I. LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 🔬
Describe what you see in the picture.
What is the first thing to do when moving into a new apartment?
II. LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🎯
wok
[ wok ]
noun
She used a wok to stir-fry the vegetables.
placemat
[ 'pleys-mat ]
noun
She set a colorful placemat at each seat for the dinner party.
broom
[ broo-m ]
noun
He grabbed the broom to clean up the spilled cereal.
saucepan
[ 'saws-pan ]
noun
She used a saucepan to make the soup.
bleach
[ bleech ]
noun
She added bleach to the laundry to remove stains.
clothespin
[ 'klohz-pin ]
noun
She used a clothespin to hang the wet clothes outside.
dish rack
[ dish rak ]
noun
She placed the clean dishes on the dish rack to dry.
feather duster
[ 'feth-er 'duhs-ter ]
noun
She used a feather duster to clean the shelves.
scrub brush
[ skruhb bruhsh ]
noun
He used a scrub brush to clean the bathtub.
fabric softener
[ 'fab-rik 'sawf-uh-ner ]
noun
She added fabric softener to the washing machine for softer clothes.
III. LISTEN AND REPEAT 📢 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.IV. DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧
Situation:
Marie is purchasing various household items for a new apartment.
Marie
Mark
Of course! What specific items are you looking for?
Marie
I need a saucepan, steamer, and a wok for cooking. Also, some dish detergent, a dish rack, and dish towels for cleaning up.
Mark
We have those items right here. Anything else you need?
Marie
Yes, I also need a pepper shaker, sugar bowl, placemats, and rice bowls.
Mark
Sure, those are in the dining section. Do you need any cleaning supplies?
Marie
Yes, I need a broom, dustpan, dust cloth, feather duster, scrub brush, and rubber gloves.
Mark
We have all of those. Do you need any laundry supplies?
Marie
Yes, I need laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softener, starch, a hamper, and clothespins.
Mark
Great, we have everything you need. Let me help you gather these items.
Marie
Thank you so much for your kind assistance, Mark.
Mark
It's my pleasure, Marie.
COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Why did Marie approach Mark?
2. Which kitchen items did Marie ask for first?
3. What laundry supplies did the Marie need?
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 dish detergent is?
Staff
.
Customer
I’m looking for a new pepper shaker, do you have any?
Staff
.
Customer
Do you sell dustpans here?
Staff
.
Customer
Where can I find a laundry hamper?
Staff
.
Customer
I need a sugar bowl for my dining table, do you have any?
Staff
.
VI. ROLE PLAYING! 🎬
Situation:
A customer visits a home goods store to buy various household items and seeks assistance from the staff.
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 |
|---|---|
Greet the customer and offer assistance. | Ask for help finding dish detergent, a pepper shaker, a dustpan, a hamper, and a sugar bowl. |
Direct the customer to the locations of the dish detergent, pepper shaker, dustpan, hamper, and sugar bowl. | Inquire about the prices of each item. |
Provide information on the prices of the items. | Request recommendations for the best brand or type of each item. |
Recommend the best brands or types of each item based on customer needs. | Ask if there are any ongoing discounts or promotions. |
Inform the customer about any current discounts or promotions. | Thank the staff for their assistance. |
Thank the customer for visiting and offer further assistance if needed. |
LET'S KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING 💭
- Which household item do you think is most essential for daily use and why?
- How do you organize your cleaning supplies to make them easily accessible?
- Can you describe a time when you had to clean up quickly and which items you used?
- If you had to prioritize five items from the list above for a small living space, which ones would you choose and why?
Hi, I’m moving into a new apartment and need to buy some household items. Can you help me find them?