Expressions

Absolutely! Here is a comprehensive English lesson on expressions, designed for elementary school children, with plenty of details, clear examples, and accessible exercises for practice.

English Expressions for Everyday Use!

Hi everyone! Today, we're going to learn some super useful English expressions that we can use every day. These expressions will help you talk to your friends, teachers, and family in English. Let's have fun learning!

1. Greetings (Salutations)

When we meet someone, we usually say "hello" or "hi." These are simple ways to greet people. But there are other ways too!

• Hello: This is a common and polite way to greet anyone.
  • Example: "Hello, my name is Alex!"
• Hi: This is a friendly and informal way to greet someone you know.
  • Example: "Hi, Sarah! How are you?"
• Good morning: We say this in the morning, from when we wake up until around noon.
  • Example: "Good morning, class!"
• Good afternoon: We say this after noon and before it gets dark.
  • Example: "Good afternoon, Mr. Jones."
• Good evening: We say this in the evening, when it starts to get dark.
  • Example: "Good evening, Mom and Dad."
• Good night: We say this when we are going to sleep or when someone else is going to sleep.
  • Example: "Good night, sleep tight!"

Exercise 1: Match the Greeting with the Time!

Draw a line to match the greeting with the correct time of day.

• Good morning ☀️ (Sunny day)
• Good evening 🌙 (Stars in the sky)
• Good afternoon ⏰ (Clock showing 3 PM)
• Hello 👧👦 (Two children meeting)

2. Introductions (Présentations)

When we meet someone new, we often tell them our name. Here are some ways to introduce yourself and others:

• My name is…: This is a simple way to tell someone your name.
  • Example: "My name is Emily."
• I am…: This is another way to say your name.
  • Example: "I am David."
• Nice to meet you: We say this after someone tells us their name. It's a polite way to say you're happy to meet them.
  • Example:
    • Person 1: "My name is Sophie."
    • Person 2: "Nice to meet you, Sophie! I'm Tom."
• This is my friend…: We use this to introduce someone we know to another person.
  • Example: "Sarah, this is my friend, Michael."

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks!

Complete the sentences with the correct words.

1. __ name is Lily.
2. I __ Ben.
3. "Hello, I'm Jessica." "__ to meet you, Jessica! I'm Kevin."
4. "Mom, __ is my teacher, Mrs. Davis."

3. Making Requests (Demandes)

Sometimes we need to ask for something. Here are some polite ways to make requests:

• Please: Adding "please" to a request makes it more polite.
  • Example: "Can I have some water, please?"
• Can I…? We use this to ask for permission or to ask someone to do something for us.
  • Example: "Can I go to the bathroom?"
  • Example: "Can you help me with my homework?"
• Could I…? This is a more polite way to ask for something.
  • Example: "Could I borrow your pencil, please?"
• May I…? This is a very polite way to ask for permission.
  • Example: "May I come in?"

Exercise 3: Make Polite Requests!

Rewrite the following sentences to make them polite requests by adding "please" or using "Can I/Could I/May I?".

1. Give me a cookie. ➡️ _
2. Go outside. ➡️ _
3. See your book. ➡️ _
4. Help me tie my shoes. ➡️ _

4. Saying Thank You (Remerciements)

It's important to say thank you when someone does something nice for us or gives us something. Here are some ways to express gratitude:

• Thank you: This is a common way to say thanks.
  • Example: "Thank you for the present!"
• Thanks: This is a shorter and more informal way to say thank you.
  • Example: "Thanks for your help!"
• Thank you very much: This is a stronger way to say thank you when you are very grateful.
  • Example: "Thank you very much for helping me find my cat!"
• You're welcome: This is what you say when someone thanks you.
  • Example:
    • Person 1: "Thank you!"
    • Person 2: "You're welcome!"

Exercise 4: Match the Situation with the Thank You!

Draw a line to match the situation with the best way to say thank you.

• Your friend helps you build a tall tower with blocks. ➡️ Thanks!
• Your teacher gives you a sticker for doing a great job. ➡️ Thank you very much!
• Someone gives you a birthday present. ➡️ Thank you!

5. Expressing Feelings (Expressions pour exprimer ses sentiments)

We all have feelings, and it's important to be able to talk about them. Here are some expressions to describe how you feel:

• Happy: When something good happens, you feel happy.
  • Example: "I am happy because it's my birthday!"
• Sad: When something makes you feel down, you feel sad.
  • Example: "I am sad because my ice cream fell on the floor."
• Angry: When you are upset about something, you feel angry.
  • Example: "I am angry because my brother broke my toy."
• Excited: When you are looking forward to something, you feel excited.
  • Example: "I am excited about going to the zoo!"
• Scared: When something makes you feel afraid, you feel scared.
  • Example: "I am scared of the dark."
• Tired: When you need to rest, you feel tired.
  • Example: "I am tired after playing all day."
• Surprised: When something unexpected happens, you feel surprised.
  • Example: "I was surprised to see a clown at the party!"

Exercise 5: How Do They Feel?

Look at the pictures and write down how the person might be feeling. (Imagine simple drawings of faces showing different emotions).

1. (A face with a big smile) ➡️ They feel __.
2. (A face with tears) ➡️ They feel __.
3. (A face with a frown) ➡️ They feel __.
4. (A face with wide eyes) ➡️ They feel __.

Great job, everyone! You've learned some very important English expressions today. Keep practicing them, and you'll become a super English speaker in no time! Remember to use these expressions with your friends and family. Happy learning!