Everyday Spoken English for Beginners
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About Course
🗣️ Everyday Spoken English for Beginners
💬 A Practical Course for Confident Daily Communication
📘 Course Description:
This beginner-friendly spoken English course is designed for learners who want to use English in real-life everyday situations — at home, on the street, at the store, and more. The course emphasizes spoken fluency, natural expression, and interactive speaking practice.
Each module focuses on specific daily communication topics, teaches practical vocabulary, essential grammar patterns, and includes real-world dialogues and conversation practice.
🎯 Learning Goals:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Hold short conversations in English in common everyday settings
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Use polite and appropriate expressions for daily communication
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Understand and apply basic grammar in spoken English
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Build vocabulary around practical life situations
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Respond clearly and confidently when speaking with others
📦 Course Structure
Total Modules: 8
Suggested Duration: 4–6 weeks (flexible)
Format: Text + Audio + Speaking Practice + Quizzes
What Will You Learn?
- By studying the Everyday Spoken English for Beginners course, you will learn how to confidently communicate in simple, real-life situations using clear and basic English. The course begins by teaching you how to greet people, introduce yourself, and exchange polite small talk. You’ll learn how to talk about yourself, including your name, age, job, and where you're from, and how to describe your family using simple vocabulary and sentences. As you progress, you’ll gain the ability to describe your daily routines, such as what time you wake up, go to work or school, and what you do in your free time.
- You will also learn how to ask and tell the time, talk about your schedule, and interact politely in shops or markets—asking for prices, buying things, and using common expressions. The course includes practical lessons on asking for and giving directions, helping you navigate towns, cities, and public places confidently. In the weather and feelings module, you’ll learn how to describe the weather and express your emotions, such as saying you feel tired, happy, sad, or excited.
- Later, you'll talk about your hobbies, interests, and favorite activities, and learn how to invite someone to do something with you, make plans, and respond to invitations in a friendly way. Throughout the course, you'll improve your speaking, listening, and understanding of everyday English. By the end, you’ll be able to hold short conversations, ask and answer common questions, and feel more comfortable using English in daily life. This course gives you a strong foundation to continue building your language skills with confidence.
Course Content
Module 1: Greetings and Introductions
🎯 Lesson Objective:
Learners will be able to:
Understand and use basic English greetings.
Introduce themselves and others in everyday situations.
Respond to simple introductory questions with confidence.
🧠 Part 1: Understanding Greetings
✅ What Are Greetings?
Greetings are words or phrases used to begin a conversation politely. They show respect and friendliness.
🔡 Common Greetings
Time Formal Greeting Informal Greeting
Morning Good morning! Morning!
Afternoon Good afternoon! Hey!
Evening Good evening! Hi there!
Night (leaving) Good night! See ya!
Anytime Hello! Hi! / Hey!
🗣️ Example Sentences
Good morning, Mr. Tanaka.
Hello, how are you?
Hi! Long time no see!
👋 Part 2: Asking and Answering “How are you?”
❓ How to Ask:
How are you?
How’s it going?
What’s up? (Very informal)
😊 How to Answer:
Question Common Responses
How are you? I’m fine, thank you. And you?
How’s it going? Pretty good. / Not bad.
What’s up? Not much. / Just chilling. (casual)
🗣️ Example Dialogue:
A: Hi! How are you?
B: I’m good, thanks. How about you?
👤 Part 3: Introducing Yourself
🧾 Basic Self-Introduction Structure:
Greeting: Hello! / Hi!
Name: My name is [Name]. / I’m [Name].
Country or City: I’m from [Country/City].
Occupation or Role: I’m a [student/teacher/etc.].
🗣️ Example:
Hello! My name is Amina. I’m from Morocco. I’m a student. Nice to meet you!
👥 Part 4: Introducing Other People
👨👩👧 Useful Phrases:
This is my friend, [Name].
I’d like to introduce you to [Name].
Meet my coworker, [Name].
🗣️ Example Dialogue:
A: Emma, this is my friend Jack.
B: Nice to meet you, Jack.
C: Nice to meet you too, Emma.
🧑🏫 Part 5: Guided Practice
🎭 Role Play:
Situation: Meeting someone for the first time at a language class.
A: Hi! I’m Daniel. What’s your name?
B: I’m Lucia. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
B: I’m from Spain. And you?
A: I’m from the U.S.
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Module 1 Quiz: Greetings and Introductions
Module 2: Talking About Yourself
🎯 Lesson Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:
Share personal information such as name, age, nationality, and job.
Use simple sentence structures to describe themselves.
Ask and answer basic personal questions.
🧠 Part 1: Key Vocabulary
Word/Phrase Meaning Example
Name What you are called My name is Maria.
