Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - State & Dynamic Verbs.
Part One: Warm Up
Discuss the following questions with a partner or group:
- What kind of home did you grow up in? Was it an apartment or house? Was it big or small?
- Did you have your own room when you were a child?
- Was your home crowded when you were a child?
- With your partner or group, make sure you understand the following words:
Part Two: Listening
Exercise
Open Exercise One to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document. Then, go on to Exercise Two.
Transcript
Person 1: What's wrong, honey? You look a little sad right now. What are you thinking about?
Person 2: Oh, I'm just thinking about the apartment. Maybe we should move.
Person 1: Really? I love it here.
Person 2: I do too, but I think we need to make some changes. When we moved here, it was perfect, but now we have our son. Our apartment really lacks space for four people.
Person 1: Hmm, I see. Wait, what do you mean four people?
Person 2: I mean three people. Sorry, you, Tyler, and I.
Person 1: Well, I don't really agree with you. I mean, you and I are fine in the master bedroom. Tyler has lots of space in his bedroom, and we still have the den as an office. I know our apartment isn't huge, but we all fit, so I don't really understand why you think we need more space these days.
Person 2: You're right. We're fine now, but I really want to have more children. When I was growing up, I had to share my bedroom with my brother. I hated it. I really feel everyone deserves their own room. I guess I just wish we had another bedroom for the future.
Person 1: Okay, I see what you mean. I want more children too. You're right. There really isn't enough space for more than three people. Let's start looking for a bigger place.
Person 2: Thanks, honey. I realize we're both busy these days, so maybe we should just ask a real estate agent to look for us.
Person 1: Good idea.