Review Lab 01 —Mixed recycle
Reading & Writing Part 1 · Part 6 · Listening Part 1 · Speaking Part 1 — exam-paced practice. Revision only · recycles Modules 1–2 — no new language.
A2 Key parts in this lesson
Why this lesson now? First check-up — every A2 Key part from Modules 1 to 3 comes back here.
Your level · You are here
Exam Boost · Performance Session
A progress checkpoint, not a test.
Practise the language from this part of the course again. Try challenges, mini-tasks and longer speaking turns. Do not worry about small mistakes. You can replay any part.
Get ready · 01
5 minGet talking — no pressure
Which part of the exam has felt easiest so far — and which one still feels difficult? Why?
Name ONE word or phrase from Modules 1–2 you've actually used outside class.
Pick one personal target: speed, accuracy, or confidence. Tell your teacher.
Grammar recap · 02
8–10 minPresent simple vs present continuous (Modules 1–2 recycle)
Present simple = routines and facts. Present continuous = now, or a fixed plan.
- 1Modules 1–2 introduced the present simple (routines, facts, likes) and the present continuous (actions happening now, or arranged future plans).
- 2A2 Key rewards learners who choose the right form quickly, so this lab rebuilds the speed of that choice, not new grammar.
I usually walk to work. (routine — present simple)
I'm meeting a friend this afternoon. (fixed plan — present continuous)
She works in a shop. (fact — present simple)
Look! It's raining. (now — present continuous)
We often watch films at the weekend. (routine — present simple)
Challenge 1.She ___ in a small office near the station.
Challenge 2.Look — it ___ outside!
Challenge 3.I ___ my grandmother every Sunday.
Challenge 4.We ___ to the cinema tonight — we already have tickets.
Challenge 5.He usually ___ breakfast at 8am.
Build the sentence → spot the natural chunks → say it aloud → reply like a real conversation.
1.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
2.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
3.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
Quick check 1.Which sentence describes a ROUTINE?
Quick check 2.Which is the most natural Speaking Part 1 answer?
Vocabulary recap · 03
5–7 minRecycle your toolkit
a fixed time to meet someone, often for work or health
Have you got an appointment this week?
to spend relaxed time together
Where do you usually hang out with friends?
a list of times for trains, buses or classes
Describe your weekly timetable in one sentence.
used to introduce a personal view
Start a sentence about your town with 'In my opinion...'
What to do
- 1.Revision only — every word here comes from Modules 1–2.
- 2.Match each one with its meaning.
Tap an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.
What to do
Sort the recycled words by the module where you first met them.
Activation · Personalise · Recycle
Reactivate Modules 1–2 language out loud — nothing new here, just faster recall.
Ask your partner
- Say your street name out loud.
- What time do you usually arrive at school or work?
- Have you got an appointment this week?
"Describe your weekly timetable in one sentence."timetable
Which of these Modules 1–2 words do you still forget under exam pressure? Why?
Write 25–35 words about your week using BOTH recycled phrases.
Pronunciation polish · 04
3–4 minClear word groups under time pressure
Speak in short groups of 3–5 words with a small pause between groups.
- • I usually / get up / at seven o'clock.
- • At the weekend / I like to / meet my friends.
- • I've got / an appointment / on Thursday.
- • For example, / last week / we went to the cinema.
Reading challenge · 05
8–10 minReading Part 3 — Why revision lessons help
Read along — listen to the text
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Some students think learning a language is like filling a box: once a topic is in the box, it stays there. But that isn't how memory works. Studies show that meeting the same words and skills again, a few weeks later, helps you remember them much better than only meeting them once.
That's why we have Review Labs. A Review Lab is not a test — it's a chance to use old language again, a little faster and a little more confidently than before. If today feels harder than your first lesson, that's normal. It means your brain is working to remember, which is exactly how learning happens.
Challenge 1.What is the main idea of the text?
Challenge 2.What is a Review Lab, according to the text?
Challenge 3.If a Review Lab feels hard, what does that mean?
Q1.The text compares memory to a box you fill once.
Q2.Meeting language again later helps memory.
Q3.A Review Lab that feels hard is a bad sign.
What to do
- 1.Reading & Writing Part 1 — Read each notice and choose A, B or C.
- 2.About 5 minutes.
1.What does Mum want her son to do?
STAFFROOM
Tea and coffee now 50 cents. Please pay in the honesty box.
2.What's changed?
3.Why is the library writing?
POOL CLOSED
Closed for cleaning Saturday morning. Re-opens 2pm.
4.When can you swim on Saturday?
Please leave large bags at the desk. No flash photography.
5.What does the sign tell visitors?
Listening challenge · 06
8–10 minListening Part 1 — Two friends meet after the weekend
Listening audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Show transcript
Sam:Hi Mia — good weekend?
Mia:Yes, thanks! On Saturday we went to a new restaurant near the river. On Sunday I helped my brother move to his new flat.
Sam:Was the new flat nice?
Mia:Yes, it's smaller, but it's much closer to the metro. What about you? Did you finish your photography course?
Sam:Almost — one more class. I've really enjoyed it, actually.
Challenge 1.What did Mia do on Saturday?
Challenge 2.What does Mia say about her brother's new flat?
Challenge 3.How does Sam feel about the photography course?
What to do
Tick every recycled Module 1–2 word or phrase you hear in the dialogue.
Skills challenge · 07
5 minMixed-paper time discipline
A few seconds to decide, then commit. Never leave a question blank.
