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.
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1. Which question asks about time?
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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?
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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
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
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What machines does a laundromat have?
You can start like this: I think...
Before the people put in the They and close the door. Then they choose a A simple is good for
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What do people add before they start the machine?
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A can take minutes. People can wait, read, or come back later. After the go into the The makes warm and
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Where do wet clothes go after the wash?
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Some use Some use a or phone When the are people take them out, them, and put them in a
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How can people pay at some laundromats?
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A customer asks a how to start a
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Yes, it is free. What do you need to
A customer asks a how to start a Customer: me. Is this free? Yes, it is free. What do you need to Customer: I need to This big is good for Customer: Where do I put Put it in this small Customer: Which is This one is It minutes. Customer: Can I pay by Yes. Tap your here. Customer: Great. I will come back later. Please come back in minutes.
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English is about time, and
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