Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - State & Dynamic Verbs.

kitchen in small apartment

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:
    • lack
      • "This apartment lacks space."
    • fit
      • "Five people won't fit in the car."
    • deserve
      • "The dishonest student doesn't deserve to pass the test."
    • realize
      • "Do you realize it's 9 PM? We should go home. It's so late!"

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.

Exercises

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