Fear is a natural emotion everyone experiences. Talking about things you are afraid of helps you express your feelings and connect with others. In this lesson, students will learn how to discuss their fears using simple grammar, vocabulary, and phrases. They will also practice forming sentences and engaging in conversations about this topic.
By the end of the lesson, students will:
- Describe things they are afraid of.
- Use phrases to explain fears.
- Practice asking and answering questions about fears.
GRAMMAR
1. Using "Afraid Of"
- Structure: Subject + to be + afraid of + noun/gerund.
- "I am afraid of spiders."
- "She is afraid of swimming in deep water."
2. Negative Sentences
- Structure: Subject + to be + not + afraid of + noun/gerund.
- "I am not afraid of heights."
- "He is not afraid of the dark."
3. Questions About Fears
- Structure: Wh-question + to be + subject + afraid of?
- "What are you afraid of?"
- "Is she afraid of flying?"
4. Talking About Reasons with "Because"
- Structure: Subject + to be + afraid of + noun + because + reason.
- "I am afraid of snakes because they look scary."
- "He is afraid of speaking in public because he feels nervous."
VOCABULARY
- Spiders: Small, eight-legged animals.
Example: "Many people are afraid of spiders." - Heights: High places.
Example: "She is afraid of heights." - The dark: Places with no light.
Example: "Children are often afraid of the dark." - Flying: Traveling in an airplane.
Example: "He is afraid of flying." - Snakes: Reptiles with long, thin bodies.
Example: "I am afraid of snakes." - Thunderstorms: Storms with thunder and lightning.
Example: "They are afraid of thunderstorms." - Crowds: Large groups of people.
Example: "Some people feel afraid in crowds." - Speaking in public: Talking in front of many people.
Example: "She is afraid of speaking in public." - Dogs: Animals that can bark and bite.
Example: "He is afraid of dogs." - Failure: Not succeeding.
Example: "Many students are afraid of failure."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "I am afraid of spiders."
- "Are you afraid of heights?"
- "She is not afraid of the dark."
- "Why are you afraid of flying?"
- "He feels afraid of big dogs."
- "Many people are afraid of speaking in public."
- "I am not afraid of anything!"
- "Thunderstorms make me feel scared."
- "They are afraid of losing their way."
- "What are you most afraid of?"
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "I am afraid of snakes."
- "He is afraid of loud noises."
- "They are afraid of thunderstorms."
Negative Sentences
- "I am not afraid of spiders."
- "She is not afraid of flying."
- "We are not afraid of speaking in public."
Questions
- "What are you afraid of?"
- "Is he afraid of the dark?"
- "Why are they afraid of big dogs?"
Answers
- "I am afraid of thunder and lightning."
- "Yes, he is afraid of the dark."
- "They are afraid of dogs because they bark loudly."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends talking about fears.
Emma: Hi, Sarah! What are you afraid of?
Sarah: Hi, Emma! I’m afraid of snakes. They look so scary! How about you?
Emma: I’m afraid of heights. I feel nervous when I look down from tall buildings.
Sarah: That’s understandable. Have you tried to face your fear?
Emma: Not really, but I think I should try. What do you do when you see a snake?
Sarah: I stay away and call for help.
READING
"Overcoming Fears"
Mark is afraid of speaking in public. Whenever he has to give a presentation, he feels nervous and starts to sweat. He avoids situations where he has to talk in front of others.
One day, Mark’s teacher asked him to share a small story in front of the class. At first, he said no, but his teacher encouraged him. Mark decided to try. He practiced at home and spoke slowly.
When the day came, he felt nervous but started speaking. The class listened carefully, and Mark realized it wasn’t so scary. Now, he feels more confident about speaking in public.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is Mark afraid of?
A: He is afraid of speaking in public.Q: How does Mark feel before giving a presentation?
A: He feels nervous and starts to sweat.Q: Who encouraged Mark to speak in class?
A: His teacher encouraged him.Q: What did Mark do to prepare for the presentation?
A: He practiced at home and spoke slowly.Q: How does Mark feel about speaking in public now?
A: He feels more confident.
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