This lesson focuses on vocabulary and phrases used to lend and borrow items. Students will learn how to offer something to others, ask to borrow something politely, and discuss the importance of sharing and trust. This topic encourages students to use language for everyday interactions related to lending and borrowing, promoting kindness and helpfulness.
Grammar
- Modals for Permission: Using “can” and “may” to ask for or give permission (e.g., “Can I borrow your pen?” or “Yes, you can borrow mine”).
- Possessive Pronouns: To specify ownership (e.g., “mine,” “yours,” “theirs”).
- Imperatives for Offering: Using commands to make offers (e.g., “Take mine!” or “Use this if you need it”).
- Present Simple for Regular Actions: Talking about habits of lending and borrowing (e.g., “She often borrows my books”).
Vocabulary
- Lend: To give something temporarily to someone
- Borrow: To take something temporarily from someone
- Return: To give something back after borrowing it
- Belongings: Personal items that belong to someone
- Trust: Confidence in someone to handle something responsibly
- Share: To allow someone to use something together
- Permission: The act of allowing someone to do something
- Favor: A helpful action for someone
- Condition: The state of an item after being borrowed
- Reliable: Someone you can trust to return items on time
Useful Expressions
- "You can borrow mine if you need it."
- "May I borrow this for a moment?"
- "Please return it when you’re done."
- "I’ll lend it to you, but take good care of it."
- "Do you have a spare one I could borrow?"
- "Thank you for letting me borrow this."
- "I’ll bring it back as soon as I’m finished."
Sentences
- "If you forgot your pen, you can borrow mine."
- "He always returns the items he borrows on time."
- "Can I borrow your charger for a bit? I forgot mine at home."
- "Sharing things with friends shows trust and kindness."
- "I’ll lend you my book, but please keep it in good condition."
Questions and Answers
Q: "Can I borrow your notebook to check my notes?"
- A: "Sure, you can borrow mine."
Q: "When will you return the item you borrowed?"
- A: "I’ll return it tomorrow, I promise."
Q: "How do you feel about lending your belongings?"
- A: "I’m okay with it if I know the person will take care of them."
Q: "What should you do if someone lends you something?"
- A: "You should return it on time and in good condition."
Q: "Why is it important to take care of things you borrow?"
- A: "Because it shows respect for the person who lent it to you."
Conversation
Context: Emily forgot her phone charger, and her friend Alex offers to lend her his.
Emily: Hey Alex, do you have a charger I could borrow? My phone is about to die.
Alex: Sure, you can borrow mine. Just be careful with it, okay?
Emily: Of course! I’ll return it as soon as my phone has enough charge.
Alex: No problem. I always keep a spare charger for situations like this.
Emily: Thanks so much, Alex. I’ll take good care of it.
Alex: Anytime, Emily. Just let me know if you need anything else.
Reading
Title: The Value of Lending and Borrowing
Text: Lending and borrowing are common parts of daily life. Whether it’s a pen, a book, or a tool, sharing items helps build trust and strengthens friendships. When we lend something, we show kindness by helping others in need. Borrowing something means we should be respectful, taking care of the item and returning it on time. People are more willing to lend things if they know we’ll treat their belongings with care. Next time someone needs something, think about saying, “You can borrow mine.” Small acts of generosity can make a big difference in our relationships and in showing kindness.
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