Unlock 1 – Unit 6 – Homes and buildings – LS – Vocabulary 2
The vocabulary introduced here is from the “Unlock 1” Listening and Speaking book. Specifically, it comes from the unit six (Homes and buildings) and it is the second vocabulary set.
Cheap Definition: Not costing a lot of money.
- She found a cheap notebook at the store for her schoolwork.
- The cheap tickets allowed them to visit the zoo affordably.
- He bought a cheap umbrella that still kept him dry in the rain.
- Real World Use Case: 🔗 Cheap on Youglish
Expensive Definition: Costing a lot of money.
- The expensive phone had many new features but was hard to afford.
- She wore an expensive dress to the party that looked very fancy.
- Staying in a luxury hotel is expensive because it costs so much.
- Real World Use Case: 🔗 Expensive on Youglish
Far Definition: Not close to somewhere.
- The park is far from our house, so we took a bus.
- She lives far from school and rides her bike every day.
- The store was too far to walk, so they drove there.
- Real World Use Case: 🔗 Far on Youglish
Modern Definition: Using the newest ideas, design, technology, etc.
- The modern kitchen had a new stove and shiny appliances.
- She loves modern music because it sounds fresh and exciting.
- The modern school has computers and smart boards in every classroom.
- Real World Use Case: 🔗 Modern on Youglish
Near Definition: Very close to somewhere.
- The shop is near my house, so I walk there in five minutes.
- She sat near the window to enjoy the view of the park.
- The school is near the library, making it easy to visit both.
- Real World Use Case: 🔗 Near on Youglish
Noisy Definition: Making a lot of noise.
- The noisy street was full of cars honking and people talking.
- The classroom was noisy because the students were excited.
- The noisy dog barked all night and woke everyone up.
- Real World Use Case: 🔗 Noisy on Youglish
Quiet Definition: Making little noise or no noise.
- The quiet library was perfect for reading and studying.
- She enjoys quiet evenings at home with a good book.
- The park was quiet in the morning, with only birds singing.
- Real World Use Case: 🔗 Quiet on Youglish
Interactive Vocabulary
Activity 1: Multiple Choice Quiz
Choose the correct definition for each word.
Vocabulary Activities
Here are some engaging vocabulary activities related to the words mentioned above. These activities will reinforce the vocabulary you’ve just taught your students.
Matching – Vocabulary Quiz
In this activity, the students will match the words with their respective definitions.
Word Search – Find the hidden words in a letter Grid
In this activity, the students will search for the words that the teacher has taught. The words are hidden in a letter grid.
Spin the Wheel – Find the word
In this game, the teacher will spin a wheel, and eventually, it will stop. When the wheel stops, the students will see the meaning of a specific word. Then, the teacher will ask one of the students to guess the word by carefully reading its definition. The teacher may ask the student to make a sentence for the word.
Unscramble the word or phrase – Vocabulary Quiz
In this activity, the students will move the letters around to put them in the right order and reveal a word or phrase. All these words are connected to the above vocabulary.
Open the box
In this fun activity, the teacher will choose one of the students to participate. First, that student will pick a number. Then, the teacher will click on the chosen number. What happens next? Well, the student will see the meaning of a word—a word related to the vocabulary the teacher has taught in class. Now comes the exciting part: the student needs to read the meaning and guess the word! If the guess is correct, the teacher might even ask the student to create a sentence using that word.
