WE BOTH GO TO UNIVERSITY

 The sentence "We both go to university" introduces learners to discussing shared experiences and education. It’s an excellent topic for A1 and A2 learners to practice talking about routines, common activities, and personal connections.

In this lesson, learners will focus on describing their educational experiences, talking about their daily schedules, and discussing similarities with others. They will also learn vocabulary related to university life, such as classes, subjects, and campus facilities.

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe their university life, compare it with others, and engage in conversations about their studies and routines.

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GRAMMAR

Present Simple Tense

• Usage:

  • To talk about routines or habits.
  • Example: We both go to university every day.

• Structure:

  • Positive: Subject + base verb (with -s for third-person singular).
    • He studies in the library.
  • Negative: Subject + do/does not + base verb.
    • We do not have classes on weekends.
  • Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?
    • Do you go to university by bus?

Using "Both"

• Usage:

  • To emphasize that two people share the same action or characteristic.
  • Example: We both study engineering.

• Structure:

  • Both + subject + verb.
  • Examples:
    • Both of us attend morning classes.
    • We both enjoy studying at the library.

Prepositions for Time and Place

• Usage:
  • To describe schedules and locations.
  • Examples:
    • We have classes at 9 a.m.
    • They study in the cafeteria.

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VOCABULARY

1. University: An institution for higher education. (Example: We both go to university every day.)
2. Campus: The grounds of a university. (Example: The campus is very large.)
3. Lecture: A formal talk given to students. (Example: Our lecture starts at 10 a.m.)
4. Subject: A field of study. (Example: She studies biology, and I study history.)
5. Classmate: A fellow student. (Example: My classmate is very helpful.)
6. Assignment: Work given by teachers. (Example: I have an assignment due tomorrow.)
7. Library: A place for studying and reading. (Example: We both study in the library.)
8. Professor: A university teacher. (Example: Our professor is very knowledgeable.)
9. Semester: A period of study in a university. (Example: The semester ends in June.)
10. Graduation: The ceremony when students complete their studies. (Example: We will attend graduation together.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Talking About Shared Activities:

  • We both go to university.
  • Both of us enjoy studying in the library.
  • We have the same professor for math.

• Asking Questions:

  • Do you both take the same classes?
  • What do you study at university?

• Discussing Daily Life:

  • I go to university by bus.
  • She studies in the afternoon, but I study in the morning.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. We both go to university every day.
2. Both of us study hard for exams.

Negative:

1. We do not attend the same classes.
2. Both of us don’t enjoy early lectures.

Questions:

1. Do you both go to the same university?
2. What time do you have classes?

Answers:

1. Yes, we both study at the same university.
2. Our classes start at 8 a.m.

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CONVERSATION

Sophia: Hi, Mia! How’s university life?
Mia: It’s great! My brother and I both go to university now.
Sophia: That’s nice. Do you study the same subject?
Mia: No, he studies engineering, and I study art.
Sophia: Interesting! Do you see each other on campus?
Mia: Sometimes. We both study in the library after classes.
Sophia: That’s good. Studying together must be helpful.

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READING

"Life at University"

Jake and Emma are siblings who both go to the same university. They live in a small apartment near the campus, so they walk to university every morning. Jake is studying computer science, while Emma is studying psychology.

They have different schedules, but they always meet for lunch in the cafeteria. Jake spends most of his time in the computer lab, working on programming assignments. Emma, on the other hand, enjoys attending lectures and discussing topics with her classmates.

In the evenings, they both like to study in the library. Jake helps Emma with her computer projects, and Emma helps Jake with writing reports. Even though their subjects are different, they support each other and enjoy sharing their university experiences.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where do Jake and Emma live?
   A: They live in a small apartment near the campus.

2. Q: What are they studying?
   A: Jake is studying computer science, and Emma is studying psychology.

3. Q: When do they meet during the day?
   A: They meet for lunch in the cafeteria.

4. Q: Where do they study in the evenings?
   A: They study in the library.

5. Q: How do they support each other?
   A: Jake helps Emma with computer projects, and Emma helps Jake with writing reports.