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A1: Sending a Package at the Post Office

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Read a simple A1 post-office passage. Use dictionary support, quick checks, and a separate role play to send a package, write an address, and ask about arrival.

Illustration 1: Post Office Services

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Lesson Goal

Read a simple A1 Use support, quick checks, and a play to a write an and ask about

Warm-Up Questions

  • Do you or

  • What information does a need?

  • Do you ask for a

Introduction

Read a simple A1 Use support, quick checks, and a play to a write an and ask about

Warm-up: Do you or What information does a need? Do you ask for a

Reading

1.1 What People Send

A is a place for In many countries, people use it for and

A is a place for In many countries, people use it for and

Useful Phrases

  • I want to this

  • Do I need a stamp?

Check your understanding

?

What can people send at the post office?

You can start like this: I think...

1.2 Starting at the Counter

Most have a A checks the and asks where it is going.

The customer starts with a short

Most have a A checks the and asks where it is going. The customer starts with a short

Useful Phrases

  • Can you help me?

  • I want to this

Check your understanding

?

Who can help at the counter?

You can start like this: I think...

2.1 A Clear Address

order can be different in different countries. A needs a name, city, and country.

order can be different in different countries. A needs a name, city, and country.

Useful Phrases

  • The city is here.

  • The country is Japan.

Check your understanding

?

What does a package need?

You can start like this: I think...

2.2 Checking the Address

For international the country name is very important. If one part is the can be late or go to the wrong place.

For international the country name is very important. If one part is the can be late or go to the wrong place.

Useful Phrases

  • Is this

  • Can you check this

Check your understanding

?

What can happen if the address is not clear?

You can start like this: I think...

3.1 Postage and Payment

on and The the and tells the for it.

on and The the and tells the for it.

Useful Phrases

  • How much is

  • I will pay by

Check your understanding

?

What is the price for sending mail called?

You can start like this: I think...

4.1 Tracking and Arrival

are for important In many countries, people can check the number and see where the is.

are for important In many countries, people can check the number and see where the is.

Useful Phrases

  • Can I have a

  • When will it

Check your understanding

?

What can people use to check a package?

You can start like this: I think...

Scene 7

Conversation Role Play

Situation

A customer a at the

Host job

Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.

Say

Sure. Where is it going?

At the post office Role-play

Turn 1Customer

Hello. I want to this

Turn 2Worker

Sure. Where is it going?

Turn 3Customer

It is going to Osaka. Is this

Turn 4Worker

Yes, the is

Turn 5Customer

How much is

Turn 6Worker

It is

Turn 7Customer

I will pay by

Turn 8Worker

Please your

Turn 9Customer

Can I have a

Turn 10Worker

Yes. Here is the

Turn 11Customer

When will it

Turn 12Worker

It will on

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

Choose one Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Simple ExplanationHelp

Use the same roleplay pattern with one new detail.

Final Reflection

English is about the the the and the time.

Practice the play again with one new city, or day.

Useful Speaking Patterns

  • Is this

  • How much is

  • Can I have a

  • When will it

Final Speaking Task

Situation

A customer a at the

Turn 1Customer

Hello. I want to this

Turn 2Worker

Sure. Where is it going?

Turn 3Customer

It is going to Osaka. Is this

Turn 4Worker

Yes, the is

Turn 5Customer

How much is

Turn 6Worker

It is

Turn 7Customer

I will pay by

Turn 8Worker

Please your

Try it:

Role-play a

Your turn:

Choose one Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

  • What can people at the

  • What does a need?

  • What is

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
a place where people send mail
a box or parcel that people send
a paper cover for a letter
a small mark that pays for mail
the place where mail should go
the place where a worker helps customers
the price for sending mail
a number used to check where a package is
make something go to another place
come to a place

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