants to go to the park. Tell her, in 2-3 lines, the directions to reach the park from your house.
Gaming Zone Road Signs
It’s Fun Time
Match the signs with the directions. One has been done for you.
Turn right
U-turn
Go straight
Turn left
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Read the Map Look at the map. Pick any ONE place and give directions to get there from the house on the map.
Restaurant
Shopping Centre
Police Station
Hospital
1 Write: Complete the directions. You may take help from the clues on the next page.
Hello friends, I will tell the directions
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First,
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Then,
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Next,
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Now,
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Finally, you will reach the
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take a left-hand turn just opposite
take a right-hand turn
continue straight
go straight until
right beside
next to
take a U-turn
2Practise: Practise giving these directions to your family members. 3Present: Tell the place you chose. Give directions to reach that place.
Speak clearly and loudly. Use hand actions when giving directions. You can look at the map when you give directions.
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Chapter 10
My Experiences Sharing personal experience
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Holiday Fun
Daisy: Hi Manu, welcome back! Did you enjoy the holidays? Manu: Thanks! I really enjoyed my holidays. We went to the Railway Museum. Daisy: Wow! What did you see there? Manu: There was a train with beautiful sofas and dining tables inside it. People used to eat in it. Daisy: Imagine if the train started moving! They would spill food everywhere! Ha ha ha! Manu: Haha! True! And it would be so difficult to clean. I also saw a 100-year-old red engine. 74
Daisy : Tell me more about the engine. Did you go inside it? Manu: Oh yes! I sat on the driver’s seat as well. Being a train driver seems like so much fun!
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Daisy: Haha! Yes! Manu: What about you, Daisy? How were your holidays? Daisy : We went to Manali. It is a hill station. Manu: How lovely! What did you do there?
Daisy: We saw a lot of mountains. The place is so beautiful. I also touched a cloud! Manu: Wow! What did it feel like? Daisy: I thought it would feel like cotton candy. But it was just cold air. Manu: Haha! It sounds like both of us had a great time. Now, let’s go to the class and ask our friends what they did.
had a great time (had a grayt tahym): enjoyed
imagine (ih.ma.jin): to think about something in mind
museum (myoo.zee.uhm): a building where important objects are kept on display sofas (sow.faas): long, soft seats with a back and armrests spill (spil): to drop something
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 10A
At the Toy Fair
Nipun has gone to the toy fair. Listen to what he saw at the fair and record it.
Project 10B
What I Did
Nipun tells us what he did at the toy fair. Listen and record it.
Project 10C
I Felt
Nipun tells us how he felt at the toy fair. Listen and record it.
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My Play Day Think about your favourite day at the school playground. Tell your friends all about it.
Hello friends! Today I will tell you about my favourite day at the school playground. I went to the playground at/in … the morning
10 o’clock
PE period
noon
12 o’clock
recess
sports teacher
partner
I went with my … sister
friends
class teacher
classmates
I played … I also … watered the plants
ate my lunch
jumped on the grass
talked to friends
cleaned the playground
played on the swings
I felt … excited
happy
joyful
surprised
delighted
Thank you!
Speak politely. Look at your friends when you speak. You can give answers of your own. Chapter 10 • My Experiences
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E-Speak 2 Project 10D
Practise at Home
Family Outing
We all like go for outings with our family. Tell us, in 2-3 lines, what happened when you went for an outing with your family.
Gaming Zone Have You?
It’s Fun Time
Circle the things that you have done.
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horse riding
camping
planting a sapling
playing in the snow
playing at the beach
playing in the rain
Plan and Speak The Final Show
Eating Out We all enjoy eating out with our family. Think and write about the last time you went out with your family to eat. Practise and present it in the class.
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Hello! My name is
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I went to
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I went with my
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(name of the person)
I took
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(name of the things)
I ate
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The food tasted delicious
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I felt
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2Practise: Read aloud what you wrote, in front of an elder. Practise many times and speak with expression.
