Communication
What does "check your messages" mean?
It means looking at your messages on your phone, email, or social media.
What does "go out" mean?
It means to leave your house to do something, like meeting friends.
What does "friendly" mean?
It means being kind and nice to others.
What does "cozy" mean when describing a home?
It means that the home feels pleasant and relaxing to live in.
Can you name two ways people "keep in touch with someone"?
Sending texts and making phone calls.
Use "hurry up" in a sentence.
"Hurry up! We’re going to be late for the movie."
Give an example of someone "helpful."
"My classmate is helpful because she always shares her notes."
Use "bright" in a sentence to describe a room.
"The living room is bright because it has large windows that let in a lot of sunlight."
Create a sentence using "reply to an e-mail."
"I replied to an e-mail from my manager this morning."
What’s the difference between "pay back" and "set off"?
"Pay back" means to return money; "set off" means to start a journey.
How would you describe an "easygoing" person?
An easygoing person doesn’t get upset easily and stays relaxed in most situations.
What’s the difference between "old" and "old-fashioned"?
"Old" refers to something negatively old, while "old-fashioned" describes something from the past or traditional.
What's the difference between "go online" and "check Facebook"?
"Go online" means using the internet in general, while "check Facebook" refers to looking at Facebook specifically.
Explain the phrase "look forward to" in your own words.
It means to feel happy or excited about something in the future.
Use "sensitive" and "insensitive" in one sentence.
"She is sensitive to people’s feelings, but her brother is often insensitive to others' needs."
How would you describe a "spacious" apartment?
A spacious apartment is large, with plenty of room for furniture and people to move around comfortably.
Describe how people "speak to someone face-to-face" in the digital age.
They might use video calls or meet in person for direct communication.
Create a short story using three of these: "run out," "sign up," "try on."
"I signed up for a gym class, but I ran out of energy after trying on my new shoes."
Compare "reliable" and "irresponsible" in terms of personality traits.
"A reliable person can be trusted to do tasks well, while an irresponsible person avoids their responsibilities."
Create a short paragraph describing your ideal home using at least three of these words: "cozy," "stylish," "tiny," "suburbs," "huge."
"My ideal home is a cozy cottage in the suburbs. It has a stylish living room with modern furniture, and though it’s tiny, it feels perfect for me."