Warm-up
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: chores. First, go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions
| task | (n) work given to someone to do; chore His task is to wash the car. |
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| allowance | (n) a small amount of money given to children by parents My children receive an allowance every week. |
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| schedule | (n) a plan of things to do and when She has a weekly schedule of chores. |
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| sweep the floor | (expression) to clean the floor with a broom Today my chore is to sweep the floor. |
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| vacuum the floor | (expression) to clean the floors with a vacuum cleaner Tomorrow I have to vacuum the floor. |
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| take out the trash | (expression) remove the garbage or rubbish from the house My dad asked me to take out the trash. |
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| set the table | (expression) to put the dishes, utensils, and glasses on the table to eat I have to set the table for dinner. |
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| clear the table | (expression) to remove the dishes, utensils, and glasses from the table after eating You need to clear the table after we eat. |
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| do the laundry | (expression) to wash dirty clothes I do the laundry on Monday’s. |
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| clean the windows | (expression) to remove the dirt from windows The windows are dirty. Please, clean the windows. |
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Conversation
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting comes up.
- Did you receive an allowance when you were a child? If yes, how much?
- What chores do children and teenagers do in your country?
- Which chore do you dislike the most? Why?
- What are some chores that are done outside of the house?
- Should children be given chores? Why or why not?
- Should children receive an allowance for doing chores? Why or why not?
- Can you name some chores that need to be done every day?
- Tell me about a task at work or school that you don’t like to do.
- Would you pay an adult to clean your house every week? Why or why not?
- Are there any chores that you enjoy doing? Why or why not?
Wrap-up
Go over any new expressions or vocabulary that you learned today.
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