Age How old you are I am 25 years old.
From Your country or city I am from Kenya.
Live Where you stay now I live in Nairobi.
Job Your work or profession I am a student.
Hobby Activity you enjoy doing My hobby is reading books.
🗣️ Part 2: Sentence Patterns to Talk About Yourself
🔹 Basic Self-Introduction Template
1. Name
I’m [Name].
My name is [Name].
2. Age
I’m [Number] years old.
3. Nationality / Where you’re from
I’m from [Country/City].
I come from [Country].
4. Where you live now
I live in [City/Neighborhood].
5. Job or Role
I’m a [student/teacher/nurse/etc.].
I work as a [job].
6. Hobby or Interest
I like [activity].
My hobbies are [activity1] and [activity2].
🗣️ Example Self-Introduction
Hello! My name is Ahmed. I’m 30 years old. I’m from Egypt. I live in Cairo. I’m an engineer. I like reading and playing football.
🔄 Part 3: Asking and Answering Questions
🙋♂️ Common Questions to Ask
Question How to Answer
What’s your name? My name is Aisha.
How old are you? I’m 22 years old.
Where are you from? I’m from Brazil.
Where do you live? I live in São Paulo.
What do you do? I’m a student.
What are your hobbies? I enjoy cooking and listening to music.
🧑🏫 Part 4: Guided Practice
🎭 Role Play 1:
Situation: Two students meet for the first time in class.
A: Hi! What’s your name?
B: My name is Lina. What about you?
A: I’m Carlos. Where are you from?
B: I’m from Peru. And you?
A: I’m from Mexico. Nice to meet you!
B: Nice to meet you too!
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Module 2: Talking About Yourself – Quiz
Module 3: Daily Routines and Time
🎯 Lesson Objective:
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Talk about their daily routine using simple present tense.
Tell and ask for the time.
Use time expressions to describe habits and schedules.
🕰️ Part 1: Talking About Daily Routines
🔤 What is a daily routine?
A daily routine is the set of activities you do every day, usually at the same time.
📚 Common Daily Activities Vocabulary
Activity Example Sentence
Wake up I wake up at 7:00 a.m.
Get up I get up after my alarm rings.
Brush my teeth I brush my teeth after breakfast.
Take a shower I take a shower every morning.
Get dressed I get dressed for work.
Have breakfast I have breakfast at 8:00.
Go to work/school I go to work at 9:00 a.m.
Eat lunch I eat lunch at noon.
Come home I come home at 6:00 p.m.
Watch TV I watch TV in the evening.
Go to bed I go to bed at 10:30 p.m.
🗣️ Grammar Focus: Present Simple for Habits
We use the present simple tense to talk about routines and habits.
Use he/she/it + verb + s (3rd person singular).
Subject Verb Example
I/You/We/They I go to work.
He/She/It She goes to work.
✅ Examples:
I wake up at 6:30.
He eats lunch at school.
She takes the bus to work.
🕒 Part 2: Telling and Asking the Time
🕰️ How to Ask for the Time:
What time is it?
Do you have the time?
⏰ How to Say the Time:
Time Spoken Form
7:00 It’s seven o’clock.
7:15 It’s a quarter past seven.
7:30 It’s half past seven.
7:45 It’s a quarter to eight.
8:05 It’s five past eight.
✅ Examples:
It’s ten thirty.
It’s half past six.
It’s twelve o’clock.
⏳ Time Expressions for Routines:
Expression Usage Example
In the morning I exercise in the morning.
In the afternoon I take a nap in the afternoon.
At night I study English at night.
At (specific time) I wake up at 7 a.m.
Every day I go to school every day.
Usually / Always / Sometimes / Never I usually eat at home.
🧑🏫 Part 3: Sample Dialogue
A: What time do you wake up?
B: I wake up at 6:00 a.m.
A: What do you do after that?
B: I brush my teeth and take a shower. Then I have breakfast.
A: Do you go to school or work?
B: I go to school. My classes start at 8:30.
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✅ Multiple Choice Quiz – Module 3: Daily Routines and Time
Module 4: Making Requests and Asking for Help
🎯 Lesson Objective:
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:
Make polite requests in different everyday situations.
Ask for help clearly and respectfully.
Use appropriate expressions and tone when requesting something.
🔑 Part 1: Key Vocabulary & Phrases
🗣️ Common Request Phrases:
Expression Usage Example
Can you…? Can you help me, please?
Could you…? Could you close the window, please?
Would you mind…? Would you mind passing the salt?
Would it be okay if I…? Would it be okay if I used your phone?
Do you think you could…? Do you think you could help me with this?
