Listening A1
Follow Instructions
Lesson Goals
- Listen for the Verb (the action word).
- Understand classroom commands (Open, Close, Sit).
- Understand basic directions (Left, Right, Stop).
Instructions tell you what to do. In English, instructions are usually short and start with a Verb.
Example: "Open your book." (Don't worry about "your book" yet, just listen for "Open"!).
1. Classroom Commands
These are words you hear in school.
Open / Close
Sit / Stand
Listen
Write
2. Basic Directions
Listen for these words when you are moving.
Turn Left
Turn Right
Go Straight
Stop
Tip: Ignore the Politeness
Sometimes people say: "Could you please open the door?"
This is long! But the important word is still OPEN. Listen for the strong verb in the middle of the sentence.
Practice Activity: Simon Says
Listen to the audio commands. What is the action?
Command 1:
Close
Open
Command 2:
Turn Left
Turn Right
Command 3:
Sit Down
Stand Up
Vocabulary List
- Turn (verb) /tɜːrn/ [បត់] - To move left or right.
- Straight (adverb) /streɪt/ [ត្រង់] - To go forward, not turning.
- Sit down (phrasal verb) /sɪt daʊn/ [អង្គុយចុះ] - To move your body onto a chair.
Your Mission 🎙️
Give 3 commands to your friend (or yourself!). Record it.
- "Open the door."
- "Sit down please."
- "Stop here."