Your English Week: One Hour, Every Day, All In.
Day 1: Lesson 1 – Home in English
Focus: Daily-life vocabulary and simple sentences
Objectives:
- Identify and name common household items.
- Use present continuous sentences to describe daily actions.
1. Warm-up – Let’s Start Talking
- “What do you usually do in the morning?”
- “What’s the first thing you do when you wake up?”
Show or mention a few objects: cup, keys, phone, bag, door, light, bed.
Name each one and repeat the words clearly.
Correct pronunciation gently, focusing on common sounds like th and sh.
Goal: Connect familiar routines with English vocabulary.
2. Main Tasks
Activity 1 – Label Your World (10 min)
Take 10–15 Post-its and write the English names of objects you use every day. Examples:
- chair
- table
- mirror
- toothbrush
- refrigerator
- remote
- shoes
- keys
Place the labels on the real objects around the home.
Say each word aloud: “This is a chair.” “That’s my phone.”
Activity 2 – Walk and Talk (15 min)
Walk around you home describing what you are doing in English using the present continuous form.
Examples:
- “I’m making coffee.”
- “I’m opening the window.”
- “I’m washing the dishes.”
- “I’m turning on the TV.”
- “I’m sitting on the sofa.”
Correct or model pronunciation naturally during conversation.
Activity 3 – Record Your Routine (15 min)
Record a short voice note (one minute) describing your morning routine.
Model example:
“I wake up at seven. I make my bed. I brush my teeth and wash my face. I make coffee and eat breakfast. Then, I check my phone and get ready to work.”
After recording, replay together and review pronunciation and sentence flow.
3. Wrap-up – Review and Challenge
Review two or three new vocabulary words from the lesson.
Repeat sentences such as:
- “I’m drinking coffee.”
- “I’m cleaning my room.”
End with a daily challenge:
“Keep using English words for everything you touch today. Say the name in English before you use it.”
Repeat the activity each day with new objects or actions.
Day 2: Lesson 2 – Work in English
Focus: Workplace vocabulary and action verbs in context
Objectives:
- Use common office and work-related words.
- Practice present simple and present continuous for describing routines and tasks.
1. Warm-up – Daily Work Talk
- “What do you do for work?”
- “Where do you usually work — at home, in an office, or somewhere else?”
Mention 3–5 things you use at work: computer, phone, notebook, chair, desk, documents.
Describe what you do with each one.
Example: “I use my computer to write emails.”
Goal: Talk about everyday work routine into the English context.
2. Main Tasks
Activity 1 – My Work Desk (10 min)
Look at your work area (real or imagined).
List and name everything you see:
pen, paper, computer, notebook, mouse, coffee cup, headset.
Practice pronunciation. Then, build short sentences:
- “This is my pen.”
- “These are my papers.”
- “That’s my laptop.”
Activity 2 – What Are You Doing Now? (15 min)
Describe actions happening right now using the present continuous.
Model examples:
- “I’m typing an email.”
- “I’m talking to a client.”
- “I’m reading a message.”
- “I’m drinking coffee.”
- “I’m writing notes.”
Encourage short question–answer practice:
- “Are you working?”
- “Yes, I’m working.”
- “Are you reading?”
- “No, I’m checking my phone.”
Activity 3 – My Work Routine (15 min)
Now focus on present simple for habits and routines.
Model example:
“I start work at nine. I answer emails. I talk to clients. I write reports. I finish work at five.”
Build your own version, first with help, then alone.
Record a one-minute audio describing your workday.
Replay together to correct rhythm and pronunciation.
3. Wrap-up – Review and Challenge
Review key words: email, report, client, meeting, break, lunch, computer, desk, phone.
- “What new word did you learn today?”
- “What sentence did you like most?”
End with a challenge:
“Tomorrow, when you start working, think in English. Say every action you do — typing, calling, reading, writing.”
Repeat the challenge until it feels natural.er to repeat the activity each day with new objects or actions.
Day 3: Lesson 3 – Out and About in English
Focus: Places, directions, and movement in daily life
Objectives:
- Recognize and name common places in town.
- Use simple prepositions and direction phrases.
- Practice speaking about going places and moving around.
1. Warm-up – Let’s Go Out
- “Where do you go during the week?”
- “Do you go to the market, the bank, or the gym?”
Show or name a few places: supermarket, park, pharmacy, bus stop, bakery, street, school.
Repeat and describe one sentence per place.
Examples:
- “I go to the supermarket on Saturday.”
- “I walk in the park.”
Goal: Connect real routine with English sentences about movement.
2. Main Tasks
Activity 1 – Places Around Me (10 min)
Write a list of 10 places you visit often.
Examples: supermarket, bakery, bank, post office, school, gym, bus stop, pharmacy, park, restaurant.
Then, say sentences aloud:
- “The supermarket is near my house.”
- “The bank is next to the pharmacy.”
- “The park is behind the school.”
Focus on prepositions: near, next to, behind, in front of, between.
Activity 2 – How Do You Get There? (15 min)
Talk about transport and movement.
Ask:
- “How do you go to work?”
- “How do you go to the supermarket?”
Model answers:
- “I go by bus.”
- “I walk.”
- “I go by car.”
- “I ride my bike.”
Then, use action verbs:
- “I’m waiting for the bus.”
- “I’m crossing the street.”
- “I’m walking to the store.”
- “I’m getting off the bus.”
Encourage repetition and full sentences.
Activity 3 – Map Talk (15 min)
Draw or imagine a small map.
