School Life and Study Tips

Warm up: School Life and Study Tips

• Write one short paragraph (4–6 sentences) sharing your best study tips.

• Use at least one modal verb (should / shouldn’t / must).

✅ Useful sentence starters:

• I think students should…

• You shouldn’t forget to…

• In my opinion, it’s important to…

• One thing that really helps me is…

• A good idea is to…

Example:
I think students should always prepare a study schedule before exams. It really helps to stay organised. You shouldn’t try to study everything at the last minute because it gets very stressful! In my opinion, you should also take short breaks when studying. This helps your brain rest.

📖 A Day at My School

My name is Amelia, and I’m a student at Green Valley High School. I usually wake up at six a.m. and have breakfast quickly. Then, I ride my bike to school with my brother. Our classes start at 7:30 a.m., and my first subject on Monday is geography.

I enjoy studying science and English the most. Science is interesting because we often conduct fun experiments, and English helps me communicate with people from different countries. I also like art because I love drawing and painting.

After lunch, I usually have maths and P.E. Maths is not my favourite subject, but I try my best because it’s important. In P.E. class, we sometimes play football or badminton, which is a lot of fun.

When I get home, I do my homework, revise my lessons, and prepare for any tests. I think students should always revise a little bit every day, rather than waiting until the night before a test. In the evening, I relax by watching a movie or reading a book before going to bed.

📄 Instructions for Students:

🎙️ Record yourself speaking for about 1 minute.
In your recording, please answer these questions:

1. What is your favourite school subject?

2. Why do you like this subject?

3. What study tip would you give to a new student?

✅ Try to:

• Use full sentences.

• Speak clearly and at a natural speed.

• Use linking words like “because”, “and”, “but”, “so”.

📢 Example:

My favourite subject is English because I like learning new languages.
I also enjoy speaking with people from other countries.
I think new students should make a study schedule and shouldn’t leave homework until the last minute.
It helps you stay organised and feel less stressed.

🔵 School Subjects

• English

• Math(s)

• Science

• History

• Geography

• Art

• Music

• Physical Education (PE)

🔵 Daily School Routine

• wake up

• have breakfast

• go to school

• attend lessons

• have lunch

• finish school

• go home

🔵 Study Activities

• study for a test

• revise lessons

• do homework

• take notes

• prepare for exams

• join a study group

• organise your study time

• make flashcards

🔵 Adverbs of Frequency

• always

• usually

• often

• sometimes

• never

🔵 Giving Advice (Modal Verbs and Phrases)

• should

• shouldn’t

• must

• have to

• It’s important to

• It’s a good idea to

🔵 Useful Linking Words

• and

• but

• because

• so

• after that

• before

✏️ Example Sentences Using the List:

• I usually wake up at 6:30 a.m. before going to school.

• My favourite subjects are English and Art.

• After school, I do my homework and revise for tests.

• You should always prepare for exams well in advance.

• It’s essential to take notes during lessons to ensure you don’t forget important information.

📄 Task Instructions for Students:

✏️ Write a short paragraph (8–10 sentences) about your study routine and give advice to other students.

In your paragraph, include:

1. What subjects you study at school.

2. How you usually prepare for tests.

3. One or two study tips for classmates.

4. Use at least one modal verb (should / shouldn’t / must).

5. Use linking words like and, but, because, so, after that.

✅ Organize your ideas clearly and check your spelling and grammar.

🧩 Helpful Language:

• I usually…

• My favourite subject is…

• Before a test, I…

• I think students should…

• You shouldn’t…

📢 Example:

I study many subjects at my school, like maths, English, history, and science.
I usually study for tests by reading my notes and making flashcards.
Before an exam, I revise a little every day, so I don’t feel stressed.
I think students should take short breaks while studying because it helps them focus.
Students shouldn’t leave everything until the night before.
After studying, I sometimes watch a short movie to relax.