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 the teacher
Collaborative: Shared speaking
between the learners and the teacher
Independent practice and
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
Chapter 1
Animation video of the text
“Milk.”
A Salty Surprise
“Found it.”
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“Sugar.” “Found it.”
My Experience
Oh no! I had grabbed the salt container by mistake. Unbelievable!
Describing an experience
Soon, the smell of the dessert filled the house. Once it was made, my mother used the ladle to serve two hot gulab jamuns to each of us after lunch. She served me first, as I was the most excited to taste them. As I took the first bite of the dessert, my face twisted into a funny expression: it was unexpectedly salty! Before I could tell Mother about it, she had already served the salty treat to everybody. I watched everyone excitedly dig into their bowls. Within a few seconds, they were gagging, coughing, and spitting. Of course, I knew why.
One sunny Sunday, my mother and I decided to make a special Indian sweet treat for our family. We thought of options and finally decided to make Gulab Jamun. I excitedly searched for the recipe of gulab jamun online and found it easily. It looked easy to make as well. I happily imagined the yummy dessert I was going to help my mother make. Little did I know that something horribly funny was about to happen.
I instantly came up with an idea to save the dessert. We served our salty gulab jamun with some vanilla ice cream. Now, it did not taste that bad!
Keywords from the text with meaning and pronunciation
I learned an important lesson that day: always double-check your ingredients before you start cooking. We still talk about the time I accidentally made the saltiest gulab jamun ever, and it makes us all laugh a lot.
My mother started reading out the ingredients we needed for the sweet dish, and I began to look for them in the kitchen, one by one, and put them on the table.
dig into their bowls (dig in.to theuh bowlz): to be hungry and excited to eat
gagging (ga.guhng): making sounds like you are about to vomit or cough grabbed (grabd): to quickly take something with your hands ladle (lay.dl): a big spoon with a long handle unexpectedly (uhn.uhk.spek.tuhd.lee): something happens when you were not prepared for it
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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
I Lost It
Visit to a Fair
Think of a day when you lost something at school. Share your experience with the class.
Richa went to a fair with her family. Listen to her experience and record it.
Project 1D
I lost my … at the school. (object)
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
playground
library
canteen
music room
morning assembly
Richa lost her brother, Rishi, at the fair. Listen to what happened next and record it.
recess
bus
Ritam has come back from a swimming competition. Number his experience in the correct order.
Prompts for thinking and speaking; with no expectation of writing
sports period
I felt … as I could not find it. sad
worried
upset
like crying
I asked for help from my … Project 1C
friends
Found My Brother
teachers
partner
under the chair
in the playground
classmates
Later, I found it …
Richa tells us how her brother was found. Listen and record it.
near the desk
in my bag
The mos
my first day
my fancy dre
I swam really fast, kicking my legs as hard as I could.
I spent
I was on the diving board, and my heart was beating fast.
parents
I celebrated this victory with my family and friends.
It was s
When I reached the pool’s edge, I realised I had won the race.
I ate
in my pocket
I jumped into the pool, and the water was cool all around me.
Speak in complete sentences. You can give your own answers. Speak loudly and clearly.
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1Write: Comp
Swimming Competition
I lost it during the …
Lost My Brother
Share the mo the class.
We all enjoy our day in school learning new things with our friends. Tell us about your most fun-filled day at school. Talk about it in 3-4 lines.
I lost it in the …
Project 1B
An Eventf
Fun-filled Day
It was … in colour.
classroom
Practise at Home
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Quick tips for smart speaking
I enjoye
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Final speaking activity based on planned presentations by learners
Project 1D
Fun-filled Day
E-Speak 2
Plan and Speak
Practise at Home
The Final Show
Activity name and description
We all enjoy our day in school learning new things with our friends. Tell us about your most fun-filled day at school. Talk about it in 3-4 lines.
2Practise: Practise these lines at home in front of an elder.
An Eventful Day
Share the most exciting day of your life with the class. Write about and present it in the class.
3Present: Now, share your experience with the class.
Template for drafting the presentation; I swam really fast, kicking my legs as hard as I could. supported with I was on the diving board, and my heart was beating fast. prompts
Swimming Competition
Ritam has come back from a swimming competition. Number his experience in the correct order.
You can give your own answers.
Look at your friends and teachers when you speak. You can bring a photo of the day if you have one.
1Write: Complete the sentences. my first day at school
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when I learnt to ride a bicycle
my fancy dress competition
when I travelled on a train
when I went to the gaming zone
when I visited a fair
I spent this day with my parents
sister brother
.
family
best friend
uncle and aunt
It was so much fun because I ate
I jumped into the pool, and the water was cool all around me.
Notes Corner
The most fun day of my life was
I celebrated this victory with my family and friends.
When I reached the pool’s edge, I realised I had won the race.
Instruction on how to present in class
Smile and look confident when you speak.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Guidance on how to practise at home
(food)
cousins
teachers
grandparents
(two interesting things you did)
.
which I like a lot.
I enjoyed my day so much. Chapter 1 • My Experience
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CONTENTS vi
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
My Experience
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About People
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Fun With Riddles
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All About Feelings
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How to Do?
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Small Talks
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What Happens Next?
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Hello, Attention Please!
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Daily Conversations
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Let’s Imagine!
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Slogans for Advertisements
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Deliver a Speech
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A Salty Surprise
A Helpful Stranger
Birthday Riddles
Letter to a Friend
Golu Learns to Play Carrom
I Will Help You
The Fox With a Plan
An Unforgettable Morning
Monu Goes Shopping Alone
Baani and Her Balloon
Smart Bag
Celebrating Earth Day
Chapter Outcomes Chapter No.
1
2
3
Chapter Title
Big Skill
My Experience
Describing an experience
About People
Talking about self and others
Listening Speaking Competencies Answer simple questions about one’s experience Describe an experience, in brief
Retell important details about a person
Share important and interesting things about oneself, in some details Understand and solve short riddles
Fun With Riddles
Asking riddles
All About Feelings
Sharing feelings
How to Do?
Step-by-step instructions
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Small Talks
Participate in informal conversations
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What Happens Next?
Making predictions
Talk about future plans and events
Hello, Attention Please!
Making announcements
Identify key details from an announcement
Daily Conversations
Conversations in daily life situations
Ask questions politely during a conversation
Let’s Imagine!