Example places: house, supermarket, park, bank, bus stop.
Describe directions using simple language:
- “Go straight.”
- “Turn left.”
- “Turn right.”
- “It’s on the corner.”
Model example dialogue:
A: “Where is the bank?”
B: “Go straight and turn right. It’s next to the park.”
Practice both roles to build confidence.
3. Wrap-up – Review and Challenge
Review 5–10 new words and key phrases.
Describe one short trip you take often:
“I go to the supermarket every Saturday. It’s near my house. I go by bus.”
End with a daily challenge:
“When you go out today, say everything in English — ‘I’m leaving home,’ ‘I’m walking,’ ‘I’m buying bread.’ Keep talking in English as you move.”
Record a short note while outside for practice.
Day 4: Lesson 4 – Food and Cooking in English
Focus: Kitchen vocabulary and meal-time communication
Objectives:
- Identify and name common foods, utensils, and appliances.
- Use present simple and present continuous sentences to talk about cooking and eating.
1. Warm-up – Talking About Food
Start with a short conversation:
- “What do you usually eat for breakfast?”
- “What’s your favorite food?”
Show or name common items: bread, rice, coffee, fruit, plate, knife, pan, stove.
Practice pronunciation and make short example sentences:
- “I like bread.”
- “I drink coffee in the morning.”
Goal: Connect familiar foods with English vocabulary and simple sentences.
2. Main Tasks
Activity 1 – What’s in the Kitchen? (10 min)
Look around the kitchen and identify at least 10 objects.
Examples: cup, spoon, plate, glass, pot, stove, refrigerator, knife, fork, pan.
Say the names out loud and create short sentences:
- “This is a cup.”
- “That’s the refrigerator.”
- “These are plates.”
Focus on pronunciation of /th/, /v/, and /r/ sounds.
Activity 2 – Cooking Talk (15 min)
Describe simple actions happening right now using the present continuous form.
Examples:
- “I’m cutting the vegetables.”
- “I’m boiling water.”
- “I’m frying an egg.”
- “I’m making rice.”
- “I’m setting the table.”
Add short question–answer practice:
- “Are you cooking now?”
- “Yes, I’m cooking.”
- “Are you eating?”
- “No, I’m cleaning the kitchen.”
Activity 3 – My Meals (15 min)
Use the present simple to talk about food habits and preferences.
Examples:
- “I eat breakfast at seven.”
- “I have lunch at work.”
- “I drink water all day.”
- “I don’t like coffee.”
Create a short one-minute audio describing a daily meal routine.
Model example:
“I wake up at seven and make coffee. I eat bread and fruit for breakfast. At lunch, I eat rice, beans, and salad. In the evening, I cook pasta and drink tea.”
3. Wrap-up – Review and Challenge
Review five new food-related words and two useful verbs.
Ask:
- “What new word did you learn today?”
- “What action did you practice?”
End with a daily challenge:
“While cooking or eating today, describe every step in English — ‘I’m washing the vegetables,’ ‘I’m putting the food on the plate,’ ‘I’m eating dinner.’”
Encourage continued use of English in every daily meal.
Day 5: Lesson 5 – Shopping and Money in English
Focus: Shopping vocabulary and basic money expressions
Objectives:
- Identify and name common items in stores.
- Use simple sentences to ask for prices and make purchases.
- Practice using numbers and common money expressions.
1. Warm-up – Talking About Shopping
Start with a short conversation:
- “Where do you usually shop?”
- “What do you buy every week?”
Show or name a few items: milk, bread, apples, T-shirt, shoes, soap.
Ask questions and model short sentences:
- “I buy fruit at the market.”
- “I go shopping on Saturday.”
- “I need to buy new shoes.”
Goal: Connect daily shopping habits with English vocabulary.
2. Main Tasks
Activity 1 – Store Vocabulary (10 min)
List 10–15 items commonly found in stores or markets.
Examples: milk, rice, pasta, coffee, banana, T-shirt, pants, shoes, soap, shampoo, bread, water, sugar, eggs, bag.
Say each word aloud and practice pronunciation.
Then make short sentences:
- “I need milk.”
- “This is sugar.”
- “These are eggs.”
- “I like bananas.”
Activity 2 – Prices and Questions (15 min)
Practice asking and answering about prices.
Use real or imagined items around the room.
Examples:
- “How much is this?”
- “It’s five reais.”
- “How much are these apples?”
- “They’re ten reais.”
Practice both question and answer several times.
Add simple variations:
- “Can I pay by card?”
- “Do you have a bag?”
- “I don’t have cash.”
Activity 3 – Shopping Role Play (15 min)
Simulate a short dialogue between a customer and a shop assistant.
Model example:
A: “Good morning. Can I help you?”
B: “Yes, I’m looking for a T-shirt.”
A: “What size do you need?”
B: “Medium, please.”
A: “Here you are. It’s thirty reais.”
B: “Thank you. I’ll take it.”
Repeat the dialogue with other items or situations, such as buying fruit, paying at the market, or asking for change.
3. Wrap-up – Review and Challenge
Review key expressions:
- “How much is it?”
- “I’d like to buy…”
- “Do you have…?”
- “I’m paying in cash.”
Ask:
- “What new word did you learn today?”
- “What was easy or difficult about talking about prices?”
End with a daily challenge:
“When shopping this week, think in English — name the items, ask for prices in your mind, and imagine the conversation in English.”
Encourage continued daily use of practical English for real-life activities.
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