At School
Primary 2 · English
At School
Lesson 3 of 3
12 min
Let's begin
The bell rings. It is break time!
Ishimwe runs outside with a ball. Keza and Umutoni take a skipping rope. Under the tree, Byiringiro is playing hide and seek.
Everybody is shouting and laughing. Today you will learn how to tell a friend what you love to play, and what you do not love. You will also learn the three kindest words in English.
Ishimwe loves football. So he says:
"I like football."
Look at the three parts: I + like + the thing.
Now say your own. Think of one game you love. Say: I like ___ .
Keza does not enjoy playing in the rain. Her clothes get wet and cold. So she says:
"I don't like the rain."
The word don't is the short way of saying do not. They mean exactly the same thing:
I do not like the rain. = I don't like the rain.
Be careful with one thing. After don't, the word like stays just as it is. Never add an s.
You can turn it into a question:
Umutoni asks: "Do you like skipping?"
Keza answers: "Yes, I do."
Gatete answers: "No, I don't."
Two children, two different answers. Both are good answers, because friends are allowed to like different games.
Please — you say it when you ask for something.
"May I play with your ball, please?"
Thank you — you say it when someone gives you something or helps you.
Mugisha lends you his ball. You say: "Thank you, Mugisha."
Sorry — you say it when you make a mistake or hurt somebody, even by accident.
You run fast and bump into Umutoni. She falls. You say: "Sorry, Umutoni. Are you all right?"
These three words cost nothing. But they keep a friend for a very long time.
Tip
Remember the three words by when you use them:
Say your answer out loud, then tap Show answer to check.
What you learned today
Quick check
Keza does not enjoy the rain. What does she say?
