Basic English I

My daily routine

Basic English I

Oscar Camargo

December 14th, 2017

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SUBJECT’S DESCRIPTION

SUBJECT’S INTRODUCTION

During basic 1 level students will find the base to learn English as a foreign language.
Here students will learn basic expressions for communicating in real scenarios and how
to describe basic things related to their lives. Also, students will get vocabulary and
grammar models to provide personal information, express likes and dislikes, give
physical descriptions and describe their daily routine. This level provides students with
basic tools for communicating in foreign language.

MODULE: My Daily Routine  

TABLE OF CONTENTS

POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES - EXTENDED AND NUCLEAR FAMILY

1.1 POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES/ SAXONS. - FAMILIES (SAME AS ABOVE) + MALE/FEMALE
2. THERE IS/ THERE ARE. - BEDROOM
2.1 THERE IS/ THERE ARE/ QUANTIFIERS. - NEIGHBOURHOOD
3. PRESENT SIMPLE (+/-/?)/ - DAILY ROUTINES
3.1. WH- QUESTIONS/ PRESENT SIMPLE - ROUTINES- READING ACTIVITY
3.2. PRESENT SIMPLE/ FREQ. ADVERBS. - LEISURE ACTIVITIES
3.3. HOW OFTEN/ WHEN/ WHAT TIME. - DAILY AND FREE TIME ACTIVITIES.

INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE

This module gives the student an emphasis on ways to refer vocabulary and
expressions about family, routines, and free time activities. As grammar structures
such as Present Simple will be explained throughout the module, the student will also
be capable to give basic information about the ones who surround him/her as
relatives.

In addition, they will also be able to provide information about their favorite activities
to be done during their free time, analyzing how often they perform those. Finally,
they will make references about the existence of people, places and/or things.
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COMPETENCES AND TOPIC STRUCTURE OF MODULE

Topic Structure
POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES - EXTENDED AND NUCLEAR FAMILY
* POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES/ SAXONS. - FAMILIES (SAME AS ABOVE)
+ MALE/FEMALE
THERE IS/ THERE ARE. - BEDROOM
* THERE IS/ THERE ARE/ QUANTIFIERS. - NEIGHBOURHOOD

PRESENT SIMPLE (+/-/?)/ - DAILY ROUTINES

* WH- QUESTIONS/ PRESENT SIMPLE - ROUTINES- READING
ACTIVITY
* PRESENT SIMPLE/ FREQ. ADVERBS. - LEISURE ACTIVITIES
* HOW OFTEN/ WHEN/ WHAT TIME. - DAILY AND FREE TIME
ACTIVITIES.

CONTENT OF THE MODULE

1. Thematic Unit 1​ POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES - EXTENDED AND NUCLEAR FAMILY

1.1. Introduction
When we need to make a reference on the possession someone or something has,
possessive adjectives become quite a useful tool to give this information in a
different way.

These words have a direct link according to personal pronouns since each one of them
has a corresponding possessive adjective. Moreover, there’s also an alternate
option to talk about possessions by using saxons, in which nouns can be included.

1.2. Conceptual Framework

1.2.1. POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES/ SAXONS.
Possessive adjectives are a series of words that complete personal pronouns, in terms of
the possession someone or something can express. That’s why each pronoun has a
possessive adjective, as follows:
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These are used before the noun, in order to get a first description in terms of possession.

On the other side, saxons become another alternative to show possession . They have a
main characteristic by being represented with the use of the apostrophe + s (‘s)
after the noun. We also need to take into account not to get confused with the
contractions usually done with the verb To Be in present tense as well as the
contraction for the auxiliary “has”, one of the representatives from the Present
Perfect tense. Saxon show that nouns possess the things mentioned after the ‘s.

When using saxons, it’s important to understand the different ways to be applied. Let’s
take a look on those options:

a. Noun + ‘s
b. When the owner (inside the sentence) goes along with more descriptive words, ‘s
must be placed after the very last word of this owner.
c. When using plurals, the apostrophe (´) must be written without using the “s” at
the end.
d. When the owner has an “s” at the end of the name, you must keep the final “s” + ‘s.

1.3. Examples
Possessive Adjectives:
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Saxons

1.4. Reflection and practice

Possessive Adjectives
● Replace the personal pronoun in parentheses with its corresponding possessive
adjective by selecting the correct one.

A. You don’t have (I) (his/my) _____ pencil.

B. It’s not (they) (their/your) _____ choice.
C. We are at (she) (her/his) _____ house.
D. (We) (Your/Our) _____ meeting is at 5 pm.
E. My clothes are in (you) (our/your) _____ bedroom.
F. He is working in (her/his) _____ project.
G. The machine establishes (it) (my/its) _____ own levels.

