MIKE NEVER STUDIES, SO HE ALWAYS GETS BAD GRADES

 This topic helps students describe habits, consequences, and routines using simple language. It focuses on how actions (or inactions) can affect results, especially in school settings. Students will practice using the present simple tense, adverbs of frequency, and cause-effect language.

For example:

• Mike never studies.

• He always gets bad grades.

• He should study more.

This topic is great for discussing responsibility and advice using A2 grammar and vocabulary.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple (for habits and routines):

   • Mike doesn’t study.

   • He always gets bad grades.

2. Adverbs of Frequency (to talk about how often):

   • always, usually, sometimes, rarely, never

   • He never does his homework.

   • I usually study in the evening.

3. Modal Verbs (can, should, must):

   • He should study more.

   • You must do your homework.

   • You can improve your grades.

4. Comparatives and Consequences:

   • This test is easier than the last one.

   • If you don’t study, you will fail.

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VOCABULARY

1. Study – To review or learn something for school.

2. Grade – A score or mark in a class.

3. Homework – Assignments to do at home.

4. Always – All the time.

5. Never – At no time.

6. Fail – Not to succeed.

7. Pass – To succeed.

8. Improve – To become better.

9. Test – An exam or quiz.

10. Effort – Hard work to achieve something.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• He never studies.

• He always gets bad grades.

• He should work harder.

• I usually study at night.

• If you study, you can pass.

• You must focus more.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I always study before a test.

• She usually gets good grades.

• We can improve with practice.

Negative:

• Mike never studies.

• I don’t want to fail.

• He can’t pass if he doesn’t try.

Questions:

• Why does Mike get bad grades?

• Does he study at home?

• Should he work harder?

Answers:

• Because he never studies.

• No, he doesn’t.

• Yes, he should.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hey Joe, did you see Mike’s test score?

Joe: Yeah, he failed again.

Anna: I know. He never studies.

Joe: That’s true. He always plays video games.

Anna: He should try harder. The final exam is next week.

Joe: I agree. If he studies, he can still pass.

Anna: Let’s tell him to join our study group.

Joe: Great idea!

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LONG READING

Mike is a student who never studies. He doesn’t like doing homework and always plays games after school. Because of this, he always gets bad grades. His teachers are worried. His parents told him that he must change.

Mike’s friend Sarah said, “You should study with us. We meet every afternoon.” At first, Mike said no. But after failing another test, he decided to try. Now, he studies with his friends and does his homework. He says, “I don’t want to fail again.” His grades are getting better.

Questions and Answers:

1. Why does Mike get bad grades? – Because he never studies.

2. What does he do after school? – He plays games.

3. Who invited him to study? – His friend Sarah.

4. What did Mike decide after failing again? – He decided to study.

5. Are his grades better now? – Yes, they are.