THEY'RE MY NEXT-DOOR NEIGHBORS

 This lesson focuses on describing neighbors, especially next-door neighbors, and the relationship people have with them. Students will learn to use simple grammar to describe where people live, their habits, and how they interact with those around them. By the end of the lesson, students will feel more confident discussing their neighbors and their daily interactions in English.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple

Used to talk about habits, routines, and general facts.

• Structure:
  Subject + base verb (+s for third person singular) + complement.

• Examples:

  • They live next door to us.
  • We talk to them every morning.

2. Prepositions of Place

Used to describe locations and spatial relationships.

• Common Prepositions:

  • Next to, near, in front of, behind, opposite

• Examples:

  • Their house is next to ours.
  • The park is near our street.

3. Possessive Adjectives

Used to show ownership or relationships.

• Examples:
  • Their garden is beautiful.
  • We like their dog.

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VOCABULARY

1. Neighbor: A person who lives near you. (Our neighbors are kind.)
2. Friendly: Acting in a kind and pleasant way. (They are very friendly.)
3. Community: A group of people living in the same area. (Our community is small.)
4. Introduce: To present someone to another person. (We introduced ourselves to them.)
5. Greet: To say hello or welcome someone. (We greet them every morning.)
6. Quiet: Making little or no noise. (Their family is very quiet.)
7. Lawn: A grassy area in front of or behind a house. (Their lawn is always clean.)
8. Share: To use or enjoy something together. (We share the same driveway.)
9. Help: To assist someone in need. (They help us with our groceries.)
10. Wave: To raise a hand to greet or signal someone. (We wave at each other often.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• They live right next to us.
• We often talk over the fence.
• Their kids are really polite.
• We help each other with small tasks.
• Their house is bigger than ours.
• We share a lot of good moments together.
• I see them almost every day.
• They are always willing to lend a hand.
• Their dog is very playful.
• We get along very well.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. They are very friendly neighbors.
2. We often visit each other.
3. Their garden looks beautiful in the spring.

Negative Sentences

1. They don’t make a lot of noise.
2. We don’t have any problems with them.
3. Their dog doesn’t bark too much.

Questions

1. Do you know your neighbors well?
2. Are they friendly?
3. How often do you talk to them?

Answers

1. Yes, we talk to them every day.
2. They are very kind and helpful.
3. We usually talk in the evenings.

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CONVERSATION

John: Hi, Mary! Do you know the people living next door?
Mary: Yes, they’re my next-door neighbors. They moved in last year.
John: Are they nice?
Mary: Oh, yes! They’re very friendly. We often chat in the garden.
John: That’s great! Do they have kids?
Mary: Yes, they have two children. They’re very polite.
John: It’s good to have nice neighbors.
Mary: Absolutely! It makes the community feel like home.

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READING

"Life with Friendly Neighbors"
Living next to friendly neighbors can make a big difference in your life. Our next-door neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Green, are some of the nicest people we know. They moved into the house next to ours five years ago, and we became friends right away.

Mr. Green loves gardening, and his lawn always looks perfect. Sometimes he gives us tips on how to take care of our plants. Mrs. Green is very kind, too. Whenever we need help, she is always there for us.

Their children, Emma and Liam, are polite and well-behaved. They often play with our kids in the backyard. During the holidays, we exchange gifts and enjoy spending time together. Having neighbors like the Greens makes our community a wonderful place to live.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: How long have the Greens lived next door?
   A: They have lived next door for five years.

2. Q: What does Mr. Green enjoy doing?
   A: He enjoys gardening.

3. Q: How do the Greens help the writer’s family?
   A: They give gardening tips and are always there to help.

4. Q: What do the children do together?
   A: They play in the backyard.

5. Q: What do the families do during the holidays?
   A: They exchange gifts and spend time together.