Saxons
● Select the right option from the 3 choices offered in each exercise.
A. Carlo’ss / Carlos’s / Carlos’
B. Grandfather’s / Grandfatherss’ / Grandfather’’s
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C. Assistants’s / Assistants’ / Assis’tants

D. Her blind’s brother / Her’s blind brother / Her blind brother’s

1.5. Conclusions
This topic has showed you the way you can give information about the possession that
someone or something may have over a person, a thing, a place, etc. Remember
both ways are applicable according to the characteristic given previously. It’s
important to make sure on the way words are written and the idea you want to
give, in order to decide either possessive adjectives or saxons are the best for your
context.

1.6. Study Material

Topic Bibliography (APA) Source (link or database)

Possessive adjectives Saber Inglés (2017). ​Grammar: Possessives.​ http://www.saberingles.com.
Retrieved from: ar/exercises/151.html
http://www.saberingles.com.ar/exercises/1
51.html
Saxons Agenda Web (2017). Saxon Genitive. http://suz.digitaleschulebaye
Retrieved from: rn.de/english/grammar/saxo
http://suz.digitaleschulebayern.de/english/ ng3.htm
grammar/saxong3.htm

2. Thematic unit 2​ THERE IS/ THERE ARE. - BEDROOM / NEIGHBORHOOD

2.1. Introduction
The importance to talk about the existence of someone or something in a specific place
and/or time gives us the chance to include an important topic as There Is / There
Are in the learning of the English language. A link we can create in order for us to
talk about this kind of existence is at the time of making reference to the objects
from our bedroom, or the neighborhood we live in.

This topic will give you the opportunity to explore vocabulary and grammar focused on
the existence of people, objects, places, among others.
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BEDROOM

https://www.pexels.com/photo/apartment-bed-bedroom-book-shelves-439227/

NEIGHBORHOOD

Bank: ​https://www.pexels.com/photo/architectural-design-architecture-banks-barclays-351264/
School:
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/
Police Station: ​https://www.pexels.com/photo/police-fun-funny-uniform-33598/
Drugstore: h ​ ttps://www.pexels.com/photo/medical-tablets-pharmacy-cure-51004/
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Library: h
Hospital: h​ ttps://www.pexels.com/photo/ambulance-architecture-building-business-263402/
Gas Station: h ​ ttps://www.pexels.com/photo/blur-dusk-evening-gas-station-399635/
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Supermarket: h

2.2. Conceptual Framework

THERE IS / THERE ARE
When the existence of someone or something needs to be added to a specific content,
“There is” and “There are” become the perfect tool to apply this existence besides
the possible quantity of them.

It’s important to know how to create sentences with these expressions, depending on the
singular or plural characteristics of the nouns mentioned in a sentence. Let’s take
a look at them:

It’s also necessary to have some knowledge related to vocabulary that can complement
the information on a possible amount of things we are mentioning. Take a look on
some of these:
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With the information provided previously, now we can get into the grammar side of this
topic. Here you have a really easy explanation on how to create sentences with
“There Is” and “There Are”.
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2.3. Examples
There Is / There Are:

2.4. Reflection and practice

There Is / There Are
● Select which form goes best for each sentence:

a. There (is/are) a lot of notebooks on your desk.

b. There (is/are) a fridge in the kitchen.
c. There (is/are) many oranges on the table.
d. There (is/are) some lamps above us.
e. There (is/are) a luxurious car in our garage.
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f. There (is/are) a big mirror in their bathroom.

g. There (is/are) 3 floors in this house.

2.5. Conclusions
By learning through this topic, you have achieved some useful tools on how to describe
the things you see in your bedroom and/or neighborhood. This allows you to
specify the place and amount of things or people you see .

2.6. Study Material

Topic Bibliography (APA) Source (link or database)

There is / There are Englisch-Hilfen (2017). ​There is or There are.​ https://www.englisch-hilfen.de
Retrieved from: /en/exercises/various/there_is
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercise _there_are.htm
s/various/there_is_there_are.htm
Quantifiers My English Pages (2017). Grammar Exercise http://www.myenglishpages.co
- Quantifiers. Retrieved from: m/site_php_files/grammar-exer
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_f cise-quantifiers.php
iles/grammar-exercise-quantifiers.php

3. Thematic unit 3 ​PRESENT SIMPLE (+/-/?)/ - DAILY ROUTINES

3.1. Introduction
We use simple present to talk about routines, preferences, likes and dislikes. Every single
activity we perform in a constant way becomes a routine; that means an
important space it has in the English language. Why? There’s a verbal tense
focused on the way to talk about repetitive actions: Present Simple.

