Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to transfer simple texts into English.

Materials and Prep

• A notebook or paper
• A pen or pencil
• No prior knowledge required

Activities

• Activity 1: Picture Description

  Choose a simple picture or illustration from a book or magazine. Describe the picture in your native language and then try to translate it into English. Write down the translated description in your notebook or on a piece of paper.

• Activity 2: Sentence Translation

  Find a short sentence or phrase in your native language. Write it down and then try to translate it into English. Use a dictionary or online resources to help you if needed. Write the translated sentence in your notebook.

• Activity 3: Story Retelling

  Read a short story or a paragraph in your native language. Summarize the main points of the story in English. Write down the key points in your notebook, using your own words.

Talking Points

• "Can you describe the picture in English? What do you see?"
• "Let's translate this sentence into English together. What do you think it means?"
• "How would you retell the story in English? What happened in the beginning, middle, and end?"
• "Here are some useful phrases to learn in English: 'Hello,' 'Thank you,' 'Goodbye,' 'How are you?' and 'I don't understand.'