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Pets and Animals
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Pets and Animals

B1en35 min

What you'll learn

  • Talk about pets and animals with confidence.
  • Read and understand passages about pets and animals.

Tips for this lesson

  • Repeat new words out loud several times.
  • Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
  • Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 7
1Warm-up

Vocabulary

Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • pets
    pets
    /pets/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 2 of 7
2Vocabulary

Vocabulary in Context

Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.

  • routine
    routine
    /ruːˈtiːn/
    noun
  • schedule
    schedule
    /ˈʃedjuːl/
    noun
  • habit
    habit
    /ˈhæbɪt/
    noun
  • manage
    manage
    /ˈmænɪdʒ/
    verb
  • pets
    pets
    /pets/
    noun
  • discuss
    discuss
    /dɪˈskʌs/
    verb
Step 3 of 7
3Reading

Pets and Animals

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.

Pets and Animals

Pets and Animals is a topic that affects many aspects of modern life. Whether at work, at home, or socialising, knowledge of this subject proves valuable. We will examine key concepts, discuss different perspectives, and practise expressing opinions clearly. By the end, you should feel more confident discussing pets and animals in both formal and informal settings.

Comprehension

  1. 1.What is the main idea of this passage?

  2. 2.Why is this topic important?

  3. 3.What should you do with the new vocabulary?

Step 4 of 7
4Fill the blanks

Practice Conversation

Complete the dialogue with your own answers.

Teacher
Teacher
Let's talk about pets and animals. What do you think?
Student
Student
I think pets and animals is very interesting.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 5 of 7
5Read aloud

Read Aloud

Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.

A conversation about pets and animals.
A conversation about pets and animals.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Teacher
Today we're discussing pets and animals. What's your experience with it?
Student
Student
Well, I've always been interested in pets and animals. I think it's quite relevant.
Teacher
Teacher
Can you elaborate on why you find it relevant?
Student
Student
Certainly. In my opinion, pets and animals affects our daily lives in many ways.
Teacher
Teacher
That's a good point. Would you say it's more positive or negative?
Student
Student
I'd say it has both positive and negative aspects. On one hand...
Step 6 of 7
6Q&A drill

Comprehension Questions

Match each question with the correct answer.

  • Q1What is pets and animals about?
    A____________
  • Q2Why is this topic useful?
    A____________
  • Q3How can you practise this at home?
    A____________
  • Q4What should you remember from this lesson?
    A____________
Step 7 of 7
7Speak freely

Discussion

Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.

  1. 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of pets and animals?
  2. 2.How has pets and animals changed in recent years?
  3. 3.What advice would you give someone learning about pets and animals?
  4. 4.How is pets and animals different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?