English For Cool Dudes

Dr. Hammond's Simple Life: A Look Back

Level: Pre-Intermediate | Topic: Daily Life & Simple Past

1. Vocabulary Match

Match the key vocabulary from the text to their correct meanings.

Match the Words

1. Daily routine
2. To feature
3. Phenomenon

2. Reading: Dr. Hammond's Story

**'English for You'** was a popular TV show many years ago. It started in **1959**. The main teacher was **Dr. Colin Hammond**, a British man who lived in a small, simple house. The show helped people in the German Democratic Republic (DDR) learn basic English. Dr. Hammond showed his **daily routine**. In one episode, he **made breakfast** and **went to the market** to buy food. The lessons were short, about **15 minutes**, and only used simple words. People loved Dr. Hammond's polite way of speaking, and they learned fast because the lessons were very focused on **practical English**.

Check Your Understanding

1. When did the 'English for You' TV show start?

2. What did Dr. Hammond show in one of his lessons?

3. Multiple Choice

Choose the word that best completes the sentence, using vocabulary from the text.

Choose the Best Word

1. The lessons were short, so they were very _____.

2. Dr. Hammond was a British man who _____ in a simple house.

4. Gap Fill

Complete the sentences using the words: **lessons**, **polite**, **basic**.

Fill the Gaps

1. People liked the teacher's way of speaking.
2. The show helped people learn English vocabulary.
3. The TV were only 15 minutes long.

5. Grammar Focus: Simple Past

The story is about the past. Choose the correct form of the verb (Simple Past Tense).

Past Tense Practice

1. The show (start) _____ in 1959.

2. Dr. Hammond (make) _____ his own breakfast.

6. Choose the Correct Sentence

Choose the option with the correct word order and grammar.

Sentence Structure

1. Which sentence is correct?

2. Which sentence is correct?

Conclusion: Your English is Strong!

You practiced vocabulary, reading, and key grammar points (Simple Past, Word Order). Good job!