Повседневный английский для жизни, работы и общения. Слова, фразы и ситуации для уверенного общения
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© Джуди Грэммер, 2026
ISBN 978-5-0069-4346-9
Создано в интеллектуальной издательской системе Ridero
Предисловие
Изучение языка – это многогранный процесс, который сочетает в себе усвоение новых слов, грамматических конструкций и устойчивых выражений с формированием навыков практического использования языка в повседневной жизни. В своей работе я стараюсь строить материал таким образом, чтобы учащиеся постепенно осваивали лексику, понимали структуру предложений и развивали уверенность в общении.
Книга организована по темам, отражающим реальные жизненные ситуации: от повседневной рутины и семьи до путешествий, работы, развлечений и общения с природой и животными. Такой подход позволяет не только изучать отдельные слова и выражения, но и видеть, как они функционируют в контексте, что способствует более глубокому усвоению материала и формирует естественные навыки речи.
Каждая глава построена системно: сначала вводятся ключевые слова и фразовые выражения, затем предлагается текст для чтения, содержащий изучаемую лексику, вопросы на понимание, упражнения на закрепление и персонализированные задания. Последние позволяют учащимся использовать слова и выражения в своих собственных примерах, что делает процесс обучения более живым и индивидуальным.
Особое внимание уделено упражнениям с несколькими вариантами ответов, в которых иногда есть один лишний вариант. Это сделано для того, чтобы ученики могли самостоятельно оценивать различные возможности, сопоставлять значения слов и развивать навыки критического мышления. Такой подход помогает не только запоминать лексику, но и учиться осознанно принимать решения при выборе слов, что особенно важно для реальной коммуникации.
Основная цель этой книги – создать баланс между системным изучением языка и практикой, отражающей реальные жизненные ситуации. Надеюсь, что она станет надежным инструментом для всех, кто стремится не только выучить английский, но и научиться использовать его уверенно, гибко и осознанно.
Daily Routine
Word Power
wake up – просыпаться
I wake up at 7 a.m. every day. – Я просыпаюсь каждый день в 7 утра.
She wakes up early on weekends. – Она просыпается рано по выходным.
have breakfast – завтракать
I usually have breakfast at home. – Я обычно завтракаю дома.
He has breakfast with his family. – Он завтракает с семьей.
go to work / school – идти на работу / в школу
I go to work by bus. – Я еду на работу на автобусе.
My sister goes to school at 8 a.m. – Моя сестра идет в школу в 8 утра.
take a shower – принимать душ
I take a shower in the morning. – Я принимаю душ утром.
She takes a shower after jogging. – Она принимает душ после пробежки.
go to bed – ложиться спать
I go to bed at 10 p.m. – Я ложусь спать в 10 вечера.
He goes to bed after reading a book. – Он ложится спать после чтения книги.
do homework / chores – делать домашнюю работу / дела по дому
I do homework after school. – Я делаю домашнюю работу после школы.
We do chores every Saturday. – Мы делаем дела по дому каждую субботу.
Reading Text
Every day, I wake up at 7 a.m. and take a shower. After that, I have breakfast with my family. Sometimes I eat cereal, and sometimes I eat eggs. At 8 a.m., I go to work. I usually take the bus, but sometimes I walk.
At work, I have meetings and do my tasks. During lunch, I often eat sandwiches or salad. After work, I go home and sometimes do chores like cleaning or washing dishes. In the evening, I relax, watch TV, or read a book.
My sister has a different routine. She wakes up at 6:30 a.m., takes a shower, and has breakfast quickly. Then she goes to school. After school, she does homework and practices piano. In the evening, she likes to chat with friends online.
At night, we both go to bed at about 10 p.m. Sometimes we stay up later on weekends. This routine helps us stay healthy and organized. Every day is similar, but sometimes we try something new to make our day interesting.
Check Your Understanding
What time does the author usually wake up?
What does the author have for breakfast?
