I. LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 🔬
Describe what you see in the picture.
What car parts do you check before starting a road trip?
II. LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🎯
horn
[ hawrn ]
noun
She honked the horn to alert the pedestrian.
speedometer
[ spi-'dom-i-ter ]
noun
He glanced at the speedometer to check his speed.
pliers
[ 'plahy-erz ]
noun
He used pliers to tighten the bolt.
houseplant
[ 'hous-plant ]
noun
She placed the houseplant on the windowsill.
chrysanthemum
[ kri-'san-thuh-muhm ]
noun
The chrysanthemum in the garden bloomed beautifully in the fall.
bud
[ buhd ]
noun
The rosebush was covered in buds ready to bloom.
stem
[ stem ]
noun
She carefully cut the stem of the flower to arrange it in the vase.
thorn
[ thawrn ]
noun
He pricked his finger on a thorn while picking roses.
rearview mirror
[ 'rir-vyoo 'mir-er ]
noun
She adjusted the rearview mirror before starting to drive.
steering wheel
[ 'steer-ing weel ]
noun
He gripped the steering wheel tightly as he navigated the winding road.
III. LISTEN AND REPEAT 📢 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.IV. DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
John is at a hardware and garden store is looking for specific items for a DIY project and to enhance their garden.
John
Mary
Sure, John. What are you looking for?
John
Well, I need to check the car first. Could you tell me where the windshield wipers are?
Mary
Of course, they're in aisle 5. Anything else for the car?
John
Yes, I also need a steering wheel cover and a horn replacement.
Mary
You'll find those in the same aisle. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
John
Yes, I need some tools for a small home project. Where can I find a saw and a hammer?
Mary
Tools are in aisle 8. We have saws, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, and even tape measures there.
John
Perfect. I'm also looking for some screws.
Mary
They’re right next to the tools.
John
Great. Lastly, I want to add some plants to my home. Can you help with that?
Mary
Absolutely. We have houseplants like orchids, chrysanthemums, and hydrangeas.
John
I’m particularly interested in morning glories and azaleas.
Mary
We have those too. You'll find them in the garden section along with bulbs, buds, and other plant essentials.
John
Wonderful. Thank you so much for your help!
Mary
You’re welcome, John. If you need anything else, feel free to ask.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Where did John find the windshield wipers?
2. Which tools did Mary mention are available in aisle 8?
3. What plants was John particularly interested in?
V. LET'S CHAT! 💬
Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.
Customer
Can you show me where the morning glories are?
Staff
.
Customer
Do you have any pliers in stock?
Staff
.
Customer
Where can I find a good screwdriver?
Staff
.
Customer
I need some bulbs for my garden. Can you help?
Staff
.
Customer
I'm looking for an orchid as a gift. Do you have any?
Staff
.
VI. ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A customer visits a hardware and garden store looking for various items for their car, home repairs, and garden.
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 |
|---|---|
Provide clear directions to the car parts section and suggest related items (rearview mirror, parking brake). | Greet the staff and ask for help finding car parts. |
Guide the customer to the tools section and recommend useful tools (pliers, screwdriver, tape measure). | Ask for assistance in finding car parts (windshield wipers, steering wheel cover, horn). |
Assist the customer in choosing plants and offer care tips for different plants (houseplants, bulbs, buds, petals, stem, thorn). | Inquire about the location of specific tools (saw, hammer, screws). |
Seek advice on selecting plants for home gardening (morning glories, azaleas). | |
Show appreciation. |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING 💭
- What car parts should you regularly check to ensure your vehicle is in good condition?
- What basic tools are essential for any home repair kit?
- How do you care for houseplants like orchids and chrysanthemums?
- What are the benefits of adding plants to your home or garden?
Hi, Mary. I need some help finding a few things today.