In this topic, students will talk about personal experiences of failing at something new—specifically a piano lesson. They will use the past simple tense to describe what happened and how they felt. They will also use modal verbs to give advice and encouragement. This topic teaches students that failure is a normal part of learning and that continuing to try is important.
For example:
I failed at my first piano lesson.
I didn’t understand the notes.
You should keep practicing.
Students will learn to talk about difficult first experiences and the importance of not giving up.
GRAMMAR
Past Simple:
I failed the lesson.
She didn’t remember the keys.
Present Simple:
He plays the piano every day.
We try our best in class.
Modal Verbs (should, can, must):
You should not give up.
He can learn with more practice.
You must listen carefully.
Comparatives and Superlatives:
This piece is easier than the last one.
It was the most difficult lesson so far.
Adverbs of Frequency:
always, usually, often, sometimes, never
I often make mistakes, but I learn from them.
VOCABULARY
Piano – A musical instrument with keys.
Lesson – A time to learn something.
Fail – To not succeed.
Practice – To repeat something to improve.
Keys – The black and white parts of a piano.
Note – A musical sound.
Teacher – A person who helps you learn.
Mistake – Something done wrong.
Try – To make an effort.
Improve – To get better.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I failed, but I didn’t give up.
You can do it!
Keep practicing.
Don’t worry, everyone makes mistakes.
Next time, I will do better.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I practiced every day.
She played the song perfectly.
We learned a lot from the lesson.
Negative:
I didn’t understand the notes.
He didn’t follow the rhythm.
They didn’t listen to the teacher.
Questions:
What did you fail at?
Did you give up?
How did you feel?
Answers:
I failed at playing my first song.
No, I didn’t give up.
I felt nervous but motivated.
CONVERSATION
Sam: Hi Lily! How was your first piano lesson?
Lily: It was hard. I failed at playing the notes correctly.
Sam: Oh no. What happened?
Lily: I didn’t remember the keys, and I got nervous.
Sam: That’s okay. It’s normal to make mistakes at first.
Lily: Yeah. My teacher said I should keep trying.
Sam: That’s good advice. Are you going to continue?
Lily: Yes, I will practice every day.
Sam: Great! I’m sure you will improve soon.
Lily: Thanks, Sam. I won’t give up.
LONG READING
Luis was excited for his first piano lesson. He wanted to learn fast, but when he started, he made many mistakes. He didn’t know the keys well and forgot the notes. The teacher told him that he needed more practice. Luis felt sad and thought about giving up.
But then he remembered something important: learning takes time. He decided not to give up. Every day, he practiced for 20 minutes. He asked his teacher for help and listened carefully. After two weeks, he played his first full song. He was very happy and proud of himself.
Questions and Answers:
What did Luis want to do? – He wanted to learn piano fast.
What problems did he have? – He made many mistakes and forgot the notes.
How did he feel? – He felt sad and wanted to give up.
What did he decide to do? – He decided to keep practicing.
What happened in the end? – He played his first full song and felt proud.
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