General Vocabulary and Syntax

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CEFR: A2
Vocabulary

General Vocabulary and Syntax



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🎧 Read/Listen first

Learning vocabulary is important for improving your English. You can use new words in sentences to express your ideas. For example, if you learn the word 'happy', you can say, 'I am happy today.' Practice using words in different sentences. Try to read books or listen to English songs to hear new vocabulary. This will help you remember the words better. Always write down new words and their meanings to review later.

⚡ Learning goals

  • Expand vocabulary
  • Improve sentence structure
  • Enhance comprehension skills

🔑 Key language

  • I am happy today. I am happy because I passed the test.
  • Can you help me? Can you help me with my homework?
  • I learned a new word. I learned a new word today.

🌍 Global comprehension

What should you do to remember new words?

What is an example of using a new word?

Complete: Learning vocabulary helps you ______ your English.

✍️ AI writing analysis

CEFR: A2Length: 1-2 sentences

Task: Write about a new word you learned.

Use the word in a sentence.

Success criteria: Clear use of the new word in context.

Target vocabulary

  • happy
  • learned
  • vocabulary
Grammar focus

  • simple sentences
  • using new words

✍️ Vocabulary

happyFeeling good or pleased..
I am happy today.
Repeat: I am happy.
Défi rapide : Say a sentence with 'happy'.
learnedGained knowledge or skill..
I learned a new word.
Repeat: I learned a new word.
Défi rapide : Use 'learned' in a sentence.
vocabularyThe words you know..
My vocabulary is growing.
Repeat: My vocabulary is growing.
Défi rapide : What is your favorite vocabulary word?
canUsed to express ability or request..
Can you help me?
Repeat: Can you help me?
Défi rapide : Ask if someone can help you.
improveTo make better..
I want to improve my English.
Repeat: I want to improve.
Défi rapide : Say how you want to improve.

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⚙️ Rules & Grammar

🟣 Using 'happy' in sentences

Rule:
The word 'happy' is an adjective. You can use it to describe feelings. For example, you can say, 'I am happy.'

Examples:

  • I feel happy today.
  • She is happy with her results.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Saying 'I happy' → Always use 'I am happy'.
  • Using 'happy' incorrectly → Use 'happy' to describe feelings.
Check your understanding
Which sentence is correct?

Use the language
Complete: She is ______ with her grades.

🟣 Using 'learned' in sentences

Rule:
The word 'learned' is the past tense of 'learn'. You can use it to talk about knowledge you gained. For example, 'I learned a new word.'

Examples:

  • I learned English last year.
  • They learned about animals in class.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Saying 'I learn yesterday' → Use 'I learned yesterday'.
  • Using 'learned' incorrectly → Use 'learned' for past actions.
Check your understanding
What is the past tense of 'learn'?

Use the language
Complete: They ______ about the weather yesterday.

🟣 Using 'vocabulary' in sentences

Rule:
The word 'vocabulary' refers to the words you know. You can say, 'I want to improve my vocabulary.'

Examples:

  • My vocabulary is growing.
  • I study vocabulary every day.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Saying 'I have many vocabulary' → Say 'I have a large vocabulary.'
  • Using 'vocabulary' incorrectly → Use 'vocabulary' to refer to words.
Check your understanding
What does 'vocabulary' mean?

Use the language
Complete: I want to learn more ______.

🟣 Using 'can' for requests

Rule:
The word 'can' is used to ask for help or permission. For example, 'Can you help me?'

Examples:

  • Can I go to the bathroom?
  • Can you pass the salt?
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Saying 'You can help me?' → Say 'Can you help me?'.
  • Using 'can' incorrectly → Use 'can' for requests.
Check your understanding
Which sentence is correct?

Use the language
Complete: ______ you help me with this?

🧩 Guided practice

Mini-dialogue:
Student: I want to learn new words. Teacher: You can write them down!

Why this matters:
Using vocabulary helps you communicate better.

Verb & Adjective Pack:
Practice using new words in sentences.

Complete: I want to ______ my vocabulary.
Which sentence is correct?

Complete: I am ______ because I learned something new.

🎙️ AI oral analysis

CEFR: A2Oral target: 1-2 sentences

Oral task: Write about a word you learned today.

Use it in a sentence.

Success criteria: Correct use of the word in context.

Target vocabulary

  • happy
  • learned
  • vocabulary
Grammar focus

  • simple sentences
  • using new words

🚀 Quick challenge

Listen to the model, repeat aloud, then retry to improve your score.

EASYSay a sentence with 'happy'.
Model: I am happy today.
Correct use of 'happy'.
MEDIUMUse 'learned' in a sentence.
Model: I learned a new word.
Correct use of 'learned'.
HARDExplain why vocabulary is important.
Model: Vocabulary helps us communicate.
Clear explanation.

AI Conversation Mission

Situation

You are learning new vocabulary.

Your mission
  • Ask for help with a word.
  • Use a new word in a sentence.
  • Explain why vocabulary is important.
Focus language
asking for helpusing new wordsexplaining importance
Communication tip

Use simple sentences.