This topic focuses on describing relationships between people who are not classmates but have some level of familiarity. It introduces students to expressing contrast and connections using conjunctions like "but" and vocabulary related to acquaintances and relationships. By the end of this lesson, students will learn how to explain simple relationships, describe how people know each other, and use appropriate grammar and vocabulary.
GRAMMAR
1. Using "But" to Show Contrast
- "But" connects two contrasting ideas.
- They aren’t classmates, but they know each other.
- She doesn’t work with him, but they are neighbors.
2. Present Simple for Facts
- Use the present simple to describe relationships and facts.
- They know each other from the gym.
- He talks to her sometimes.
3. Question Forms
- Yes/No Questions:
- Do they know each other?
- Are they classmates?
- WH- Questions:
- How do they know each other?
- Where did they meet?
4. Negative Sentences
- Use don’t/doesn’t + base verb for negations.
- They don’t study in the same class.
- She doesn’t see him often.
VOCABULARY
- Classmate: A person who studies in the same class as you. (They aren’t classmates.)
- Know: To be familiar with someone. (They know each other.)
- Acquaintance: A person you know but aren’t close to. (They are acquaintances.)
- Friend: Someone you like and trust. (They are not close friends.)
- Neighbor: A person who lives near you. (They are neighbors.)
- Colleague: Someone you work with. (They aren’t colleagues.)
- Meet: To see and talk to someone for the first time. (They met at a party.)
- Talk: To speak with someone. (They talk sometimes.)
- See: To meet or notice someone. (They don’t see each other often.)
- Gym: A place to exercise. (They know each other from the gym.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- They know each other.
- They aren’t classmates, but they see each other sometimes.
- They met at a party.
- They are acquaintances, not friends.
- They don’t work together, but they talk occasionally.
- They know each other from school.
- They aren’t close, but they get along well.
- They don’t spend much time together.
- They are not in the same class, but they share the same hobby.
- They aren’t best friends, but they like each other.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- They know each other from school.
- They talk when they meet.
- They share the same hobby.
Negative Sentences
- They aren’t classmates.
- They don’t see each other often.
- They don’t study together.
Questions
- Do they know each other?
- Are they classmates?
- How do they know each other?
Answers
- Yes, they know each other.
- No, they aren’t classmates.
- They met at the gym.
CONVERSATION
Sophia: Do you know Emma and Luke?
Jake: Yes, they know each other, but they aren’t classmates.
Sophia: Oh, how do they know each other?
Jake: They met at a music festival last year.
Sophia: That’s cool! Do they see each other often?
Jake: Not really, but they talk online sometimes.
READING
"Not Classmates, But Acquaintances"
Anna and David aren’t classmates, but they know each other. They met at a community event last summer. Anna is in high school, and David is a university student. They don’t see each other often because they have different schedules.
However, they talk online sometimes, especially when they need advice. David is good at science, so Anna asks him for help with her homework. Anna likes art, so she shares her drawings with David.
Even though they aren’t close friends, they get along well and respect each other. They know they can always count on each other if needed.
Questions and Answers
Q: Are Anna and David classmates?
A: No, they aren’t classmates.Q: Where did Anna and David meet?
A: They met at a community event.Q: Why don’t they see each other often?
A: Because they have different schedules.Q: What does Anna ask David for?
A: She asks him for help with her science homework.Q: What does David like about Anna?
A: He likes her drawings.
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