IS YOUR ENGLISH IMPROVING?

 This topic focuses on discussing progress in learning English. It introduces the use of the present continuous tense to talk about ongoing improvements and skills being developed over time. Students will practice forming questions, sentences, and expressions related to their learning journey. The vocabulary and expressions are designed to encourage learners to reflect on their progress and share their experiences confidently.

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GRAMMAR

Present Continuous Tense

• Usage: To talk about actions happening now or progress being made over a period of time.
• Structure:
  Subject + be (am/is/are) + verb(-ing)

Examples:

• Is your English improving?
• I’m learning new vocabulary every day.
• She is practicing her pronunciation regularly.

Negative Form

• Structure:
  Subject + be (am/is/are) + not + verb(-ing)

Examples:

• My English isn’t improving quickly.
• He isn’t studying grammar often.
• We aren’t practicing enough speaking.

Questions

• Structure:
  Be (am/is/are) + subject + verb(-ing)?

Examples:

• Is your English improving?
• Are you practicing with native speakers?
• Are they attending English classes?

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VOCABULARY

1. Improve: To get better at something. (Her English is improving a lot.)
2. Practice: To do something regularly to improve skills. (He practices speaking every day.)
3. Grammar: Rules of a language. (Studying grammar is important.)
4. Pronunciation: The way words are spoken. (Her pronunciation is clear.)
5. Fluency: Ability to speak easily and smoothly. (He is improving his fluency.)
6. Vocabulary: Words used in a language. (Learning new vocabulary is fun.)
7. Speaking: The act of talking in a language. (She is practicing her speaking skills.)
8. Listening: Understanding spoken language. (Listening to podcasts helps.)
9. Progress: Improvement or development. (I’m making progress in writing.)
10. Native Speaker: Someone who speaks a language as their first language. (Talking to native speakers helps.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Is your English improving?
• I’m learning new words every day.
• She’s practicing her listening skills.
• We’re working on our grammar.
• My fluency is getting better.
• He’s not improving his pronunciation yet.
• Are you studying with a teacher?
• They’re making great progress.
• I’m trying to speak more confidently.
• Are you enjoying the learning process?

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. My English is improving every week.
2. She’s practicing her pronunciation regularly.
3. We’re learning a lot of new vocabulary.

Negative Sentences

1. His English isn’t improving fast.
2. I’m not studying grammar enough.
3. They aren’t listening to English podcasts.

Questions

1. Is your English improving?
2. Are you practicing speaking every day?
3. Is she learning new vocabulary?

Answers

1. Yes, my English is improving a lot!
2. No, I’m not practicing as much as I should.
3. Yes, she’s learning many new words.

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CONVERSATION

Sophia: Hi, Jack! Is your English improving?
Jack: Hi, Sophia! Yes, I think it is. I’m practicing every day. How about you?
Sophia: I’m improving too. I’m watching English videos and practicing with a tutor.
Jack: That’s great! Are you learning new vocabulary?
Sophia: Yes, I’m focusing on phrases for conversations. What about your pronunciation?
Jack: I’m working on it. I’m listening to podcasts to improve my accent.
Sophia: Good idea! Let’s practice speaking together sometime.
Jack: Sure! That sounds fun.

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READING

"Learning English Together"

Maria and Tom are classmates in an English course. Maria feels her English is improving because she practices speaking with native speakers online. She’s also learning new vocabulary from books and podcasts.

Tom is improving too, but in a different way. He’s focusing on grammar and pronunciation. Every evening, he listens to English podcasts and repeats difficult words. They both agree that studying regularly is the key to success.

Last week, Maria and Tom joined a conversation group. They enjoyed practicing with other learners and native speakers. Maria said she’s now more confident, and Tom feels his pronunciation is getting better every day.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: How is Maria improving her English?
   A: She’s practicing speaking with native speakers and learning vocabulary from books and podcasts.

2. Q: What is Tom focusing on?
   A: He’s focusing on grammar and pronunciation.

3. Q: What do Maria and Tom agree on?
   A: They agree that studying regularly is the key to success.

4. Q: What did Maria and Tom join last week?
   A: They joined a conversation group.

5. Q: How does Maria feel about her progress?
   A: She feels more confident.