Furthermore, we will also include information on WH Questions in order to ask for

specific facts about locations, reasons, people, processes, among others. Finally,
we will talk about Frequency Adverbs in which we can refer the amount of times
an action can be repeated.

As WH Questions are part of the vocabulary we need to learn, we will take a look on the
most important ones to be used in Present Simple later on in this module.
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3.2. Conceptual Framework

3.2.1. PRESENT SIMPLE / FREQUENCY ADVERBS / HOW OFTEN
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HOW OFTEN / WHEN / WHAT TIME

Anytime you need to look up for information in terms of the time or frequency an action
has been developed, you can use some questions, such as: How often, When, or
What time. Each one of these has a purpose.

How Often: Frequency

When: Any time reference
What time: Hour

3.3. Examples
WH Questions:

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https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-calendar-close-up-composition-273011/
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https://www.pexels.com/photo/lights-party-dancing-music-2143/

https://www.pexels.com/photo/cafe-camera-classic-close-up-413960/

PRESENT SIMPLE:
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FREQUENCY ADVERBS

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https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-wearing-green-printed-crew-neck-shirt-while-slee
ping-296817/
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https://www.pexels.com/photo/adult-beard-black-and-white-blur-603559/
https://www.pexels.com/photo/blue-and-red-superman-print-tank-top-shirt-38630/
https://www.pexels.com/photo/food-toast-meal-morning-50600/

https://www.pexels.com/photo/apples-bananas-basket-bunch-235294/
https://www.pexels.com/photo/air-air-travel-airbus-aircraft-358319/
https://www.pexels.com/photo/athlete-bike-black-and-white-cycle-260409/
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https://www.pexels.com/photo/alcohol-event-fun-hangover-52507/

HOW OFTEN / WHEN / WHAT TIME

HOW OFTEN​: ​How often​ do you eat cereal? I ​always ​eat cereal.
WHEN​: ​When ​do you go to bed? I go to bed ​early at night.​
WHAT TIME​: ​What time​ is it? It’s​ 8 o’clock​.

3.4. Reflection and practice

WH Questions, Present Simple & Frequency Adverbs

● Complete the following conversation with the words from the box below.

always - don’t - frequently - forget - have - have - help - how -

need - study - time - want - wear - what - where - who

John​: Hi, Mary. It’s good to see you again.

Mary​: Excuse me. ___ are you? Sorry but your face is not familiar to me.
John​: It’s me , John. I _____ Maths along with you at the college.
Mary​: Oh, John. I’m so sorry. I _____ ____ my glasses right now. I ______ ____ them but
they’re in my night table. I __________ ______ where I put my things. ___ are you?
John​: Just fine, trying to get a table. I ____ to lunch as soon as possible because I _____ an
exam in an hour.
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Mary​: ____ ____ do you have your exam?

John​: At 2:30 p.m.
Mary​: _____ do you ____ to sit? I ____ you to get a table.
John​: Thanks a lot.

3.5. Conclusions
This topic has given you the opportunity to know how to talk about things you usually do
in order to make references of routines, habits, things are recently doing by the usage of
Present Simple. Besides that, you’ve got some useful tools on how to formulate questions
to get more information about people, reasons, places, processes, among other by using
WH Questions. These questions will help you in further verbal tenses. Finally, Frequency
Adverbs help you guarantee the amount of times you do an activity.

3.6. Study Material

Topic Bibliography (APA) Source (link or database)

WH Questions My English Pages (2017). ​WH Questions.​ http://www.myenglishpages.co
Retrieved from: m/site_php_files/grammar-exer
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_f cise-wh-questions.php
iles/grammar-exercise-wh-questions.php
Present Simple Agenda Web (2017). ​Present Simple.​ https://agendaweb.org/verbs/
Retrieved from: present-simple/index.html
https://agendaweb.org/verbs/present-simp
le/index.html
Frequency Adverbs My English Pages (2017). ​Grammar Exercise http://www.myenglishpages.co
- Quantifiers. Retrieved from: m/site_php_files/grammar-exer
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_f cise-quantifiers.php
iles/grammar-exercise-quantifiers.php
How Often Inglés Mundial (2017). ​Adverbios de http://www.inglesmundial.com
Frecuencia en Inglés.​ Retrieved from: /Intermedio/Leccion3/Gramati
http://www.inglesmundial.com/Intermedio ca.html
/Leccion3/Gramatica.html