$MODULE Book 3 · Lesson 3: Where Are You From? {st-page_067_001.jpg}
FORMAT: 2
DESCRIPTION: Countries, days and months, the past of "to be" (was/were), and "how many" questions — plus sounds, spelling, and word-group review. The final part is optional word-reading practice.
TARGET_LANG_G: en
HOME_LANG_G: en
VOICE_DEFAULT: aoede | Clear, friendly American English narrator
VOICE_INTRO: aoede | Warm, lightly witty narrator
VOICE_PROMPT: gacrux | Questions and cues, read clearly
VOICE_RESPONSE: schedar | Model answers, warm and clear
$DIALOGUE What Country Are They From? {st-page_069_001.jpg}
ID: l3-s1
INTRO: Welcome to Lesson 3. In this lesson you'll learn to say what country people are from, name the days and months, and talk about the past with "was" and "were". First, where is everybody from? Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: What country are they from?
VOCAB: United States
LINE: What country are they from? They're from the United States.
VOCAB: Saudi Arabia
LINE: What country is he from? He's from Saudi Arabia.
VOCAB: China
LINE: What country is she from? She's from China.
VOCAB: Egypt
LINE: Where is Ali from? Ali's from Egypt.
VOCAB: Canada
LINE: Is he from Canada? Yes, he is.
VOCAB: Zaire
LINE: What country are they from? They're from Zaire.
VOCAB: Spain
LINE: Where are you from? I'm from Spain.
VOCAB: Russia
LINE: What country is he from? He's from Russia.
VOCAB: England
LINE: Where is he from? He's from England.
VOCAB: France
LINE: Where is she from? She's from France.
VOCAB: Venezuela
LINE: Where are you from? We're from Venezuela.
# Source: ST §I'm From Egypt (l3-s2)
$DIALOGUE Introductions: I'm, You're, He's
ID: l3-s2
INTRO: Ali, Carlos, and Ted introduce themselves — and each one has to remember everybody who spoke before him. Read along and notice how "I'm", "you're", and "he's" change.
INSTRUCTION: Read the introductions.
Ali: I'm Ali; I'm from Egypt.
Carlos: You're Ali; you're from Egypt. I'm Carlos; I'm from Spain.
Ted: He's Ali; he's from Egypt. You're Carlos; you're from Spain. I'm Ted; I'm from the United States.
# Source: ST §Where Are You From? conversation (l3-s3)
$DIALOGUE A Conversation: Where Are You From?
ID: l3-s3
INTRO: Carlos meets Balila. Between them they speak four languages — and they're both still working on English. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
Carlos: Hi! Where are you from?
Balila: I'm from Zaire.
Carlos: I'm from Spain. Do you speak French?
Balila: Yes, I do.
Carlos: I speak French, too.
Balila: Oh, you speak Spanish, French, and English! That's very good.
Carlos: I don't speak English. I'm learning it now.
Balila: Me, too!
NOTES: Me, too. = I am too.
Carlos: I'm going to the snack bar. Do you want to come?
Balila: OK. Let's go.
# Source: ST §Where Am I From? (l3-s4)
$DIALOGUE Name, Country, Language
ID: l3-s4
INTRO: Here are the three questions people will ask you again and again: your name, your country, your language. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
Student1: What's your name?
Student2: My name is Carlos.
Student1: Where are you from?
Student2: I'm from Spain.
Student1: What language do you speak?
Student2: I speak Spanish.
# Source: ST §Was/Were table (l3-s15) + authored talk-through
$GRAMMAR Was and Were
ID: l3-s15
INTRO: Here's the big grammar point of this lesson: how "is" and "are" change when you talk about the past.
To talk about **now**, use **am**, **is**, and **are**. To talk about the **past** — yesterday, last year — use **was** and **were**.
| Now | Past |
|---|---|
| {I am in the U.S. now.} | {I was in Spain last year.} |
| {Mr. Brown is in the U.S. now.} | {Mr. Brown was in Spain last year.} |
| {They are in the U.S. now.} | {They were in Spain last year.} |
| {John and Sue are in the U.S. now.} | {John and Sue were in Spain last year.} |
**Was** goes with one person: I, he, she, it. **Were** goes with more than one: we, you, they.
# Source: LLA 3A Figure 1
$SELECT Today or Yesterday?
ID: 3a-f1
INTRO: Now use the point you just saw: "is" and "are" mean today, "was" and "were" mean yesterday. Listen to each sentence, tap the right time word, then repeat the sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Tap today or yesterday.
REPEAT
OPTION: a | today
OPTION: b | yesterday
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Tom is in the barracks. {bk03-l3a-f1-01-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Tom is in the barracks today. {bk03-l3a-f1-01-a.mp3}
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Bob was in the barracks. {bk03-l3a-f1-02-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Bob was in the barracks yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f1-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Mr. Wilson was in the hospital. {bk03-l3a-f1-03-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Mr. Wilson was in the hospital yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f1-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: John isn't happy. {bk03-l3a-f1-04-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: John isn't happy today. {bk03-l3a-f1-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Mrs. Wilson wasn't sick. {bk03-l3a-f1-05-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Mrs. Wilson wasn't sick yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f1-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Jan and Linda were in class. {bk03-l3a-f1-06-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Jan and Linda were in class yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f1-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The cook is in the dining hall. {bk03-l3a-f1-07-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: The cook is in the dining hall today. {bk03-l3a-f1-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Tom and Bob are at the BX. {bk03-l3a-f1-08-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Tom and Bob are at the BX today. {bk03-l3a-f1-08-a.mp3}
PROMPT: I was not in class. {bk03-l3a-f1-09-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: I was not in class yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f1-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: You are not a pilot. {bk03-l3a-f1-10-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: You are not a pilot today. {bk03-l3a-f1-10-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We weren't in the lab. {bk03-l3a-f1-11-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: We weren't in the lab yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f1-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We aren't in our country. {bk03-l3a-f1-12-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: We aren't in our country today. {bk03-l3a-f1-12-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §Jane Was Not Happy table (l3-s21)
$GRAMMAR Wasn't and Weren't
ID: l3-s21
INTRO: One small step before the next practice: how to say "was not" and "were not" the short way.
To make the past negative, add **not** — and in speech, use the contraction:
| | | |
|---|---|---|
| was + not | = | {wasn't} |
| were + not | = | {weren't} |
{Jane was not happy.} = {Jane wasn't happy.}
# Source: ST §Jane Was Not Happy sentences (l3-s22)
$DIALOGUE Wasn't and Weren't in Sentences
ID: l3-s22
INTRO: Nobody in these sentences is having a good time — sick, tired, angry, or simply not here. Listen and repeat each negative sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: Jane was not happy last year.
LINE: Mr. Green wasn't sick last month.
LINE: I wasn't tired last night.
LINE: Tom was not here yesterday.
LINE: Jerry wasn't in the hospital a week ago.
LINE: Linda wasn't angry this morning.
LINE: Bob and Richard were not here today.
LINE: They weren't in Saudi Arabia a month ago.
LINE: Linda was not in France three months ago.
LINE: They weren't in the lab 10 minutes ago.
# Source: ST §Were You Happy? (l3-s23) — recast from a repeat list into cued spoken Q&A
$PRODUCE Yes or No — Was and Were
ID: l3-s23
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now you answer. You'll hear a question with "was" or "were", and the screen tells you whether to say yes or no. Answer aloud in a full sentence, then check the model.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud, following the Yes or No cue.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: Yes, ____.