How does the author usually go to work?
What does the sister do after school?
At what time do they usually go to bed?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice
I usually ______ at 7 a.m.
a) take a shower
b) wake up
c) do homework
She ______ after school.
a) has breakfast
b) does homework
c) goes to bed
We ______ in the evening.
a) go to work
b) go to bed
c) wake up
Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps
I always ______ at 6:30 a.m.
After breakfast, I ______ to work.
On weekends, I like to ______.
My sister ______ her homework after school.
We usually ______ at 10 p.m.
Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)
Today I woke up at ______ and then ______.
After work/school, I usually ______.
On weekends, I like to ______ before going to bed.
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding
7 a.m.
Cereal or eggs (можно любое правильное описание завтрака из текста)
By bus
Does homework and practices piano
About 10 p.m.
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1
1 – b) wake up
2 – b) does homework
3 – b) go to bed
Exercise 2
1 – wake up
2 – go
3 – do chores / relax / watch TV (любой логичный вариант)
4 – does
5 – go to bed
Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:
1 – Today I woke up at 7 a.m. and then took a shower.
2 – After work, I usually do chores.
3 – On weekends, I like to relax before going to bed.
Family & Friends
Word Power
get along with – ладить с кем-то
I get along with my sister very well. – Я очень хорошо лажу с сестрой.
Do you get along with your classmates? – Ты ладишь со своими одноклассниками?
spend time with – проводить время с
I like to spend time with my family on weekends. – Мне нравится проводить время с семьей по выходным.
She spends a lot of time with her friends. – Она много времени проводит с друзьями.
invite over – приглашать в гости
We invited our friends over for dinner. – Мы пригласили друзей на ужин.
He often invites his cousins over. – Он часто приглашает своих двоюродных братьев в гости.
call / text – звонить / писать (сообщения)
I usually call my parents in the evening. – Я обычно звоню родителям вечером.
She texts her best friend every day. – Она пишет своей лучшей подруге каждый день.
have fun – веселиться
We always have fun at family parties. – Мы всегда весело проводим время на семейных вечеринках.
They had fun at the park yesterday. – Они весело провели время в парке вчера.
celebrate – праздновать
We celebrate birthdays together. – Мы празднуем дни рождения вместе.
She celebrates New Year with her friends. – Она празднует Новый год с друзьями.
Reading Text
My family is very important to me. I get along with my parents and my sister. We often spend time with each other on weekends. Sometimes we watch movies, and sometimes we cook together.
I also have many friends. I like to invite them over to my house. Last Saturday, I invited over three friends. We played games and had fun. We laughed a lot and talked about school and hobbies.
Even when I cannot see my friends, I always call or text them. My best friend and I talk every day. Sometimes we plan trips or celebrate birthdays together.
Family and friends make life happy. I try to spend time with both, because they are very important. Every evening, I call my parents to tell them about my day. On weekends, I have fun with my sister or my friends. Life is better when you get along with people you love.
Check Your Understanding
Who does the author get along with in the family?
What do they often do on weekends?
How many friends did the author invite over last Saturday?
How does the author keep in touch with friends?
Why is it important to spend time with family and friends?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice
I like to ______ with my family on weekends.
a) call
b) spend time
c) celebrate
We always ______ at parties.
a) have fun
b) invite over
c) text
She ______ her best friend every day.
a) calls / texts
b) spends time
c) gets along
Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps
I always ______ my parents in the evening.
Last weekend, I ______ three friends over.
We like to ______ birthdays together.
I get along well with my ______.
On weekends, we ______ games and movies.
Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)
Yesterday I spent time with ______ and we ______.
I like to invite ______ over to my house.
My best friend and I always ______ when we cannot meet.