3Present: In the class, tell your friends about that day. Speak loudly. You can read from the book. Bring a picture of that day if you have one.
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Chapter 11
Good vs Bad Talking about the advantages and disadvantages of something
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Slippers or Shoes?
Leena was playing kabaddi with her friends. She slipped and fell suddenly. Oh no! One of the slipper straps tore off. “Shomu! I need some help,” said Leena as she ran to her elder brother. “I need to go to the market to buy new slippers, or should I buy shoes instead?” asked Leena in a confused voice. “Let me tell you the advantages and disadvantages of both. Then you can choose,” said Shomu. “Thanks, Shomu! That will be very helpful!” “While playing, shoes protect our feet from getting hurt because they are closed from all sides. But slippers are open from all sides, so we can get hurt easily,” began Shomu. He continued, “If we go to a cold place, shoes can keep our feet warm. If we go to a hot place, 82
slippers can keep us cool. But we need to remember that shoes are big and heavy, whereas slippers are light and thin. They are easy to carry if you are packing them to go somewhere.”
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“But which one will be more comfortable?” asked Leena. “If you want to run or exercise, shoes are the best option. But if you are at home or at the beach, slippers will be a better choice. Now you decide. What do you want to buy?” Shomu asked Leena. Which footwear do you think Leena will buy?
advantages (uhd.vaan.tuh.juhz): qualities that make something more useful
comfortable (kuhm.fuh.tuh.bl): pleasant to wear decide (dih.side): make a choice
disadvantages (dis.uhd.vaan.tuh.juhz): qualities that make something less useful protect (pruh.tekt): to keep something or somebody safe
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 11A
Using a Pencil
Rashi speaks about one advantage and one disadvantage of using a pencil. Listen and record it.
Project 11B
Using a Pen
Rashi also speaks about one good and one bad thing about using a pen. Listen and record it.
Project 11C
Pen or Pencil
Rashi makes a final decision between pen or pencil. Listen to her and record it.
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This or That Tell your class which type of colours are better.
Hello, friends! I am going to talk about the advantage of using … water colours
pencil colours
I think they are useful because … They make my drawing …
I do not like … because they … Therefore, I prefer to use … bright
beautiful
need to be sharpened
neat
dull
can create a mess
do not make things dirty
break easily
spread on the paper
they are easy to use
Speak in complete sentences. You can show your drawing of pencil colour or water colour to the class. Chapter 11 • Good vs Bad
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E-Speak 2 Project 11D
Practise at Home
Watching TV
We all enjoy watching shows, films and news on the television. Tell us the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV, in 2-3 lines.
Gaming Zone Yes or No?
It’s Fun Time
Read the sentences. Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. One has been done for you. A tissue paper can be used many times.
No A bicycle runs faster than a car.
A lift helps us reach any floor quickly.
An AC keeps the room cool.
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Advantages and Disadvantages Think and write the advantages and disadvantages of any ONE of the given objects. Then, tell your class about it.
1Tick (ü) the object you want to talk about.
Computer/Laptop
Mobile Phone
2Write: Complete the sentences. Hello, everyone! My name is
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I am going to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of
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Two good things are,
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Two bad things are,
(two advantages)
(two disadvantages)
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3Practise: Practise your lines at home in front of your family members.
4Present: Then, present your lines in the classroom. You can read from the book. Speak loudly and clearly.
Look at your friends when you speak. Speak confidently.
