“Lesson 22: Special Occasions,” EnglishConnect 2 for Learners (2022)

“Lesson 22,” EnglishConnect 2 for Learners

Lesson 22

Special Occasions

Objective: I will learn to describe and invite others to future celebrations.

Personal Study

Prepare for your conversation group by completing activities A through E.

Study the Principle of Learning: You Are a Child of God

I am a child of God with eternal potential and purpose.

Consider what you have learned about your identity as a child of God. Think about your relationship with Him. Consider what He has taught you about your purpose and your potential. Reflect on the experiences you have had learning English. How have you felt Him helping you do things you thought were impossible?

Your experience partnering with God to learn has prepared you to help others.

Jesus taught us: “I give unto you to be the light of this people. … Therefore let your light so shine before this people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven” (3 Nephi 12:14, 16).

You have so much light to share. You can be an example of how God can help His children learn and progress. You can share how God helped you learn English. You can help others learn to partner with God to achieve their potential. You can share with them how you have come to believe the statement “I am a child of God with eternal potential and purpose.”

Ponder

How can you be a light to the people around you?
How can you continue to develop your relationship with Heavenly Father as you learn and grow?

Memorize Vocabulary

Learn the meaning and pronunciation of each word before your conversation group. Try using the new words in a conversation or in a message to someone who knows English.

It will be …
It’s going to be …
won’t

Nouns

anniversary party
birthday party
celebration
engagement party
graduation party
party
reception
retirement party
temple
wedding

band
dancing
games
snacks

church
park
restaurant

Time

on July 30th
at 7:30 p.m.

Practice Pattern 1

Practice using the patterns until you can confidently ask and answer questions. You can replace the underlined words with words in the “Memorize Vocabulary” section.

Q: When is the (noun)?A: It’s (time).

Examples

Q: When is the reception?A: It’s on June 13th.

Q: What day will the wedding be?A: It’s on May 19th.

Q: Where will the wedding be?A: It will be at the temple.

Q: What time is the party going to be?A: It’s going to be at 7:00 p.m.

Practice Pattern 2

Practice using the patterns until you can confidently ask and answer questions. Try understanding the rules in the patterns. Think about how English is similar to or different from your language.

Q: Will there be (noun) at the (noun)?A: Yes, there will be (noun).

pattern 2 question will there be noun at the noun

Examples

Q: Will there be snacks at the reception?A: Yes, there will be snacks.

Q: Will there be a band at the retirement party?A: No, there won’t be a band.

Use the Patterns

Write four questions you can ask someone. Write an answer to each question. Read them aloud.

Additional Activities

Complete the lesson activities and assessments online at englishconnect.org/learner/resources or in the EnglishConnect 2 Workbook.

Act in Faith to Practice English Daily

Continue to practice English daily. Use your “Personal Study Tracker.” Review your study goal and evaluate your efforts.

Conversation Group

Activity 1: Practice the Patterns

(10–15 minutes)

Review the vocabulary list with a partner.

Practice pattern 1 with a partner:

Practice asking questions.
Practice answering questions.
Practice a conversation using the patterns.

Repeat for pattern 2.

Activity 2: Create Your Own Sentences

(10–15 minutes)

Role-play. Partner A asks questions about the event. Partner B answers questions and invites partner A to the event. Switch roles.

New Vocabulary

Do you want to come to the reception with me?
What time will the reception end?
college president
formal dress
share a memory

Example

Wedding Reception for Nora and Lex

Time: 6:00 p.m.–12:00 midnight

Day: Saturday, May 22

Location: Golf Club

Details: There will be dinner, dancing, and fun!

A: When will Nora and Lex’s wedding reception be?
B: It will be on May 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
A: What time will the reception end?
B: At midnight.
A: Where is it going to be?
B: It’s going to be at the golf club.
A: Will there be dinner at the reception?
B: Yes, there will be dinner. Do you want to come to the reception with me?
A: Yes! Thank you!

Event 1

Birthday Party for Pieter

Time: 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Day: Monday, September 3

Location: West Park

Details: There will be cake, games, and a band.

Event 2

Sam’s Graduation

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Day: Sunday, April 12

Location: Central University

Details: Formal dress. The college president will speak. Meet at Sam’s house at 4:00 p.m. afterward for a celebration and snacks.

Event 3

50th Anniversary Party for Jorge and Rosa

Time: 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Day: Friday, August 14

Location: Maria’s house

Details: Please don’t bring gifts. Everyone will share a memory of the couple. There will be lots of food and dancing.

Activity 3: Create Your Own Conversations

(15–20 minutes)

Ask and answer questions to plan a celebration for your EnglishConnect class. Plan as many details as you can. Take turns.

New Vocabulary

Who will be there?
guitar

Example

A: What day will the celebration be?
B: It’s going to be on Friday, August 15th.
A: What time is the celebration going to be?
B: It will be at 8:00 p.m.
A: Where will it be?
B: It will be at my house.
A: Who will be there?
B: The people in our class and their families will be there.
A: Will there be music at the celebration?
B: Yes! There will be music at the celebration. Ana will bring her guitar.

Act in Faith to Practice English Daily

“Never forget … that you really are a child of God who has inherited something of His divine nature, one whom He loves and desires to help and bless” (Gordon B. Hinckley, “You Are a Child of God,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2003, 119).