Talking about imagination
Enjoy imaginative poems and stories
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Slogans for Advertisements
Advertising for an item
Create short and catchy slogans/taglines
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Deliver a Speech
Say a few lines on a topic
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8 9
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Ask riddles with appropriate body language and expression Share some details about events Share personal feelings
Follow instructions involving multiple steps Give clear instructions in order to get something done
Engage in simple conversations on day-to-day topics Answer simple questions during informal conversations Make predictions about future events
Make a short announcement
Share responses and feelings during a conversation
Share imaginations and creative thoughts in brief
Present an advertisement to pitch for an item Present a short speech on a topic in a formal manner Present the speech with appropriate body language, fluency and confidence
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Chapter 1
My Experience Describing an experience
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A Salty Surprise
One sunny Sunday, my mother and I decided to make a special Indian sweet treat for our family. We thought of options and finally decided to make Gulab Jamun. I excitedly searched for the recipe of gulab jamun online and found it easily. It looked easy to make as well. I happily imagined the yummy dessert I was going to help my mother make. Little did I know that something horribly funny was about to happen. My mother started reading out the ingredients we needed for the sweet dish, and I began to look for them in the kitchen, one by one, and put them on the table. “Whole-wheat.” Found it.” 2
“Milk.” “Found it.” “Sugar.” “Found it.”
Talking Book
Oh no! I had grabbed the salt container by mistake. Unbelievable! Soon, the smell of the dessert filled the house. Once it was made, my mother used the ladle to serve two hot gulab jamuns to each of us after lunch. She served me first, as I was the most excited to taste them. As I took the first bite of the dessert, my face twisted into a funny expression: it was unexpectedly salty! Before I could tell Mother about it, she had already served the salty treat to everybody. I watched everyone excitedly dig into their bowls. Within a few seconds, they were gagging, coughing, and spitting. Of course, I knew why. I instantly came up with an idea to save the dessert. We served our salty gulab jamun with some vanilla ice cream. Now, it did not taste that bad! I learnt an important lesson that day: always double-check your ingredients before you start cooking. We still talk about the time I accidentally made the saltiest gulab jamun ever, and it makes us all laugh a lot.
dig into their bowls (dig in.to theuh bowlz): to be hungry and excited to eat
gagging (ga.guhng): making sounds like you are about to vomit or cough grabbed (grabd): to quickly take something with your hands ladle (lay.dl): a big spoon with a long handle unexpectedly (uhn.uhk.spek.tuhd.lee): something happens when you were not prepared for it
Chapter 1 • My Experience
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 1A
Visit to a Fair
Richa went to a fair with her family. Listen to her experience and record it.
Project 1B
Lost My Brother
Richa lost her brother, Rishi, at the fair. Listen to what happened next and record it.
Project 1C
Found My Brother
Richa tells us how her brother was found. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking
I Lost It
Think of a day when you lost something at school. Share your experience with the class.
I lost my … at the school. (object) It was … in colour. I lost it in the … classroom
playground
library
canteen
music room
bus
I lost it during the … morning assembly
recess
sports period
I felt … as I could not find it. sad
worried
upset
like crying
I asked for help from my … friends
teachers
partner
under the chair
in the playground
classmates
Later, I found it … near the desk
in my bag
in my pocket
Speak in complete sentences. You can give your own answers. Speak loudly and clearly.
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E-Speak 2 Project 1D
Practise at Home
Fun-filled Day
We all enjoy our day in school learning new things with our friends. Tell us about your most fun-filled day at school. Talk about it in 3-4 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Swimming Competition
Ritam has come back from a swimming competition. Number his experience in the correct order.
I swam really fast, kicking my legs as hard as I could. I was on the diving board, and my heart was beating fast. I celebrated this victory with my family and friends. When I reached the pool’s edge, I realised I had won the race. I jumped into the pool, and the water was cool all around me.
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Plan and Speak The Final Show
An Eventful Day
Share the most exciting day of your life with the class. Write about and present it in the class.
1Write: Complete the sentences. The most fun day of my life was my first day at school
.
when I learnt to ride a bicycle
my fancy dress competition
when I travelled on a train
when I went to the gaming zone
when I visited a fair
I spent this day with my parents
sister brother
.
family
uncle and aunt
It was so much fun because I ate
best friend
(food)
cousins
teachers
grandparents
(two interesting things you did)
.
which I like a lot.
I enjoyed my day so much. Chapter 1 • My Experience
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2Practise: Practise these lines at home in front of an elder. 3Present: Now, share your experience with the class. Smile and look confident when you speak. You can give your own answers.
Look at your friends and teachers when you speak. You can bring a photo of the day if you have one.
Notes Corner
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Chapter 2
About People Talking about self and others
kind, brave, intelligent
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A Helpful Stranger
Two weeks ago, I was travelling on a bus with my father. The bus was not quite full. Among others, there was an elderly woman in the second row. There was also a young man wearing spectacles next to me. He seemed very friendly. Suddenly, I heard the elderly woman cry out. She was very pale. She started sweating and breathing heavily. I got scared. What was happening? My father and I started to get up, but we didn’t know what to do. The young man next to me was very quick to act. He jumped up and asked the woman. “What is it, ma’am?” She was clearly in pain. The young man thought for a moment, and 10
Talking Book
then he ran to the bus conductor. “Sir,” he said, “the lady in the second row has suddenly fallen ill. Where is the nearest stop?” “Hasampura. About ten minutes.” Everyone started to panic. The young man, however, was calm. He took out his mobile phone and dialled the nearest hospital. “Emergencies? I am on the bus from Jaipur to Phulera. An elderly passenger is not well. She might have a heart problem. Please send an ambulance to meet us at the Hasampura bus stop. We are ten minutes away. My name is Divyanshu Gaur. Thanks.” The next day, my father pointed to the newspaper, “Isn’t this the helpful man from yesterday?” I looked at the newspaper article. There was a photograph of him. Below, it was written “A young caring man with quick thinking saves elderly woman’s life. Calls an ambulance ahead of time by staying calm.” I would like to be like that young man when I grow up. He was friendly, kind, and caring. He remained calm and acted quickly and effectively. He is a very good role model!
calm (kaam): a person who is quiet and not nervous or upset effectively (uh.fek.tuh.vlee): an action that proves successful emergencies (ih.muh.juhn.seez): the part of the hospital that deals with patients who need urgent care pale (payl): looking ill panic (pa.nuhk): to suddenly feel a lot of fear
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 2A
Rohan and Sohan Rohan and Sohan are best friends.
Listen to some details about them and record it.
Project 2B
My Friend Rohan Sohan describes his best friend, Rohan. Listen to the description and record it.
