【5th Grade English】Let's Learn Together! "School Life"
Hello everyone! It's time for 5th-grade English. In this chapter, we will learn how to express our daily "School Life" in English.
"I want to be able to talk about my favorite subjects in English!" "I want to talk about my future dreams in English!" I am here to support all of you 100%. It might feel a bit difficult at first, but don't worry. Let's get used to it little by little!
1. Let's Learn the Names of School Subjects
First, let's learn how to say the names of the subjects we study every day in English. Some sound similar to the Katakana words you know, while others are completely different.
【List of Common Subjects】
・Japanese: Since it is the Japanese language, it's "Japanese."
・Math: This is short for "Mathematics."
・Science: Make sure to place the accent on "Sci."
・Social Studies: This means studying about society and how the world works.
・Music: This one is familiar, right?
・P.E.: Short for "Physical Education."
・Art and Crafts: "Art" refers to creative arts and "crafts" refers to making things.
・English: This is exactly what you are studying right now!
💡 Fun Fact: What does P.E. stand for?
The P.E. in Physical Education comes from the first letters of "Physical" (related to the body) and "Education." Students in schools all over the world call it P.E. too.
【Summary: Subject Tips】
・Generally, you should write the names of subjects with a capital letter, even if they appear in the middle of a sentence! (e.g., I like Math.)
2. Talking About Likes and Dislikes
Sharing your feelings with others is the first step in communication.
① When you like something
When you want to say "I like ~," use I like 〜.
Example: I like Music.
② When you don't like something
When you want to say "I don't like ~," use I don't like 〜.
Example: I don't like Math.
③ When asking others
When you want to ask, "Do you like ~?", use Do you like 〜?
To answer, say Yes, I do. or No, I don't.
🌟 Point: What is "don't"?
don't is a combination of do not. It is more natural to use the short form don't when speaking.
3. Talking About Your Future Dream
Your "dreams" might be waiting for you beyond what you are studying at school right now.
When you want to say "I want to be a ~," use this magic phrase!
I want to be a (an) 〜.
【Examples of Common Professions】
・teacher
・soccer player
・doctor
・baker
・artist
Example: I like Art. I want to be an artist.
⚠️ Common Mistakes!
Don't forget to put a or an before the name of the profession.
・a teacher / a soccer player
・an artist / an astronaut
※ Use an before words that start with a vowel sound (a, i, u, e, o).
4. Enjoying School Events
There are many fun events at school besides classes!
・Sports Day: Perhaps the most exciting event for everyone.
・School Trip: An event where you go somewhere together.
・Music Festival: This includes things like choral competitions.
If you want to say you are looking forward to something, you can say "I'm looking forward to ~," but for 5th grade, let's start by simply saying I like Sports Day.
5. Conclusion: Study Advice
The secret to getting better at English is to "say it out loud!"
Try quizzing your family or friends by asking, "Do you like Science?" Even if you make a mistake, it's okay! Mistakes are a crucial step toward getting better.
【Today's Key Points】
1. Learn the names of subjects (Math, Science, P.E., etc.).
2. Share your preferences using I like 〜. / I don't like 〜.
3. Talk about your dream using I want to be a 〜.
Next time, try learning the names of rooms in the school (like the science lab or library) little by little, and you'll be able to talk about your school life in even more detail!
I'm rooting for you. See you next time!