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A1: Using a Laundromat

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Read a simple A1 laundromat article. Learn what a laundromat is, how people use machines, and how to ask for help before a short role play.

English lesson illustration for Using a Laundromat scene 1: 1. What a Laundromat Is to wash and dry clothes

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Lesson Goal

Read a simple A1 article. what a is, how people use and how to ask for help before a short role play.

Warm-Up Questions

  • Do you at home or outside?

  • What do you often?

  • What can you ask when a is difficult?

Optional grammar Before reading 1 quick check

1. Which question asks about time?

Grammar notes
Ask about time

Use "How long does it take?" to ask about time for a wash, a dry, or a trip.

  • How long does it take?
  • How long does the dryer take?

Try: How long does the dryer take?

Introduction

Read a simple A1 article. what a is, how people use and how to ask for help before a short role play.

Warm-up: Do you at home or outside? What do you often? What can you ask when a is difficult?

Reading

1. What a Laundromat Is

A is a place with and People use it when they do not have a at home.

Some people also use it for big things, like

A is a place with and People use it when they do not have a at home. Some people also use it for big things, like

Useful Phrases

  • I need to

  • Do you have a big

  • Is this free?

Check your understanding

?

What machines does a laundromat have?

You can start like this: I think...

2. Starting the Wash

Before the people put in the They and close the door.

Then they choose a A simple is good for

Before the people put in the They and close the door. Then they choose a A simple is good for

Useful Phrases

  • Where do I put

  • Which is

  • Can you help me start it?

Check your understanding

?

What do people add before they start the machine?

You can start like this: I think...

3. Waiting and Drying

A can take minutes. People can wait, read, or come back later.

After the go into the The makes warm and

A can take minutes. People can wait, read, or come back later. After the go into the The makes warm and

Useful Phrases

  • How long does it take?

  • I will come back later.

  • Is this free?

Check your understanding

?

Where do wet clothes go after the wash?

You can start like this: I think...

4. Paying and Finishing

Some use Some use a or phone

When the are people take them out, them, and put them in a

Some use Some use a or phone When the are people take them out, them, and put them in a

Useful Phrases

  • Can I pay by

  • I need

  • My are now.

Check your understanding

?

How can people pay at some laundromats?

You can start like this: I think...

Scene 5

Conversation Role Play

Situation

A customer asks a how to start a

Host job

Understand the situation, then practice the roleplay below.

Say

Yes, it is free. What do you need to

At the laundromat Role-play

Turn 1Customer

me. Is this free?

Turn 2Worker

Yes, it is free. What do you need to

Turn 3Customer

I need to

Turn 4Worker

This big is good for

Turn 5Customer

Where do I put

Turn 6Worker

Put it in this small

Turn 7Customer

Which is

Turn 8Worker

This one is It minutes.

Turn 9Customer

Can I pay by

Turn 10Worker

Yes. Tap your here.

Turn 11Customer

Great. I will come back later.

Turn 12Worker

Please come back in minutes.

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one detail.

Your turn:

Choose one role. 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 time, and

Practice the role play again with one new thing to and one new

Useful Speaking Patterns

  • Where do I put...?

  • Which is

  • How long does it take?

  • Can I pay by...?

Final Speaking Task

Situation

A customer asks a how to start a

Turn 1Customer

me. Is this free?

Turn 2Worker

Yes, it is free. What do you need to

Turn 3Customer

I need to

Turn 4Worker

This big is good for

Turn 5Customer

Where do I put

Turn 6Worker

Put it in this small

Turn 7Customer

Which is

Turn 8Worker

This one is It minutes.

Try it:

Role-play using a

Your turn:

Choose one role. Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one detail, then practice again.

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

  • What does a have?

  • What do people before washing?

  • Where do go?

Useful Topic Vocabulary

WordSimple MeaningFlashcards
a place with machines for washing clothes
a machine that washes clothes
a machine that dries clothes
soap for washing clothes
one machine program from start to finish
a small metal money piece
a bank card or payment card
not dry
make clothes neat by bending them
a container for clothes

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