Past Simple Tense

Can you spot the difference between what happened yesterday and what usually happens? We use the past simple to talk about things, our adventures, surprises, and everyday moments, that happened before now—yesterday, last week, or even five minutes ago!

I danced in the rain.

Yesterday, she met a talking parrot.

He didn't bring his homework.

We didn't eat a snack.

Did you visit the museum?

Did you see the rainbow after school?

Regular verbs often end in -ed, but watch out for those irregular ones!

Write 3-5 sentences about your weekend using past simple verbs. How did you feel? (e.g. I baked a cake and danced to my favourite song. It was amazing!)

In case you missed these quizzes last year, here they are again =)

Superheroes

Describe your favourite superhero/superheroine or create your own. Use about 60 - 80 words. Organise your writing into 5 short paragraphs.
Paragraph 1 (Introduction): Who is your favourite superhero/superheroine? What is his/her real name? How old is he/she?
Paragraph 2 (Appearance): What does your superhero/superheroine look like? Describe their costume. What colour is it? Have they got any accessories, like a cape, mask or special weapons?
Paragraph 3 (Abilities): What can your superhero/superheroine do? What are his/her superpowers? Can they fly, run fast, or do magic? How did they get their powers? From radioactivity like Spiderman or another planet like Superman? How do they use their powers to help others? 
Paragraph 4 (Personality): What is your favourite superhero/superheroine like? Are they brave, kind, or clever? How do they treat other people? What do they do when they are not saving the world? Have they got a family?
Paragraph 5 (Conclusion / Final thoughts): Why is this superhero/superheroine special to you?What makes them fun or interesting? Would you like to be like them?

Happy writing =) 🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏽

EDL

It's the European Day of Languages today! 

On 26 September, people across Europe celebrate the beauty and power of languages. This day promotes the importance of language learning and protecting our shared linguistic heritage.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the EDL, and you're invited to take part in several creative international competitions.

• Poster Challenge: Illustrate the motto “Languages open hearts and minds!” Show how language learning engages both emotion and intellect. Use symbols, quotes, and artwork to express how languages connect people, boost brain power, and foster empathy across cultures.
• Multilingual Anthem: Help create and perform a multilingual anthem that celebrates linguistic diversity. 
• T-Shirt Design: Submit your design for the official EDL T-shirt! Your artwork could be worn across Europe to promote language learning.

Why It Matters

Languages help us:

• Connect across cultures
• Express ideas and emotions
• Unlock future opportunities
• Strengthen respect for different ways of life

So go ahead—share how languages make you feel.

All About ... My Best Friend

 How many real friends have you got?

What makes a good friend?

Who is your best friend?

Now it’s your turn to write about someone who means a lot to you. Use the questions below to help you organise your ideas. Your writing should be between 80–100 words.

Organise your writing into 4 short paragraphs:

Paragraph 1: What is your friend’s name? Has he/she got a nickname? How and when did you two meet? Was it at school, on holiday, or somewhere unexpected?

Paragraph 2: What does your friend look like? How old is he/she? How tall is he/she? What can you say about his/her hair, eyes, and style?

Paragraph 3: What is your friend like? Don’t just list good and bad sides—give examples! Is he/she helpful, funny, honest, or sometimes impatient?

Paragraph 4: Why is your friend special to you? What do you enjoy doing together? Is there a moment you’ll never forget?

Tip: Use adjectives and expressions from our “Friends” lesson to describe appearance, personality, and behaviour. Try to include at least one sentence with:

• What does he/she like?
• What does he/she look like?
• What is he/she like?

Let’s celebrate the people who make us smile, support us when we’re down, and help us grow. Because real friends are treasures—and describing them helps us see just how lucky we are.

My Pet

Have you got a pet? If you haven't, would you like to have one?

Write about your pet or, if you haven't got one, imagine that you do. Use 60 - 80 words. Organise your writing into paragraphs:
Paragraph 1 (Introduction): What is your pet's name? What type of animal is it? How long have you had him/her?
Paragraph 2 (Physical description): What does your pet look like? What colour is he/she? How big is he/she?
Paragraph 3 (Character and behaviour): What is your pet like (playful, friendly, quiet)? What interesting things does your pet do? How does he/she behave round other people or animals? What can he/she do?
Paragraph 4 (Daily routine): What does your pet eat? How often do you feed him/her? Where does he/she sleep? What do you do with your pet every day?
Paragraph 5 (Memories): What is your favourite memory with your pet? Why is your pet so special to you?
Paragraph 6 (Conclusion): What do you love most about your pet? How do you take care of your pet? Is there anything else you would like to add about your pet? How do you feel about having a pet?

