🌟 B1 ENGLISH – CHAPTER 3 | LESSON 2

🎯 Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• 🗣️ Express emotions, actions, and reactions naturally

• 💡 Use -ing and to… forms accurately after different verbs

• 🎭 Give praise, criticism, and emotional feedback politely

• 🙏 Ask for favors and respond in real-life situations

📘 HOW TO USE THIS LESSON

💻 This online lesson is divided into three main parts.
Follow the flow below 👇

1️⃣ Learn Vocabulary – explore words, phrases, and real-life examples.
2️⃣ Study Grammar – understand when to use -ing or to… structures.
3️⃣ Practice & Speak – test yourself and record your answers.

💬 💡 Pro Tip: Keep your notebook ready! Write your favorite new expressions and make your own examples.

🧠 VOCABULARY – Feelings and Actions (Units 47–50)

💪 Unit 47: What Your Body Does

🦋 Examples: yawn, blink, sneeze, stretch
🎯 Use: Describe what your body naturally does.

Example: “She yawned because she was tired.”

 

🌟 Unit 48: Praising and Criticising

👏 Examples: admire, compliment, criticise, blame, appreciate
💡 Use: To give feedback or express opinions politely.

Example: “I really admire your presentation skills.”

🗨️ Tip: Always start with a compliment before giving feedback!

💖 Unit 49: Emotions and Moods

😊 Examples: excited, annoyed, disappointed, calm, thrilled
🎭 Use: To express how you feel or describe someone’s mood.

Example: “I felt disappointed when the trip was cancelled.”

🎨 Try This: Match each emotion with an emoji 😄 😡 😢 😌

😕 Unit 50: Commenting on Problematic Situations

🧩 Examples: That’s a shame! / How annoying! / Never mind!
💬 Use: To react when something goes wrong.

Example: “Oh no! You missed the bus? What bad luck!”

 

📘 🔽 Click here to download this Vocabulary Lesson PDF

⚙️ GRAMMAR – -ing and to … (Units 53–58)

🧩 Unit 53: Verb + -ing

💬 Examples: enjoy doing / stop doing / avoid doing

“I enjoy reading novels.”

🧠 Rule: Use -ing after verbs of enjoyment or avoidance.

🔑 Unit 54: Verb + to …

💬 Examples: decide to / plan to / hope to

“He decided to study abroad.”

💡 Rule: Use to + verb after verbs that show intention or decision.

👥 Unit 55: Verb (+object) + to …

💬 Examples: want you to / tell her to / ask him to

“I want you to join the meeting.”

 

🎭 Units 56–58: Verb + -ing or to … (Change in Meaning)

Some verbs can use both forms — but with different meanings!

“Remember to call” 📞 = don’t forget
“Remember calling” ☎️ = you recall it

💡 Tip: Make a two-column chart:
🟢 -ing = activity | 🔵 to… = purpose

📘 🔽 Click here to download this Grammar Lesson PDF

🧩 B1 ENGLISH – CHAPTER 3 PRACTICE 2

💡 Tips:

• Use a dedicated answersheet to record your answers

• Use a printed Exercise book or download the PDF below

🎯 Practice Focus

• 🗣️ Improve pronunciation and confidence when talking about emotions

• ✍️ Practice correct verb + -ing / to… usage

• 🎭 Express feedback and emotions naturally

📚 Topics Covered

🗣️ Asking for favors

📖 Diwali

Diwali is a festival of light which originated in South Asia and is celebrated over five days. The dates change every year, but it is always celebrated in October or November and is now celebrated around the world.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the article and do the exercises.

🔗 Practice Materials

📄 🧾 Click here to download this Practice PDF

🎬 ▶️ Watch the Speaking Practice Video

💡 Afridemia Learning Tip

🌈 “Don’t just read — perform the dialogues! Speak them aloud, act them out, and record your voice for feedback.”

 

🏁 End of Lesson Challenge

🧠 Write 5 sentences using verb + -ing and 5 using verb + to….
💬 Share them in your discussion forum or with your tutor for feedback!