Stories for English Learners
00. The first year – Introduction
Aprende expresiones idiomáticas y phasal verbs con la historia de Kate.
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In this introduction to the series, you will learn a little about Kate, the main character in this series. Kate is about to start her first year of university. How do you think she is feeling? How do you think her parents are feeling?
Exercise A
Vocabulary for the story
Audio
Difficulty: Intermediate (B1)
Story
Kate is heading off to university. She is going into her first year of undergraduate studies. Not only is she leaving her family and friends, she is also moving into a dorm on campus.
Kate will experience many firsts this year. She will have her first roommate, take her first exams, land her first restaurant job, and begin her first serious romance.
First year is an emotional roller coaster for Kate. Leaving her comfort zone is not all fun and games. With so much freedom, Kate finds it difficult to focus on important things like school and finances.
To get through first year in one piece, Kate will have to count on the people who matter most in her life. These people include her best friend and her family members.
Follow these 15 conversations with Kate as she deals with the ups and downs of campus life and her first year of university
Exercise B
Comprehension
- Where is Kate going?
- True or False? Kate is going to work while she attends university
- What will Kate have trouble doing this year?
- How is Kate’s first year described?
- Who will Kate need to count on to get through her first year of university?
Exercise C - Writing
Writing – MY LIFE
Discuss these questions with your class or write your responses in a journal entry.
1. Have you ever headed off to a place outside of your comfort zone? How did it feel?
2. What do you think will be the most difficult part of Kate’s first year?
3. Have you ever had a roommate? What was your first experience like? If you haven’t had a roommate, would you want one?
4. Describe a time when your life was an emotional roller coaster
5. What kind of marketing campaign would you come up with?
6. If you owned this company, what would be your first order of business?
7. What challenges would you be likely to face?
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