IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY AGAIN

This topic teaches students the important idea of not giving up after the first try. It helps students understand that success often needs many attempts. They will learn how to talk about trying again, giving advice, and sharing experiences using simple tenses and modal verbs.

For example:

If at first you don’t succeed, try again.
I didn’t pass the test, but I am going to try again next week.
You should keep practicing to improve.

Students will practice talking about their efforts, plans, and feelings related to trying and succeeding.

GRAMMAR

Present Simple (general truths and advice):
- If at first you don’t succeed, try again.
- Success needs practice.
Present Continuous (actions happening now or near future):
- I am trying again this week.
- She is practicing every day.
Past Simple (completed actions):
- I didn’t succeed the first time.
- They tried many times.
Future with "will" and "going to":
- I will try again tomorrow.
- She is going to practice more.
Modal verbs for advice and ability:
- You should not give up.
- You must keep trying.
- You can learn from mistakes.
Comparatives and superlatives:
- Trying again is better than stopping.
- The most important thing is to keep going.
Adverbs of frequency:
- always, usually, sometimes, never

VOCABULARY

Succeed – To do something well or finish something successfully.
Try – To make an effort to do something.
Fail – To not succeed.
Practice – To do something many times to get better.
Mistake – A wrong action or idea.
Improve – To get better.
Effort – Hard work to do something.
Keep going – To continue doing something.
Plan – A decision about what to do in the future.
Encourage – To give support or confidence.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

If at first you don’t succeed, try again.
You should keep practicing.
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.
I am going to try again tomorrow.
You must believe in yourself.
Keep going and don’t give up.
Practice makes perfect.
Trying is better than stopping.

SENTENCES

Positive:

I try again after I fail.
She is practicing every day to improve.
They will succeed if they keep trying.
We can learn from our mistakes.

Negative:

Don’t stop if you don’t succeed at first.
He didn’t give up after failing.
I am not afraid to make mistakes.
She won’t quit her plans.

Questions:

What do you do if you don’t succeed?
Should you try again?
Are you going to practice more?
Can mistakes help you improve?

Answers:

I try again and practice more.
Yes, you should always try again.
Yes, I am going to practice every day.
Yes, mistakes help me learn.

CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Tom! Did you pass your driving test?

Tom: No, I didn’t succeed the first time.

Anna: That’s okay. If at first you don’t succeed, try again!

Tom: Yes, I am going to take the test again next week.

Anna: Great! You should practice more and keep going.

Tom: I will. I’m not giving up!

Anna: Good! I believe you will do well next time.

LONG READING

Trying something new can be hard. Many people fail at first, but they do not give up. For example, Maria wanted to learn to swim. She tried the first time but could not swim well. She didn’t succeed, but she kept practicing every day. Maria knows that if at first you don’t succeed, you should try again. Now, she can swim very well.

It is normal to make mistakes. Mistakes help us improve and learn. People who try again after failing usually succeed in the end. The most important thing is to keep going and believe in yourself. Remember, success comes with effort and practice.

Questions and Answers:

What did Maria want to learn? – Swimming.
Did she succeed the first time? – No, she didn’t.
What did Maria do after failing? – She kept practicing.
Why are mistakes important? – They help us learn.
What is the most important thing to do? – Keep trying and believe in yourself.