PROMPT: Was Linda happy yesterday?
RESPONSE: Yes, Linda was happy yesterday. Yes, she was.
TEMPLATE: Yes, ____.
PROMPT: Were Bob and Dan in the classroom?
RESPONSE: Yes, Bob and Dan were in the classroom. Yes, they were.
TEMPLATE: Yes, ____.
PROMPT: Was Mrs. Wilson sick last month?
RESPONSE: Yes, Mrs. Wilson was sick last month. Yes, she was.
TEMPLATE: Yes, ____.
PROMPT: Was Mr. Wilson a teacher two years ago?
RESPONSE: Yes, Mr. Wilson was a teacher two years ago. Yes, he was.
TEMPLATE: No, ____.
PROMPT: Was Linda angry yesterday?
RESPONSE: No, Linda wasn't angry yesterday. No, she wasn't.
TEMPLATE: No, ____.
PROMPT: Were Tom and Bob in the BX yesterday afternoon?
RESPONSE: No, Tom and Bob were not in the BX yesterday afternoon. No, they weren't.
TEMPLATE: Yes, ____.
PROMPT: Were you in your country last year?
RESPONSE: Yes, I was in my country last year. Yes, I was.
TEMPLATE: No, ____.
PROMPT: Was yesterday Thursday?
RESPONSE: No, yesterday was not Thursday. No, it wasn't.
TEMPLATE: Yes, ____.
PROMPT: Were you in the building this morning?
RESPONSE: Yes, I was in the building this morning. Yes, I was.
TEMPLATE: No, ____.
PROMPT: Were you tired last night?
RESPONSE: No, I was not tired last night. No, I wasn't.
# Source: LLA 3C Figure 5 (dialogue)
$DIALOGUE Where Were You Last Year?
ID: 3c-f5
INTRO: Leila and Karen compare travels — England, France, Egypt, and two or three words of Arabic. This dialogue puts countries and "was/were" together. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
Leila: Were you in England last year? {bk03-l3c-f5-01.mp3}
Karen: No, I wasn't. {bk03-l3c-f5-02.mp3}
LINE: I was in the United States. {bk03-l3c-f5-03.mp3}
LINE: Where were you last year? {bk03-l3c-f5-04.mp3}
Leila: I was in England and France. {bk03-l3c-f5-05.mp3}
Karen: Oh. {bk03-l3c-f5-06.mp3}
LINE: What country are you from? {bk03-l3c-f5-07.mp3}
Leila: I'm from Egypt. {bk03-l3c-f5-08.mp3}
Karen: Oh. {bk03-l3c-f5-09.mp3}
LINE: I was in Egypt 2 years ago. {bk03-l3c-f5-10.mp3}
Leila: Do you speak Arabic? {bk03-l3c-f5-11.mp3}
Karen: No, I don't. {bk03-l3c-f5-12.mp3}
LINE: I know 2 or 3 words. {bk03-l3c-f5-13.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3C Figure 5 (questions)
$PRODUCE Questions on the Dialogue
ID: 3c-f5-b
REFERENCE
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now some questions about Leila and Karen. Answer each one aloud in a full sentence, then listen to the model and repeat it. You can open the dialogue again if your memory needs it.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud, then repeat the model.
REPEAT
PROMPT: Was Karen in England last year? {bk03-l3c-f5-14-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: No, she wasn't. {bk03-l3c-f5-14-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where was Leila last year? {bk03-l3c-f5-15-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: She was in England and France. {bk03-l3c-f5-15-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What country is Leila from? {bk03-l3c-f5-16-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: She's from Egypt. {bk03-l3c-f5-16-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does Karen speak Arabic? {bk03-l3c-f5-17-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: No, she doesn't. She knows 2 or 3 words. {bk03-l3c-f5-17-a.mp3}
$LESSON 3-2: Days, Months, and the Calendar
# Source: LLA 3A Figure 5
$DIALOGUE Days of the Week {page_046_001.jpg}
ID: 3a-f5
INTRO: In this part you'll work with the calendar: the days of the week, the months of the year, and what was yesterday. Start by listening to the seven days and repeating each one.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: Sunday. {bk03-l3a-f5-01.mp3}
LINE: Monday. {bk03-l3a-f5-02.mp3}
LINE: Tuesday. {bk03-l3a-f5-03.mp3}
LINE: Wednesday. {bk03-l3a-f5-04.mp3}
LINE: Thursday. {bk03-l3a-f5-05.mp3}
LINE: Friday. {bk03-l3a-f5-06.mp3}
LINE: Saturday. {bk03-l3a-f5-07.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3A Figure 6
$SELECT What Was Yesterday?
ID: 3a-f6
INTRO: If today is Monday, yesterday was Sunday — the days never change their order, which makes this drill very fair. Listen, tap the correct day, then repeat the answer.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the correct day of the week.
REPEAT
PROMPT: Today is Monday. What was yesterday? {bk03-l3a-f6-01-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | Tuesday
OPTION: b | Sunday
OPTION: c | Saturday
OPTION: d | Friday
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Yesterday was Sunday. {bk03-l3a-f6-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Today is Tuesday. What was yesterday? {bk03-l3a-f6-02-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | Monday
OPTION: b | Thursday
OPTION: c | Sunday
OPTION: d | Saturday
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Yesterday was Monday. {bk03-l3a-f6-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Today is Saturday. What was yesterday? {bk03-l3a-f6-03-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | Sunday
OPTION: b | Friday
OPTION: c | Monday
OPTION: d | Thursday
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Yesterday was Friday. {bk03-l3a-f6-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Today is Thursday. What was yesterday? {bk03-l3a-f6-04-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | Tuesday
OPTION: b | Saturday
OPTION: c | Wednesday
OPTION: d | Thursday
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: Yesterday was Wednesday. {bk03-l3a-f6-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Yesterday was Friday. What is today? {bk03-l3a-f6-05-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | Monday
OPTION: b | Friday
OPTION: c | Sunday
OPTION: d | Saturday
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: Today is Saturday. {bk03-l3a-f6-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Yesterday was Wednesday. What is today? {bk03-l3a-f6-06-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | Sunday
OPTION: b | Wednesday
OPTION: c | Thursday
OPTION: d | Tuesday
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: Today is Thursday. {bk03-l3a-f6-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Yesterday was Monday. What is today? {bk03-l3a-f6-07-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | Wednesday
OPTION: b | Tuesday
OPTION: c | Sunday
OPTION: d | Saturday
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Today is Tuesday. {bk03-l3a-f6-07-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §Make a Sentence (Yesterday) (l3-s16)
$PRODUCE Today and Yesterday Sentences
ID: l3-s16
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
SHOW_PROMPT
INTRO: Your turn to say it. You'll see a day of the week — say two sentences aloud: "Today is..." and "Yesterday was...". Then check the model.
INSTRUCTION: Say two sentences: today and yesterday.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Tuesday
RESPONSE: Today is Tuesday. Yesterday was Monday.
PROMPT: Wednesday
RESPONSE: Today is Wednesday. Yesterday was Tuesday.
PROMPT: Thursday
RESPONSE: Today is Thursday. Yesterday was Wednesday.
PROMPT: Friday
RESPONSE: Today is Friday. Yesterday was Thursday.
