Basic English Course 1

Unit 5: Free Time

By the end of this unit, you will be able to talk about indoor and outdoor free-time activities, TV shows, and after-class routines.

Sessions 12-14Going outStaying inTV shows

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Learning Outcome

By the end of this unit, you will be able to talk about indoor and outdoor free-time activities, TV shows, and after-class routines.

Activities

Going Out and Staying In

Classify free-time activities and ask simple questions about preferences.

I go to the movies.Outdoor or social activity.

I meet friends.Use meet for spending time with people.

I watch TV.Indoor activity.

I play video games.Technology activity.

TV and Habits

Use questions with what kind and how often.

What kind of TV shows do you like?I like comedy shows.

How often do you watch TV?I watch TV every night.

I finish class at 8:00.Use finish for the end of an activity.

Do you work or study?I work and study.

Teacher's Tip

Use like + noun: I like documentaries. Use like + -ing: I like watching documentaries.

Practice Connection

After studying this unit, go to Practice Lab for a grammar and conversation activity, then complete the listening comprehension task.