{"id":619,"date":"2025-08-07T20:07:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T20:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/courses\/new-course\/lessons\/%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%b8-%f0%9f%a7%b9-cleaning-up\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T20:07:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T20:07:40","slug":"%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%b8-%f0%9f%a7%b9-cleaning-up","status":"publish","type":"lesson","link":"https:\/\/languaconnectenglishclass.com\/de\/courses\/cleaning-up\/lessons\/%f0%9f%87%ba%f0%9f%87%b8-%f0%9f%a7%b9-cleaning-up\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 \ud83e\uddf9 Cleaning Up"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83e\uddf9 Cleaning Up<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 LanguaConnect English Class<\/em><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfaf Lesson Objectives:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Learn and use vocabulary related to cleaning and household chores<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Practice giving and understanding instructions related to cleaning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Use the present continuous tense to describe ongoing tasks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Develop listening, speaking, and writing skills in context<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udd25 Warm-up Questions (3)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      Do you help with cleaning at home? What chores do you usually do?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      What is your least favorite thing to clean?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Do you prefer cleaning alone or with someone?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      \ud83e\udde0 Vocabulary (Expanded)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      Word\/Phrase<\/th>\nPart of Speech<\/th>\nMeaning<\/th>\nExample Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Sweep<\/td>\nverb<\/td>\nTo clean the floor with a broom<\/td>\nI sweep the floor every morning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Mop<\/td>\nverb<\/td>\nTo clean the floor using water<\/td>\nShe is mopping the kitchen.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Dust<\/td>\nverb<\/td>\nTo remove dirt from surfaces<\/td>\nHe dusted the shelves yesterday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Vacuum<\/td>\nverb\/noun<\/td>\nTo clean with a vacuum cleaner<\/td>\nI vacuum the carpet twice a week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Wipe<\/td>\nverb<\/td>\nTo clean a surface with a cloth<\/td>\nPlease wipe the table after eating.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Trash\/garbage<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nWaste or things to throw away<\/td>\nTake out the trash, please.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Chores<\/td>\nnoun (plural)<\/td>\nRoutine household tasks<\/td>\nI do my chores every weekend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Clean up<\/td>\nphrasal verb<\/td>\nTo tidy or remove mess<\/td>\nLet\u2019s clean up after dinner.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Laundry<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nWashing clothes<\/td>\nI do the laundry every Saturday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Sponge<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nA soft tool for cleaning<\/td>\nUse a sponge to clean the dishes.<\/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<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        Can you help me clean up?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Let\u2019s tidy the room.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        I\u2019m sweeping the floor now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Don\u2019t forget to take out the trash.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        I already did the laundry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Let\u2019s divide the chores.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        You wash, I\u2019ll dry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Everything looks clean now!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83d\udcda Grammar Focus: Present Continuous Tense<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Form:<\/strong>
        \ud83d\udd39 [am\/is\/are] + verb-ing<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Usage:<\/strong> To describe actions happening right now.<\/p>\n

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

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          I am sweeping<\/strong> the floor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          She is washing<\/strong> the dishes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          They are cleaning<\/strong> the living room.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          We are putting<\/strong> things away.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Dialogue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Mom:<\/strong> What are you doing, Leo?
          Leo:<\/strong> I\u2019m cleaning up my room.
          Mom:<\/strong> That\u2019s great! Did you take out the trash?
          Leo:<\/strong> Not yet. I\u2019m still vacuuming.
          Mom:<\/strong> Okay. Don\u2019t forget to wipe the windows too.
          Leo:<\/strong> Sure, I\u2019ll do that next.<\/p>\n

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          \u270f\ufe0f Fill-in-the-Blanks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Use the correct present continuous<\/strong> form of the verb in parentheses:<\/p>\n

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            She __________ (sweep) the kitchen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            I __________ (do) the laundry now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            They __________ (wipe) the table.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            We __________ (vacuum) the carpet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            He __________ (clean) the windows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

            Complete the sentences:<\/p>\n

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              I am __________ the dishes now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              My mom is __________ the clothes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              We are __________ our rooms before dinner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              After dinner, I usually __________ the table.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              My brother is __________ the trash outside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              \ud83d\udd21 Ordering Exercise: Put the words in the correct order<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                the \/ mop \/ I \/ floor \/ am<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                the \/ are \/ cleaning \/ they \/ bathroom<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                out \/ taking \/ is \/ she \/ trash \/ the<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                the \/ wipe \/ please \/ table<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                helping \/ am \/ I \/ clean \/ to \/ up<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                \ud83c\udfa7 Listening\/Reading Comprehension<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                Read the dialogue again and answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  What is Leo doing?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Has Leo taken out the trash?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  What is he doing first?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  What does Mom ask him to clean next?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  What is Leo\u2019s response?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

                  Partner A:<\/strong> Pretend you\u2019re asking someone to help you clean.
                  Partner B:<\/strong> Respond using present continuous tense.<\/p>\n

                  Example:
                  A: Can you help me clean the kitchen?
                  B: Sure! I\u2019m wiping the counter now.<\/p>\n

                  Use these situations:<\/p>\n

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                    Cleaning the living room<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Doing the laundry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Washing the dishes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Taking out the trash<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

                    Write 5\u20137 sentences<\/strong> about your cleaning routine at home.
                    Use present continuous tense.
                    Example:
                    “I am cleaning my room every Saturday. My sister is helping me sweep the floor. We are putting our clothes away in the closet.”<\/p>\n

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                    \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Speaking\/Discussion Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                      What chores do you do at home?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Do you like cleaning? Why or why not?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      How do you organize cleaning tasks with your family?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      What do you usually clean first?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Would you prefer to do laundry or wash dishes?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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

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

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                        What are you doing to help at home today?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Are you cleaning your room regularly?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        What chore do you find easy? What is difficult?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Who usually does the cleaning in your family?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        What advice would you give to someone who doesn\u2019t like to clean?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        \ud83c\udf93 Thank You!<\/h2>\n

                        \ud83d\udcd8\ud83c\udf89\u2728\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8
                        Thank you for learning with LanguaConnect English Class!<\/strong>
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