PROMPT: Saturday
RESPONSE: Today is Saturday. Yesterday was Friday.
PROMPT: Sunday
RESPONSE: Today is Sunday. Yesterday was Saturday.
# Source: LLA 3A Figure 7 (VOCAB abbreviations merged from ST l3-s6)
$DIALOGUE Months of the Year {page_047_001.jpg}
ID: 3a-f7
INTRO: Now the twelve months, from January to December. You'll see a calendar — listen and repeat each month.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: January / Jan. | January
LINE: January. {bk03-l3a-f7-01.mp3}
VOCAB: February / Feb. | February
LINE: February. {bk03-l3a-f7-02.mp3}
VOCAB: March / Mar. | March
LINE: March. {bk03-l3a-f7-03.mp3}
VOCAB: April / Apr. | April
LINE: April. {bk03-l3a-f7-04.mp3}
VOCAB: May
LINE: May. {bk03-l3a-f7-05.mp3}
VOCAB: June / Jun. | June
LINE: June. {bk03-l3a-f7-06.mp3}
VOCAB: July / Jul. | July
LINE: July. {bk03-l3a-f7-07.mp3}
VOCAB: August / Aug. | August
LINE: August. {bk03-l3a-f7-08.mp3}
VOCAB: September / Sept. | September
LINE: September. {bk03-l3a-f7-09.mp3}
VOCAB: October / Oct. | October
LINE: October. {bk03-l3a-f7-10.mp3}
VOCAB: November / Nov. | November
LINE: November. {bk03-l3a-f7-11.mp3}
VOCAB: December / Dec. | December
LINE: December. {bk03-l3a-f7-12.mp3}
# Source: ST §This Month Is May. Next Month Is June. (l3-s7)
$DIALOGUE This Month, Next Month
ID: l3-s7
INTRO: The months in order, two at a time: this month and next month. Listen and repeat each question and answer.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: month
VOCAB: next
LINE: This month is January. What is next month? Next month is February.
LINE: This month is March. What is next month? Next month is April.
LINE: This month is May. What is next month? Next month is June.
LINE: This month is July. What is next month? Next month is August.
LINE: This month is September. What is next month? Next month is October.
LINE: This month is November. What is next month? Next month is December.
# Source: LLA 3A Figure 8
$SELECT Is or Was?
ID: 3a-f8
INTRO: "This month is..." but "last month was...". Listen carefully for the verb form, tap the one you hear, then repeat the sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the word you hear.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: This month is February. {bk03-l3a-f8-01-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | is
OPTION: b | isn't
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: This month is February. {bk03-l3a-f8-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Last month wasn't March. {bk03-l3a-f8-02-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | was
OPTION: b | wasn't
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Last month wasn't March. {bk03-l3a-f8-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Last month was January. {bk03-l3a-f8-03-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | was
OPTION: b | wasn't
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Last month was January. {bk03-l3a-f8-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: This month isn't December. {bk03-l3a-f8-04-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | is
OPTION: b | isn't
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: This month isn't December. {bk03-l3a-f8-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: This month is August. {bk03-l3a-f8-05-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | is
OPTION: b | isn't
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: This month is August. {bk03-l3a-f8-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Last month was July. {bk03-l3a-f8-06-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | was
OPTION: b | wasn't
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Last month was July. {bk03-l3a-f8-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Yesterday was Saturday. {bk03-l3a-f8-11-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | was
OPTION: b | wasn't
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Yesterday was Saturday. {bk03-l3a-f8-11-a.mp3}
$LESSON 3-3: Last, Ago, and Sound-Alikes
# Source: ST §Make Sentences with Last (l3-s17)
$PRODUCE Sentences with Last
ID: l3-s17
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
SHOW_PROMPT
INTRO: This part is about pointing backward in time: "last month", "three days ago" — and three little words that sound almost the same. First, take the month or year on the screen and say two sentences: "This is..." and "Last month was..." or "Last year was...".
INSTRUCTION: Say two sentences using "last".
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: November
RESPONSE: This is November. Last month was October.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: 1988
RESPONSE: This is 1988. Last year was 1987.
PROMPT: June
RESPONSE: This is June. Last month was May.
PROMPT: 1987
RESPONSE: This is 1987. Last year was 1986.
PROMPT: December
RESPONSE: This is December. Last month was November.
PROMPT: 1990
RESPONSE: This is 1990. Last year was 1989.
PROMPT: January
RESPONSE: This is January. Last month was December.
PROMPT: February
RESPONSE: This is February. Last month was January.
PROMPT: August
RESPONSE: This is August. Last month was July.
PROMPT: March
RESPONSE: This is March. Last month was February.
# Source: LLA 3A Figure 2
$SELECT How Long Ago? Catch the Number
ID: 3a-f2
INTRO: A number plus "ago" tells you how far back something happened. Listen to each sentence, tap the number you hear, then repeat the sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the number you hear.
REPEAT
PROMPT: We were in the lab 2 days ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-01-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 3
OPTION: b | 2
OPTION: c | 12
OPTION: d | 10
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: We were in the lab 2 days ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: I was in the mess hall 4 hours ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-02-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 15
OPTION: b | 14
OPTION: c | 5
OPTION: d | 4
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: I was in the mess hall 4 hours ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: They were in Spain 10 days ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-03-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 20
OPTION: b | 15
OPTION: c | 10
OPTION: d | 12
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: They were in Spain 10 days ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We were in France 2 months ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-04-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 2
OPTION: b | 10
OPTION: c | 12
OPTION: d | 11
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: We were in France 2 months ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: She was sick 3 days ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-05-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 3
OPTION: b | 30
OPTION: c | 4
OPTION: d | 13
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: She was sick 3 days ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We were in class 5 minutes ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-06-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 6
OPTION: b | 4
OPTION: c | 5
OPTION: d | 3
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: We were in class 5 minutes ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Mr. Wilson was a student 9 years ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-07-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 9
OPTION: b | 8
OPTION: c | 19
OPTION: d | 6
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Mr. Wilson was a student 9 years ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were in China 18 months ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-08-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 8
OPTION: b | 18
OPTION: c | 9
OPTION: d | 16
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were in China 18 months ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-08-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Tom was in the hospital 7 weeks ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-09-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 6
OPTION: b | 17
OPTION: c | 70
OPTION: d | 7
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: Tom was in the hospital 7 weeks ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: John was in class 1 hour ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-10-q.mp3}
OPTION: a | 2
OPTION: b | 11
OPTION: c | 10
OPTION: d | 1
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: John was in class 1 hour ago. {bk03-l3a-f2-10-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §Make Sentences with Ago (l3-s18)
$PRODUCE Sentences with Ago
ID: l3-s18
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
SHOW_PROMPT
INTRO: Now you make the "ago" sentence yourself. Read the two sentences, do a little calendar math, and say one sentence with "ago" aloud. Then check the model.
INSTRUCTION: Say one sentence with "ago".
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: This is December. I was in the hospital in June.
RESPONSE: I was in the hospital 6 months ago.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: This is 1989. John and Allen were in Zaire in 1980.
RESPONSE: They were in Zaire 9 years ago.
PROMPT: This is Tuesday. My mother was in this house on Saturday.
RESPONSE: My mother was in this house 3 days ago.
PROMPT: This is September. Jack was in Saudi Arabia in March.
RESPONSE: Jack was in Saudi Arabia 6 months ago.
