Unit 3 / Lesson 3B
Level | ESLCO |
Program | ESL Foundations |
Time | Online Lecture: 2 hours Self-study: 5 hours |
Textbook / Digital Pack | Textbook: Pages 19 - 21 |
3B.1 Dialogue / Role Play
Sue: Do you like your apartment?
John: It’s okay, but I wish it were bigger. There isn’t enough space.
Sue: I understand. I live in a big house, but I wish it were closer to my work.
John: That makes sense. I also wish I lived in a quieter place. There’s too much noise here.
Sue: Yes, location is important. I wish I had more free time at home, too.
john: Me too. I wish my lifestyle were more relaxed.
Sue: Maybe one day we can find better places that fit our needs.
John: I hope so!
3B.2 Vocabulary
Read each word, say it out loud, check the meaning, and practice it every day.
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3B.3 Grammar
Look at each grammar point, read the examples, and try to make your own simple sentences.
Common Errors
1. Using present tense instead of past tense
I wish I have a bigger apartment.
I wish I had a bigger apartment.
After wish, use the past simple for present situations.
2. Using “was” instead of “were”
I wish it was bigger.
I wish it were bigger. Use were for all subjects (especially in formal English).
3. Confusing “wish” with “hope”
I wish I will move to a new house next year.
I hope I will move to a new house next year.
Wish = unreal or not true now
Hope = possible future
4. Forgetting to change the verb form
I wish I live in a house.
I wish I lived in a house. Always change the verb to the past form.
5. Using “wish” + “to” incorrectly
I wish to have a bigger apartment. (when talking about now)
I wish I had a bigger apartment.
Wish to is more formal and not used for everyday unreal situations.
3B.4 Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
3B.5 Student Book
Complete pages 19-21 of your textbook for your homework [before Class 3B].
3B.6 Digital Pack / Workbook
Complete Unit 3 Digital Pack [after Class 3B].
3B.7 Writing Task 3
My Ideal Home and Lifestyle
Instructions:
Write a short paragraph (120–150 words) about your ideal home and lifestyle. Include the following:
- Describe your current home or lifestyle
- Use comparative structures with adjectives and nouns (e.g., too small, not enough windows, not as quiet as I want).
- Express wishes for changes
- Use wish to describe what you would like to change in your home or lifestyle (e.g., I wish I had a bigger kitchen, I wish there were fewer neighbours).
- Explain the reasons for your wishes
- Give details about how the changes would improve your daily life.
Optional Sentence Starters
- My current home… but I wish it were…
- I live in… and I wish I could…
- It would be better if…
- I wish there were… because…
After you complete Writing Task 3, upload it below for your instructor. You must submit all the pages to gain credit for this homework. You can either upload a document (file) or images to submit your Writing Task 3.
3B.8 Exit Card
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