Lesson 5:

Main Conversation

Characters: Emma and Alex (Friends)

Emma: Hi Alex! How are you?

Alex: I’m good, thanks! I moved to a new house last week.

Emma: Really? That’s great! What’s your house like?

Alex: It’s small but very nice. There are two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom.

Emma: That sounds perfect. Do you have a garden?

Alex: Yes, we have a small garden behind the house. I love it!

Emma: I would love to visit your house someday.

Alex: Sure! Come on Saturday.

Important Vocabulary

  • bedroom: a room where you sleep. Example: I have a bed and a closet in my bedroom.
  • kitchen: a place to cook food. Example: My kitchen has a fridge and a stove.
  • living room: a room where you sit and relax. Example: We watch TV in the living room.
  • bathroom: a room with a toilet and a shower. Example: The bathroom is next to the bedroom.
  • garden: a place with plants and flowers. Example: My father grows vegetables in the garden.

Grammar Notes

There is / There are

  • There is + singular noun. Example: There is a bathroom.
  • There are + plural noun. Example: There are two bedrooms.

Using "have"

  • I have / We have to show possession. Example: We have a small garden.

Exercises

1. Comprehension Questions

  • When did Alex move to a new house?
  • How many bedrooms are in Alex’s house?
  • Does Alex have a garden?

2. Speaking Practice

Work in pairs. Ask and answer:

  • What does your house look like?
  • How many rooms do you have?
  • Do you like your house? Why?

3. Writing Practice

Write 4-5 sentences about your house. Use "There is", "There are", and "I have".

4. Role Play

Student A: You are a visitor. Ask about Student B’s house.

Student B: Answer and describe your house.

5. Sentence Rewriting

Rewrite using correct grammar:

  • There is two bedroom. → There are two bedrooms.
  • We has a kitchen. → We have a kitchen.

Additional Tips

  • Practice speaking out loud to improve fluency.
  • Use photos of your house to describe it to a friend or teacher.
  • Remember the difference between "There is" (singular) and "There are" (plural).
  • Common mistake: Saying "I am have a house" – Correct form: "I have a house."

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