PROMPT: This is 1990. Mr. and Mrs. Frank were in China in 1987.
RESPONSE: They were in China 3 years ago.
PROMPT: This is 1991. Tony was in Florida in 1987.
RESPONSE: Tony was in Florida 4 years ago.
PROMPT: This is Thursday. Ted and Steve were in class on Monday.
RESPONSE: They were in class 3 days ago.
PROMPT: This is September. Alice was in New York in May.
RESPONSE: Alice was in New York 4 months ago.
PROMPT: It's 4:00 in the afternoon. I was at the BX at 1:00 PM.
RESPONSE: I was at the BX 3 hours ago.
PROMPT: It's 6:20. The bus was at the bus stop at 6:15.
RESPONSE: The bus was at the bus stop 5 minutes ago.
# Source: LLA 3A Figure 3
$DIALOGUE Were, We're, and Where
ID: 3a-f3
INTRO: Three words that sound dangerously alike: "were", "we're", and "where". Listen to each word and its sentences, and repeat everything.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: were {bk03-l3a-f3-01.mp3}
LINE: Bob and Tom were in France. {bk03-l3a-f3-02.mp3}
LINE: We were not in lab 2 days ago. {bk03-l3a-f3-03.mp3}
LINE: Were they in class yesterday? {bk03-l3a-f3-04.mp3}
LINE: Yes, they were in class yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f3-05.mp3}
LINE: we're {bk03-l3a-f3-06.mp3}
LINE: We're in the Air Force now. {bk03-l3a-f3-07.mp3}
LINE: We're pilots now. {bk03-l3a-f3-08.mp3}
LINE: We're happy. {bk03-l3a-f3-09.mp3}
LINE: We're not sad. {bk03-l3a-f3-10.mp3}
LINE: where {bk03-l3a-f3-11.mp3}
LINE: Where are you? {bk03-l3a-f3-12.mp3}
LINE: I'm in the lab. {bk03-l3a-f3-13.mp3}
LINE: Where are Bob and Tom? {bk03-l3a-f3-14.mp3}
LINE: They're in the barracks. {bk03-l3a-f3-15.mp3}
LINE: Where were you last week? {bk03-l3a-f3-16.mp3}
LINE: I was in Egypt. {bk03-l3a-f3-17.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3A Figure 4
$SELECT Were, We're, or Where?
ID: 3a-f4
INTRO: Now put your ears to the test on those three sound-alikes. Listen to the sentence, tap the word you heard, then repeat the sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the word you hear.
REPEAT
OPTION: a | were
OPTION: b | we're
OPTION: c | where
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Where is Mr. Wilson? {bk03-l3a-f4-01-q.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: Where is Mr. Wilson? {bk03-l3a-f4-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We're standing in the room. {bk03-l3a-f4-02-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: We're standing in the room. {bk03-l3a-f4-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where was Tom yesterday? {bk03-l3a-f4-03-q.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: Where was Tom yesterday? {bk03-l3a-f4-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We were in the lab yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f4-04-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: We were in the lab yesterday. {bk03-l3a-f4-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where was the doctor? {bk03-l3a-f4-05-q.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: Where was the doctor? {bk03-l3a-f4-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: We're brothers. {bk03-l3a-f4-06-q.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: We're brothers. {bk03-l3a-f4-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Bob and Tom were at the BX last Wednesday. {bk03-l3a-f4-07-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Bob and Tom were at the BX last Wednesday. {bk03-l3a-f4-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: They were not in Saudi Arabia 2 weeks ago. {bk03-l3a-f4-08-q.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: They were not in Saudi Arabia 2 weeks ago. {bk03-l3a-f4-08-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Where is your book? {bk03-l3a-f4-09-q.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: Where is your book? {bk03-l3a-f4-09-a.mp3}
INTRO: To close this part, some sentences that pull it all together — months, days, "ago", "this", "next", and "last". Listen and repeat each one.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: Twelve months are in a year. {bk03-l3c-f6-01.mp3}
LINE: Seven days are in a week. {bk03-l3c-f6-02.mp3}
LINE: Sixty minutes are in one hour. {bk03-l3c-f6-03.mp3}
LINE: Yesterday was Thursday. {bk03-l3c-f6-04.mp3}
LINE: I was in China two weeks ago. {bk03-l3c-f6-05.mp3}
LINE: This month is October. {bk03-l3c-f6-06.mp3}
LINE: Next month is November. {bk03-l3c-f6-07.mp3}
LINE: Last month was September. {bk03-l3c-f6-08.mp3}
$LESSON 3-4: Tests, Time, and How Many
# Source: ST §They Have a Test Tomorrow (l3-s8)
$DIALOGUE Studying for the Quiz
ID: l3-s8
INTRO: This part is about tests and counting things with "how many". First, meet some students with a quiz tomorrow — they're doing everything right, for once. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: quiz
VOCAB: review
VOCAB: lesson
LINE: The students are studying for their quiz. They're reviewing their lessons. {st-page_075_001.jpg}
VOCAB: look up
VOCAB: dictionary
VOCAB: memorize
LINE: They look up words in the dictionary and memorize the words. They learn the words very well. {st-page_075_002.jpg}
VOCAB: answer sheet
VOCAB: test booklet
LINE: The teacher has the answer sheets and test booklets. {st-page_075_003.jpg}
VOCAB: mark
LINE: The students don't write in their test booklets. They mark their answers on their answer sheets. {st-page_075_003.jpg}
# Source: ST §The Students Take a Test (l3-s9)
$DIALOGUE Taking the Test {st-page_076_001.jpg}
ID: l3-s9
INTRO: Test day. Here's how it works: one right answer, three wrong ones — a system you may recognize from this app. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: test
LINE: The students take their test in the morning.
LINE: The teacher gives the students an answer sheet and a test booklet.
VOCAB: select
LINE: They read the questions in their test booklets and select the right answer.
LINE: The questions have four answers, one right answer and three wrong answers.
VOCAB: choose
LINE: The students choose the right answer.
LINE: They mark their answers on their answer sheet.
# Source: LLA 3B Figure 1
$SELECT Test Words in Sentences
ID: 3b-f1
INTRO: Now listen for the study words you just met — "mark", "memorize", "country", and "how many". Tap the word you hear in each sentence, then repeat it.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the word you hear.
REPEAT
OPTION: a | memorize
OPTION: b | mark
OPTION: c | country
OPTION: d | how many
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: Mark your answer sheet. {bk03-l3b-f1-01.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: mark. {bk03-l3b-f1-01-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: The United States is a country. {bk03-l3b-f1-02.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: country. {bk03-l3b-f1-02-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Memorize your vocabulary for the test. {bk03-l3b-f1-03.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: memorize. {bk03-l3b-f1-03-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: How many days are in a week? {bk03-l3b-f1-04.mp3}
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: how many. {bk03-l3b-f1-04-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: What country are you from? {bk03-l3b-f1-05.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: country. {bk03-l3b-f1-05-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Do not mark in the test booklet. {bk03-l3b-f1-06.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: mark. {bk03-l3b-f1-06-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Did you memorize the words? {bk03-l3b-f1-07.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: memorize. {bk03-l3b-f1-07-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: How many pencils do you have? {bk03-l3b-f1-08.mp3}
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: how many. {bk03-l3b-f1-08-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: The language in my country is English. {bk03-l3b-f1-09.mp3}
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: country. {bk03-l3b-f1-09-fb.mp3}
PROMPT: Mark the answer sheet with a pencil. {bk03-l3b-f1-10.mp3}
INTRO: Three quick facts about time — you'll need these numbers for the "how many" questions coming next. Listen and repeat.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
VOCAB: hour (hr.) | hour
LINE: A day has 24 hours.