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Chapter Chapter12 3
Talking About Local Events Reporting an incident or event
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The Dream Park
A New Park in the Neighbourhood! By Anusheel Kumar Hello, little readers! I have some exciting news to share with you. Can you guess what it is? The brand-new park in our neighbourhood, called the Dream Park, is finally open! Last weekend, there was a small opening ceremony of this beautiful park. Delhi's mayor, Dr. Daya, opened the Dream Park on 7 September, 2023. It was a day filled with excitement, colourful balloons, and delicious ice cream. The weather was pleasant, and the park looked beautiful with its greenery. Let me tell you some interesting features of the park. This colourful and fun-filled park welcomes children of all ages, along with their parents, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. The star attraction of the park is the Antariksh Yan, a space-themed play area made from recycled materials. 90
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Children can play on the swings, slides, seesaws, climbers and also in a big sand pit. Two large fountains with friendly ducks add to the charm. The park is pet-friendly where children can take their pets for a walk. The park also has facilities like water coolers, clean washrooms and first-aid services. So, what are you waiting for? Visit the Dream Park soon with your family and friends and enjoy the magic! Remember to follow the park’s rules and keep the park clean. Always throw garbage in the dustbin and maintain good behaviour. Keeping the park beautiful is everyone’s responsibility. Have fun!
ceremony (seh.ruh.muh.nee): an event delicious (duh.li.shuhs): very tasty facilities (fuh.si.luh.teez): services given by a place pleasant (pleh.znt): good or nice recycled (ree.sai.kld): waste that can be used again
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 12A
Green Day
Vipin talks about when Green Day was celebrated in his colony. Listen and record it.
Project 12B
We Are Together
Vipin talks about who all participated in the Green Day celebrations. Listen and record it.
Project 12C
Let’s Plant
Vipin talks about what was done at the Green Day event. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking
Learn to Dance
Tell your class about the new dance class that has opened in your neighbourhood.
Hello, I am … On …, a new dance class was opened in my neighbourhood. (date)
The name of the dance class is … (give an interesting name) The classes are open for … The classes will be open from … in the morning to … in the evening. It will open … The dance teacher will teach … Thank you! adults
9 o'clock
many dance styles
10 o'clock
on Saturday and Sunday
classical dance
7 o'clock
children
all age groups
on all days
from Monday to Friday
group dance
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Project 12D
Fun in a Carnival
You went to attend the Children’s Day Carnival with your family. Talk about what you saw there, in 2-3 lines.
Gaming Zone What’s the Event?
It’s Fun Time
Circle the events that happen in your school.
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Sports Day
Fancy Dress Competition
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Singing Competition
Carnival
Plan and Speak The Final Show
New Year Fair You went to the New Year Fair in your society. Write about what you saw at the fair. Talk about it in the class.
1Write: Complete the sentences. Hello friends! My society organised a New Year . fair on (date)
I went to the fair with my
(who you went with)
I saw
.
at the fair.
magic show
light show shops
rides balloons
swings children
colour.
The decoration was of
I bought
.
and
There were many stalls of
from the fair. at the fair.
I ate food
games clothes
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toys earrings
candies bangles
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2Practise: Read your lines aloud in front of an elder. Practise many times.
3Present: Share your experience of the fair in the class. Be loud and clear when you speak. You can read from the book. Look at your friends when you speak.
Notes Corner
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About the Book This Conversations book aims to systematically build English language skills in learners and enable them to verbally express themselves in real-world situations. Each chapter focuses on building specific English language competencies and weaves together activities that are research-based, age-appropriate, contextual, experiential and joyful. The activities adhere to the highly recommended and research-based teaching-learning method known as the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR), which has been endorsed by the NEP, 2020 and the NCF, 2023. Through the series, learners receive dedicated time and space within the classroom to express themselves in English which helps them in becoming confident speakers of the language.
Special Features • Activity-based Learning: The book offers joyful experiential activities that build English communication competencies. • Texts per the NEP 2020 Themes: The book has exciting and stimulating texts that pave the way for English communication activities. • Tech Integration: The book works in sync with the digital world, where various other activities and projects are undertaken. Learner outputs are evaluated through an AI-based speech recognition engine. • Teachers’ Manual: The book is complemented by the Teachers’ Manual that enables teachers to conduct each session effectively.
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