Casa ESL · A1 Beginner · Unit 15 of 20 · Step 1

Review

Revision — Units 1 to 14

Review key vocabulary from Units 1 to 14
Practise grammar from the whole of Step 1
Build confidence using English in different situations

Name

Date

alphabet

noun

The letters of a language in order.

"The English alphabet has 26 letters."

address

noun

The details of where a person lives.

"What is your home address?"

phone

noun

A device you use to speak to people or send messages.

"My phone number is 555-0123."

email

noun

A message sent electronically over the internet.

"Please send me an email."

job

noun

The regular work you do to earn money.

"What is your job?"

age

noun

How old you are.

"What is your age?"

live

verb

To have your home in a place.

"I live in Toronto."

speak

verb

To use words to say something.

"I speak English and Spanish."

Mixed revision: to be, simple present, prepositions, like + -ing

Review all grammar from Step 1. Use the correct form of the verb and the correct preposition.

I am a teacher. I work in a school.

She likes reading and cooking.

The bank is next to the supermarket.

How much is this? — It is ten euros.

Exercise 1

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the box: am, is, are, work, like, from, next to.

1. I a student from Brazil.

2. She in a hospital in the city.

3. The café opposite the park.

4. They playing football at the weekend.

5. We happy to be here.

Exercise 2

Choose the correct answer.

1. What is your ___? My name is Maria.

2. How ___ people are in your family?

3. It is ___ today. I need my umbrella.

4. She is ___ a blue dress today.

All About Me

Hello! My name is Ahmed. I am 32 years old. I am from Egypt. I live in London now. I am a manager. I work in an office near the city centre. I like cooking and reading. At weekends I go to the park. My flat is small but comfortable. There is a sofa and a big window in my living room. I speak Arabic and English. Nice to meet you!

1. Where is Ahmed from?

2. What does Ahmed like doing at weekends?

Discuss these questions with a partner or your teacher.

1Tell your partner five things about yourself using vocabulary from Step 1.
2Ask your partner five questions using different question words: What, Where, How, How many, How much.

Write a short paragraph (5–8 sentences) about yourself. Include: name, country, job, home, hobbies, and daily routine.

Example: My name is Clara. I am from Portugal. I am a nurse. I work in a hospital. I live in a flat near the city centre. I like cooking and reading. Every morning I wake up at six thirty. I am happy to learn English.

Answer Key — For Teacher Use

Exercise 1

1. am · 2. works · 3. is · 4. like · 5. are

Exercise 2

1. name · 2. many · 3. rainy · 4. wearing

Reading Comprehension

1. Ahmed is from Egypt. · 2. Ahmed likes going to the park.