VOCAB: minute
LINE: An hour has 60 minutes.
VOCAB: second
LINE: A minute has 60 seconds.
# Source: LLA 3B Listening/Speaking Activity 1
$DIALOGUE Questions with How Many
ID: 3b-ls1
INTRO: "How many" asks about a number. Listen to these questions and repeat each one.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: How many books are in the room? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls1-01.mp3}
LINE: How many students are in the class? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls1-02.mp3}
LINE: How many eggs are in the box? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls1-03.mp3}
LINE: How many minutes are in 1 hour? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls1-04.mp3}
LINE: How many months are in a year? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls1-05.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3B Listening/Speaking Activity 2
$PRODUCE Build a How Many Question
ID: 3b-ls2
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now you build the question. You'll hear a short phrase like "days in a week" — turn it into a full "how many" question aloud, then repeat the correct one.
INSTRUCTION: Ask a question with "how many".
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: pens on the table
PROMPT: Pens on the table. The question is: How many pens are on the table? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-ex-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How many pens are on the table?
TEMPLATE: students in the building
PROMPT: students in the building. What is the question? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How many students are in the building? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-01-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: months in a year
PROMPT: months in a year. What is the question? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How many months are in a year? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-02-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: days in a week
PROMPT: days in a week. What is the question? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How many days are in a week? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-03-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: words in the dictionary
PROMPT: words in the dictionary. What is the question? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How many words are in the dictionary? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-04-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: beds in the barracks
PROMPT: beds in the barracks. What is the question? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: How many beds are in the barracks? {bk03-l3b-f4-ls2-05-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3D Figure 3
$PRODUCE Answer with a Number
ID: 3d-f3
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now the other direction: you'll hear a "how many" question, and the screen shows the number. Answer aloud in a complete sentence, then repeat the model.
INSTRUCTION: Answer aloud using the number cue.
REPEAT
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: 6
PROMPT: How many books are on the table? {bk03-l3d-f3-ex-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 6 books are on the table. {bk03-l3d-f3-ex-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 3
PROMPT: How many pencils are in the book? {bk03-l3d-f3-01-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 3 pencils are in the book. {bk03-l3d-f3-01-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 12
PROMPT: How many months are in a year? {bk03-l3d-f3-02-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 12 months are in a year. {bk03-l3d-f3-02-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 60
PROMPT: How many minutes are in 1 hour? {bk03-l3d-f3-03-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 60 minutes are in 1 hour. {bk03-l3d-f3-03-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 7
PROMPT: How many days are in a week? {bk03-l3d-f3-04-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 7 days are in a week. {bk03-l3d-f3-04-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 24
PROMPT: How many hours are in a day? {bk03-l3d-f3-05-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 24 hours are in a day. {bk03-l3d-f3-05-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 6
PROMPT: How many students are in the class? {bk03-l3d-f3-06-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 6 students are in the class. {bk03-l3d-f3-06-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 10
PROMPT: How many boxes are in the building? {bk03-l3d-f3-07-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 10 boxes are in the building. {bk03-l3d-f3-07-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 5
PROMPT: How many books are on the table? {bk03-l3d-f3-08-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 5 books are on the table. {bk03-l3d-f3-08-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 25
PROMPT: How many pennies are in a quarter? {bk03-l3d-f3-09-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 25 pennies are in a quarter. {bk03-l3d-f3-09-a.mp3}
TEMPLATE: 9
PROMPT: How many children are in the room? {bk03-l3d-f3-10-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: 9 children are in the room. {bk03-l3d-f3-10-a.mp3}
# Source: ST §Make a Question (l3-s13) — final duplicate item ("52 weeks") dropped
$PRODUCE Make a Question from the Number
ID: l3-s13
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
SHOW_PROMPT
INTRO: One more pass, from the printed cue this time. You'll see a number and a word, like "7 days" — ask the matching "how many" question aloud, then check the model.
INSTRUCTION: Make a "how many" question from the cue.
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: 52 weeks
RESPONSE: How many weeks are in a year?
PROMPT: 365 days
RESPONSE: How many days are in a year?
PROMPT: 30 days
RESPONSE: How many days are in a month?
PROMPT: 60 seconds
RESPONSE: How many seconds are in a minute?
PROMPT: 60 minutes
RESPONSE: How many minutes are in an hour?
PROMPT: 24 hours
RESPONSE: How many hours are in a day?
PROMPT: 12 months
RESPONSE: How many months are in a year?
PROMPT: 7 days
RESPONSE: How many days are in a week?
# Source: ST §How Many Students Are in the Class? (l3-s10)
$PRODUCE How Many in the Class? {st-page_077_001.jpg}
ID: l3-s10
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
SHOW_PROMPT
INTRO: You'll see a picture of a classroom. Answer each "how many" question about it aloud, in a complete sentence. Count carefully — the teacher is watching. Well, the picture of one is.
INSTRUCTION: Look at the picture and answer in a complete sentence.
RUBRIC: The grader cannot see the picture. Accept any complete-sentence answer that states a number or amount (e.g., "There are ten students in the class." or "I see one chalkboard."); a bare number with no sentence fails.
PROMPT: How many students do you see in the class?
RESPONSE: I see many students in the class.
PROMPT: How many teachers are in the class?
RESPONSE: There is one teacher in the class.
PROMPT: How many women are in the class?
RESPONSE: There are several women in the class.
PROMPT: How many men are in the class?
RESPONSE: There are several men in the class.
PROMPT: How many notebooks do you see in the class?
RESPONSE: I see many notebooks in the class.
PROMPT: How many chalkboards do you see in the class?
RESPONSE: I see one chalkboard in the class.
# Source: ST §Ask and Answer with How Many (l3-s11)
$PRODUCE Ask and Answer with How Many
ID: l3-s11
INPUT: speak
CHECK: llm
INTRO: Last "how many" activity — this time you do both jobs. Read the sentence with the blank, ask the "how many" question about it, then answer it yourself with any number you like.
INSTRUCTION: Ask a "how many" question and answer it aloud.
RUBRIC: The well-formed "how many" question built from the cue sentence is the point — a malformed question fails. The number in the answer is the learner's free choice; any number or short number answer is fine.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: I learn ____ words every day. (20)
RESPONSE: How many words do you learn every day? Twenty.
TEMPLATE: ____ students are in my class.
RESPONSE: How many students are in your class? Twelve.
TEMPLATE: The teacher has ____ pencils on his desk.
RESPONSE: How many pencils does the teacher have on his desk? Five.
TEMPLATE: My friend speaks ____ languages.
RESPONSE: How many languages does your friend speak? Two.
TEMPLATE: The class listens to ____ tapes every day.
RESPONSE: How many tapes does the class listen to every day? Three.
TEMPLATE: We do ____ pages of homework every night.
RESPONSE: How many pages of homework do you do every night? Ten.
TEMPLATE: I know ____ words in French.
RESPONSE: How many words do you know in French? Fifty.
TEMPLATE: I have ____ sisters.
