Lesson 18
Today’s lesson is 180 words.
Greetings
Hello learners! It’s Friday, the weekend is finally here. What are your plans this weekend?
News
Listening Activity
Listen first to the recording. Then, click the “Reveal More” button to read the text.
History
Aung San Suu Kyi, the previous prime minister of Myanmar was a political activist who campaigned in the 1990s to restore democracy. Her international reputation suffered greatly as a result of the Rohingya genocide.
Aung San Suu Kyi is the youngest daughter of Burmese politician and revolutionary Aung San, who Burmese citizens consider the “Father of the Nation”.
Verb spotlight: to be
| Verb: to be | Present | Present Participle | Past tense |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I am | I am afraid. | I was |
| You | You are | You are a child. | You were |
| He/she | She is | He is very athletic. | He/she was |
| We | We are | We are happy people. | We were |
| They | They are | They are bored. | They were |
Grammar Tips
Capitalizing Ethnicities and Languages in English Writing
In English, we capitalize all languages, ethnicities, and nationalities.
Capitalized letters (“uppercase letters”): A, B, C, D, E…
“Lowercase” letters: a, b, c, d, e…
Examples:
Germans speak German.
Americans speak English.
Brazilians speak Portuguese.
Israelis speak Hebrew.
Chinese people speak Mandarin.
Writing Prompt
Prompt: How often do you read the news? What kind of news would you like Fluenteam to cover in our lessons?
Class Discussion
What did you think of today’s lesson? Did you learn any new vocabulary? Do you have grammar questions? Let us know below!