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding
Parents and sister
Watch movies or cook together
Three friends
Calls or texts
Because family and friends are important / make life happy
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1
1 – b) spend time
2 – a) have fun
3 – a) calls / texts
Exercise 2
1 – call
2 – invited
3 – celebrate
4 – sister / family
5 – play / watch (любой логичный вариант)
Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:
1 – Yesterday I spent time with my sister and we played games.
2 – I like to invite my friends over to my house.
3 – My best friend and I always call or text when we cannot meet.
Talking About Yourself
Word Power
introduce yourself – представиться
Please introduce yourself to the class. – Пожалуйста, представьтесь классу.
I always introduce myself when I meet new people. – Я всегда представляюсь, когда встречаю новых людей.
talk about – говорить о
I like to talk about my hobbies. – Мне нравится говорить о моих хобби.
She talks about her family a lot. – Она много говорит о своей семье.
favorite – любимый
My favorite color is blue. – Мой любимый цвет – синий.
He told me his favorite movie is a comedy. – Он сказал, что его любимый фильм – комедия.
hobby / hobbies – хобби
My hobby is painting. – Моё хобби – рисование.
We share many hobbies like reading and sports. – У нас много общих хобби, например, чтение и спорт.
personality – личность, характер
I think my personality is friendly and helpful. – Я думаю, что у меня дружелюбный и отзывчивый характер.
She has a cheerful personality. – У неё жизнерадостный характер.
share – делиться
I like to share stories about my life. – Мне нравится делиться историями о своей жизни.
He shares his hobbies with his friends. – Он делится своими хобби с друзьями.
Reading Text
When you meet someone new, it is important to introduce yourself. I usually say, «Hi, my name is Anna. I am from London.» After that, I like to talk about my hobbies and interests. My favorite hobby is painting. Sometimes I also read books or play sports.
It is nice to share your thoughts and experiences. For example, I often talk about my family and friends. People like to know about your personality. I think I have a friendly and cheerful personality, and I like meeting new people.
My friends also share their interests. One friend’s favorite hobby is photography. Another likes playing the guitar. We often spend time together talking about our hobbies. Sharing your experiences is a good way to make friends and feel comfortable.
When I meet new people, I always try to introduce myself and talk about things I like. It helps others understand me and makes conversations more fun. Everyone has something special to share, so don’t be shy. Talking about yourself can be easy and enjoyable!
Check Your Understanding
What should you do first when you meet someone new?
What is the author’s favorite hobby?
What do people like to know about you?
How do the author’s friends share their interests?
Why is it good to talk about yourself?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice
When you meet someone new, you should ______.
a) share hobbies
b) introduce yourself
c) play sports
My ______ hobby is painting.
a) personality
b) favorite
c) talk about
We often ______ stories about our lives.
a) share
b) introduce
c) favorite
Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps
I like to ______ my thoughts with my friends.
When meeting new people, I always ______.
My ______ hobby is reading.
People like to know about your ______.
We often ______ our hobbies with each other.
Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)
Today I introduced myself to ______ and we ______.
My favorite hobby is ______ because ______.
I like to share my ______ with friends.
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding
Introduce yourself
Painting
Personality
They share their hobbies and interests
It helps make friends and feel comfortable
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1
1 – b) introduce yourself
2 – b) favorite
3 – a) share
Exercise 2
1 – share
2 – introduce yourself
3 – favorite
4 – personality
5 – share
Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:
1 – Today I introduced myself to my classmate and we talked about hobbies.
2 – My favorite hobby is painting because it relaxes me.
3 – I like to share my stories with friends.
Asking for Directions
Word Power
turn left / right – повернуть налево / направо
At the next corner, turn left. – На следующем углу поверните налево.
Then, turn right after the traffic lights. – Затем поверните направо после светофора.
go straight – идти прямо
Go straight for two blocks. – Идите прямо два квартала.
After you go straight, you will see the park. – После того как вы пойдёте прямо, увидите парк.
cross the street – перейти улицу
Cross the street carefully. – Осторожно перейдите улицу.