RESPONSE: How many sisters do you have? One.
TEMPLATE: My mother cooks ____ meals a day.
RESPONSE: How many meals does your mother cook a day? Three.
$LESSON 3-5: Review — Verb Forms and Questions
# Source: LLA 3C Figure 1
$SELECT Which Word Did You Hear?
ID: 3c-f1
INTRO: This part reviews the week's verb forms and question patterns. Warm up your ears: listen to each sentence, tap the word you heard, then repeat the sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the word you hear.
REPEAT
PROMPT: He doesn't sleep late in the morning. {bk03-l3c-f1-01.mp3}
OPTION: a | does
OPTION: b | doesn't
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: He doesn't sleep late in the morning. {bk03-l3c-f1-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What language do you speak? {bk03-l3c-f1-02.mp3}
OPTION: a | does
OPTION: b | do
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: What language do you speak? {bk03-l3c-f1-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does he have a car? {bk03-l3c-f1-03.mp3}
OPTION: a | have
OPTION: b | has
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Does he have a car? {bk03-l3c-f1-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How often do you take a bus? {bk03-l3c-f1-04.mp3}
OPTION: a | takes
OPTION: b | take
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: How often do you take a bus? {bk03-l3c-f1-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: I sometimes sleep in the afternoon. {bk03-l3c-f1-05.mp3}
OPTION: a | at
OPTION: b | in
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: I sometimes sleep in the afternoon. {bk03-l3c-f1-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Do you drink tea for lunch? {bk03-l3c-f1-06.mp3}
OPTION: a | drink
OPTION: b | drinks
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Do you drink tea for lunch? {bk03-l3c-f1-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: I shave every morning. {bk03-l3c-f1-07.mp3}
OPTION: a | every
OPTION: b | early
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: I shave every morning. {bk03-l3c-f1-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: I eat lunch at noon. {bk03-l3c-f1-08.mp3}
OPTION: a | in
OPTION: b | at
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: I eat lunch at noon. {bk03-l3c-f1-08-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Does Bob have a class in the evening? {bk03-l3c-f1-09.mp3}
OPTION: a | at
OPTION: b | in
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Does Bob have a class in the evening? {bk03-l3c-f1-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Mary drinks milk for lunch. {bk03-l3c-f1-10.mp3}
OPTION: a | drink
OPTION: b | drinks
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Mary drinks milk for lunch. {bk03-l3c-f1-10-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3C Figure 2
$SELECT Which Word Did You Hear? (Vocabulary)
ID: 3c-f2
INTRO: Same game, but now the choices sound alike — "months" or "money"? "choose" or "close"? Listen, tap the word you heard, then repeat the sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the word you hear.
REPEAT
PROMPT: Where are you from? {bk03-l3c-f2-01.mp3}
OPTION: a | were
OPTION: b | where
OPTION: c | we're
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Where are you from? {bk03-l3c-f2-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Last month was January. {bk03-l3c-f2-02.mp3}
OPTION: a | was
OPTION: b | wall
OPTION: c | watch
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Last month was January. {bk03-l3c-f2-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: England is a country. {bk03-l3c-f2-03.mp3}
OPTION: a | in
OPTION: b | is
OPTION: c | it
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: England is a country. {bk03-l3c-f2-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: This is a dictionary. {bk03-l3c-f2-04.mp3}
OPTION: a | dispensary
OPTION: b | dining hall
OPTION: c | dictionary
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: Repeat: This is a dictionary. {bk03-l3c-f2-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Were you in the building? {bk03-l3c-f2-05.mp3}
OPTION: a | weren't
OPTION: b | were
OPTION: c | we're
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Were you in the building? {bk03-l3c-f2-05-a.mp3}
PROMPT: What country are you from? {bk03-l3c-f2-06.mp3}
OPTION: a | coffee
OPTION: b | choose
OPTION: c | country
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: Repeat: What country are you from? {bk03-l3c-f2-06-a.mp3}
PROMPT: How many months are in a year? {bk03-l3c-f2-07.mp3}
OPTION: a | money
OPTION: b | months
OPTION: c | movie
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: How many months are in a year? {bk03-l3c-f2-07-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Were you in Canada last year? {bk03-l3c-f2-08.mp3}
OPTION: a | year
OPTION: b | your
OPTION: c | young
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Were you in Canada last year? {bk03-l3c-f2-08-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The test is on Friday. {bk03-l3c-f2-09.mp3}
OPTION: a | tape
OPTION: b | test
OPTION: c | talk
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: The test is on Friday. {bk03-l3c-f2-09-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Choose the correct answer. {bk03-l3c-f2-10.mp3}
OPTION: a | choose
OPTION: b | check
OPTION: c | close
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Choose the correct answer. {bk03-l3c-f2-10-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3C Figure 3
$SELECT Is or Are?
ID: 3c-f3
INTRO: Quick check on "is" and "are" — one person or more than one. Listen, tap the verb you hear, then repeat the sentence.
INSTRUCTION: Tap 'is' or 'are'.
REPEAT
OPTION: a | is
OPTION: b | are
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: They are speaking Spanish. {bk03-l3c-f3-01.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: They are speaking Spanish. {bk03-l3c-f3-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The student is in the room. {bk03-l3c-f3-02.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: The student is in the room. {bk03-l3c-f3-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Mary and Bill are studying English. {bk03-l3c-f3-03.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Mary and Bill are studying English. {bk03-l3c-f3-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Jan and Susan are in the building. {bk03-l3c-f3-04.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Jan and Susan are in the building. {bk03-l3c-f3-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Bill is learning French. {bk03-l3c-f3-05.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Bill is learning French. {bk03-l3c-f3-05-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3C Figure 4
$SELECT Do or Does?
ID: 3c-f4
INTRO: You'll hear a statement, like "Tom eats at the snack bar." Think of the yes/no question it answers — does it start with "do" or "does"? Tap your choice, then repeat the full question and answer.
INSTRUCTION: Tap 'do' or 'does'.
REPEAT
OPTION: a | do
OPTION: b | does
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: The children stand up in class. What is the question? The question is: Do the children stand up in class? {bk03-l3c-f4-01.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Do the children stand up in class? Yes, the children stand up in class. {bk03-l3c-f4-01-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Tom eats at the snack bar. {bk03-l3c-f4-02.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Does Tom eat at the snack bar? Yes, Tom eats at the snack bar. {bk03-l3c-f4-02-a.mp3}
PROMPT: They have the books. {bk03-l3c-f4-03.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Do they have the books? Yes, they have the books. {bk03-l3c-f4-03-a.mp3}
PROMPT: They read at night. {bk03-l3c-f4-04.mp3}
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Do they read at night? Yes, they read at night. {bk03-l3c-f4-04-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Mary cooks at noon. {bk03-l3c-f4-05.mp3}
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: Repeat: Does Mary cook at noon? Yes, Mary cooks at noon. {bk03-l3c-f4-05-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3D Figure 2 (part 1)
$DIALOGUE Sentences to Turn Into Questions
ID: 3d-f2
INTRO: First just listen and repeat these ten statements. Memorize their shape — in the next activity you'll flip every one of them into a question.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
LINE: This month is December. {bk03-l3d-f2-01.mp3}
LINE: The quiz was last Friday. {bk03-l3d-f2-02.mp3}
LINE: Tom was in Egypt. {bk03-l3d-f2-03.mp3}
LINE: He's from China. {bk03-l3d-f2-04.mp3}
LINE: Last month was January. {bk03-l3d-f2-05.mp3}
LINE: Jan was in Egypt two years ago. {bk03-l3d-f2-06.mp3}
LINE: Yesterday was Tuesday. {bk03-l3d-f2-07.mp3}
LINE: Canada is a country. {bk03-l3d-f2-08.mp3}
LINE: They're from England. {bk03-l3d-f2-09.mp3}
LINE: They were from Zaire. {bk03-l3d-f2-10.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3D Figure 2 (part 2)
$PRODUCE Make It a Question
ID: 3d-f2-b
INPUT: speak
CHECK: reveal
INTRO: Now flip them. Read each statement and change it into a yes/no question aloud — move "is", "was", "are", or "were" to the front. Then listen to the correct question and repeat it.
