Change from direct speech to indirect
1. She says, “I always (to like) to work in the garden".
2. She said, “I (to like) to work in the garden yesterday".
3. She says, “I (to like) to work in the garden yesterday".
4. She said, “I (to work) in the garden lately".
5. She says, “I (to work) in the garden in a week".
6. She said, “I (to work) in the garden in a week".
7. She says, “I (to work) in the garden now".
8. She said, “I (to work) in the garden in 2 days".
9. He says, “I (to go) to school tomorrow".
10. He said, “I (to go) to school tomorrow".
11. He said, “I (to go) to school now".
12. He says, “I (to go) to school tomorrow".
Change from direct speech to indirect
1. Bill says, “I (to visit) my friend yesterday".
2. Bill said, “I (to visit) my friend yesterday".
3. Bill says, “I (to visit) my friend tomorrow".
4. Bill said, “I (to visit) my friend tomorrow".
5. Bill says, “I (to visit) my friend from time to time".
6. Bill said, “I just (to visit) my friend".
7. Bill said, “I (to visit) my friend 2 days ago".
8. Bill said, “I (to visit) my friend every day".
9. Bill says, “I (to visit) my friend every day".
10. Bill said, “I (to visit) my friend from time to time".
11. He says, “I (to go) here tomorrow."
12. He said, “I (to go) here yesterday."
Change from direct speech to indirect
1. He said, “I (to see) her there yesterday".
2. He says, “I (to see) her there yesterday".
3. He said, “I (to see) her there from time to time".
4. She says, “I (to read) this book now".
5. She said, “I (to read) this book now".
6. She says, “I (to read) this book lately".
7. Tom says, “I (to translate) this exercise now".
8. Tom said, “I (to translate) this exercise now".
9. Tom says, “I (to translate) this exercise 2 days ago".
10. Tom said, “I (to translate) this exercise 3 days ago".
11. Tom said, “I (to translate) this exercise this week".
12. Tom says, “I (to translate) this exercise recently".
Change from direct speech to indirect
1. Sally says, “I (to listen) to the music every day".
2. Sally said, “I (to listen) to the music every day".
3. Sally says, “I (to listen) to the music the other day".
4. Sally said, “I (to listen) to the music lately".
5. Sally says, “I (to listen) to the music this week".
6. Sally said, “I (to listen) to the music now".
7. Sally says, “I (to listen) to the music in this moment".
8. Sally said, “I (to listen) to the music tomorrow".
9. Sally says, “I (to water) the flowers now.
10. Sally said, “I (to water) the flowers now.
11. Sally said, “I (to water) the flowers the day before yesterday.
12. Sally says, “I (to water) the flowers tomorrow.
Change from direct speech to indirect
1. My sister says, “ I (to go) to the library yesterday”.
2. She said, “I (to take) my exam in English lately”.
3. She said, “I (to take) my exam in English tomorrow”.
4. They say, “We (to drink) tea the day before yesterday”.
5. He said, “I (to play) badminton this week”.
6. Tim said, “I (to listen) to the music yesterday at 5 o’clock”.
7. Jill said, “ I (to finish) all my work tomorrow”.
8. Vera says, “I (to draw) this picture tomorrow”.
9. They say, ”At this time two weeks ago we (to sit) on this bench”.
10. She says, “ I (to read) the whole evening yesterday”.
11. My parents said, “ We (to go) to the south next year”.
12. His father said, “ I (to work) at this plant twenty years ago”.
Change from direct speech to indirect
1. They say, “We (to go) to Lviv last summer”.
2. I said, “ I (to pick) the nuts in the forest every autumn”.
3. The children say, “ We (to have) a lot of fun during their last holidays”.
4. My sister said, “ I (to go) to the zoo this month”.
5. Tom and Nick say, “ We (to go) to the swimming pool every Sunday”.
6. She says, “ I (to like) to read the historical novels from time to time”.
7. My brother said, “ I (to get) good marks lately”.
8. My little brother said, “I (not to go) to the library this month”.
9. My little brother said, “I (not to go) to the library now”.
10. The doctor says, “ I (to visit) you next month.