Project 2C
Learn About Sohan Rohan gives some description about Sohan. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking
My Best Friend Tell your class about your best friend.
Hello everyone! My best friend’s name is … He/She is … years old. He/She is in … grade. He/She lives in … His/Her hair colour is … He/She is very … kind
caring
polite
honest
helpful
wise
talkative
friendly
His/Her favourite sport is … One thing that I like about him/her is that …
(any one special quality)
Speak loudly and confidently. Talk about any one unique quality of your best friend. You can add your own answers.
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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home
Project 2D
About Myself We all like to spend our time doing the things we like the most. Engaging in hobbies brings us joy and helps us relax. Tell us about your hobby and why you like it, in 3-4 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Write the Words
Arrange the letters to make the words. One has been done for you. DARING
ARVBE FYNDRLIE TARSM LUHPELF NIRGAD
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BRAVE
FRIENDLY
BRAVE
SMART
HELPFUL
Plan and Speak The Final Show
Introduce Yourself! Imagine that you have joined a hobby class. It is your first day, and you have to introduce yourself. What will you tell everyone about yourself? Write about it and present your lines in the class.
1Write: Complete the sentences about yourself. Hello everyone! My name is I live in I am
. . years old. .
My birthday is on I am a very
person.
funny
friendly
kind
helpful
hardworking
brave
intelligent
caring
creative
beautiful
smart
fit
I like to I do not like to
. .
One special quality about me is that I like to Chapter 2 • About People
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2Practise: Practise these sentences in front of a family member. 3Present: Talk about yourself in front of your friends. Speak clearly and politely. Look at the class while speaking. Smile and speak confidently.
Notes Corner
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Chapter 3
Fun With Riddles Asking riddles
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Birthday Riddles
All the kids clapped when Atul took a deep breath and blew out all the candles on the birthday cake! “Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!” his friends chanted. Adi stepped forward. “Now, do you want a birthday present?” “Yes, of course,” laughed Atul. “Haha! You will have to solve a few riddles for that. Zeenat, read the first one,” said Adi. “Pull me out, and there you’ll see, Steel or silver pieces placed in me. Pointed, sharp, round, or blunt They are tools to eat with. What am I?” “Ah, it is the cutlery drawer!” Atul called out excitedly and ran to the cupboard. He pulled out the drawer, thinking he would find his present. His face fell. “Another riddle!” 18
“I have four legs, and I can be slanting or straight. My basic job is to support some weight. What am I?”
Atul looked around. “It’s a chair: It has four legs. It can have a slanting back or a straight one, and it does support our weight when we sit on it!”
Talking Book
He started picking up the cushions on the chairs one by one. Oh, dear! There it was, another riddle! “I am always comfortable and large in most cases, Soft above and hard at the bases.
But be careful; there might be some dust to be seen! What am I?”
“The sofa!” yelled Atul. “Of course, it’s comfortable and large and gets dusty too.” He dropped to his knees and looked under the sofa. There it was a beautifully wrapped flat box! He pulled it out and quickly unwrapped it. He was stunned. It was a computer game, the latest! His friends cheered and laughed, “Happy Birthday, Atul! We hope you liked the present!”
blunt (bluhnt): without a sharp edge or point
chanted (chaan.tuhd): sang or shouted the same words many times
comfortable (kuhm.fuh.tuh.bl): makes you feel relaxed when you sit on it cutlery (kuht.luh.ree): knives, forks and spoons used for eating food stunned (stuhnd): very surprised or shocked Chapter 3 • Fun With Riddles
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 3A
It’s a Clock Apurva likes to ask riddles. She has
made a riddle on the clock. Listen and record it.
Project 3B
High in the Air Apurva sees an aeroplane in the sky
and makes a riddle on it. Listen to her riddle and record it.
Project 3C
Cut It
Apurva creates a riddle on a pair of scissors. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking
Make a Riddle Choose any of the objects given below. Add TWO lines more to make an interesting riddle. Present your riddle in the class.
It is hard and round, In a jeweller’s shop it is found.
To play with me, Beat me with sticks.
It makes the room bright, Use a matchbox to light.
It fills the room with colour on your birthday.
You use it in rainy season, And sometimes in summer.
I can close big doors With my strong arms.
Talk about what the object looks like or does. You can also use rhyming words in your riddle. Let your friends guess the answer to your riddle. Chapter 3 • Fun With Riddles
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E-Speak 2 Project 3D
Practise at Home
Guess My Favourite
Animals are interesting creatures. They have features that make them different from one another. Tell us in 3-4 lines what your favourite animal looks and sounds like.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Animal Riddles
Match the riddle with the correct animal picture. One has been done for you. I am an animal with a long trunk. And I am too big to be in your house. Who am I? My fur is white, and I love to hop. When I see a carrot, I don’t stop. Who am I?
I live on trees with falling leaves. You will find me always near the nuts. Who am I? My name starts with the letter ‘Z’. I have stripes that make me look pretty. Who am I?
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Plan and Speak The Final Show
Ask a Riddle Choose a bird or an animal and write a riddle on it. Practise saying your riddle and present it in the class.
1Write: Write a short riddle on the animal or bird you chose. I am
in colour.
I have
.
I live in
.
I can make a
sound.
I cannot
.
Who am I? I am a
(name of the animal)
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2Practise: Ask the riddle to your family members. Say the riddle with a lot of expressions.
3Present: Ask your riddle to your classmates. Let them guess the answer. You can also choose any other animal or bird. Say only the first three lines of the riddle at the beginning, and let the class guess. Let some of your friends guess the answer first, then tell them the correct answer.
Notes Corner
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Chapter 4
All About Feelings Sharing feelings
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Letter to a Friend
34/A, Clock Tower Road Alwar–301001 28 October, 2022 Dear Abha, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to tell you that I am upset today. I wanted to share how I feel. When Dad came back from the office this evening, he told us that his company is transferring him to Hyderabad. We all have to move there by the end of this month. I am still shocked. Can you believe it? We have less than a month to shift to a new city. That means I will have to move away from all my school friends, stop my skating lessons, and say goodbye to our house. I dislike the idea of making new friends in the new school. What if the students and teachers don’t like me? What if nobody wants to be friends with me? My brother Sagar is also worried about all these things. He has to leave the football team now. Everything will be different! 26
Mom tried to calm us down. She said that not everything will change. She told us that we will be taking all our furniture, clothes and books with us. And most importantly, we will have each other. She also said that Hyderabad is famous for its food and there are plenty of places to visit. It may not be all that bad.
