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Speak English Now!

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Lesson Plan

Speak English Now!

Students will be able to identify and use five common English conversational phrases in context.

Learning common English phrases helps students participate in everyday conversations, understand native speakers better, and feel more confident speaking English outside the classroom.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive practice and role-playing.

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Phrase Match

5 minutes

  1. Begin by asking students: "What are some quick things you say when you meet someone new or need help?"
    2. Display the first slide of the Common Phrases Slide Deck showing a few common greetings (e.g., "How are you?", "Nice to meet you.").
    3. Have students quickly brainstorm responses with a partner for 1 minute.
    4. Call on a few pairs to share their ideas. Introduce the idea that today, we'll learn some common phrases to make speaking English even easier.

Step 2

Introduce Common Phrases

10 minutes

  1. Go through the Common Phrases Slide Deck, introducing five new common English phrases (e.g., "No worries," "Got it," "My bad," "You're all set," "Long story short").
    2. For each phrase:
    - Display the phrase and its meaning.
    - Provide an example sentence.
    - Model the pronunciation.
    - Have students repeat the phrase chorally and individually.
    - Briefly discuss when and where students might hear or use this phrase.

Step 3

Phrase Practice Activity

10 minutes

  1. Distribute the Phrase Practice Worksheet to each student.
    2. Explain that students will work in pairs to complete the worksheet, matching phrases to situations and creating short dialogues.
    3. Circulate around the room, providing support, checking pronunciation, and encouraging students to use the phrases naturally.
    4. After 7 minutes, bring the class back together and have a few pairs share one of their dialogues or matched situations.

Step 4

Cool-Down: Exit Ticket

5 minutes

  1. Distribute the Exit Ticket Cool Down.
    2. Instruct students to write down one new phrase they learned today and an example of how they would use it.
    3. Collect the exit tickets as students leave. This will provide a quick assessment of their understanding.
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Slide Deck

Speak English Now!

Let's learn some super useful English phrases to boost your confidence!

Welcome students and set an encouraging tone. Ask about phrases they already use.

1. No worries!

Meaning: Don't worry about it; it's fine.

Example: "Thanks for helping!" "No worries! I was happy to."

Introduce the first phrase. Explain its meaning and give a simple example. Have students repeat after you.

2. Got it!

Meaning: I understand; I hear you.

Example: "Remember to turn in your homework tomorrow." "Got it!"

Introduce the second phrase. Explain its meaning and give a simple example. Have students repeat after you.

3. My bad.

Meaning: My mistake; I apologize.

Example: "You were supposed to meet me at 3:00." "Oh, my bad! I thought it was 3:30."

Introduce the third phrase. Explain its meaning and give a simple example. Have students repeat after you.

4. You're all set.

Meaning: You're ready; everything is prepared for you.

Example: "Do I have everything I need for the test?" "Yes, you're all set!"

Introduce the fourth phrase. Explain its meaning and give a simple example. Have students repeat after you.

5. Long story short...

Meaning: To explain briefly; to get to the point.

Example: "How was your weekend trip?" "Long story short, it rained the whole time, but we still had fun!"

Introduce the fifth phrase. Explain its meaning and give a simple example. Have students repeat after you.

Practice Makes Perfect!

Now, let's use these phrases in our conversations!

Don't be afraid to try them out.

Encourage students to use these phrases and practice them.

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Worksheet

Phrase Practice Worksheet

Name: _____________________________

Instructions: Work with a partner to complete the following exercises.

Part 1: Match the Phrase

Draw a line to match each common English phrase to its correct meaning.

  1. No worries!                             a. My mistake; I apologize.
  2. Got it!                                     b. Don't worry about it; it's fine.
  3. My bad.                                   c. To explain briefly; to get to the point.
  4. You're all set.                         d. I understand; I hear you.
  5. Long story short...                 e. You're ready; everything is prepared for you.






Part 2: Fill in the Blank

Complete each sentence with the most appropriate common English phrase from the box above.

  1. "Oh, I accidentally deleted your file. ____!"


  2. "Do you understand the instructions for the project?" "Yes, ____!"


  3. "Thank you for carrying those heavy books for me." "____, I was going that way anyway."


  4. "The teacher said we finished all the homework, so ____ for the weekend!"


  5. "How was your trip to the amusement park?" "____, it was super crowded, but the rollercoasters were amazing!"



Part 3: Create a Dialogue

Choose two of the common phrases and write a short dialogue (2-4 sentences) between two people where those phrases are used naturally.

Phrase 1: _____________________________
Phrase 2: _____________________________

Dialogue:












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Cool Down

Exit Ticket: Speak English Now!

Name: _____________________________

One Phrase, One Use

  1. Write down one new common English phrase you learned today.



  2. Write one sentence showing how you would use this phrase in a conversation.






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Answer Key

Phrase Practice Worksheet Answer Key

Part 1: Match the Phrase

  1. No worries! - b. Don't worry about it; it's fine.
  2. Got it! - d. I understand; I hear you.
  3. My bad. - a. My mistake; I apologize.
  4. You're all set. - e. You're ready; everything is prepared for you.
  5. Long story short... - c. To explain briefly; to get to the point.

Part 2: Fill in the Blank

  1. "Oh, I accidentally deleted your file. My bad!"
  2. "Do you understand the instructions for the project?" "Yes, got it!"
  3. "Thank you for carrying those heavy books for me." "No worries! I was going that way anyway."
  4. "The teacher said we finished all the homework, so you're all set! for the weekend!"
  5. "How was your trip to the amusement park?" "Long story short, it was super crowded, but the rollercoasters were amazing!"

Part 3: Create a Dialogue

(Answers will vary, but should demonstrate natural use of two chosen phrases.)

Example Dialogue:
Person A: "Hey, did you remember to bring the art supplies?"
Person B: "Oh, my bad! I totally forgot them. No worries, I can run back and get them quickly."

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