Task
- 1Practise switching between task types without losing pace.
- 2The same brain moves between Reading Part 1 (about 45 seconds per item), Speaking Part 1 (short answers) and Writing Part 6 (a few minutes of planning).
- 3Train the switch, not just each task.
Example
Reading Part 1: No flash photography. → That means flash isn't allowed. Commit to the matching option. Move on.
Writing challenge · 08
5 minShow what you can do
Q1.Type ONE word: 'I usually get up ___ seven o'clock.'
Q2.Type ONE word: 'She's studying ___ her exam right now.'
Q3.Type ONE word: 'My brother is good ___ football.'
Q4.Type ONE word: 'We go ___ the cinema every Friday.'
Reading & Writing Part 7 (story, 35+ words). Write a short story that begins: 'It was a normal Saturday morning...' Use present or past simple and a simple linker (and, but, because, so).
Your writing draft
0 words SavedShow model answer & examiner comment
It was a normal Saturday morning. I got up at eight and made breakfast. Then my phone rang — it was my best friend. She said she had two free tickets for a concert that evening. I was so happy, because I love live music! We got ready quickly and had a great night together.
Examiner comment
| 5 | All content points covered; consistent style; range of structures; minor errors only. |
| 3 | Content mostly covered; mostly suitable style; some range; errors don't stop the reader understanding. |
| 1 | Limited content; intrusive errors; very basic structures; under-length. |
What to do
- 1.Reading & Writing Part 6 — Reply to this message in 25 words or more.
- 2.Cover ALL three notes.
Hi! I've got a free weekend and I'd love to come and see you. What's the weather like? Is there anything fun we could do together? Jamie
Your reply must cover:
- Confirm or decline the visit
- Describe the current weather
- Suggest a specific activity
Show model answer
Hi Jamie, yes, please come! The weather here is sunny but a bit cold, so bring a jacket. We could go for a walk by the river and then get lunch near the station. Can't wait to see you! Alex
Communication lab · 09
10–15 minTalk it out
Speaking Part 1 — In pairs, take turns being the examiner. Ask and answer simple questions about daily life. Use present simple and a short reason.
Useful phrases
What to do
Choose the most natural Speaking Part 1 answer.
- ExaminerDo you enjoy studying English?
- Candidate_______________
- ExaminerWhat do you usually do after school or work?
- Candidate_______________
What to do
- 1.Speaking Part 1 — the examiner asks short personal questions (about 3–4 minutes total).
- 2.Answer naturally, then add one extra detail.
Phase 1 — short factual questions
1.Examiner: "What's your name?"
2.Examiner: "Where are you from?"
Tip: Add one detail: a region or a famous thing.
3.Examiner: "Do you work or study?"
Tip: Say what, plus one reason or feeling.
4.Examiner: "What do you usually do at the weekend?"
Tip: Use present simple, then 'because' or 'for example'.
Phase 2 — extended question (aim for 3–5 sentences)
Examiner: "Tell me about your daily routine."
Tip: Say what you do, when, and one thing you enjoy.
Show model extended answer
I usually get up at seven and have breakfast with my family. Then I go to work by bus — it takes about twenty minutes. In the evening, I like to relax and watch TV, or sometimes I go for a walk. My favourite part of the day is dinner, because that's when everyone is together.
What to do
- 1.Speaking Part 2 — Look at the picture together with your partner.
- 2.Describe what you can see, then discuss the questions below.
- 3.Give simple opinions and preferences.
A social event
Need help? Show prompts (try describing with no help first)
- • What can you see in the picture?
- • Where do you think this is?
- • Do you like meeting new people?
- • What do you usually talk about at a party?
Friends in a café
Need help? Show prompts (try describing with no help first)
- • What can you see in the picture?
- • What time of day do you think it is?
- • Do you often meet friends in cafés?
- • What's your favourite drink?
Useful phrases
- • In the picture I can see…
- • I think it's…
- • I like… because…
- • I prefer… to…
- • In my opinion…
Show model 1-minute description
In the picture I can see some people talking and holding drinks. I think it's a party or a social event. I really like meeting new people, because I enjoy hearing about their lives. I prefer small parties to big ones, because it's easier to talk to everyone.
Optional · Teacher-led
Teacher Activities
Run this lab as a brisk, communicative checkpoint — not a test. Keep the energy high; talk to weaknesses, not at them. ~30 min total
Keep it going · 10
Take-homeExtend it at home
Self-study — everything you need is included below. All four skills are covered so you keep the spiral going between lessons; pick the order that suits you.
Reading & Writing Part 1 practice — re-do the 5-item notices task from this lesson in 5 minutes.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Task
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Reading & Writing Part 6 practice — reply to Jamie's message (below) in 25+ words. Cover all three notes.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Stimulus message
3 notes
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Speaking Part 1 mock — record yourself answering 4 personal questions, adding one extra detail each time.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Questions
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Listening recycling drill — read the Sam/Mia dialogue aloud twice.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Dialogue
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Wrap-up · 11
2–3 minWhat you can now do
- Review Labs are memory practice, not tests — difficulty is the lesson.
- Present simple = routines. Present continuous = now or a fixed plan.
- Reading & Writing Part 1 = read the question, decide quickly, commit.
- Reading & Writing Part 6 = cover every note in 25+ words.
- Speaking Part 1 = add one extra detail to short answers.
Need more practice?
Optional · your lesson progress stays the sameFuture plans and conditions
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Checking your writing
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