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Takeaway Can I Borrow Your Notes?

Can I Borrow Your Notes? English > Level A1.1 Starter
English > Level A1.1 Starter

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CONTENT
• Let’s Start! • Let’s Explore! • Let’s Practice! • Extension Activity • Target Words • Learning Points

Let’s Start!

What a mess! There's a stain on my notes!

Learning Outcome Can Do Statements

Accurately use information about free- • I can make suggestions.

time activities or personal likes/dislikes • I can ask and say what people are doing.
in communicative situations. • I can ask to borrow something.

Ask your partner:

• Who do you borrow things from?

• What do you usually borrow?

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Takeaway Can I Borrow Your Notes?
Can I Borrow Your Notes? English > Level A1.1 Starter
English > Level A1.1 Starter

Let’s Explore!

Sally and Peter talk at the coffee shop. What does Sally want to borrow?

Instructions: Read the text aloud.

Sally: Peter, can I borrow your Spanish notes? We are in the same class.
Peter: Where are your notes?
Sally: They are a mess. There are coffee stains on them.
Peter: OK, but don't get coffee stains on my notes!
Sally: Thanks, Peter! That's super! I can lend you my class notes any time.
Peter: Are they good notes?
Sally: Huh?
Peter: Just kidding!
Sally: Could I borrow some money, too?
Peter: Why?
Sally: I see a magazine that I want.
Peter: Why don't you buy it tomorrow?
Sally: I'm dying to get it now!
Peter: Sorry, no ...
Sally: Peter!
Peter: Just kidding! Here you are.
Sally: Thanks!
Peter: What are you doing?
Sally: I'm going home. What are you doing now?
Peter: I'm studying ... or playing video games.
Sally: Bye, Peter! Why don't you call me later?

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Takeaway Can I Borrow Your Notes?
English > Level A1.1 Starter
English > Level A1.1 Starter > At the Coffee Shop

Let’s Practice!

Do you remember the dialogue? Let’s find out!

Instructions: Select the correct answer.

1. Sally makes a suggestion to Peter. She says …

 Why do you call me later?

 What don’t you call me later?
 Why don’t you call me later?

2. Peter agrees and says …

 Sure.
 Ok!
 Yes!

Let’s Practice!

What are Sally and Peter doing?

Instructions: Complete the sentences. Write the missing word. Use I’m, doing, going.

Peter: What are you _______?

Sally: I’m _______ home. What are you doing now?

Peter: _____ studying or playing video games.

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Takeaway Can I Borrow Your Notes?
Can I Borrow Your Notes? English > Level A1.1 Starter
English > Level A1.1 Starter

Extension Activity

Let's practice asking to borrow things!

Instructions: Complete the following steps. Fill in the Self-Assessment.

a) Read the role card.

Self-Assessment Yes No
b) Choose a role.
c) Create a short dialogue( 4 - 6 lines) about
the situation. I ask to borrow something.
Example:
Phil: Hi. I want to buy a coffee. Can I I talk with a partner about
borrow some money? borrowing money.
Stan: Um, I'm sorry but no. Just kidding.
No problem.
Phil: Thanks, Stan.
Stan: You're welcome.
d) Practice with your partner.
e) Think of another situation and practice
again.

Role 1:
You want to buy something, but you don't have money. Ask your friend to lend you
some money.

Role 2:
Your friend wants to borrow some money. First, refuse. Then, agree.

Target Words

• to borrow (verb): to take something • to lend (verb): to give something to someone

from someone and give it back later for a short time
e.g. Can I borrow some money? e.g. I can lend you some money.
• notes (noun): information you write • Just kidding (expression): say this after you
down make a joke
e.g. Can I borrow your class notes? e.g. Your notes are bad! Just kidding!
• mess (noun): an unorganised, dirty • super (adjective): very good
situation e.g. That's a super idea!
Example: Your notes are a mess! • I'm dying to ... (expression): use this to talk
• stain (noun): a dirty mark on something about something you really want do
that is difficult to remove e.g. I'm dying to get a new book now!
e.g. There are coffee stains on my notes!

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English > Level A1.1 Starter

Learning Points

Asking to Borrow Something

You use the modal can to ask for permission when borrowing something.

You use the phrase “Can I borrow … ?” or “Could I borrow … ?" to ask someone for
something for a short time.

You can answer with:

Sure.
No problem.
OK.
Yes, of course!

Examples:
• Adam : Can I borrow your class notes?
Natalie : No problem.

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