English Fluency with Picture Profiles
Are you looking to build on English Speaking Skills? This is an exercise that uses picture-based methodology to build vocabulary practice and drills that converge into a short but effective speech session.
Tap into the image cues and the conveniently imprinted vocabulary to fit the image theme to guide you along facile English expression. Let’s build on English conversation skills.
Quick Guide on How to Use this Picture-Based Lesson
Here’s the best approach to using this picture-based lesson to speak about a happy weekend in English.
Skip to the vocabulary and check your understanding. If you are comfortable and confident about their meanings, jump steps and head to the image and prepare to speak for 1-minute or over using the clues on the image for the theme, ‘Happy Weekend’.
If you are not confident about the meanings or usage of the suggested vocabulary, do check out the meanings and sample sentences. Some learners might find the Hindi translation particularly helpful in ensuring they grasp the right meanings. Test yourself on the FIBs (fill in the blanks) exercise. Once prepared with the vocabulary, attempt to speak on the image on “Happy Weekend”
Check your performance by contrasting with the provided model speech under the image for the topic, ‘Happy Weekend’.
शुरुआती अंग्रेजी लेवल Guide
शब्दावली पर जाएँ और अपनी समझ की जाँच करें। यदि आप उनके अर्थों के बारे में सहज और आश्वस्त हैं, तो कदम बढ़ाएँ और छवि की ओर बढ़ें और छवि पर दिए गए संकेतों का उपयोग करके 1-मिनट या उससे अधिक समय तक बोलने के लिए तैयार रहें।
यदि आप सुझाई गई शब्दावली के अर्थ या उपयोग के बारे में आश्वस्त नहीं हैं, तो अर्थ और नमूना वाक्यों की जाँच करें। कुछ शिक्षार्थियों को हिंदी अनुवाद अनुवाद विशेष रूप से यह सुनिश्चित करने में सहायक लग सकता है कि वे सही अर्थ समझ सकें। FIBs (रिक्त स्थान भरें) अभ्यास पर स्वयं का परीक्षण करें। एक बार शब्दावली तैयार हो जाने पर, “Happy Weekend” पर छवि पर बोलने का प्रयास करें
‘Happy Weekend’ विषय के लिए छवि के नीचे दिए गए model भाषण के साथ तुलना करके अपने प्रदर्शन की जांच करें।
Can Challenges to Spontaneous English Speech be Eliminated?
For many struggling non-native speakers of English, spontaneous speech is a major hurdle. As most thinking continues to happen in the native tongue, i.e. the mother tongue, learners do not access their own knowledge of vocabulary or sentence structure with ease.
In creating a situation where there is enough visual and mental stimuli provided in the English language, a learner makes that switch to English easier. This is the reason why EnglishGeni advocates picture based speaking exercises with constructed response models.
Further, the images are chosen with care and have targeted vocabulary printed on them, along with cues so that a speaker relies less on his/her written notes and more on the stimulus being provided. We recommend that you keep the picture in full view as you attempt your speech. Avoid resorting to written notes unless absolutely essential.
This exercise bypasses the stringent and excessive focus on grammar rules and instead, builds theme-relevant vocabulary. This pre learning will enable you to smoothly transition to using better vocabulary to produce a writing piece or speech that is around B1 CEFR Scale of English, at the minimum.
VOCABULARY for ‘Happy Weekend’ Speech/Write-up
Study the vocabulary set below and understand the meanings better with the sample sentences. Refer to the Hindi translation to clarify the meaning before you attempt the Happy Weekend speech.
Study the vocabulary set below and understand the meanings better with the sample sentences. Refer to the Hindi translation to clarify the meaning only if necessary.
