WHAT SUBJECT DOES GERARD STUDY?

 The question "What subject does Gerard study?" introduces learners to discussing academic topics and preferences. This topic is ideal for A1 and A2 learners, as it allows them to practice forming questions, describing fields of study, and talking about interests or goals related to education.

This lesson focuses on questions in the present simple tense, vocabulary related to subjects and academic life, and useful expressions to ask and answer questions about studies. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to ask and answer questions about fields of study and discuss educational choices.

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GRAMMAR

Present Simple Tense - Questions

• Usage:

  • To ask about habits, routines, or facts.
  • Example: What subject does Gerard study?

• Structure:

  • Question word + does + subject + base verb?
    • What subject does he study?
    • Where does Gerard study?

Answering Questions

• Positive Structure:
  • Subject + verb (with -s for third-person singular).
    • He studies physics.
  • Subject + does not (doesn’t) + base verb.
    • He does not study chemistry.

Common Question Words

• What: To ask about information. (Example: What subject does he study?)
• Where: To ask about location. (Example: Where does he study?)
• Why: To ask about reasons. (Example: Why does he like biology?)

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VOCABULARY

1. Subject: A field of study. (Example: His favorite subject is mathematics.)
2. Study: To learn about a subject. (Example: She studies history.)
3. Physics: The study of matter and energy. (Example: Physics is very interesting.)
4. Biology: The study of living things. (Example: I like biology because it’s fascinating.)
5. Mathematics: The study of numbers and calculations. (Example: Mathematics is Gerard’s best subject.)
6. Classroom: A place where students learn. (Example: The classroom is large.)
7. Schedule: A plan of activities. (Example: His schedule includes many science classes.)
8. Teacher: A person who helps students learn. (Example: His teacher is very kind.)
9. Homework: Tasks assigned to students to complete at home. (Example: The homework was easy.)
10. Exam: A test to evaluate knowledge. (Example: He is preparing for his final exam.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Asking About Studies:

  • What subject does he study?
  • Does he like science or arts?
  • Where does he go to school?

• Describing Studies:

  • He studies engineering.
  • His favorite subject is history.
  • Gerard enjoys learning about biology.

• Expressing Opinions:

  • I think physics is very challenging.
  • She enjoys mathematics because it’s logical.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. Gerard studies biology at university.
2. His favorite subject is chemistry.

Negative:

1. He does not study mathematics.
2. Gerard doesn’t like history.

Questions:

1. What subject does Gerard study?
2. Does he like studying physics?

Answers:

1. He studies computer science.
2. Yes, he loves learning about science.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, do you know Gerard?
Tom: Yes, he’s in my class.
Anna: What subject does he study?
Tom: He studies environmental science.
Anna: That sounds interesting. Does he like it?
Tom: Yes, he enjoys learning about nature and climate change.
Anna: Where does he study?
Tom: At Greenfield University.

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READING

"Gerard’s Academic Journey"

Gerard is a university student with a passion for science. He studies environmental science because he loves learning about nature and the planet. His classes include topics like climate change, biodiversity, and conservation. Gerard finds the subject both challenging and rewarding.

He spends most of his time in the laboratory or the library. In the laboratory, he performs experiments to study the effects of pollution on plants and animals. In the library, he reads books and articles to prepare for his exams. Gerard’s favorite part of his studies is going on field trips. Last month, he visited a national park to observe wildlife.

Even though Gerard loves environmental science, he also enjoys other subjects. He takes elective courses in art and history to balance his schedule. Gerard believes that studying a variety of subjects helps him develop new skills and understand the world better.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What subject does Gerard study?
   A: He studies environmental science.

2. Q: Why does he like environmental science?
   A: Because he loves learning about nature and the planet.

3. Q: Where does Gerard spend most of his time?
   A: He spends most of his time in the laboratory or the library.

4. Q: What was Gerard’s favorite activity last month?
   A: He went on a field trip to a national park to observe wildlife.

5. Q: What other subjects does Gerard take?
   A: He takes elective courses in art and history.