11. Susan said, “ I (to pass) my exam in two days.
12. Susan says, “ I (to pass) my exam in two days.
GRAMMAR SONGS
FOR KIDS
Збірка пісень
для навчання граматики
учнів початкових класів
INTRODUCTION
Working with kids you must use a wide range of songs. They can be used with specific teaching points in mind or just for fun to motivate children. I use some songs naturally to teach or reinforce grammar points. They may be integrated into lessons with a particular grammar focus and provide much-needed variety, while contributing to the overall aim of a lesson. Particularly at lower levels when students or children are still learning basic key grammar patterns, songs can play a role as input.
On Learn English Kids there are several songs which can be used in this way. For example the song ‘I’ve got a Robot’ is useful to practice the structure ‘can/can’t’ as well as providing reinforcement of the vocabulary of parts of the body. You may download the accompanying worksheet which contains a basic listening activity on ‘can/can’t’ which could be used as the basis of further oral practice.
For a slightly higher level the song ‘Over the Mountains’ provides practice of the present continuous in the context of traveling. The chorus refrains e.g. ‘I’m driving in a car’ are repeated several times and children can produce their own sentences afterwards using the activity worksheet.
Longer songs with a wider variety of structures and vocabulary are more suitable for the development of listening skills generally. Some of the songs on the website which are longer and more difficult are useful to develop general listening skills.
Many of the songs are suitable for singing in class or for an individual child to sing along to. Community singing in class brings the benefit of total participation from all students, especially if accompanied by actions or mimes. The total physical response approach is particularly suited to younger learners. Children really enjoy singing along and it can really improve motivation. Singing can also improve the pronunciation and intonation patterns of the students, especially younger.
I'm driving
I'm driving in a car
I'm driving in a car
I'm driving in a car
I'm driving in a car
Over the mountains
Through the trees
Travel the world
And the seven seas
I'm sailing on a ship
I'm sailing on a ship
I'm sailing on a ship
I'm sailing on a ship
I'm sailing on a ship
I'm driving in a car and
Over the mountains
Through the trees
Travel the world
And the seven seas
I'm travelling on a train
I'm travelling on a train
I'm travelling on a train
I'm travelling on a train
I'm travelling on a train
I'm sailing on a ship
I'm driving in a car and
Over the mountains
Through the trees
Travel the world
And the seven seas
I'm riding on a horse
I'm riding on a horse
I'm riding on a horse
I'm riding on a horse
I'm riding on a horse
I'm travelling on a train
I'm sailing on a ship
I'm driving in a car and
Over the mountains
Through the trees
Travel the world
And the seven seas
Over the mountains
Through the trees
Travel the world
And the seven seas
Can a …
Can a flea climb a tree?
Yes he can, yes he can
Can a flea climb a tree?
Yes he can, can, can
(Repeat verse)
He can eat and drink
He can hear and see
But can he do the cancan like me?
Can a mouse build a house?
No he can’t, no he can’t
Can a mouse build a house?
No he can’t, can’t, can’t
(Repeat verse)
He can eat and drink
He can hear and see
But can he do the cancan like me?
Can the cat catch a cat
Yes he can, yes he can
Can the cat catch a cat
Yes he can, can, can
(Repeat verse)
He can eat and drink
He can hear and see
But can he do the cancan like me?
Can a pig dance a jig?
No he can’t, no he can’t
Can a pig dance a jig?
No he can’t, can’t, can’t
(Repeat verse)
He can eat and drink
He can hear and see
But can he do the cancan like me?
Can a snake eat a cake?
Yes he can, yes he can
Can a snake eat a cake?
Yes he can, can, can
(Repeat verse)
He can eat and drink
He can hear and see
But can he do the cancan like me?
