I. LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 🔬
Describe what you see in the picture.
How do you prepare soil for planting seeds?
II. LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🎯
moped
[ 'moh-ped ]
noun
He rides his moped to work every day.
fertilizer
[ 'fur-tl-ahy-zer ]
noun
She spread fertilizer over the garden to help the plants grow.
seedlings
[ 'seed-lings ]
noun
The gardener planted seedlings in the spring.
stroller
[ 'stroh-ler ]
noun
She put her baby in the stroller and went for a walk.
rake
[ reyk ]
noun
He used a rake to gather the fallen leaves in the yard.
stepladder
[ 'step-lad-er ]
noun
She used a stepladder to reach the top shelf.
trowel
[ 'trou-uhl ]
noun
The gardener used a trowel to plant the flowers.
hedge clippers
[ hej 'klip-ers ]
noun
He used hedge clippers to shape the bushes in the garden.
flower bed
[ 'flou-er bed ]
noun
She planted roses in the flower bed in front of her house.
pruning shears
[ 'proo-ning sheers ]
noun
He used pruning shears to trim the dead branches from the tree.
III. LISTEN AND REPEAT 📢 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.IV. DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Alex is looking for gardening supplies and outdoor items for his yard.
Alex
Jordan
Of course, Alex! What do you need?
Alex
I need a watering can, some fertilizer, and a trowel for my flower bed. Also, I could use some insect repellent.
Jordan
We have those items in the garden section. Do you need any seeds or seedlings as well?
Alex
Yes, I’d like some vegetable seeds and a few flower seedlings.
Jordan
Great choices! Anything else?
Alex
I could also use some pruning shears and hedge clippers for my hedges, and a rake for the lawn.
Jordan
We have those. Do you have a garbage can for garden waste?
Alex
Not yet, I’ll take one of those too. Oh, and a stepladder for trimming the higher branches.
Jordan
Anything for the kids or the rest of the family?
Alex
Yes, a stroller, a tricycle, and a bike for the kids. And a moped for my spouse.
Jordan
Perfect, we also have a storage locker to keep your tools safe, and a camper for family trips.
Alex
Sounds wonderful. I’ll take a look at all those items.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. What does Alex need for their flower bed?
2. Which items did Alex want for the kids?
3. What item does Jordan suggest for keeping garden waste?
V. LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Customer
Excuse me, do you have any mailboxes in stock?
Staff
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Customer
Can you help me find some hedge clippers?
Staff
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Customer
I'm looking for fertilizer for my flower bed. Do you have any recommendations?
Staff
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Customer
Do you sell mopeds here?
Staff
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Customer
What do you recommend for getting rid of weeds in my garden?
Staff
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VI. ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A customer visits a garden store to buy supplies for their garden and outdoor area.
Instruction:
One person will be the customer, and the other will be the staff member. Use the learned vocabulary in the conversation.
| AS A STAFF MEMBER | AS A CUSTOMER |
|---|---|
Respond to the customer's requests and guide them to the appropriate basic gardening tools and supplies section. | Ask for basic gardening tools and supplies (watering can, fertilizer, trowel). |
Recommend additional items that complement the initial request (seeds, seedlings, pruning shears, hedge clippers, rake). | Inquire about additional items for the garden (seeds, seedlings, pruning shears, hedge clippers, rake). |
Suggest solutions for storage and waste management (garbage can, storage locker). | Ask about storage and waste management solutions (garbage can, storage locker). |
Offer options for family use items (stroller, tricycle, bike, moped). | Request items for family use (stroller, tricycle, bike, moped). |
Highlight the benefits of larger purchases for outdoor activities (camper). | Consider larger purchases for outdoor activities (camper). |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING 💭
- Why is it important to use fertilizer in a garden?
- How can pruning shears and hedge clippers help maintain a garden?
- What safety precautions should you take when using a stepladder?
- How can having a storage locker benefit you when maintaining garden tools?
Excuse me, Jordan! Can you help me find some items for my garden and outdoor area?