In this topic, students will reflect on their learning experiences and challenges in English lessons. They will use the past simple tense to describe situations in which they failed and discuss how they responded. Students will also learn how to use modal verbs to give advice and offer support to others. This topic builds confidence by focusing on improvement and growth.
For example:
I failed the vocabulary quiz last month.
She didn’t understand the listening activity.
You should ask the teacher for help.
Students will share and learn from experiences where they didn’t succeed at first but continued trying.
GRAMMAR
Past Simple:
I failed the test.
She didn’t understand the lesson.
Present Simple:
We always ask questions in class.
He never gives up.
Modal Verbs (should, can, must):
You should study every day.
He can improve with practice.
You must not skip your lessons.
Comparatives and Superlatives:
This topic is easier than the last one.
She is the best student in grammar.
Adverbs of Frequency:
always, usually, often, sometimes, never
I sometimes forget the new words.
VOCABULARY
Fail – Not succeed in something.
Quiz – A short test.
Mistake – Something wrong or incorrect.
Lesson – A time of learning.
Improve – To become better.
Help – To support someone.
Understand – To know the meaning of something.
Confused – Not sure or not clear.
Practice – To do something many times to get better.
Success – A good result or achievement.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
What did you fail at?
Don’t worry, try again.
You can improve.
Ask for help.
Failure is a step to success.
Keep working hard!
SENTENCES
Positive:
I learned from my mistakes.
She passed the test after trying again.
We studied hard and improved.
Negative:
I didn’t understand the grammar.
They didn’t finish the homework.
He didn’t ask for help.
Questions:
What did you fail at?
Did you try again?
Did the teacher help you?
Answers:
I failed the speaking test.
Yes, I studied more and passed.
No, I didn’t ask for help, but I will next time.
CONVERSATION
Teacher: What happened with your last writing assignment, Mia?
Mia: I failed. I didn’t understand the instructions.
Teacher: That’s okay. Many students had the same problem. Did you try to do it again?
Mia: No, I felt bad and just stopped trying.
Teacher: You shouldn’t give up. Mistakes help us learn. You can try again today.
Mia: Really? That would help me a lot.
Teacher: Of course. Let’s review the instructions together.
Mia: Thank you, I want to improve.
Teacher: That’s the spirit! You will do better next time.
LONG READING
Many students feel sad when they don’t do well in class. For example, Lucas failed his English listening test. He didn’t understand the audio and felt confused. He didn’t want to try again, and he stopped practicing. His friend Emily talked to him. “It’s okay to fail,” she said. “You should keep practicing.”
Lucas listened to her. He started to listen to English podcasts and watch short videos. Every day, he practiced a little. After two weeks, he took the test again. This time, he passed. He felt proud and happy.
Questions and Answers:
What did Lucas fail at? – His English listening test.
How did he feel after failing? – He felt confused and didn’t want to try again.
Who talked to him? – His friend Emily.
What did he do to improve? – He listened to English every day.
What happened after he practiced? – He passed the test.
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