The Circus …
When the circus comes to town
With the lions, the horses and clowns
You’ll have lots of fun
Come and see with everyone
You’ll have the time of your life
The strong man lifts weights with one hand
And the jugglers turn cartwheels and land
You’ll have lots of fun
Come and see with everyone
You’ll have the time of your life
The trapeze artists fly overhea
There is a ringmaster dressed all in red
You’ll have lots of fun
Come and see with everyone
You’ll have the time of your life
See the clowns make everyone smile
As they all fall down in a pile
You’ll have lots of fun
Come and see with everyone
You’ll have the time of your life
When the circus comes to town
With the lions, the horses and clowns
You’ll have lots of fun
Come and see with everyone
You’ll have the time of your life
I’ve Got a Robot
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
He's got fingers, he's got toes
He's got eyes and a mouth and a nose
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
He can wash and sweep and clean
To me, he's a person, not a machine
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
He can cook and mend and sew
He does my homework
My teacher doesn't know – oh!
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
I've got a robot, a robot, a robot
I've got a robot in my house
My Computer Mouse
I’ve got a mouse
I play with every day
He runs across the mat
And his tail is long and grey
He doesn’t like cheese
He likes playing games
He’s not afraid of cats
He hasn’t got a name
He’s my computer mouse
He’s my double click, single click
Run around the mat computer mouse
Left click, right click, double click. OK!
I’ve got a keyboard
I use it every day
He’s got a lot of letters
We’ve got a lot to say
We write a lot of emails
‘Cause we’ve got lots of friends
When we’ve written them
I ask my mouse to click on send
He’s my computer mouse
He’s my double click, single click
Run around the mat computer mouse
Left click, right click, double click. OK!
He clicks on my screen
I turn my speakers on
He opens up the programmes
On my CD Rom
Then we turn up the sound
And we turn off the lights
And we play lots of games
And chat with friends all night.
The Zoo Song
Walking with my familly
Going to the zoo
Looking at the animals
Is fun for me and you
Monday,Tuesday,
Wednesday,Thursday,
Friday,Saturday,too,
Every day is a fun day,
Fun for you and me.
Looking at the penguins,
Watching what they do,
Taking lots of hpotos,
Is fun for me and you.
Monday,Tuesday,
Wednesday,Thursday,
Friday,Saturday,too,
Every day is a fun day,
Fun for you and me.
I Went to School
I went to school one morning,
And I walked like this,
I walked like this,
I walked like this.
I went to school one morning,
And I walked like this,
On the way to school.
I saw a rabbit,
And I jump like this,
I jump like this,
I jump like this,
I saw a rabbit,
And I jump like this,
On the way to school.
I saw a rabbit,
And Ijump like this,
Ijump like this
Ijump like this
I saw a rabbit,
And Ijump like this,
On the way to school.
I saw a teacher,
And I ran like this,
I ran like this,
I ran like this,
I saw a teacher,
And I ran like this,
On the way to school.
Dreams
What did you do last night
In your dreams in your dreams?
What did you do last night in Your dreams?
Did you sing like a bird?
Did you swim like a fish?
Did you shine like a star
In your dreams?
Did you fly like a kite?
Did you fight like a dragon?
Did you ride like a knight
In your dreams?
Can You Count In English
Can you count in Enhlish?
Can you tell the time?
Can you tell the story?
Can you say a rhyme?
Q U E S T I O N
Can you answer question?
What do you want to do today?
What do you want to be?
How old are the Pyramids?
How tall is that tree?
Q U E S T I O N
Can you answer question?
Why ?
Why do flowers have petals?
Why do birds have wings?
Why can’t somebode tell me
The reason for these things?
Why do leaves grow on the trees?
Why do they turn brown?
Why do clouds stay in the sky?
Why don’t they fall down?
Why do we hate rubbish
And wasting energy?
Because this lovely planet
Earth
Belongs to you and me.
He’s Ever So Clever
He fleis to the moon,
He fleis home again.
He drives a car,
He drives a train.
He swims under water,
He skates on the ice.
He is ever so,ever so,clever
He travels through time,
He goes very fast.
He visits the future,
He visits the past.
He goes all around the Earth,
He travels through space.
He is ever so,ever so,clever
Mr.Wozz, please help us,
Please tell us what to do.
We want to know your secret,
We want to be like you.
The Ballad of Harry Holster
Harry Hoster was a baddie
He robbed trains so did his daddy,
They had a dog. Its name was Lou.
Their dog was a daddie too.