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I am not too excited about moving, but what Mom said is also true. When I see that my Dad is happy about the transfer and starting a new life there, I feel happy for him. But I honestly hope I like the new city and the new house. Do write back soon and let me know what you think. Your loving friend, Naina
dislike (dis.lyk): to not like something plenty (plen.tee): many shocked (shawkt): surprised because something unexpected has happened transfer (trans.fur): move from one place to another for work upset (up.set): unhappy Chapter 4 • All About Feelings
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 4A
I Love Animals Vivek shares how he feels taking care
of the animals around him. Listen and record it.
Project 4B
My Results Vivek talks about how scoring well in exams makes him happy. Listen and record it.
Project 4C
Family Time Vivek talks about how he feels when he spends time with his family and friends. Listen and record it.
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A Happy Moment! Talk about an event or experience that has made you really happy.
Hi friends! Today, I will tell you about an experience when I/my … was happy
was overjoyed
felt out of the world
joy knew no bound
I still remember, it was … (the day/date/occasion) I was with my … family
friends
grandparents
teachers
It happened at/on/in … school
the park
the street
the neighbourhood
my house
I … (what you did) I felt very happy because … (what happened) Thanks, everyone! Smile and speak confidently. You can read from the book. Look at your friends and teacher when you speak. Chapter 4 • All About Feelings
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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home
Project 4D
My Presentation Day
How do you feel when you are asked to present your thoughts to the class? Talk about it in 3-4 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Expressions
Fill in the blanks with the correct expressions. angry
ngry
confuse
sad
shocked
worried
happy
happy
shy
angry
happy
ck
scared
angry
confuse
shock
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angry
sad
confused
shock confuse
sad
worried
confuse
sad
sad
sh
shy
worried
happy
sca
happy angry shy
scared confuse
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How I Feel! Choose an event and talk about your feelings related to the event, with the class.
1Choose the event you want to talk about.
Stage Performance
Tests
Competition
2Write: Complete the sentences. Hello, I am
(name)
.
I am going to share my feelings on It was I felt
(name of the specific event)
I felt
(topic)
.
.
when I heard about it. while preparing it.
I asked I felt
(person)
for help to prepare for it. when I was doing it.
Finally, when the results were out, I felt
.
excited
eager
overwhelmed
nervous
overjoyed
happy
sad
enthusiastic
confident
shy
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3Practise: Practise telling your experience to your family members. 4Present: Share your experience with the class. Speak clearly with expressions. You can read from the book. Look at your friends and teacher when you speak.
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Chapter 5
How to Do? Step-by-step instructions
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Golu Learns to Play Carrom While cleaning his room, Golu found an old carrom board behind the cupboard. He went to his brother’s room in excitement, “I found our old carrom board! Let’s play!” His brother Ravi laughed, “Where did you find this? Did you find the pieces too?” Golu started setting up the carrom board. “Yes, I found everything! I will beat you easily!” Ravi smiled at Golu’s confidence. “Okay, let’s play! Let’s see who beats whom.” Golu picked up the pink piece and started aiming at the rest of the pieces. “That’s not the striker; that’s the queen!” laughed Ravi. “Is that so? It looked different. I thought it was the striker,” said Golu. 34
“Let me tell you how to play?” asked Ravi. Golu agreed. “There are nine white pieces, nine black pieces, and one pink piece. We need to first arrange them on the board like this,” instructed Ravi. Golu helped to place the pieces on the board. “So now I just strike as many pieces as I can, right?”
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Ravi responded patiently. “No, Golu. You need to choose either black or white pieces. You can only score with your pieces. Use the striker to strike your pieces. They have to fall into one of the four nets.” “How much do I score if I put one of my pieces in the net?” asked Golu. “Twenty points,” said Ravi. “What about the pink one?” asked Golu. “That’s the queen. If you strike that one, you get 50 points.” “And now that I’ve explained the rules, I get to strike first!” said Ravi. “Wow! That was a good strike. My turn to play now – and STRIKE!” shouted Golu. “Hahaha! Try shouting less and focus on winning the queen!”
aiming (aym·ing): pointing a shot towards something that you want to hit arrange (uh·raynj): put things in a neat or proper order excitement (ik.syt.muhnt): a feeling of great joy instructed (uhn.struhk.tuhd): to tell someone how to do something patiently (pay.shuhnt.lee): in a very calm manner
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 5A
Drawing a Cat Binita is instructing her friend how to draw a cat. Listen and record it.
Project 5B
Making the Face Binita gives instructions to complete the face of the cat. Listen and record it.
Project 5C
Almost Done Binita gives the final instructions to draw the cat’s body. Listen and record it.
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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking
Decorate the Card! Imagine that your classmates have made a card for Father’s Day. You have to give them instructions to decorate the card.
Hello friends! You need ... to decorate the card. (write the material) First, use ... to make the border. Then, use a ... to decorate the centre of the card. Next, you can also put some ... to make it look more attractive. Finally, use ... to write Happy Father’s Day. sketch pens pom pom balls
ribbons
paper stars scale glue
paper flowers paint brush
paint
colourful tapes
mirrors
Give clear instructions. Speak slowly and loudly. You can read from the book. Chapter 5 • How to Do?
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E-Speak 2 Project 5D
Practise at Home
Pack Your Bags We all pack our bags for school according to the time table. Tell us, in 3-4 steps, how you pack your school bag.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Follow the Instructions
Look at the picture. Follow the instructions.
Draw a hat on the girl’s head. Circle the kitten’s tail.
Draw a glass of milk on the table.
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I Will Keep Imagine that you are going for a picnic next Sunday. You have to pack your bag for the picnic. Tell the class about the steps for packing your bag.
1Write: Complete the sentences given below. Hello Friends! I am going to
(place)
for a picnic.
First, I will select a bag. I will pack my things in a
bag.
I will make a list of all the things that I will need at the picnic. Then, I will start by putting a After that, I will put a I will also put in a
in the bag. to sit and relax upon. to play with my brother.
Finally, I will put in some eat at the picnic.
like
,
to
We will have a wonderful day at the picnic. water bottle
football
food
fruits
snacks
sheet
cap
chocolates
sunglasses
mat
small
colourful
sling
big
flying disc
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2Practise: Practise telling the steps to your family members. 3Present: Tell your class the steps for packing the picnic bag. Speak clearly and loudly. You can read from the book.