| look forward | simple things | little things |
| प्रतीक्षा करें | सरल चीज़ें | छोटी चीजें |
| quality time | comfortable | favorite |
| मूल्यवान समय | आरामदायक | पसंदीदा |
| catch up | groceries | vegetables |
| पकड़ो | किराने का सामान | सब्ज़ियाँ |
| relaxing | plop | cushy |
| आराम | खटखटाने | गद्दीदार |
| airy | truly | mostly |
| हवादार | सही मायने में | ज्यादातर |
WORD MEANINGS and SAMPLE SENTENCES
| 1. Look forward |
| a) Parts of Speech: Verb phrase |
| b) Meaning: To anticipate or await with excitement. |
| I look forward to meeting you next week. |
| मैं अगले सप्ताह आपसे मिलने के लिए उत्सुक हूं। |
| 2. Relaxing |
| a) Part of Speech: Adjective |
| b) Meaning: Providing a feeling of rest and comfort. |
| A relaxing walk helps ease stress after a long day. |
| आरामदायक सैर लंबे दिन के बाद तनाव को कम करने में मदद करती है। |
| 3. Airy |
| a) Part of Speech: Adjective |
| b) Meaning: Having a spacious and well-ventilated atmosphere. |
| The beach house had an airy and open design. |
| समुद्र तट के घर का डिज़ाइन हवादार और खुला था। |
| 4. Comfortable |
| a) Part of Speech: Adjective |
| b) Meaning: Providing physical ease and relaxation. |
| The sofa was so comfortable that I fell asleep on it. |
| सोफ़ा इतना आरामदायक था कि मैं उस पर सो गया। |
| 5. Plop |
| a) Part of Speech: Verb |
| b) Meaning: To fall, drop, or place something heavily and with a sound. |
| He plopped down on the bed after a tiring day. |
| दिन भर की थकान के बाद वह बिस्तर पर लेट गया। |
| 6. Cushy |
| a) Part of Speech: Adjective |
| b) Meaning: Easy, comfortable, and requiring little effort. |
| The cushy job allowed him to work from home. |
| आरामदायक नौकरी ने उन्हें घर से काम करने की अनुमति दी। |
| 7. Groceries |
| a) Part of Speech: Noun (plural) |
| b) Meaning: Food and other goods sold in a grocery store. |
| She went to the store to buy groceries for the week. |
| वह सप्ताह के लिए किराने का सामान खरीदने के लिए दुकान पर गई। |
| 8. Vegetables |
| a) Part of Speech: Noun (plural) |
| b) Meaning: Edible plants, often consumed as part of a meal. |
| Eating a variety of vegetables is essential for a balanced diet. |
| संतुलित आहार के लिए विभिन्न प्रकार की सब्जियां खाना आवश्यक है। |
| 9. Quality time |
| a) Noun (phrase) |
| b) Meaning: Time spent in a meaningful and enjoyable way with someone. |
| We try to spend quality time together on weekends. |
| हम सप्ताहांत पर एक साथ गुणवत्तापूर्ण समय बिताने की कोशिश करते हैं। |
| 10. Favorite |
| a) Adjective and Noun |
| b) Meaning: (Adjective) Preferred or liked the most; (Noun) Something that is preferred over others. |
| Pizza is my favorite food. |
| पिज़्ज़ा मेरा पसंदीदा खाना है. |
| 11. Catch up |
| a) Verb phrase |
| b) Meaning: To become up to date with matters or by talking to people after a period |
| Let’s grab coffee and catch up sometime. |
| चलो कुछ देर कॉफ़ी पीते हैं और मिलते हैं। |
| 12. Simple things |
| a) Noun (phrase) |
| b) Meaning: Basic or uncomplicated elements that bring joy or contentment. |
| Finding joy in simple things, like a sunset, is essential for happiness. |
| ख़ुशी के लिए सूर्यास्त जैसी साधारण चीज़ों में ख़ुशी ढूँढना ज़रूरी है। |
| 13. Little things |
| a) Noun (phrase) |
| b) Meaning: Small or minor details (that may bring happiness or contentment). |
| Appreciating the little things in life can make a significant difference. |
| जीवन में छोटी-छोटी चीजों की सराहना करने से महत्वपूर्ण बदलाव आ सकता है। |
| 14. Truly |
| a) Adverb |
| b) Meaning: In a genuine or sincere manner; without pretense. |
| She truly believed in the power of kindness. |
| वह वास्तव में दयालुता की शक्ति में विश्वास करती थी। |
15 FIBs with the Vocabulary Set for “Happy Weekend”:
शुरुआती अंग्रेजी लेवल (A1-A2). For Basic Learners A1-A2
USE THESE WORDS: look forward – simple things – little things – quality time – comfortable – favorite – catch up – groceries – vegetables – relaxing – plop – cushy – airy – truly – mostly
| 1. That is a really thick and ___ sofa. |
| 2. We must not worry about ___. |
| 3. I ___ fast on Fridays. |
| 4. How about we ___ on next Sunday? It’s been a long time! |
| 5. She is ___ talented. |
| 6. The head massage was very ___. |
| 7. Would you like some ___ soup? |
| 8. She came back tired and just ___ed on the couch. |
| 9. It’s the ___ about family that make us happy. |
| 10. I hope you are ___ in your new job/ |
| 11. The apartments are dark and not ___. |
| 12. I ___ to my birthday every year. |
| 13. What’s your ___ ice-cream flavor? |
| 14. I’m too busy to have ___ with family. |
| 15. Buying ___ is a weekly task at home. |
Answer Key to FIB exercise for Topic, Happy Weekend
1. cushy 2. simple things 3. mostly 4. catch up 5. truly 6. relaxing 7. vegetable 8. plonked 9. little things 10. comfortable 11. airy 12. look forward 13. favorite 14. quality time 15. groceries
Speak for 1-Minute or More on ‘Happy Weekend’!