I’d like to ask for your help with… I’d like to ask for your help with this form.
May I…? May I borrow your pen?
🧾 Part 2: Understanding Politeness
Being polite is very important when asking for help or making a request, especially with people you don’t know well.
🔍 Use:
“Please” to sound respectful.
“Thank you” or “Thanks” after someone agrees to help.
A gentle tone of voice.
🗣️ Part 3: Making Requests – Sentence Patterns
✅ Simple Requests:
Can you help me, please?
Could you lend me a pencil?
Would you mind turning down the volume?
✅ Asking Permission (Formal or Polite):
May I leave early today?
Would it be okay if I used your charger?
Is it alright if I sit here?
👥 Part 4: Asking for Help – Common Situations
🛒 In a store:
Excuse me, can you help me find the milk?
🏫 In the classroom:
Could you explain that again, please?
🏢 At work:
Would you mind helping me with this report?
🏠 At home:
Can you give me a hand with the dishes?
💬 Part 5: Example Dialogues
👩🏫 Dialogue 1: In Class
Student: Excuse me, could you help me with this question?
Teacher: Of course! What do you need help with?
🧑💻 Dialogue 2: At Work
A: Hey, John. Can you help me fix the printer?
B: Sure, no problem!
🛍️ Dialogue 3: At a Store
Customer: Excuse me, do you think you could tell me where the bread is?
Shop Assistant: It’s in aisle 3, next to the milk.
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✅ Module 4: Making Requests and Asking for Help – MCQs
Module 5: Shopping and Money
🎯 Lesson Objective:
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Use common vocabulary and phrases for shopping.
Ask for prices and understand cost-related questions.
Handle simple money transactions in English.
Express preferences and make polite requests.
🧾 Part 1: Vocabulary – Shopping and Money
🛍️ Common Shopping Vocabulary:
Store / Shop
Cashier
Price / Cost
Sale / Discount
Expensive / Cheap
Receipt
Change (money)
Wallet / Purse
💬 Useful Verbs:
Buy
Pay
Want
Cost
Need
Try on (clothes)
Look for
🗣️ Part 2: Asking for Help in a Store
🙋♂️ Common Questions:
Excuse me, can you help me?
I’m looking for a [shirt/book/gift].
Do you have this in size M?
Where is the fitting room?
Can I try this on?
🗣️ Example Dialogue:
Customer: Excuse me, I’m looking for a red T-shirt.
Shop Assistant: Sure! We have some over here.
Customer: Can I try it on?
Shop Assistant: Of course. The fitting room is over there.
💲 Part 3: Talking About Prices
❓ Questions to Ask:
How much is this?
What’s the price?
Is this on sale?
Do you have anything cheaper?
✅ Useful Responses:
It’s $10.
It costs $25.
That’s too expensive for me.
I’ll take it. / I’ll buy it.
I’ll think about it.
💵 Part 4: Paying and Handling Money
💬 Key Phrases:
I’d like to pay with cash / card.
Do you accept credit cards?
Here is $20.
Can I get a receipt, please?
Thank you. Keep the change.
🗣️ Example Dialogue:
Cashier: That will be $18.
Customer: Here’s $20.
Cashier: Here’s your change and receipt. Thank you!
Customer: Thank you!
🛒 Part 5: Practice Situations
🎭 Role Play:
Scenario 1: Buying groceries
A: How much is this milk?
B: It’s $3.50.
A: I’ll take two, please.
Scenario 2: At a clothing store
A: Do you have this in a smaller size?
B: Yes, we have size S in the back. Would you like to try it?
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Module 5: Shopping and Money – Multiple Choice Quiz
Module 6: Ordering Food and Eating Out
🎯 Lesson Objective:
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Read and understand a menu.
Order food and drinks at a restaurant or café.
Ask and answer basic questions about food.
Use polite expressions when eating out.
🍔 Part 1: Useful Vocabulary
📋 Common Menu Categories
Appetizers / Starters: soup, salad, fries
Main Course: steak, pasta, grilled chicken
Side Dishes: rice, vegetables, mashed potatoes
Desserts: cake, ice cream, pudding
Drinks: water, soda, juice, coffee, tea
🍴 Common Phrases for Ordering Food
English Phrase Use
I’d like a ______, please. Polite way to order
Can I have the ______, please? Requesting food or drinks
What do you recommend? Asking for suggestions
I’m allergic to ______. Informing about allergies
Is this dish spicy/sweet/vegetarian? Asking about the food
🗣️ Part 2: Key Dialogues
🧾 Dialogue 1: At a Restaurant
Waiter: Good evening! Can I take your order?
Customer: Yes, I’d like the grilled chicken, please.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
Customer: Just water, thank you.
