Les 5 Writing

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

Welcome

Class: TTP-B1B

Today's program

• how to use: a/an  
• how to use preposition: in/at/on
• at the end of this lesson student's know basic English sentences to use with writing

Find the mistakes

• I have a question. can I stay over at your place.
•  Passed two summers I stay a few weeks wit u.
• How are you doin right now?

In / On/ At

• The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th Century.
• In the 90s, the internet became widely accessible.
• She was born in 1995.
• My birthday is in May.
• The project is due in two weeks.
• I live in the USA.
• They have a beautiful park in the city/NY.
• There's a great coffeeshop in our neighborhood.

In / On/ At

• I have a meeting on Monday
• I plan to relax on the weekend.
• The library is on Elm street.
• The office building is on Main Avenue

In / On/ At

• I'll meet you at the café at 9:30 am.
• The event will take place at 456 Elm Avenue.
• Let's meet at the park area near the lake.

I have an important
meeting ___ 9:00 AM.

1. in
2. on
3. at

We live ___ a small house ___ the countryside.

1. in, at
2. at, in
3. in, in
4. in, on

in/on/at?

1. She usually has lunch ___ her desk.
2. My birthday is ___ March 15th.
3. The cat is sleeping ___ the bed.
4. The book is ___ the table.
5. We're going to a party ___ Saturday.
6. The cookies are ___ the jar.
7. They are arriving ___ the airport ___ 3:30 PM.
8. . I'll see you ___ the park.

in/on/at?

1. She usually has lunch ___ her desk.
2. My birthday is ___ March 15th.
3. The cat is sleeping ___ the bed.
4. The book is ___ the table.
5. We're going to a party ___ Saturday.
6. The cookies are ___ the jar.
7. They are arriving ___ the airport ___ 3:30 PM.
8. . I'll see you ___ the park.

1. at
   
2. on
   
3. on
   
4. on
   
5. on
   
6. in
   
7. at, at
   
8. at
   

a / an

a or an?

1. I saw ___ unusual bird in the park.
2. She bought ___ umbrella because it was raining.
   
3. He wants to be ___ honest person.
   
4. There's ___ hour left until the movie starts.
   
5. She adopted ___ hungry cat from the shelter.
   
6. It was ___ honor to meet the president.
   
7. We had ___ unpleasant experience at the restaurant.
   
8. He found ___ unique solution to the problem.
   
9. I'm going to have ___ hamburger for lunch.
   
10. It's ___ habit I can't seem to break.

1. an
   
2. an
   
3. an
   
4. an
   
5. a
   
6. an
   
7. an
   
8. a
   
9. a
   
10. a

Can

• Present Ability: For example, "I can swim" means you have the ability to swim.
• Permission: It is used to ask for or grant permission. For example, "Can I go to the bathroom?" or "You can use my phone."
• Informal Requests: For example, "Can you pass the salt?

Could

• Past Ability: "Could" is often used to talk about past ability. For example, "When I was younger, I could run very fast."
• Polite Requests: It is used to make polite requests. For example, "Could you please pass me the salt?" It's considered more polite than using "can" for requests.
• Possibility: "Could" can be used to express a possibility, especially in hypothetical or conditional situations. For example, "If he studied more, he could pass the exam."

I look forward to ..... you.

1. see
2. seeing

"look forward to" is a phrasal verb that is followed by the -ing form of the verb

I hope to .... you again

1. see
2. seeing

"Hope" is the main verb, and it is followed by the infinitive "to see." 

my / mine

• That's my book. (The book belongs to me.)
  
• My car is in the garage. (The car belongs to me.)
  
• Is this my seat?
• The red car is mine. (The car is mine, without needing to repeat "car.")
  
• These toys are mine. (The toys belong to me.)
  
• That house is mine.
  
• 
  
• "my" is used before a noun to describe ownership, 
• while "mine" is used on its own to indicate possession, replacing the noun it refers to.

Sentences you can use ...

1. Voorstellen:

   - Hello, my name is [Jouw naam].

   - I am writing to introduce myself.

2. Vragen stellen:

   - Can you tell me...?

   - I would like to know...

   - Could you please...?

3. Afspraken maken:

   - I would like to meet you on [datum/tijd].

   - Are you available on [datum]?

   - Let's meet at [locatie] at [tijd].

4. Bedanken:

   - Thank you for your help.

   - I appreciate your assistance.

5. Uitnodigen:

   - I would like to invite you to...

   - Please join us for...

6. Excuses aanbieden:

   - I'm sorry for...

   - My apologies for...

7. Redenen geven:

   - The reason for my email is...

   - I am writing because...

8. Afsluiting:

   - Yours sincerely (als je de naam van de ontvanger kent).

   - Best regards (algemene afsluiting).

9. Vragen stellen over iemands welzijn:

   - How are you?

   - I hope you are doing well.

10. Informatie vragen:

   - Can you give me more information about...?

   - I would like to know more about...

Questions?

Writing task

Write a short paragraph about your favorite animal. Include details about what it looks like, what it eats, and why you like it.