LESSON 1. I'm in the Second Grade

Getting Ready

 

A: We will go on a hike early tommorow. Don't be late.

B: Okay. I'll be on time.

 

A: Be careful. There is a car behind you.

B: Oh, thanks. I'll be careful.

 

A: What kind of songs do you like ?

B: I like all kinds of songs. Singing them is greate fun.

 

A: Excuse me for being late.

B: Oh, that's all right. I understand.

 

A: What is that handsome man going to do ?

B: He is going to introduce himself to his students.

 

A: I want a guitar for my birthday.

B: Don't worry. Your father will buy one for you.

 

PART I.

In-ho is walking through the school gate with his American friend Jimmy.

Jimmy has many questions about In-ho's future plans.

 

In-ho: What can I do for you, Jimmy?

Jimmy: In-ho, I have some questions.

In-ho: Okay. Don't be shy. You can ask me any questions.

Jimmy: You're in the second grade of middle school, aren't you? And there are three grades, aren't there?

In-ho: That's right. All the middle schools in Korea have three grades.

Jimmy: Oh, is that so? Are you going to go to high school after middle school ?

In-ho: Of course, I am.

Jimmy: Will you go to colleage after high school ?

In-ho: Yes, I will.

Jimmy: I have another question. What are you going to do in the future, In-ho ?

In-ho: I'll be an English teacher like Mr. Adams. He is a good teacher and we all love him.

Jimmy: Oh, In-ho, you have a great dream. Thanks for telling me your future plans.

In-ho: You're welcome. It's my pleasure.

 

PART II.

Good morning, everybody. Welcome to english class. I'm very glad to see you. Do you remember my name ? Of course, you do. I introduced myself to you last year. I am John Adams.

 

Now, what did I do last year ? That's right. I taught you English. Was I a good teacher ? Well, I cannot answer this question myself. But you can answer it. You are all smiling now. Maybe I was a good teacher. Were you all good students ?Yes, you were all very good students. You worked hard in my class. You did well in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

 

What am I going to do this year ? That's right. I'm going to be your English teacher again. I'm going to need help from you again. How can you help me this year ? Hear's how.

 

First, be on time for class. Don't be late. Comming to my class on time is very important.

 

Listen to me carefully in class. Think of your lesson. Don't think of other things. Ask me many questions about English. Asking questions is very important. Say new English words and sentences aloud. Write the words and sentences carefully. You will not make mistakes in spelling.

 

Be a good student. Don't be lazy. I don't like lazy students. That's all. Thank you very much for listening.

 

Comprehension

Questions & Answers

 

Q: What is the teacher's name ?

A: The teacher's name is Mr. John Adams.

 

Q: When did Mr. Adams introduce himself to the students ?

A: He introduced himself to the students last year.

 

Q: What did Mr. Adams teach them last year?

A: He taught them English.

 

Q: What did the students do well in ?

A: They did well in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

 

Q: What is important to all the students ?

A: Coming to class on time is important to them.

 

Q: What did John Adams thank the class for ?

A: He thanked the class for listening.

 

Speaking Practice

A: Excuse me for being late.

B: Oh, don't worry. That's all right.

 

A: What can I do for you ?

B: I want a notebook.

 

A: Be careful. There's a car behind you.

B: Okay. I'll be careful.

 

A: Don't be shy.

B: But I can't sing very well.

 

Try this !!

saying this

asking too many questions

I need two oranges.

I want a tennis ball.

I need a book about Korea.

I'm not a good singer.

I can't say it in English.

I can't play the piano very well.

 

 

Further Study

A. Useful Expressions

1. on time: 시간에 맞게, 정각에

They will be here on time.

She was on time for class.

2. make a mistake: 실수를 하다, 잘못하다

I often make a mistake in English spelling.

Min-su made some mistakes in the English test.

3. thank (~) for: (~에게) ~에 대해서 감사하다

Thank you very much for answering me.

 

B. Same Ideas in Different Words

1. (무엇을) 도와드릴까요?

What can I do for you ?

Can I help you ?

2. 나는 2학년입니다.

I'm in the second grade.

I'm a second year student. [I'm a second grader.]

 

C. Same Words with Different Meanings

1.

They like sports very much.

I'll be a teacher like Mr. Adams.

2.

That's the right answer.

What do you have in your right hand ?