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Chapter 6 3
Small Talks Participate in informal conversations
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I Will Help You
Suraj and Dhwani are very good friends. Standing outside their school gate, they are all set to plan their Help Others Week adventure. They are determined to spread smiles. Suraj: Hey, I hope you remember that the Help Others Week starts next Monday. Dhwani: Of course! I have not forgotten it. Suraj: Whom do you plan to help? Dhwani: I will help my mother by watering the plants in the morning before going to school. Suraj: That is fantastic! My brother and I also water the plants daily. What else do you have in mind? Dhwani: I will also help my mother set the dinner table. 42
Suraj: That is a thoughtful idea. Maybe I could also help my dad set the dinner table. Dhwani: How do you intend to help others?
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Suraj: I am planning to help my younger brother tidy up his room. Besides, he doesn’t know how to tie his shoelaces, so I can help him learn to do it. Dhwani: That is very impressive! Dhwani: I should go now. I promised to help my grandmother shell the peas today. Suraj: All right, I’ll see you tomorrow. Bye! Dhwani: Goodbye! Have a great time helping others.
adventure (uhd.ven.chuh): an exciting and unexpected experience determined (dih.tuh.mihnd): to make up one’s mind to do something promised (pro.misd): made sure to do something for someone remember (ruh.mem.buh): to think of something that happened in the past tidy up (tai.dee uhp): put things back in their proper places so that everything is neat
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 6A
Toy Bazaar Rachit asks Saloni about her recent visit to the Toy Bazaar. Listen and record it.
Project 6B
Fun Experience Saloni responds to Rachit’s question and
enquires about his experience. Listen and record it.
Project 6C
Enjoyable Experience Saloni asks Rachit what he did at the Toy Bazaar. Listen to his reply and record it.
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Children’s Park Imagine that your partner is your cousin. You both are going to a children’s park together. Present your conversation in the class.
Hello … (name)
Hi … How are you? (name)
I am … How do you feel about our visit to the children’s park today? fine
good
doing well
on cloud nine
I am … to visit this park. eager
very happy
thrilled
overjoyed
excited
I cannot wait! I plan to … . go down the slide
go on a bumper car ride
play on seesaw
go on the merry-go-round
Yes! And then we can … . play in the sand
eat tasty food
watch the ducks swim
This sounds so much fun.
play on the bounce house
Let us hurry up.
Look at your partner when you speak. Speak with expressions.
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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home
Project 6D
Where Do I Go? Your friend, Rashi asks, “I want to buy a new school bag for
my birthday. Do you know a place from where I can buy it?” Respond to Rashi’s question in 3-4 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
My New Friend
You have made a new friend, Tina. Colour any five questions that you want to ask her.
Which food
do you like the
Can you sing?
spend your last Sunday?
Which is your
favourite dress?
What makes you happy?
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Who is your best
Where did you
wake up early in
go on your last
Which animal do
Which subject
the morning?
most?
How did you
Do you like to
vacation?
friend?
you like as a pet?
do you like the
Which cartoon
Which is your
Which colour
most?
do you like the
favourite game?
do you like the
Which is your
What do you like
What do you do
your best friend?
sad?
most?
favourite song?
the most about
most?
when you are
Plan and Speak The Final Show
Family Dinner Imagine you are having a conversation with your friend, Trisha, about a special plan. Complete the dialogue. Then, present it in the class.
1Write: Complete the conversation. You may take help from the clues on the next page.
Hi Trisha! I need your help. Hi It’s my
(occasion)
! Please tell me how can I help?
(name)
. We are planning to go out for dinner. That’s great! How can I help you? ?
(request to suggest a place)
Yes, of course! What type of food does your family like to eat? We like
(food choice)
.
Oh, then you should try the new restaurant beside the new mall. Thank you so much! What type of food do you like? I like
(food choice)
. (continued...)
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Even I like that a lot. You should try it at
(place)
.
Thank you. I will surely eat there next time. mother’s birthday Indian food
parents’ anniversary Chinese food
brother’s success celebration
Italian food
2Practise: Practise the dialogues with your family member. 3Present: Now, say the dialogues with the teacher in the class. Say the dialogue with expressions. Listen carefully to the questions and respond politely. You can give your own answers.
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street food
Chapter 7
What Happens Next? Making predictions
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The Fox With a Plan
Akshay and Akhil love listening to their grandmother’s stories. Like every other evening, Grandmother has another interesting story today. “Many years ago, there was a family that lived in a village. They were very kind. They loved helping animals in need. “One day, a herd of sheep was passing by the village. They had lost their shepherd. They were running about here and there, looking scared. A kind family gave them some water to drink and a place to sleep. The children were delighted to play with the sheep and pet them. What do you think happened next?” asked Grandmother. “Did the sheep live with the family after that?” asked Akhil. “Yes, they waited for the owner to come and claim the sheep, but no one came. The family decided to 50
keep them. They were grateful for the family’s kindness. The sheep helped the family by providing them with wool. “One day, a cunning fox came near the village. He saw the healthy sheep grazing on the farm.
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“Did the fox want to eat the sheep?” asked Akshay. “Yes! The fox knew that the family was very kind. He pretended to be injured and knocked on the door. “I need help, I need help,” he cried. “The kind family took him in. That night, the sly fox crept into the barn and attacked the sheep. Little did he know that the family had many guard dogs in the barn as well. “So, who can tell me what happened next?” Grandmother asked Akshay and Akhil. Akshay and Akhil wonder how the story will end. What do you think?
claim (klaym): to say that something belongs to you crept (krept): moved softly, without making any noise grateful (grayt.ful): feeling thankful pretended (pruh.ten.duhd): to make people believe something that is not true sly (slai): clever and trying to trick others Chapter 7 • What Happens Next?
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 7A
Vibha’s Trip Vibha is going to her grandmother’s house next week. She tells her friend how she will reach there. Listen and record it.
Project 7B
I Will Eat Vibha tells her friend what she will eat at her grandmother’s house. Listen and record it.
Project 7C
Trek to the Hills Vibha talks about the things she will do
at her grandmother’s house. Listen and record it.
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Plan a Trip! Imagine that you are going somewhere during the summer vacation with your family. Plan your trip and present it to the class.
We will go to … (name of the place) for … (no. of days) days. We will go by … to reach there. We will take … clothes with us. We will do … there. We will eat … (food)
warm
colourful
swimming
car
summer
aeroplane
ship
bus
cotton
boating
trekking
sight-seeing
Speak clearly and loudly. Smile while speaking. You can add your own answers.
