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Diego's First Day

a first day in class  ·  who, what, where

Diego is new in the English class, and the teacher is very fast. Read how he uses the class phrases, then answer who, what and where from the story.

new words  ·  the story  ·  ★ the missing word  ·  ★★ who, what, where  ·  ★★★ your phrase, in the chat

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For the teacher · In class

read the story once, then read it again in two voices: you are Ms. Harper, the room is Diego. "Number 1 — put your answer in the chat." ★★★ has no key: any class phrase the student really needs is right.

Unit 2 teacher's key (PDF)

New words

Four new words. Tap each one and listen. Your language is under every word.

  • a little afraid, before something new
  • you do not understand where you are
  • a big wall in class, for words
  • the room with the toilet

Diego's First Day

Diego is new in class. Read. Tap a part to hear it again.

Today is Monday. Diego is new in the English class. He is from Mexico. He is a little nervous. The teacher is Ms. Harper. “Good morning! What is your name?” “My name is Diego.”

Ms. Harper is very fast. Diego is lost. “I don't understand. Please speak more slowly.” “Sorry! Of course.” The new word on the board is schedule. “Can you spell that?” “S-C-H-E-D-U-L-E.”

Chantal is a student, too. She is from Haiti. “Do you speak Spanish?” “No. I speak French and Kreyòl.” “Where is the bathroom?” “It is on the left.” Class is over at nine. Diego is happy.

Citizen life: at the citizenship interview, “Please repeat that” is okay.

★ Write the missing word

Write the missing word. Then type it in the chat.

  1. 1Diego is from .
  2. 2The teacher is Ms. .
  3. 3Chantal is from .
  4. 4Class is over at .

★★ Who, what, where?

Who, what, where? Read again. Find the answer in the story.

  1. 1Who is from Haiti?
  2. 2What is the new word on the board? Spell it.
  3. 3Ms. Harper is very fast. What phrase is good for Diego?
  4. 4Which two languages are in Chantal's answer?
  5. 5Where is the bathroom?

★★★ Your phrase

Now YOU. What phrase do you need in class?

Excuse me. ___

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Choose one phrase you need in class. Type it in the chat.