One day Harry robbed a train,
Harry won’t do that again.
I can tell you why because…
On that train was Mr. Wozz.
Mr. Wozz jumped from his seat,
He caught Harry by the feet
Ben and Sally, Rick and Meg,
They caught Harry by the leg.
Harry Hoster’s story ends
In jail.But what about our friends?
That afternoon at half past four,
They went through a big white door.
I Like coffee
I like coffee,
I like tea,
I like swimming in the sea
I like apples,
I like pears,
I like sliding down the stairs
I like butter,
I like bread,
I like reading books in bed.
I like biscuits,
I like cake,
I like fishing in the lake.
add the song
chocolate/cheese
climbing up tall trees
yellow/red
standing on my head
Birthday Presents
I’d like to have a mountain bike.
I’d like to have a boat.
I’d like a pair of rollerblades
And a brand new winter coat.
I’d like to have a racing car.
I’d love a camera too.
I’d like a silver scooter
And a new pair of shoes.
But it really doesn’t matter
If I don’t have jewels or rings.
Friends are my treasure –
Life’s most important things.
I’m Lost
I’m lost. I’m lost. I’m lost again.
Please, help me find the way.
Turn left at the park,
Then turn right.
Go straight on,
Then left at the light.
I’m lost. I’m lost. I’m lost again.
Please, help me find the way.
Go straight on,
Turn right.at the school.
Turn left at the bank,
Go past the school.
I’m lost. I’m lost. I’m lost again.
Please, help me find the way.
Go straight on,
Cross the road and then…
….Oh! No! I’m lost again.
I’m lost. I’m lost. I’m lost again.
Please, help me find the way.
Friends
My friend Annie
Is taller then me.
My friend Pete
Has got bigger feet.
Bigger or smaller
Taller oa shorter
Thinner or fatter
It doesn’t matter.
My friend Rose
Has got a shorter nose.
My griend Peg
Has got longer legs.
Bigger or smaller
Taller oa shorter
Thinner or fatter
It doesn’t matter.
Dreaming
Climb the highest vountain
Fly to any star
Walk the darkest forest
Where the dragons are.
Swim the longest river
With jungls on each banks
Find the wreck of a pirate ship
That hit a rock and sank.
Find the smallest island
With the sharpest rocks.
Look under the palm tree
Find a treasure box.
Cross the widest desert
Sail the deepest sea.
Fight the biggest monsters.
Anyone can dream.
We’re All Going to the Zoo
We’re all going to the zoo tomorrow.
Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow.
We’re all going to the zoo tomorrow
And we can stay all day.
We’re all going to the zoo tomorrow.
How about you,you,you.
You can come too,too,too.
We’re all going to the zoo zoo,zoo.
See the elephant’s trunk swinging.
Great big ears and long trunk swinging.
Eating up peanuts with his long trunk swinging.
And we can stay all day.
See the monkeys scratch,
scratch scratching.
Swinging in the trees and scratch,scratch scratching.
Hanging by their long tails scratch,scratch scratching.
And we can stay all day.
Happy Holidays
We went away on holiday
To stay with Uncle Jim.
The sea was cold, the waves were big.
We couldn’t have a swim.
On Sunday all the shops were closed.
The pool and playground too.
We couldn’t go to the castle.
We couldn’t go to the zoo.
The sky was grey, it rained all day.
It rained it rained and rained.
We couldn’t have a picnic.
We couldn’t go and play.
The fog came down so thick and white.
We couldn’t see the sea.
The only thing we could do,
To sit inside and read.
Bike Ride
Along the road,
Out of town,
Up the hill
Freewheel down.
Across the bridge,
Through the wood,
The wind in my hair
Feels so good.
Past the castle,
Around the lake.
And home for tea.
(Hope there’s some cake)
Have You Ever
Have you ever heard a child
Laughing out loud?
Have you ever seen the sun
Come out behind the cloud?
Have you ever found a ladybird
And held it in your hand?
Have you ever taken off your shoes
And walked in the sand?
Have you ever seen snow
Falling from the sky?
The world is full of lovely things
That money just can’t buy.