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E-Speak 2 Project 7D
Practise at Home
What Will Happen Next? Listen to the story about a lion and a fox. Then, say in
3-4 lines what you think will happen next in the story.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
What Next?
Tick (ü) the picture that should come next in the series of pictures.
1
?
2
?
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Guess the Ending! It’s your turn to guess the ending of a story. The beginning of two stories is given below. Pick any ONE and guess the ending. Present the ending of your story in the class.
1Choose any one story.
The Two Goats Once, there were two goats. They were crossing a narrow bridge but from the opposite sides. When they reached the middle, neither of them would agree to move slightly aside to let the other pass. The Stolen Ring One day, King Akbar lost his ring. He was sure one of his courtiers had stolen it. He asked Birbal to find the cthief. Clever har ACTER SET Birbal thought and said that he knew who the thief was and he had a straw in his beard.
2Write: Complete the sentences to write the ending. Hello, everyone! The story I chose is
.
I think
.
It can also happen that
.
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3Practise: Practise telling the ending of your story to your family members. 4Present: Present your version of the ending of the story in the class. Speak loudly. Look at your friends while telling your story. Speak with expressions.
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Chapter Chapter 88
Hello, Attention Please! Making announcements
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An Unforgettable Morning
“Come on! Hurry up! We will be late!” shouts Anusha from the door. Her bags are already packed. She is so excited to go to Jaipur that she is the first one to get ready. “Yes! Yes! Sorry, we are late. Let’s go,” says Mom. They are finally ready to leave. They arrive at the New Delhi Railway Station, but it is so crowded! How will they ever catch the train on time? Anusha wonders which platform their train will arrive at. Just then, she hears an announcement. “14646 Shalimar Express from Delhi to Jaipur is going to arrive at platform 6.” “That’s our train. Let’s move to platform 6,” Dad says. Platform 6 is at the other end of the station. They have to hurry! All three of them move quickly towards the platform. That’s when they hear another announcement. “14646 Shalimar Express 58
from Delhi to Jaipur is going to arrive at platform 6 in five minutes. Passengers are requested to board the train.”
“Oh no! Are we going to miss our train?” Anusha hurries as she holds onto her mom’s hand. The way to the platform is filled with people. It is impossible to reach platform 6 in five minutes!
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“We must hurry and get there as fast as we can!” says mom.
Just then, Anusha hears another announcement, “Attention, please. 04706 Jaipur Super Special has been delayed by one hour.” “Oh! The train is delayed! Papa, that announcement is for us, right?”
“No, Anusha. That’s a different train. Our train number is 14646. Now, let’s hurry up!” says Dad.
The three of them rush towards the platform, but they have only reached platform 3 by now. Anusha still hopes they make it on time. That’s when she hears the best announcement ever! “Attention, please. The platform for train no. 14646 Shalimar Express from Delhi to Jaipur has been changed. The train will now arrive at platform 3.”
“Yes!” Anusha cries in excitement. “We are already on platform 3!” She is so happy that they made it on time. Phew! What a morning it has been!
announcement (uh.nown.smuhnt): information given over a loudspeaker at a public place board (bawd): to get on the train, plane, ship or bus crowded (krau.duhd): filled with too many people or things passengers (pa.suhn.juhz): people travelling in a vehicle, other than the driver platform (plat.fawm): the raised area next to railway tracks, where people wait for a train
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 8A
A New Ride
Ranjeet visited a Dussehra fair in his neighbourhood. He heard an announcement about a new ride. Listen and record it.
Project 8B
Lost Wallet
When Ranjeet was riding on the giant wheel, he heard another announcement about a lost wallet. Listen and record it.
Project 8C
Clean and Green
Ranjeet heard an announcement about keeping the area clean, when he was eating. Listen and record it.
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Attention Please!
Imagine that you are in a market with your family. The market is very crowded. Think of an announcement that you might hear in the market. Make an announcement in the class.
1Choose the topic of your announcement. lost child
new ride
use of dustbins
lost item
child safety
play a game and win
new shop
sweet shop
2Pick how you will begin your announcement. There is a ...
Please
We have found ...
We are thrilled to announce ...
If you have lost ...
Gather around the ...
Attention please! This announcement is for ... (the topic of announcement) ... (your announcement)
Speak clearly and loudly. Do not rush when making the announcement. Make your announcement interesting and attention grabbing.
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E-Speak 2 Project 8D
Practise at Home
Listen! Listen!
Cleaning our school is a great way to keep it tidy and hygienic. Your school has organised a cleanliness drive. Make an announcement about it in 3-4 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
The Announcement
Circle the places where you can hear this announcement.
“Attention please! Since it is very crowded, we request everyone to hold your children’s hands.”
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Shopping Mall
Railway Station
Park
School
Cinema Hall
Library
Plan and Speak The Final Show
Attention Everyone! You have to make an announcement about an event. Prepare and present it in the class.
1Tick (ü) the event you want to make the announcement for. Fancy Dress Competition
Dance Competition
2Write: Complete the announcement. Attention, please! Our school is organising a This is for grades You need to bring
(the event you chose)
on
(day of the event)
to
(who can participate)
,
,
.
(list of things needed for the event)
For any other details, please talk to
(a teacher’s name)
.
and
.
ma’am/sir.
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3Practise: Now, practise the announcement in front of your family. 4Present: In the class, make the announcement in front of your friends. Speak loudly and clearly. Speak with expressions.
You can use a pencil/pen/pencil box as the mike.
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Chapter 9
Daily Conversations Conversations in daily life situations
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Monu Goes Shopping Alone Monu, can you come here for a minute? I need some help.
Yes, Mother! I will be there right away. What is it?
Monu, can you please go and buy a pack of milk and a pack of sugar from Kumar Uncle’s shop? Sorry, I cannot go with you today. That’s okay! I will be back in 5 minutes.
Good morning, Kumar Uncle!
Good morning, Monu! Have you come alone today?
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Yes, Uncle. Mother asked me to buy some things from here. Can you please give me one packet of milk and one packet of sugar?
Sure, Monu. Wait here. I will get your things.
After a few minutes…
Uncle, what is the total? I have a hundred rupees with me.
Here you go, Monu, milk and sugar.
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Well, the total price is ` 50. So, you only have to pay half of that. Here you go, Uncle! Half of a hundred! Thank you for the milk and sugar.
Half of this?
Children! You should never tear or damage money. That is not how you pay ` 50! Now, let me go and explain this to Monu!