INSTRUCTION: Change the sentence into a question.
SHOW_PROMPT
REPEAT
PROMPT: This month is December. {bk03-l3d-f2-11-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Is this month December? {bk03-l3d-f2-11-a.mp3}
PROMPT: The quiz was last Friday. {bk03-l3d-f2-12-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Was the quiz last Friday? {bk03-l3d-f2-12-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Tom was in Egypt. {bk03-l3d-f2-13-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Was Tom in Egypt? {bk03-l3d-f2-13-a.mp3}
PROMPT: He's from China. {bk03-l3d-f2-14-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Is he from China? {bk03-l3d-f2-14-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Last month was January. {bk03-l3d-f2-15-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Was last month January? {bk03-l3d-f2-15-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Jan was in Egypt two years ago. {bk03-l3d-f2-16-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Was Jan in Egypt two years ago? {bk03-l3d-f2-16-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Yesterday was Tuesday. {bk03-l3d-f2-17-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Was yesterday Tuesday? {bk03-l3d-f2-17-a.mp3}
PROMPT: Canada is a country. {bk03-l3d-f2-18-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Is Canada a country? {bk03-l3d-f2-18-a.mp3}
PROMPT: They're from England. {bk03-l3d-f2-19-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Are they from England? {bk03-l3d-f2-19-a.mp3}
PROMPT: They were from Zaire. {bk03-l3d-f2-20-q.mp3}
RESPONSE: Were they from Zaire? {bk03-l3d-f2-20-a.mp3}
# Source: LLA 3D Figure 4 (part 1)
$GRAMMAR Word Bank
ID: 3d-f4
INTRO: Here are eight words from this week. Look them over — you'll use them to complete sentences in the next activity, and you can peek back at this list while you work.
Use these words to complete the sentences in the next activity:
INTRO: Read each pair of sentences and type the missing word from the word bank. Then listen to the full sentences and repeat them.
INSTRUCTION: Type the missing word.
REPEAT
PROMPT: The boy was sad. His mother was in the hospital. {bk03-l3d-f4-01-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: The boy was ____. His mother was in the hospital.
RESPONSE: The boy was sad. His mother was in the hospital. {bk03-l3d-f4-01-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: sad
PROMPT: Don't go to the lab. Go to the classroom. {bk03-l3d-f4-02-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Don't go to the ____. Go to the classroom.
RESPONSE: Don't go to the lab. Go to the classroom. {bk03-l3d-f4-02-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: lab
PROMPT: I want a car. My brother has a truck. {bk03-l3d-f4-03-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: I want a ____. My brother has a truck.
RESPONSE: I want a car. My brother has a truck. {bk03-l3d-f4-03-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: car
PROMPT: Tom wants orange juice. He doesn't drink milk. {bk03-l3d-f4-04-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Tom wants orange juice. He doesn't drink ____.
RESPONSE: Tom wants orange juice. He doesn't drink milk. {bk03-l3d-f4-04-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: milk
PROMPT: I drink milk for breakfast. My mother drinks coffee. {bk03-l3d-f4-05-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: I drink milk for ____. My mother drinks coffee.
RESPONSE: I drink milk for breakfast. My mother drinks coffee. {bk03-l3d-f4-05-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: breakfast
PROMPT: This month is April. Next month is May. {bk03-l3d-f4-06-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: This ____ is April. Next month is May.
RESPONSE: This month is April. Next month is May. {bk03-l3d-f4-06-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: month
PROMPT: What does he have for lunch? He has rice for lunch. {bk03-l3d-f4-07-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: What does he have for lunch? He has ____ for lunch.
RESPONSE: What does he have for lunch? He has rice for lunch. {bk03-l3d-f4-07-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: rice
PROMPT: Where do they speak English? They speak English in class. {bk03-l3d-f4-08-q.mp3}
TEMPLATE: Where do they speak English? They speak English in ____.
RESPONSE: Where do they speak English? They speak English in class. {bk03-l3d-f4-08-a.mp3}
ACCEPT: class
# Source: LLA 3D Figure 6
$DIALOGUE At the Snack Bar
ID: 3d-f6
INTRO: To finish the review, a short everyday conversation — Amanda and Daniel are hungry, and the snack bar is calling. Listen and repeat each line.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat.
REPEAT
Amanda: Hello. How are you today? {bk03-l3d-f6-01.mp3}
Daniel: Fine, thanks. How are you? {bk03-l3d-f6-02.mp3}
Amanda: Fine. Where are you going? {bk03-l3d-f6-03.mp3}
Daniel: To the snack bar. I'm hungry. {bk03-l3d-f6-04.mp3}
Amanda: Me too. Let's go. {bk03-l3d-f6-05.mp3}
NOTES: "Me, too!" means "I am, too."
$LESSON 3-6: Sounds and Spelling
# Source: ST §Speaking Skill: The A and O Sounds (l3-s5)
$DIALOGUE The A and O Sounds
ID: l3-s5
INTRO: This part tunes your ears and your spelling: the A and O vowel sounds, T versus TH, and some dictation. Start by reading these words aloud — A-sound words first, then O-sound words.
INSTRUCTION: Read each word aloud.
REPEAT
LINE: age
LINE: fail
LINE: bait
LINE: mate
LINE: laid
LINE: raid
LINE: wait
LINE: main
LINE: lace
LINE: maid
LINE: cold
LINE: moan
LINE: soap
LINE: most
LINE: so
LINE: load
LINE: no
LINE: gold
LINE: toe
LINE: boat
# Source: LLA 3B Figure 2
$SELECT Same or Different?
ID: 3b-f2
INTRO: You'll hear two words. Are they exactly the same word, or two different words? Tap Same or Different.
INSTRUCTION: Tap Same or Different.
OPTION: s | S (Same)
OPTION: d | D (Different)
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: lay, low {bk03-l3b-f2-ex.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: say, say {bk03-l3b-f2-01.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: wake, woke {bk03-l3b-f2-02.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: bait, boat {bk03-l3b-f2-03.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: laid, laid {bk03-l3b-f2-04.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: aim, aim {bk03-l3b-f2-05.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: cake, Coke {bk03-l3b-f2-06.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: aide, owed {bk03-l3b-f2-07.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: fake, folk {bk03-l3b-f2-08.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: ache, ache {bk03-l3b-f2-09.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: main, moan {bk03-l3b-f2-10.mp3}
ANSWER: d
# Source: ST §Word Pairs (l3-s14)
$DIALOGUE Word Pairs: A and O
ID: l3-s14
INTRO: Now say the tricky pairs yourself, side by side — "bait, boat", "cake, coke". Listen and repeat each pair.
