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Takeaway So Little Time

So Little Time English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter

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

Let’s Start!

The original Batman! Cool!

Learning Outcome Can Do Statements

Accurately explain information about • I can talk about hobbies and interests.
interests, hobbies and preferences in • I can talk about problems and solutions.
communicative situations. • I can make suggestions.

Ask your partner:

• How popular is it to go to the cinema

in your country?
• How long are the line-ups at the
cinemas?

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Takeaway So Little Time
So Little Time English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter

Let’s Explore!

Sally and Peter look around Comic Con. What does Peter do?

Instructions: Read the text aloud.

Sally: I want to go see the Batman stand, but ...

Peter: What's the problem?
Sally: There is a really long lineup.
Peter: Hmm. OK, one moment.
Sally: Where are you going?
Sally: Hello? Peter?
Peter: Hey, Sally!
Sally: Where are you?
Peter: I'm lining up for you at the Batman stand!
Sally: You're so sweet!
Peter: I know ...
Sally: Text me when you are near the front. Good thinking, Peter!
Peter: Thanks! People are waiting for Michael Keaton's autograph!
Sally: Michael Keaton! The original Batman! Cool!
Peter: I want to take a photo with him! Should I get one for you?
Sally: Wait for me, Peter!
Peter: Maybe ... just kidding!
Sally: Not funny! OK, I'm just lining up for some food. See you soon!
Peter: Bye!

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Takeaway So Little Time
English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter > At the Comic Book Store

Let’s Practice!

Text me when you get to the front of the line!

Instructions: Find and fix the mistake. Each sentence has 1 mistake.

1. People are waiting for Michael Keaton’s audiograph.

2. The originally Batman! Cool!

3. I want to take a foto with him.

4. I want to go see the Batsmen stand.

Let’s Practice!

You’re so sweet! Thank you!

Instructions: Use the words from the word bank to correctly complete the sentences.

Word bank
Peter: What’s the ________?
Sally: There is a ___________ lineup. problem
Peter: Hm. Ok, _______________. good
Sally: Where are you? thinking
Peter: I’m ___________for you at the Batman stand! really long
lining up
Sally: ______________, Peter!
one moment

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So Little Time English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter

Extension Activity

Let's get an autograph! Imagine you are lining up to get an autograph from a
famous person. Who is it?

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

a) Think of a famous person you really like.

Self-Assessment Yes No
b) Write a paragraph (5-6 sentences).
c) Write about the famous person and why
I describe a famous person
you want his or her autograph.
in 5-6 complete statements.
d) Share your paragraph with your partner.
I express my preferences.

I read my writing to my
partner.

Target Words

• to line up (phrasal verb): to wait • Good thinking! (expression): good idea

behind people e.g. Peter: I am lining up for you.
e.g. I am lining up at the Batman
stand!
• to text (verb): to send a text message
to someone
e.g. Text me, later!
• original (adjective): the first of
something
e.g. Michael Keaton is the original
Batman.
• autograph (noun): a signature of a
famous person
e.g. I want Michael Keaton's autograph.
Sally: Good thinking, Peter.
• One moment. (expression): please wait
e.g. One moment, please.
• sweet (adjective): kind; nice
e.g. You are so sweet.
• to take a photo (verb): to use a camera and
capture a picture of someone or something
e.g. I want to take a photo with Michael Keaton.

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So Little Time English > Level A1.2 Starter
English > Level A1.2 Starter

Learning Points

Let's Review Making Requests and Suggestions

Remember, there are both polite and casual ways to make and respond to suggestions.

Polite Casual

Making a Suggestion Shall we buy this one? You should buy that one!
Let's get this book. Why don't you get it?

Responding to a Suggestion Great idea. OK.

Thanks for the suggestion. Good idea.
Sounds good.

You can use the modal should and words like Let's or Shall to make suggestions.

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