Monu, wait!
damage (da.muhj): physical harm caused to something which makes it less useful explain (ek.splayn): to make something clear or easy to understand packet (pa.kuht): a small bag of something right away (rite uh.way): now or immediately tear (t.air): to pull something apart into pieces Chapter 9 • Daily Conversations
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 9A
Go Shopping Smita’s mother has asked her to buy
something from the nearby shop. Listen and record it.
Project 9B
Using a Cloth Bag Smita agrees to go to the shop and asks her mother for something. Listen and record it.
Project 9C
Proud Mother Smita’s mother feels proud of her. Listen to her reply and record it.
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Shopping Time Imagine you are at a shop to buy something and your teacher is the shopkeeper. Present the conversation in the class.
Hello! Do you have a …? Yes, that is on top of the shelf on your right. I am … . Can I also get a …? hungry
starving
famished
pack of soaps
pack of noodles
packet of cookies
packet of chips
packet of cereals
feeling a rumble in my stomach
packet of rice
bottle of shampoo pack of toothpaste
Sorry, I think that is finished.
No problem, … . how much do I have to pay?
loaf of bread
what is the total amount?
Please tell me the total price.
You have to pay … rupees. Here it is. Please put the … in this cloth bag. Of course. It is so thoughtful of you to bring your own bag. I am proud of you. Thank you so much. Speak politely. You can add your own answers. You can read from the book while speaking. Chapter 9 • Daily Conversations
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Project 9D
My Cousin Meeting cousins can be a wonderful and enjoyable experience.
Imagine that you meet your cousin after a long time. Speak in 3-4 lines, what you will say to him when you see him.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
Polite Expressions
Match the pictures with the correct polite expressions. One has been done for you.
Thank you!
You are welcome!
Excuse me, ma’am!
Thank you!
I am sorry!
Happy Birthday!
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Fun With Cousins! Get into pairs. Imagine your cousin sister has come to stay at your house after many years. Both of you are planning the things you will do together. Present the conversation in the class.
1Student 1:
Student 2:
2Write: Complete the conversation. Hi,
(name)
! How Hi,
? (name)
! I am
.
How was your journey?
. I am very excited about my stay.
My journey was smooth
comfortable
long
tiring
fun
Great! Let us plan what we can do together. That’s an amazing idea. Do you play any sport? I play
(name of the sport)
at my school. What do you like the most? Oh, I love to
(any hobby)
. (continued...)
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That is very interesting. Do you like to watch films? Yes, I like watching
(type of films)
films.
I like that too. We should definitely watch a film while you are here. I would love that. We can also
(suggest what you could do together)
Wow! I am so delighted
that you are here. thrilled
excited
glad
3Practise: Practise the dialogues with your friend. 4Present: Now, present the conversation in the class together. Speak clearly and confidently. Practise during your free time.
Look at each other when you present. You can read from the book.
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overjoyed
Chapter 10
Let’s Imagine! Talking about imagination
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Baani and Her Balloon
Baani is all smiles! Baani is all giggles, As her new Balloon wriggles. Up and down it goes, It bounces off the wall, It tickles her teeny-weeny nose. Naughty Balloon skips and dances. Clapping and jumping, Along with it, Miss Baani prances. That night, right next to her, snuggles Balloon in bed, She smiles as it winks at her, Oh, so bright and lovely in red! 74
Soon Baani and her Balloon Are soaring off to meet Mr Moon.
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Merrily across dreamland, they zoom. They soar high and high, Baani bounces the tiny clouds and tickles the twinkling stars, As they whizz across the sky!
Oh, what a delight! Oh, what a sparkling sight! Nighty-night, sleep tight. It’s time to wish you goodnight.
delight (duh.lite): something that gives joy
giggles (gi.glz): laughs quietly
prances (praan.suhz): walks with a lot of energy
snuggles (snuh.glz): moves into a comfortable position soar (sor): something that rises high very quickly
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 10A
Future Time Zubair shares an imaginative poem
about the future. Listen and record it.
Project 10B
Flying Cars Zubair composes a poem about flying cars. Listen and record it.
Project 10C
Future Mobile Zubair reads his poem about mobiles in the future. Listen and record it.
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Technology and Future Choose any ONE poem. Practise with actions and present it in the class. Ms Melani My robot teacher stands so tall, Teaching us with a digital call. It shares its knowledge with a beam, Grade 4 students, living the dream. In circuits and wires, it’s really smart, It does not need chalks or any chart. Smart Bin In our house, a magic bin so smart, It knows our house by heart. With a touch, it takes the trash away, No mess for us, it’s here to stay. No need to use our hands, it’s really sweet, Our automatic dustbin keeps our home neat. Future Delivery A robot in the sky, food it brings, No need to go, it has got wings. Delivering food, salty and sweet, It is fast and clever, and very neat. Quick and handy, it’s quite the tool, Drone-delivered food, it is so cool! Speak in rhythm. Speak with expressions and actions. You can read from the book. Chapter 10 • Let’s Imagine!
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Project 10D
My New House Imagining about the house of our dreams can be a fun and creative exercise. Tell us, in 3-4 lines, about the house of your dreams.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
The Balloon House
Look at the balloon pairs in four different colours. Complete each colour pair with a rhyming word. One has been done for you.
sun moon star far
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School of My Imagination How would the school of your imagination look like? Tell the class about it.
1 Write: Complete the sentences.
Hello friends! My name is
.
The name of the school of my imagination will be . It will be made of
.
It will have classrooms.
in the
The blackboards can
.
The library will have books that can The playground will
.
.
The sports room will have sports equipment that can . Thank you. robots
drones
computers
talk and walk
fly
paper
talk
chocolate
pencils
in the air
we can sit on and fly
colourful lights
crayons
bounce and dance
type as we speak
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float
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2 Practise: Say these lines aloud in front of your family members. Practise many times.
3 Present: Now, talk about the school of your imagination in the class. Speak with expressions. Look at your friends when you speak. You can add your own lines.
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Chapter 11
Slogans for Advertisements Advertising for an item
SCHOOL FAIR Candle Stall
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Smart Bag
Lorem ipsum
Lorem ipsum
“Mom, Dad! Just look at this! Isn’t it the coolest school bag you have ever seen? I found this advertisement in the newspaper. Look, it has everything I need for school. Please, can you buy this for me?”
Be the Coolest Kid Around! Be the Coolest Kid Around!
Be the star of your class! Be the star of your class! Everything you
need in one backpack !
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CARRY IN STYLE WITH THE ‘TECH TROLLEY’ TECH TROLLEY IS THE ONE THAT GETS ALL YOUR WORK DONE Available ONLY on our website tech.trolley_bag.com
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Up to 50% 100 buyers!