MODEL SPEECH on Happy Weekend in First Person
Speaking Time: 45 seconds
Total Words: 130
I work from Monday to Saturday. Yes, it’s common in India to work six days a week. My spouse also works six days a week. So, we look forward to relaxing with each other every Sunday.
We have a large, airy, and comfortable home. We just plop onto our cushy couch and chat about little things. Mostly, we just talk and laugh. That’s the best way to relax, I feel. Also, we do not go out shopping for groceries or vegetables on a Sunday, like most people do.
On Sundays, we spend quality time together without any stress. We love to order our favorite food on Zomato or Swiggy as well. That means we’re not cooking on Sundays. We call our families on phone mostly in the evenings and catch up with them. It’s really the simple things that make for a truly happy weekend.
हिंदी अनुवाद: Happy Weekend Model Speech
मैं सोमवार से शनिवार तक काम करता हूं. हाँ, भारत में सप्ताह में छह दिन काम करना आम बात है। मेरा जीवनसाथी भी सप्ताह में छह दिन काम करता है। इसलिए, हम हर रविवार को एक-दूसरे के साथ आराम करने के लिए उत्सुक रहते हैं।
हमारे पास एक बड़ा, हवादार और आरामदायक घर है। हम बस अपने गद्देदार सोफे पर बैठ जाते हैं और छोटी-छोटी बातों पर बातचीत करते हैं। अधिकतर, हम सिर्फ बात करते हैं और हंसते हैं। मुझे लगता है कि यह आराम करने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका है। इसके अलावा, हम रविवार को किराने का सामान या सब्जियों की खरीदारी के लिए बाहर नहीं जाते हैं, जैसा कि ज्यादातर लोग करते हैं।
रविवार को हम बिना किसी तनाव के एक साथ क्वालिटी टाइम बिताते हैं। हम अपना पसंदीदा खाना ज़ोमैटो या स्विगी पर भी ऑर्डर करना पसंद करते हैं। इसका मतलब है कि हम रविवार को खाना नहीं बना रहे हैं। हम शाम को अपने परिवारों से फोन पर बात करते हैं और उनसे बातचीत करते हैं। यह वास्तव में सरल चीजें हैं जो हमें वास्तव में खुश करती हैं।
Tips for English Mastery
EnglishGeni Tips are to help you become aware of the little things that lend charm to the English language but ones that many English speakers may not be aware of.
You’ve just used the words “little things“.
It can be used in two different ways.
- In the first usage, it’s in the literal sense of meaning small matters, and small things.
For instance:
a) When you are moving to a different house, there are many little things to take care of.
b) I cannot bother too much about the little things that keep happening at work.
c) The project is going fine, but there are little things that keep cropping up.
- The second usage of “little things” has a very positive connotation. It implies the sweet little gestures, kindnesses, pleasant things that make our lives sweet or the world better.
For instance, this is a popular proverb which conveys this meaning!
“It’s the little things that matter the most!”
a) It’s the little things my daughter does that make me feel so special.
b) When you miss home, it’s always the little things that make you smile.
Truly, it’s these little things that make you a good English speaker!
FAQs on ‘Happy Weekend’ Practice
Are there simple picture composition tasks like these but suited for young children?
Yes, indeed. Click on the “Picture Composition” category on the menu at the top of the page. You could access via “Vocabulary” category as well. Find picture composition tasks for class 1 to class 6. Use the one that feels right for your child.
I prefer to write rather than speak out my responses to English exercises. How do I overcome this problem?
The good news is you recognize that it’s a problem, so focus on solving it. Set small targets when you speak. For instance, this is a 1-minute speech exercise that forces you to think in English for over 20 to 30 minutes. If you speak for 30 seconds at the end of this practice, that accounts for accomplishment too. Keep at it!
Conclusion
With this we conclude the speaking and writing task on “Happy Weekend”. If you’d like to try more such guided practice exercises, click on the links below. Or, just hang around EnglishGeni till you find what you need!
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