When translating vocabulary from English to your native language, don’t just look for direct word-for-word translations. Instead, think about the context in which the word is used in the story. Some words may have different meanings depending on the situation, so try to choose the most accurate translation for the context.

Before you read the story, try to answer the questions based on your own knowledge and experiences. Don’t worry about being right—this is about activating your thoughts on the topic and warming up your vocabulary. Avoid reading a pre-prepared story or script. Instead, write down keywords and short bullet points related to your ideas. These notes will guide you when you practice speaking. The goal is to express your thoughts naturally, using the keywords as prompts rather than memorizing answers. Practicing speaking freely will help you build confidence and fluency.

After reading the story, take your time to understand the comprehension questions. Don’t rush to answer them. Try to locate parts of the story that can help you, and use the new vocabulary you’ve learned. Practice forming full sentences to improve your writing and speaking skills.

When retelling the story, focus on the key events and important details. Note-taking is a crucial part of this process. Create bullet points with key phrases and important vocabulary to help you organize the story in order. Your notes should act as a guide—don’t rely on a pre-prepared story or script. This task is about practicing speaking, not memorizing! Use the vocabulary and expressions from the lesson to make your retelling more engaging and natural. Practice speaking from your notes, using the bullet points as prompts. You can also practice with a partner or in front of a mirror to build fluency and confidence. The goal is to become more comfortable speaking, not to be perfect.

Take time to reflect on each question before answering. Avoid reading a pre-prepared answer or story—this task is about expressing your thoughts naturally. Note-taking is key here. Create bullet points with key phrases that summarize your ideas. Use these notes as a guide, not a script, when practicing your answers. Try to connect your own experiences to the story and practice speaking for a few minutes without stopping. Focus on using new vocabulary and phrases from the lesson to sound more natural. The bullet points will help you stay organized, but allow yourself to speak freely to build fluency and confidence.

Think of 10 interesting or curious questions related to the story, going beyond the surface to explore deeper meanings or themes. Use a variety of question types to practice forming different sentence structures. Aim to include:

• Object questions (e.g., What did the character decide to do?)
• Subject questions (e.g., Who helped the character the most?)
• Modal verb questions (e.g., Could the situation have been different?)
• Auxiliary verb questions (e.g., Did the event change the character’s life?)
• ‘To be’ questions (e.g., Was the outcome expected?)

Using a mix of who, what, why, how, when question words will help you create a range of questions. Take time to write down the key phrases in your questions and try practicing them aloud. This task will improve your critical thinking, grammar, and speaking skills by helping you vary your question forms and deepen your understanding of the story.

Don’t just guess the meanings. Try to understand the word in the context of the story first. Look for clues in how the word is used and match it with the best definition. If you don’t know, check a dictionary or thesaurus to confirm.

Read the whole sentence first, and try to understand the context before filling in the blanks. Check if the word you choose fits grammatically in the sentence (verb tense, noun/adjective form). If you’re unsure, say the sentence out loud to see if it sounds natural.

Start by thinking about each prompt and relate it to a real-life experience. Before you speak, take a few moments to organize your thoughts. Note-taking is essential for this task. Create bullet points with key phrases and ideas that outline your story. These notes should help you stay on track but should not be a pre-prepared script. Focus on key events, using the vocabulary from the lesson to enhance your storytelling. Practice telling the story in a logical order, referring to your bullet points as needed, and aim to speak naturally and fluently. The goal is to use the prompts as a guide while practicing speaking freely.

When filling in the word family table, remember that there are many different options for some words, but try to stick to forms that are commonly used in real-life situations. Focus on words that you might actually use in conversation or writing. If you’re unsure, use online tools like WordHippo to explore word forms (verbs, nouns, adjectives, etc.). However, be cautious—some words might be less useful in daily life.

After you’ve tried filling in the table, check the answer key to ensure you’ve learned the most relevant vocabulary. This step is crucial because the vocabulary from this task will be needed for Vocabulary Task 3.2. Without mastering these word forms, Task 3.2 will be more difficult to complete. Pay attention to suffixes like -tion, -ness, -able, -ive to guide you, but always aim for practicality in your word choices.

Before filling in the gaps, make sure you’ve completed Vocabulary Task 3.1 and checked the answer key, as the vocabulary you learned there will help you succeed in this task. Pay close attention to the context of each sentence and think carefully about the correct form of the word (verb, noun, adjective, etc.). Be mindful of verb tenses, plural forms, and word endings, and make sure the word fits grammatically and naturally into the sentence.

This task helps you practice forming complete answers. Don’t give one-word answers—explain your thoughts fully. Use new vocabulary you’ve learned and make sure to write or speak in full sentences. 

The goal of this task is to practice explaining things clearly and in detail, so focus on giving thorough descriptions rather than just trying to help the other person guess the word. Think about the word’s function and how it’s used in different contexts. Use synonyms, examples, and real-life scenarios to explain the word. The more detailed and clear your explanation, the better it will help in everyday communication.

By practicing detailed explanations, you will develop strategies for when you’re lost for words in real-life conversations. This task is a game, but the real focus is on improving your ability to describe and clarify things in English. This skill will help you navigate conversations more easily when you don’t know a specific word or phrase. Keep practicing until your explanations become more natural and precise.

Be creative! Don’t just put the words into random sentences. Think of a story or situation where all the words make sense. Try to use the words naturally, and practice saying your story out loud or writing it down to improve both your vocabulary and storytelling.

In this task, focus on the set of phrases and prepositions that you learned in Story Task 1. While there may be other possible combinations, the goal is to master the specific phrases introduced in this lesson. Pay close attention to how prepositions and adverbs follow certain expressions. These collocations are essential for sounding natural in English.

If you’re unsure, try to recall the story and the context in which these expressions were used. It’s best to rely on your memory and understanding of the story before checking story task 1. However, if needed, review how these phrases were applied in the story to reinforce the correct usage. Practicing these specific phrases will help you use them confidently in conversation.

This task gives you another opportunity to practice using phrases with prepositions and adverbs from Story Task 1. Focus not only on matching the correct expression to fit the context but also on using the appropriate grammatical tense and structure. Pay close attention to verb tenses, whether the sentence requires a singular or plural subject, and how the prepositions or adverbs connect to the rest of the sentence.