Now your bag has wheels. No more lifting heavy bags!
Stylish, water-proof, dirtproof, easy-toclean design
A built-in smart alarm clock that wakes you up with your favourite sounds
A fingerprint lock that only you can open
All New Features advertisement (a.dvuh.tiz.muhnt): a notice, picture or film that informs people about the good things in an object backpack (bak.pak): a bag you carry on your back dirtproof (duht.proof): something from which dirt can be easily removed features (fee.chuhz): special qualities of something lifting (lif.ting): carrying Chapter 11 • Slogans for Advertisements
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Chocolate Ice Cream Vidya is selling chocolate ice creams made by her mother. Listen to her slogan and record it.
Project 11B
Mango Sundae Vidya sings the slogan to sell her favourite homemade mango sundae. Listen and record it.
Project 11C
Strawberry Crush Vidya’s slogan on strawberry crush
grabs the attention of a passer-by. Listen and record it.
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Handmade Cards Make a catchy slogan to sell handmade cards. One has been done for you.
Stylish, Creative and Priced Just Right, Our Handmade Cards are Colourful and Bright! colourful and bright
made with love and affection
very pocket friendly
attention to detail
stylish and creative
worth every penny
gift for family and friends
use of high-quality materials
handwritten messages
specific theme and occasion crafted with love
one-of-a kind
write your own messages
turn moments to memories
priced just right
Hello, everyone! Listen to my slogan. … (one special quality) … (why should we buy it) You can use rhyming words to make a catchy slogan. You can sing the slogan in the form of a jingle. You can create your own slogans. Chapter 11 • Slogans for Advertisements
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Practise at Home
Sell Your Caps
Your school has organised a winter carnival. Rita has sold many sunglasses at the carnival. You have to sell colourful caps. Listen to Rita’s advertisement. Share your advertisement in 3-4 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
View of the City
Circle any THREE advertisements that you can spot in the picture. One has been done for you.
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Can You Sell It? Select any ONE object. Create an advertisement on it and present it to the class.
1Choose the object that you want to sell.
2Write: Complete the advertisement for the object you chose. (object name)
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! (write a slogan here)
(one special feature of the object)
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3Practise: Say the advertisement a few times in front of your family and friends. 4Present: Share your advertisement with everyone in the class. Give your product an interesting name. Use rhyming words to make a catchy slogan. Speak about any one quality of your product.
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Chapter 12
Deliver a Speech
Say a few lines on a topic
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Celebrating Earth Day
On a sunny 22 April, also known as Earth Day, the Little Blossom School was buzzing with excitement. The students could not contain their enthusiasm because a special assembly had been planned for them. It would be followed by a tree-planting event to celebrate the occasion. Stuti is a confident young girl. She is always filled with enthusiasm to find ways to protect the environment. She and her friends help clean the school playground weekly to keep it litter-free. Stuti was practising her speech for the special assembly that day. Her friends cheered her as the rest of the students gathered at the school playground in anticipation. She stepped forward, speaking passionately about her love for the planet: “Hello Everyone, It is Earth Day today. We celebrate our beautiful planet on this day and also learn how to take care of it. It is our home. It gives us everything we need—air to breathe, water to drink, and land to live on. The Earth gives us gifts like trees, flowers, animals, and clean air. But sometimes, we forget to take care of our planet, and that’s why we have Earth Day. We can also be the superheroes of our planet Earth by adopting simple daily habits. We can start by picking up the litter, saying ‘no’ 90
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to plastic, and turning off lights and fans when we don’t need them. We can also plant saplings to make our Earth cleaner. Let us be good friends with our planet. Happy Earth Day, everyone!” The audience appreciated her words with applause. After the assembly, the children joyfully planted the trees at the edges of the school grounds.
applause (uh.plawz): clapping of hands to show enjoyment or approval of something buzzing (buh.zing): to be full of excitement enthusiasm (en.thyoo.zee.a.zm): a strong feeling of excitement about something gathered (ga.thuhd): came together as a group passionately (pa.shuh.nuht.lee): in a way that shows very strong feelings or emotions about something
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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 12A
Introduction
Shlok gives a speech on ‘The Importance of Riding a Bicycle’. Listen to how he introduces the topic and record it.
Project 12B
Why Bicycle
Shlok tells us why riding a bicycle is important. Listen and record it.
Project 12C
Conclusion
Shlok sums up his points to conclude his speech. Listen and record it.
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Electric Vehicles
Your class has to present an assembly. You have to give a short speech on the topic ‘Electric Vehicles: An Ecofriendly Way to Travel’.
Good morning everyone, I am … (name) of class … . Today, I am going to present my views on the topic … . I think electric vehicles should be used because they … . (give two reasons) are good for the environment do not use fuels
cause less pollution
have a speed limit
produce no harmful gases
need electricity
save money spent on fuel
do not make a loud noise
To conclude, I would like to say that we should … . use electric vehicles
switch to ecofriendly modes of travel
keep our environment safe
pledge to create awareness
promise to make people around us aware
You can add your own answers. Speak confidently and with a big smile. Look at your friends and your teacher when speaking.
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E-Speak 2 Project 12D
Practise at Home
Having a Hobby!
Your English teacher has asked you to present a speech on ‘The Need to Have a Hobby’. Think and talk about the benefits of having a hobby, in 3-4 lines.
Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time
How to Give a Speech
Take a look at these phrases. Put (S) if we use them at the start of a speech and (E) if we use them at the end.
I would like to thank ... I am going to present my views on the topic ... To conclude, I would like to say … My friend and I would like to talk on ... Let us promise ...
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What I Want to Be You have to prepare a speech on the topic ‘What I want to be when I grow up’. Then, present your speech to the class.
1Write: Complete the sentences. Good morning everyone. My name is
of class
.
Today, I am going to share my views on the topic I want to be a
when I grow up.
I want to be a
because I will be able to
My role model is I like this profession because
.
. .
(a person who inspires you)
.
(give any two reasons)
I want to conclude by saying that I will work hard to achieve my dreams. Thank you.
help sick patients play an instrument
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teach the students go to space
fly a plane
dance on stage
act in a movie
serve my nation
bake yummy cakes
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2Practise: Practise your speech at your home with an elder. 3Present: In class, tell your friends what you want to be when you grow up. Stand straight when speaking. You can add your own answers. Speak clearly and with proper pauses. Use hand gestures and facial expressions.
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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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