What did you do at University/ School
In this lesson, You practice using the past simple tense to discuss subjects and activities you did at university or school.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What did we discuss in the last lesson?
What did you study in university/school?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
semester
/sɪˈmestər/
one of the two periods that the school or college year is divided into
She took five courses last semester.
We had a lot of projects this semester.
dormitory
/ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a room for several people to sleep in, especially in a school or other institution
I lived in the dormitory last semester.
I met many friends in the dormitory.
bachelor's degree
/ˈbætʃələrz dɪɡriː/
the first degree that you get when you study at a university
I completed my bachelor's degree last year.
He needs a bachelor's degree for the job.
challenging
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability
She found the project challenging but interesting.
They enjoyed the challenging hike up the mountain.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 2
Grammar
Teacher guides the student the grammar
“Past simple tense“
Regular Verbs (động từ có quy tắc) : add “-ed” to the base form of the verb.Example:
- They played football yesterday.
- She worked at a café last summer.
- He went to the library.
- We had dinner at 7 PM.
Negative Structure: Subject + (didn’t) + Base form of the verb + Object Example:
- I didn’t study for the test.
- He didn’t go to the meeting.
Questions Structure: Did + Subject + Base form of the verb + Object? Example:
- Did you study for the exam?
- Did she go to the party?
Part 4
Mini task 1
Choose the right subject from the table for each pictures below.
| economics | graphic design | art | linguistics |
| philosophy | computer science | law | medicine |
Answer
- law
- economics
- art
- medicine
- graphic design
- computer science
- linguistics
- philosophy
Part 4
Mini task 2
Choose the right activity from the table for each pictures below.
| join a club | meeting new people | studying | going to parties |
| taking exams | going to lectures | play sports | writing essays |
Answer
- taking exams
- writing essays
- meeting new people
- going to parties
- play sports
- going to lectures
- studying
- join a club
Part 3
Dialogue Practice
Practice the conversation with teacher
Matt
Hi Grace! How was your semester?
Hi Matt! It was challenging but rewarding. I had a lot of projects.
Grace
Matt
What courses did you take?
I took computer science.
Grace
Matt
It sounds great. Did you like it?
Yes, I did. It was difficult at first, but it’s not a problem anymore. Beside that, my professor was really funny, he delivered the lessons in a very exciting way.
Grace
Matt
I see. Did you join any extracurricular (ngoại khoá) activities?
Yes, I joined the chess club.
Grace
Matt
Playing chess sounds very interesting. So where did you stay?
I lived in the dormitory. It was a great experience because I met many new friends and participated in various activities.
Grace
Matt
What are your plans for the next semester?
I want to take more challenging courses.
Grace
Matt
Sounds good! Let’s catch up again soon.
Definitely! See you!
Grace
Part 5
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Please use “Past simple tense“
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What subjects did you study at university?
Did you attend lectures regularly?
What was your favorite subject, and why?
Did you join any clubs or societies? Which ones?
What activities did you participate in outside of classes?
Is it better to stay in halls at university or at home with your parents? Why?
Did you have a part-time job while studying? What did you do?
Who were your best friends at university, and how did you meet them?
Should higher education be required for all? Why or why not?
How was your fresher year different to your other years at university?
What was the most challenging part of your university experience?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
4 new words & subjects & activities in university/school context.
Past simple tense grammar
Discussion about what you did at university or school
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Write a short paragraph (8-12 sentences) about a typical day at university using the past simple tense.