Waiter: Anything for dessert?
Customer: No, thank you. That’s all for now.
☕ Dialogue 2: At a Café
Barista: Hi! What can I get for you today?
Customer: Can I have a large coffee with milk, please?
Barista: Sure. Would you like a muffin or pastry with that?
Customer: Yes, I’ll take a blueberry muffin.
Barista: That’ll be $5.50.
Customer: Here you go. Thank you!
✍️ Part 3: Sentence Patterns
✅ Ordering:
I’d like a ______.
I’ll have the ______.
Can I get a ______?
✅ Asking Questions:
What’s in this dish?
Is it vegetarian?
How spicy is it?
Do you have a kids’ menu?
✅ Making Requests:
Could I get this without onions?
Can I see the menu again, please?
Can we have the bill, please?
🌍 Part 4: Cultural Tips
In many countries, it’s polite to say “please” and “thank you” often when ordering.
Tipping is common in places like the U.S. (usually 15–20%) but not always required in other countries.
Waiters may say “Enjoy your meal” — you can reply, “Thank you!”
🧑🏫 Part 5: Guided Practice
🎭 Role Play Activity:
Task: One person is a customer, and the other is a waiter. Use a menu (real or printed) to practice ordering a meal with a drink and asking one question about the food.
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Ordering Food and Eating Out – Multiple Choice Quiz
Module 7: Asking for and Giving Directions
🎯 Lesson Objective:
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:
Ask for directions politely and clearly.
Understand and give basic directions using common phrases.
Use location-related vocabulary and prepositions.
🧭 Part 1: Useful Vocabulary
📍Common Places
English Meaning (Explanation)
Post office Place to send letters/parcels
Police station Place to report crimes
Bus stop Where buses pick up people
Supermarket Place to buy food and goods
Bank Place for money services
Hospital Place for medical help
Pharmacy Place to get medicine
Park Open green area for relaxing
➡️ Part 2: Prepositions of Place
Word Meaning Example
Next to Beside / beside The school is next to the bank.
Across from Opposite The library is across from the park.
Between In the middle of two places The pharmacy is between the café and the shop.
On the left To the left side The post office is on the left.
On the right To the right side The cinema is on the right.
Behind At the back of something The hospital is behind the mall.
In front of Before / ahead of The car is in front of the school.
🙋 Part 3: Asking for Directions
❓ Common Questions
Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the hospital?
Where is the nearest bus stop?
How do I get to the supermarket?
Is there a pharmacy nearby?
Can you show me on the map?
🧑🏫 Part 4: Giving Directions
🔡 Common Phrases
Go straight.
Turn left / right.
It’s on your left / right.
It’s next to the bank.
It’s about five minutes from here.
Walk past the supermarket.
Cross the street.
You’ll see it on the corner.
🗣️ Example Dialogue
A: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the bus station?
B: Sure. Go straight for two blocks, then turn left. The bus station is next to the bank.
A: Thank you!
B: You’re welcome!
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Module 7 Quiz: Asking for and Giving Directions
Module 8: Talking About Weather and Feelings
🎯 Lesson Objective
By the end of this module, learners will be able to:
Use basic vocabulary to describe the weather.
Ask and answer questions about the weather.
Express personal feelings using simple phrases.
Respond politely when someone asks about their mood or health.
☀️ Part 1: Talking About the Weather
🧾 Common Weather Vocabulary
Weather Type Example Sentence
Sunny It’s sunny today.
Cloudy It’s cloudy this morning.
Rainy It’s raining outside.
Windy It’s very windy today.
Snowy It’s snowing right now.
Hot It’s hot in the summer.
Cold It’s cold in the winter.
❓ Useful Questions About Weather
What’s the weather like today?
How’s the weather?
Is it raining?
Do you like cold weather?
🗣️ Example Conversations
Dialogue 1:
A: What’s the weather like today?
B: It’s sunny and warm.
Dialogue 2:
A: Is it cold outside?
B: Yes, you should wear a jacket.
😊 Part 2: Talking About Feelings
🔤 Common Feelings Vocabulary
Feeling Example Sentence
Happy I’m feeling happy today.
Sad She looks sad.
Tired I’m a little tired.
Excited We’re excited for the weekend!
Angry He’s angry about the traffic.
Nervous I’m nervous about my exam.
Sick I feel sick today.
❓ Useful Questions About Feelings
How are you feeling?
Are you okay?
What’s wrong?
Are you happy today?
🗣️ Example Conversations
Dialogue 1:
A: How are you feeling today?
B: I’m feeling great, thanks!
Dialogue 2:
A: You look tired. Are you okay?
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Multiple Choice Quizs
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