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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • ROOM & STYLE

My Personal Space

In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about your own space at home. You will practice asking questions with 'Do you...?' and using 'must' for obligation. You will also read an article, listen to a monologue, and do a fun role-play.

My Personal Space
💬 Warm-up
1 Do you have your own room at home?
2 What do you do in your room to relax?
3 Do you need a quiet place to study? Where?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use present simple questions (Do you...?) to ask about habits and needs.
  • Use 'must' to talk about obligations and rules.
  • Understand and use vocabulary related to personal space (own space, privacy, relax, study, zone, share, need, quiet).
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📚 Vocabulary

1.
own space
"My bedroom is my own space where I can be alone."
a place that belongs to just you
2.
privacy
"I need privacy when I talk to my friends on the phone."
the state of being alone and not watched by others
3.
relax
"I listen to music after school to relax."
to rest and feel calm
4.
study
"I must study for my math test tonight."
to learn or practice a subject
5.
zone
"My desk is my study zone, and my bed is my relax zone."
an area or section for a specific purpose
6.
share
"My sister and I share a room, so we have rules."
to use something together with someone else
7.
need
"I need a quiet place to do my homework."
to require something because it is important
8.
quiet
"Please be quiet. I am trying to study."
making very little noise
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own space
a place that belongs to just you
privacy
the state of being alone and not watched by others
relax
to rest and feel calm
study
to learn or practice a subject
zone
an area or section for a specific purpose
share
to use something together with someone else
need
to require something because it is important
quiet
making very little noise

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. My bedroom is my own space where I can do what I want.
2. I have a special zone for my books and computer.
3. After school, I like to listen to music and relax .
4. I close my door when I need some privacy .
5. I share my room with my brother, so we keep it tidy.
6. I really need a quiet place to do my homework.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. My bedroom is my own space where I can do what I want.
2. I have a special zone for my books and computer.
3. After school, I like to listen to music and relax .
4. I close my door when I need some privacy .
5. I share my room with my brother, so we keep it tidy.
6. I really need a quiet place to do my homework.

📖 Reading

Why Teens Need Their Own Space

Do you have your own space at home? Many teens say they need it. When you are a teenager, you need a place to be alone. This is important for your privacy. You can relax there, listen to music, or just think.

You also need a place to study. A room can have different zones for different things. For example, your bed is a zone for relaxing, and your desk is a zone for studying. If you share a room with a brother or sister, you must talk about rules.

Some teens say they need more quiet time. A room can be a quiet zone away from the noise of the house. Do you have a place like that? If not, maybe you can ask for one.

Comprehension Questions

1.
Why do teens need their own space?
Teens need their own space for privacy, to relax, and to have a quiet place.
2.
What are the two zones mentioned in the article?
The two zones are the bed for relaxing and the desk for studying.
3.
If you share a room with someone, what must you do?
You must talk about rules with the person you share the room with.
4.
What does the article say about quiet time?
Some teens say they need more quiet time, and a room can be a quiet zone away from noise.
5.
What question does the article ask at the end?
It asks if you have a quiet place, and if not, maybe you can ask for one.

🎧 Listening Practice

My Room, My Rules

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What does Amelia say she needs privacy for?
She needs privacy to relax after school.
2.
What are the two zones in Amelia's room?
The two zones are her bed for relaxing and her desk for studying.
3.
Why must Amelia keep her desk clean?
She must keep her desk clean to do her homework well.
4.
What rule do Amelia and her sister have?
They must be quiet when the other is studying.
5.
Why is having her own space important for Amelia?
It helps her relax and study better.

🗣️ Pair Work

Room Negotiation

"Work with a partner. One of you is a teenager. The other is a parent. The teenager wants to make a change in their room (e.g., paint the walls, get a new desk, or have a quiet zone). The parent asks questions (Do you...?) and talks about rules (You must...). Try to reach an agreement."

👉 Student A (teenager): Explain what you want and why. Use vocabulary like 'own space', 'need', 'privacy', 'relax', 'study'.

👉 Student B (parent): Ask at least three 'Do you...?' questions. For example, 'Do you really need a new desk?' or 'Do you promise to keep it tidy?'.

👉 Student B (parent): Use 'must' for rules. For example, 'You must tidy your room every week' or 'You must not play loud music after 9 PM'.

👉 Together: Decide on a change and write down two rules. Then switch roles and try again.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: own space privacy relax study zone share need quiet
✍️ WRITING

My Space Rules

Write a short list of rules (80-100 words) for sharing a room or keeping your own space. Start by explaining the situation (e.G., 'I share a room with my brother.'). Then list 3-4 rules using 'must' and 'must not' (e.G., 'We must keep the room tidy.').

✅ Checklist:
  • Write at least 80 words.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Use 'must' or 'must not' in at least 3 rules.
  • Write in complete sentences.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Space Talk

Record a 45-second talk explaining why your room is important to you. Begin by introducing yourself and your room. Describe your relax zone and study zone. Say what you must do to keep your room nice.

✅ Checklist:
  • Record 30-45 seconds.
  • Use 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Speak clearly at a natural pace.
  • Focus on fluency, not perfection.
Helpful Phrases
  • My room is my own space because...
  • I need privacy when I...
  • My relax zone is... and I use it to...
  • In my study zone, I must...
  • I share my room with..., so we must...
  • Having a quiet place helps me to...