This lesson introduces language and expressions used to encourage others to clean up together. Students will learn vocabulary related to cleaning, practice giving instructions and motivating others, and discuss how teamwork can make chores easier. This topic also promotes the idea of responsibility and cooperation in keeping shared spaces clean.
Grammar
- Imperatives for Giving Instructions: Using commands to instruct others on what to do (e.g., “Pick up your clothes!” or “Let’s vacuum the floor”).
- Present Continuous for Actions in Progress: Describing ongoing cleaning actions (e.g., “We are cleaning the kitchen right now”).
- Let’s + Verb: To suggest doing something together (e.g., “Let’s start with the living room”).
- Modals for Suggestion and Obligation: Using “should” and “must” to suggest or emphasize the importance of cleaning (e.g., “We should clean up before dinner” or “You must help out”).
Vocabulary
- Clean up: To make a space tidy by removing dirt or clutter
- Sweep: To clean the floor with a broom
- Wipe down: To clean surfaces with a cloth
- Mop: To clean the floor with a mop and water
- Trash: Waste or garbage that needs to be thrown away
- Scrub: To clean something with effort, usually using a brush
- Organize: Arrange things neatly and in order
- Put away: To place items back where they belong
- Pick up: To lift and put things in their proper place
- Chores: Regular tasks that help maintain a clean home
Useful Expressions
- "Come on, let’s get this place cleaned up!"
- "Let’s split the chores to make it faster."
- "We can do this together, it’ll be quick."
- "Let’s put everything away and tidy up."
- "We need to clean up before we can relax."
- "It’s time to clean up; this place is a mess!"
- "Can you help me pick up these things?"
Sentences
- "Come on, let’s clean up the living room before our guests arrive."
- "Let’s start with the kitchen and work our way to the bedrooms."
- "If we work together, we’ll finish cleaning up faster."
- "We should put away all the clothes and then vacuum the floors."
- "It’s time to scrub the bathroom sink; it’s looking dirty."
Questions and Answers
Q: "Why should we clean up together?"
- A: "Because it’s faster and more fun when we do it as a team!"
Q: "What should we start cleaning first?"
- A: "Let’s start with the living room, then move to the kitchen."
Q: "How can we make cleaning up easier?"
- A: "We can split the chores and each take a different room."
Q: "How often do you clean up your room?"
- A: "I clean up my room every weekend."
Q: "Can you help me put away these things?"
- A: "Sure, let’s do it together!"
Conversation
Context: Sam and Mia are cleaning up their shared apartment after a party.
Sam: Wow, this place is a mess! Come on, let’s clean up before it gets worse.
Mia: Agreed! Let’s start with the living room. I’ll pick up the cups and plates, and you can take out the trash.
Sam: Good idea. After that, we should vacuum the floor. It’s covered in crumbs!
Mia: I’ll handle that. Can you wipe down the tables and put away the books?
Sam: Sure thing. If we keep working together, we’ll be done in no time.
Mia: Exactly. Thanks for helping, Sam. It’s much easier with two people.
Reading
Title: The Benefits of Cleaning Up Together
Text: Cleaning up can feel like a chore, but when we work together, it becomes easier and even enjoyable. When people clean as a team, they finish faster and can take pride in the results. Working together to keep a space clean builds cooperation and responsibility. It can be as simple as tidying up after a meal or organizing a room. When everyone pitches in, cleaning becomes less of a burden, and shared spaces stay organized and comfortable. Next time you see a mess, invite someone to join you and say, “Come on, let’s clean up!” You might be surprised how quickly and easily the job gets done.
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