Happy writing =) 🐶🐱🐹🦜🐰🐟

Friends

 Good friends are hard to find, but easy to lose. What do you think about this saying?

Let’s talk about our friends—their looks, their style, how they behave, and what makes them special!

We use appearance adjectives to describe people: tall, short, slim, curly-haired, blue-eyed, sporty, stylish...

And we use clothing words to describe what they’re wearing: jeans, hoodie, trainers, glasses, earrings...

• What does your best friend look like?
• What do they usually wear?
• What makes them unique?

Let's practise these three important questions:

• What does he/she like? (Шта воли?)
• What does he/she look like? (Како изгледа?)
• What is he/she like? (Какав/Каква је као особа?)

Try this online game. Read the clues and tap on the letters. Can you guess the behaviour?

Now it’s your turn! Complete these sentences: 
My best friend is ... and he/she has ... hair and ... eyes.
He/She is wearing ... today.
I think he/she looks ... and always seems ... .
We like ... and we usually ... together at the weekend.

Family

How many people are there in your family?
What are their names?
What do they like doing? 

Families come in all shapes and sizes, and each one is special in its own way.

Watch the video and think about how you would present your family.
Who would you include? What do they enjoy?

Let's also revise how we talk about people and their things!

We use subject personal pronouns like I, you, he, she, it, we, they, and possessive adjectives like my, your, his, her, its, our, their.

Now, it's your turn! Complete these sentences to tell us about your family:
There are ... people in my family. Their names are ... . 
My ... likes ...  and my ... enjoys ... . We usually ... at the weekend.  

Can you spot the subject pronouns and possessive adjectives in your sentences?

Now, let's think about language, too! You've probably noticed some differences between American English and British English words, such as apartment / flat, or on / at the weekend. Can you think of any more? 

Are you ready for a game? Can you beat the computer? Let's see!

Present Tenses

 Can you tell the difference between Present Simple and Present Continuous?

We use the present simple to talk about things we do regularly:
I usually play boardgames at the weekends.
She listens to music every day.

We use the present continuous to describe what's happening now:
I'm writing an e-mail.
They're playing basketball at the moment.

Try this quiz and become an expert!

What do you usually do on Fridays?
What are you doing now?

Complete these sentences:
I usually ... on Mondays, but today I'm ... .
Right now, I'm ... . It makes me feel ... .

Can you spot which sentence is in the present simple, and which one is in the present continuous?

Sports

What sport do you enjoy most?
Are you good at it—or just having fun?
How does it make you feel when you run, jump, or play?
Excited? Proud? Free?

What are your top 3 favourite sports?

Listen to the song. While you listen, think about this:
Which of these sports can we play, go or do?
Can you sort them into three groups?

We play football, basketball, tennis.
We go swimming, cycling, skiing.
We do karate, gymnastics, yoga. 

Which ones have you tried?
Which one would you love to learn?

Complete:
I like playing/doing/going ... . It makes me feel ... .

International Dot Day

It's International Dot Day today!

This special day celebrates creativity, courage, and making your mark, starting with just a simple dot. 

So, why not turn your dot into a planet and write a sci-fi story, make a dot pattern and turn it into a fashion design, or create a comic strip where the dot becomes a character?

Free-time Activities

What do you like doing when you're not at school? Free time is great for relaxing, having fun, and doing what you love.

What are your top 3 favourite free-time activities? Complete: 'In my free time, I enjoy ..... . It makes me feel ..... .'

Countries and Nationalities

Today, we're going on a journey around the world! Let's discover how people from different countries are called and learn some fun facts along the way.

A nationality tells us where someone is from. For example: from France → French, from Japan → Japanese, from Mexico → Mexican. 

Nationalities often end in special ways, like -an, -ese, or -ish.

Can you match the countries and nationalities? Enter your name before you start the game and see how many you get right.

Pick a country, draw its flag, and write: 'I am from ..... . I am ..... .'

Learning about countries and nationalities helps us understand the world and respect different cultures. It's like opening a door to new friends, foods, and traditions.

World Literacy Day

It's World Literacy Day today! This year's theme is: Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era. It's all about helping everyone, young or old, learn how to use technology wisely, read with understanding, and communicate clearly online.

So, what does being digitally literate mean to you?

• Can you find good information online?
• Do you know how to stay safe when using apps or chatting?
• What are your top 3 tips for smart digital habits?

Add your ideas to our AnswerGarden wall.

Walking around Europe

How good are you at geography? Let's find out!

Which country would you like to visit? Why?

Revision

Let's revise!

Welcome!

Welcome to the new school year, everyone!

Welcome!

Welcome to the new school year =)