{"id":540,"date":"2025-07-29T23:05:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T23:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/courses\/new-course\/lessons\/%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%a7-languaconnect-english-class-beginner-esl-why-learn-english-%f0%9f%a4%94\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T07:38:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T07:38:58","slug":"languaconnect-english-class-beginner-esl-why-learn-english-%f0%9f%a4%94","status":"publish","type":"lesson","link":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/de\/courses\/why-did-you-decide-to-learn-english\/lessons\/languaconnect-english-class-beginner-esl-why-learn-english-%f0%9f%a4%94\/","title":{"rendered":"LanguaConnect English Class: Beginner ESL – Why Learn English? \ud83e\udd14"},"content":{"rendered":"

LanguaConnect English Class<\/h1>\n

\ud83d\udde3 Beginner ESL Lesson:<\/h2>\n

\u201cWhy Did You Decide to Learn English?\u201d\ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n
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\ud83d\udcda Vocabulary (Expanded)<\/h2>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Word \/ Phrase<\/th>\nMeaning<\/th>\nExample Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Decide<\/td>\nTo choose to do something<\/td>\nI decided to study English.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reason<\/td>\nWhy something happens<\/td>\nThe reason I learn English is my job.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Improve<\/td>\nTo make better<\/td>\nI want to improve my speaking skills.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication<\/td>\nTalking or writing to others<\/td>\nEnglish helps with communication.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Practice<\/td>\nDo something often to get better<\/td>\nI practice English every day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Job Interview<\/td>\nA meeting to get a job<\/td>\nI need English for my job interview.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Travel<\/td>\nTo go to other places<\/td>\nI want to travel to other countries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Confident<\/td>\nFeeling sure and strong<\/td>\nI feel confident when I speak English.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udcac Useful Phrases<\/h2>\n
    \n
  • \n

    I decided to learn English because\u2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    My reason for learning English is\u2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    I want to learn English to\u2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    I need English for my job\/studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Learning English is important to me.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    I started learning English last year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    English helps me talk to more people.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \n

    \ud83e\udde0 Grammar Focus:<\/h2>\n

    Past Simple \u2013 “Did” for Questions & Answers<\/h3>\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Question<\/strong>: Why did<\/em> you decide to learn English?
    \ud83d\udd39 Answer<\/strong>: I decided<\/em> to learn English because I want to travel.<\/p>\n

    Structure:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Did + subject + base verb?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Subject + past verb + object<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Examples:<\/p>\n

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        \u2705 Did you study English last year? \u2192 Yes, I did. \/ No, I didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        \u2705 Why did she start learning English? \u2192 She wanted to get a better job.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83d\udde8 Dialogue<\/h2>\n

        \ud83d\udc69 Anna<\/strong>: Hi! Why did you decide to learn English?
        \ud83d\udc68 Tom<\/strong>: I want to work in another country.
        \ud83d\udc69 Anna<\/strong>: That\u2019s great! When did you start?
        \ud83d\udc68 Tom<\/strong>: I started two months ago.
        \ud83d\udc69 Anna<\/strong>: Good luck! Let’s practice together.
        \ud83d\udc68 Tom<\/strong>: Yes, that\u2019s a great idea!<\/p>\n

        \n

        \u270d\ufe0f Fill-in-the-Blanks<\/h2>\n

        Choose the correct word: (reason \/ started \/ travel \/ decided \/ practice)<\/em><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. \n

          I ________ to learn English because I want to study abroad.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          The main ________ I study is to get a better job.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        3. \n

          I ________ last month.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        4. \n

          I need English to ________ to other countries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        5. \n

          I ________ every day with my teacher.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u2705 Answers<\/strong>: 1. decided \/ 2. reason \/ 3. started \/ 4. travel \/ 5. practice<\/p>\n

          \n

          \ud83d\udcdd Sentence Practice<\/h2>\n

          Write your own answers:<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. \n

            Why did you decide to learn English?
            \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          2. \n

            When did you start learning English?
            \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

          3. \n

            What do you like about English?
            \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \n

            \ud83d\udd00 Ordering Exercise<\/h2>\n

            \ud83e\udde9 Put the words in the correct order<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. \n

              to \/ English \/ decided \/ I \/ learn
              \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            2. \n

              started \/ last \/ English \/ I \/ year
              \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            3. \n

              confident \/ feel \/ I \/ speaking \/ when \/ English
              \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \u2705 Example Answers:<\/p>\n

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              1. \n

                I decided to learn English.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

              2. \n

                I started English last year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

              3. \n

                I feel confident when speaking English.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \n

                \ud83c\udfa7 Listening \/ \ud83d\udcd6 Reading Comprehension<\/h2>\n

                Audio\/Reading Script<\/strong> (you can record this or read aloud):<\/p>\n

                \n

                Hello! My name is Rosa. I am from Brazil. I decided to learn English because I want to travel and meet new people. I started learning English in January. I take online classes every day. English is not easy, but I like it. I practice speaking with my teacher and watch videos in English. I hope to be fluent someday.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

                Comprehension Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                1. \n

                  What is Rosa\u2019s reason for learning English?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                2. \n

                  When did she start?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                3. \n

                  How often does she take classes?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                4. \n

                  What helps her practice?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                5. \n

                  What is her goal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  \u2705 Answers:<\/p>\n

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                  1. \n

                    To travel and meet people<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  2. \n

                    January<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  3. \n

                    Every day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  4. \n

                    Speaking with her teacher, watching videos<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  5. \n

                    To be fluent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    \n

                    \ud83c\udfad Role-play<\/h2>\n

                    Student A<\/strong>: Ask your classmate why they decided to learn English.
                    Student B<\/strong>: Answer using one or more reasons (job, school, travel, fun).<\/p>\n

                    Then switch roles and ask follow-up questions like:<\/p>\n

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                      When did you start?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Do you enjoy learning English?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      What is difficult for you?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      \n

                      \u270d\ufe0f Writing Practice<\/h2>\n

                      Write 3-5 sentences about yourself.<\/p>\n

                      Topic<\/strong>: Why I Decided to Learn English
                      Example:<\/p>\n

                      \n

                      My name is Ali. I decided to learn English because I want to study in Canada. I started one year ago. I like learning new words. I practice speaking every day.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

                      \n

                      \ud83d\udde3 Speaking \/ Discussion<\/h2>\n

                      Answer the questions in complete sentences:<\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. \n

                        Why did you decide to learn English?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      2. \n

                        Who helps you practice?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      3. \n

                        What is difficult about learning English?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      4. \n

                        What do you do to get better?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                      5. \n

                        What is your goal in English?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        \n

                        \ud83c\udfaf Exercise 6 \u2013 Your Turn to Answer (Part 1)<\/h2>\n

                        Answer in full sentences.<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. \n

                          Did you learn English in school?
                          \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                        2. \n

                          Did you start English recently or a long time ago?
                          \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                        3. \n

                          Did you watch any movies in English?
                          \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                        4. \n

                          Did you ever practice English with a friend?
                          \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                        5. \n

                          Did you enjoy your last English class? Why or why not?
                          \u27a1\ufe0f ___________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>","protected":false},"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-540","lesson","type-lesson","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lesson\/540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lesson"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/lesson"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=540"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}