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ESL101 · Practical English for Global Communication

Printable workbook · World Cultures & Education

Use one module at a time. Read the models aloud, complete the task, then check the answers at the end.

1. Hello & introductions

Goal: Introduce yourself, spell your name and use am, is and are.

Use I am, you/we/they are, and he/she/it is. English needs the verb: I am a teacher. For questions, move it first: Are you a student?

Model dialogue

A: Hello. My name is Mona. What is your name?

B: I am Omar. Nice to meet you.

A: Nice to meet you, too. Are you a student?

B: Yes, I am. I am from Egypt.

Try it

Write four sentences about yourself. Say them without reading. Ask a partner their name, country and role.

Check your understanding

I ___ a student.
am / is / are

She ___ from Egypt.
am / is / are

Choose the correct question.
You are student? / Are you a student? / Is you a student?

Which phrase asks someone to spell their name?
How old are you? / Where are you from? / How do you spell your name?

2. Numbers, family & people

Goal: Share contact details, describe family and use a/an and plurals.

Use a before a consonant sound and an before a vowel sound: a brother, an aunt. Usually add -s for plurals; person becomes people. Use my, your, his and her before nouns.

Model dialogue

A: Do you have any brothers or sisters?

B: Yes. I have one sister.

A: What is your phone number?

B: It is 555-0142. Please write it down.

Try it

Draw a simple family tree using invented names if you prefer. Describe three people and read an invented phone number clearly.

Check your understanding

Choose the correct phrase.
a aunt / an aunt / an brother

The plural of person is ___.
persons only / peoples / people

___ name is Sara. (Sara is a woman.)
Her / His / He

Choose the correct sentence.
He has 21 years. / He is 21 years old. / He are 21.

3. Daily life & time

Goal: Describe routines and ask present-simple questions.

Use the base verb with I/you/we/they and usually add -s with he/she/it: I work; she works. Use do/does for questions and don't/doesn't for negatives. After does, use the base verb.

Model dialogue

A: What time do you start work?

B: I start at nine.

A: Does your brother work here?

B: No, he doesn't. He studies at home.

Try it

Make a daily timetable with five times. Tell a partner about your routine and ask two questions about theirs.

Check your understanding

She ___ English every day.
study / studies / studying

Does he ___ here?
works / working / work

I start work ___ nine.
at / on / in

Choose the negative sentence.
He don't work. / He doesn't work. / He doesn't works.

4. Home, places & directions

Goal: Describe places and give simple directions.

Use there is with a singular noun and there are with plural nouns. Use in, on, under, next to and opposite to describe location. Give directions with the base verb: Turn left. Go straight.

Model dialogue

A: Excuse me. Where is the library?

B: Go straight and turn left.

A: Is it next to the bank?

B: Yes, it is. It is opposite the café.

Try it

Sketch an imaginary neighborhood. Label six places and give directions from the bank to the library.

Check your understanding

There ___ two bedrooms.
is / are / am

Choose an instruction.
Turning left. / You left. / Turn left.

The opposite of left is ___.
right / straight / under

The keys are ___ the table. (They rest on its top.)
under / on / opposite

5. Food, shopping & polite requests

Goal: Order food, ask prices and distinguish countable and uncountable nouns.

Use a/an with singular countable nouns: an apple. Use some with plural or uncountable nouns: some apples, some water. Use how much for price or an uncountable quantity; how many for countable items. I'd like is a polite request.

Model dialogue

A: Hello. I'd like a sandwich, please.

B: Would you like a drink?

A: Yes, a bottle of water. How much is it altogether?

B: It is eight dollars.

Try it

Create a short café menu. Order two items, check one ingredient and ask for the total price.

Check your understanding

I'd like ___ apple.
a / an / some

How ___ apples do you need?
much / is / many

How ___ is this bread?
much / many / are

Choose the polite request.
I'd like some water, please. / I water. / Give water now.

6. Study, work & communication

Goal: Describe abilities, understand instructions and write a short email.

Use can/can't + base verb: I can speak English. Use please in requests. A simple email has a greeting, purpose, a clear request and a closing. Say I agree, without am.

Model dialogue

A: Can you join the meeting at ten?

B: Yes, I can. Could you send the link, please?

A: Of course. Please check your email.

B: Thank you. I will check it now.

Try it

Write a five-line email asking a teacher to explain an assignment. Read it aloud, then practice asking for clarification.

Check your understanding

She can ___ English.
speaks / to speak / speak

Choose the correct sentence.
I am agree. / I agree. / I agreeing.

Which request is clearest?
Could you explain the assignment, please? / Assignment what. / You explain.

A deadline is ___.
an email greeting / the latest time to finish something / a computer

7. Appointments & asking for help

Goal: Arrange an appointment and communicate a simple problem.

Use have to describe a problem: I have a headache. Use need + noun or need to + verb: I need help; I need to change my appointment. Use can/could to ask for help. These are language exercises, not health advice.

Model dialogue

A: Hello. I would like to make an appointment.

B: Is Thursday at two o'clock good for you?

A: Yes. Could you repeat the time, please?

B: Thursday at two in the afternoon.

Try it

Role-play an appointment call. Give an invented name, request a day and time and repeat the details to confirm.

Check your understanding

I need ___ change my appointment.
to / for / of

Choose the clear request.
Slow you. / Could you speak slowly, please? / You slowly speaking.

Two in the afternoon is ___.
2 a.m. / 12 p.m. / 2 p.m.

Choose the correct sentence.
I have a headache. / I am headache. / I headache have.

8. Travel, past events & next steps

Goal: Use basic past and future forms and complete an everyday conversation.

Use was/were for past be: I was tired; we were at home. Regular past verbs often end in -ed; go becomes went. Use did + base verb in questions: Did you visit? Use am/is/are going to + base verb for a plan.

Model dialogue

A: Did you visit the museum yesterday?

B: Yes, I did. It was interesting.

A: What are you going to do tomorrow?

B: I am going to practice English with a friend.

Try it

Final project: introduce yourself, describe your routine, ask for directions, make a polite request and describe one past event and one future plan. Aim for a two-minute recording and a six-sentence written paragraph.

Check your understanding

Yesterday, I ___ to the library.
go / went / going

Did you ___ the museum?
visited / visits / visit

We ___ at home yesterday.
were / was / are

I ___ going to study tomorrow.
is / am / are

Answer key and reflection

Module 1: am; is; Are you a student?; How do you spell your name?

Module 2: an aunt; people; Her; He is 21 years old.

Module 3: studies; work; at; He doesn't work.

Module 4: are; Turn left.; right; on

Module 5: an; many; much; I'd like some water, please.

Module 6: speak; I agree.; Could you explain the assignment, please?; the latest time to finish something

Module 7: to; Could you speak slowly, please?; 2 p.m.; I have a headache.

Module 8: went; visit; were; am

What can you do now? What will you practice next? Ask a partner to review task completion, clarity, grammar and vocabulary on a 0–5 scale for each area.

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