Activity 1:
In English, we use the imperative form to give instructions, give directions, give orders, or make requests. We can use the imperative in positive and negative forms. We add the word ”please” to say it in a polite way.
Be quiet.
Do your homework.
Go to sleep.
Feed the dog.
Open your book .
Study English.
Subscribe to my blog.
*To add politeness when giving instructions/orders/requests – use ”please”.
Example: Please be quiet.
Don’t be noisy.
Don’t sleep late.
Don’t cheat to your partner.
Don’t drink alcohol.
Don’t smoke.
Don’t gossip .
Turn right
Turn left
Go straight
Activity 2:
Now, make a list of instructions that you hear in a massage parlor, coffee shop, restaurant, and at home.
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
- ____________________________________ .
Activity 3:
Read the sentences and try to rewrite them using the imperative.
1. You need to do your homework.
___________________________________ .
2. You should not use your cellphone in class.
__________________________________________ .
3. You must follow the instructions properly.
____________________________________________ .
Activity 4:
Please watch the video clip and listen carefully. Give at least 3 imperatives that you hear.
Activity 5:
Let’s review what we’ve learned so far.
- When do we use imperatives?
- What are the words we use in giving directions?
- Can we use a negative imperative?
- How do you give orders or make requests politely?
- Please give 3 examples of imperatives .
- 10 Online ESL Schools Hiring Now | Not-So-Popular ESL Companies | No Experience RequiredThese are the not-so-popular online ESL companies that are actively hiring Filipino teachers, and if you search them on Facebook, you’ll know whether they’re still accepting applicants or not. But as of this month, they keep on posting their job ads that they need more teachers. I’m posting this list of schools in NO particular …
10 Online ESL Schools Hiring Now | Not-So-Popular ESL Companies | No Experience Required Read More »
- Have you applied to these 30 Online ESL Companies? HIRING NOWDid you know that there are thousands of ESL schools in the world? Many of these schools operate online, and we only know a small percentage of them. Many applicants tend to search for companies that have already built a reputation or the ones with websites and employee reviews – but what about the unfamiliar …
Have you applied to these 30 Online ESL Companies? HIRING NOW Read More »
- 15+ BEST Self-Introduction Scripts for ESL TeachersSave your effort in thinking about what to write on your self-introduction – I have plenty of sample scripts for your ESL teaching job self-introduction audio/video. Most online ESL companies would ask an audio/video self-introduction during the application process so make sure to prepare for it. The quality of introduction can make or break your …
15+ BEST Self-Introduction Scripts for ESL Teachers Read More »