Conversations in Class A2_book1

Aims of this lesson: to talk about past or present hobbies to talk about how long you did them

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Point 2

How long did you play the piano?

1. Toolbox

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A

did you

play the piano

How long

?

ten years.

about

For

have you been

How long

playing the piano

?

five years.

For

about

C

Since

I was seven.

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Extra Phrases

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C

1 I was seven 2 junior high school 3 my last year of high school 4 I started university 5 last summer

• I started when I was five. • I stopped when I graduated from high school. • I stopped (about) two years ago. • I quit a long time ago. • I’d like to take it up again (someday). • I’d like to take up ~ one day.

2. Expression

Answer the following questions with your own information. Try to add examples, reasons, and opinions. Practice the questions and answers with your classmates.

1. Do you play any sports at the moment?

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2. Have you ever played a musical instrument?

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3. How long have you been studying English?

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Lesson 11 - Hobbies