INSTRUCTION: Listen and repeat each pair.
REPEAT
LINE: bait — boat
LINE: lay — low
LINE: gate — goat
LINE: hay — hoe
LINE: main — moan
LINE: say — so
LINE: cane — cone
LINE: cake — coke
LINE: raid — road
LINE: sake — soak
# Source: LLA 3D Figure 1
$SELECT Same or Different? (Review)
ID: 3d-f1
INTRO: Round two of Same or Different — the words are new, the rules are not. Listen to the two words and tap your answer.
INSTRUCTION: Tap S for Same or D for Different.
OPTION: s | S (Same)
OPTION: d | D (Different)
EXAMPLE
PROMPT: lace, lace {bk03-l3d-f1-ex.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: joke, joke {bk03-l3d-f1-01.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: boat, bait {bk03-l3d-f1-02.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: main, main {bk03-l3d-f1-03.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: lade, load {bk03-l3d-f1-04.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: bait, bate {bk03-l3d-f1-05.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: most, most {bk03-l3d-f1-06.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: moan, moan {bk03-l3d-f1-07.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: mate, moat {bk03-l3d-f1-08.mp3}
ANSWER: d
PROMPT: age, age {bk03-l3d-f1-09.mp3}
ANSWER: s
PROMPT: fail, fool {bk03-l3d-f1-10.mp3}
ANSWER: d
# Source: LLA 3B Figure 3
$SELECT T or TH?
ID: 3b-f3
INTRO: One sound at a time: T as in "tie", or TH as in "thigh". Your tongue knows the difference even if your ears are still deciding. Listen to each word and tap the sound you hear.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the sound you hear.
OPTION: a | T sound (as in tie/tree)
OPTION: b | TH sound (as in thigh/think)
PROMPT: Thank. {bk03-l3b-f3-01.mp3}
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: Thought. {bk03-l3b-f3-02.mp3}
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: Torn. {bk03-l3b-f3-03.mp3}
ANSWER: a
PROMPT: Thin. {bk03-l3b-f3-04.mp3}
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: Tug. {bk03-l3b-f3-05.mp3}
ANSWER: a
PROMPT: Time. {bk03-l3b-f3-06.mp3}
ANSWER: a
PROMPT: Three. {bk03-l3b-f3-07.mp3}
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: Thorn. {bk03-l3b-f3-08.mp3}
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: Healthy. {bk03-l3b-f3-09.mp3}
ANSWER: b
PROMPT: Tent. {bk03-l3b-f3-10.mp3}
ANSWER: a
# Source: LLA 3B Figure 4
$PRODUCE Spelling Dictation
ID: 3b-f4
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
INTRO: Dictation time. You'll hear each word twice — type it exactly as you hear it.
INSTRUCTION: Type the word you hear.
PROMPT: angry, angry. {bk03-l3b-f4-01.mp3}
RESPONSE: angry
PROMPT: girl, girl. {bk03-l3b-f4-02.mp3}
RESPONSE: girl
PROMPT: happy, happy. {bk03-l3b-f4-03.mp3}
RESPONSE: happy
PROMPT: listen, listen. {bk03-l3b-f4-04.mp3}
RESPONSE: listen
PROMPT: lunch, lunch. {bk03-l3b-f4-05.mp3}
RESPONSE: lunch
PROMPT: sad, sad. {bk03-l3b-f4-06.mp3}
RESPONSE: sad
PROMPT: student, student. {bk03-l3b-f4-07.mp3}
RESPONSE: student
PROMPT: wall, wall. {bk03-l3b-f4-08.mp3}
RESPONSE: wall
PROMPT: week, week. {bk03-l3b-f4-09.mp3}
RESPONSE: week
PROMPT: name, name. {bk03-l3b-f4-10.mp3}
RESPONSE: name
# Source: LLA 3D Figure 5
$PRODUCE Spelling Dictation (Review)
ID: 3d-f5
INPUT: type
CHECK: exact
INTRO: Six more dictation words to finish this part. Same drill: listen twice, type exactly.
# and Writing Skill "DICTATION" — instructor-read sound discrimination and dictation with no
# recorded stimuli or given words (the cassette versions above cover the same skills).
# Convertible later with chosen items + TTS.
$LESSON 3-7: Word Groups
# Source: ST §Word Categories (l3-s19)
$SELECT Odd One Out
ID: l3-s19
INTRO: This part reviews the week's vocabulary by sorting it. In each set of four words, three belong together and one is an impostor. Tap the word that does not belong.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the word that does not belong.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | pear
OPTION: b | apple
OPTION: c | banana
OPTION: d | beef
ANSWER: d
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | breakfast
OPTION: b | dinner
OPTION: c | friend
OPTION: d | lunch
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | morning
OPTION: b | afternoon
OPTION: c | month
OPTION: d | evening
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | taxi
OPTION: b | car
OPTION: c | truck
OPTION: d | plane
ANSWER: d
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | commissary
OPTION: b | bus
OPTION: c | barracks
OPTION: d | BX
ANSWER: b
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | box
OPTION: b | month
OPTION: c | day
OPTION: d | year
ANSWER: a
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | beef
OPTION: b | pork
OPTION: c | eggs
OPTION: d | lamb
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | door
OPTION: b | window
OPTION: c | bread
OPTION: d | desk
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: Which word does not belong?
OPTION: a | chicken
OPTION: b | child
OPTION: c | woman
OPTION: d | man
ANSWER: a
# Source: ST §Group Names (l3-s20)
$SELECT Name the Group
ID: l3-s20
INTRO: Now the reverse: one of the four words is the name of the whole group — like "money" for nickels, dimes, and quarters. Tap the group name. That's the last activity of the main lesson — the next part is optional reading practice.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the name of the group.
EXAMPLE
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | nickel
OPTION: b | dime
OPTION: c | quarter
OPTION: d | money
ANSWER: d
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | mother
OPTION: b | father
OPTION: c | child
OPTION: d | family
ANSWER: d
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | orange
OPTION: b | apple
OPTION: c | fruit
OPTION: d | banana
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | nickel
OPTION: b | quarter
OPTION: c | money
OPTION: d | dime
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | food
OPTION: b | rice
OPTION: c | salad
OPTION: d | bread
ANSWER: a
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | milk
OPTION: b | coffee
OPTION: c | drink
OPTION: d | water
ANSWER: c
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | one
OPTION: b | numbers
OPTION: c | six
OPTION: d | three
ANSWER: b
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | library
OPTION: b | buildings
OPTION: c | hospital
OPTION: d | barracks
ANSWER: b
TEMPLATE: Which word names the group?
OPTION: a | Saturday
OPTION: b | Wednesday
OPTION: c | days
OPTION: d | Tuesday
ANSWER: c
# SKIPPED (book): ST Reading Skill "EARLY" — word-pair matching drill with unclear
# printed format ("Look at the letters and circle the answers"). Dropped.
$LESSON 3-8: Extra Practice — Reading Words
# Source: ST §Find the Same Word (l3-s24)
$SELECT Find the Same Word
ID: l3-s24
INTRO: This last part is optional word-shape practice: find the word that exactly matches the key word. If you can already read English words comfortably, feel free to skip it — and that's the whole lesson done.
INSTRUCTION: Tap the word that is the same as the key word.