After you cross the street, the shop is on your left. – После того как перейдёте улицу, магазин будет слева.
near / next to – рядом / возле
The bank is near the supermarket. – Банк рядом с супермаркетом.
The café is next to the library. – Кафе рядом с библиотекой.
ask for directions – спрашивать дорогу
I had to ask for directions to the museum. – Мне пришлось спросить дорогу к музею.
Tourists often ask for directions in a new city. – Туристы часто спрашивают дорогу в новом городе.
landmark – ориентир
Use the tall building as a landmark. – Используйте высокое здание как ориентир.
The church is an important landmark in this town. – Церковь – важный ориентир в этом городе.
Reading Text
When you are in a new city, you may need to ask for directions. Yesterday, I went to a museum. I did not know the way, so I stopped and asked a local man. He told me to go straight for two blocks, then turn left at the traffic lights.
After going straight, I saw a small park. I used it as a landmark. Then I turned right and walked until I reached the museum. It was easy because the building was tall and visible from far away.
Sometimes, it is helpful to cross the street carefully to find the right path. I noticed that the museum was next to a café and near the library. I thanked the man and continued walking.
Asking for directions can be simple if you know some phrases. Always look for landmarks, and don’t be afraid to ask for directions. People are usually happy to help. By the time I arrived, I was confident I could find my way anywhere in the city!
Check Your Understanding
Why did the author ask for directions?
What should you do after going straight for two blocks?
Which landmark did the author use to find the museum?
What is the museum next to?
Why is it helpful to ask for directions in a new city?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice
You should ______ at the next corner.
a) turn left / right
b) go straight
c) ask for directions
The café is ______ the library.
a) near / next to
b) cross the street
c) landmark
Tourists often ______ when they are in a new city.
a) go straight
b) ask for directions
c) turn right
Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps
At the traffic lights, you need to ______.
I used the tall building as a ______.
The museum is ______ a café.
Always be careful when you ______.
When lost, it is good to ______.
Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)
Yesterday I was lost, so I asked ______ for directions.
I found the place by looking for ______.
Next time I will ______ to find the right way.
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding
Because he did not know the way to the museum
Turn left at the traffic lights
A small park (or the tall building)
Next to a café / near the library
Because people can help you find your way
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1
1 – a) turn left / right
2 – a) near / next to
3 – b) ask for directions
Exercise 2
1 – turn left / turn right (зависит от контекста)
2 – landmark
3 – next to
4 – cross the street
5 – ask for directions
Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:
1 – Yesterday I was lost, so I asked a local man for directions.
2 – I found the place by looking for the tall building as a landmark.
3 – Next time I will ask for directions to find the right way.
Shopping
Word Power
go shopping – ходить за покупками
I usually go shopping on weekends. – Я обычно хожу за покупками по выходным.
She likes to go shopping with her friends. – Ей нравится ходить за покупками с друзьями.
buy – покупать
I want to buy a new dress. – Я хочу купить новое платье.
He buys groceries every Saturday. – Он покупает продукты каждую субботу.
try on – примерять
I like to try on clothes before buying. – Мне нравится примерять одежду перед покупкой.
She tried on three jackets before choosing one. – Она примерила три куртки, прежде чем выбрать одну.
look for – искать
I am looking for a gift for my friend. – Я ищу подарок для друга.
He looks for new shoes in the store. – Он ищет новую обувь в магазине.
pay (for) – платить (за)
I need to pay for my groceries. – Мне нужно заплатить за продукты.
She paid for the coffee and left. – Она заплатила за кофе и ушла.
on sale – по скидке
These shoes are on sale today. – Эти туфли сегодня со скидкой.
I bought a jacket on sale last week. – Я купила куртку со скидкой на прошлой неделе.
Reading Text
On Saturday, I decided to go shopping. First, I looked for a new pair of shoes. I tried on three pairs, and finally, I found the perfect ones. They were also on sale, so I was happy with the price.
Next, I went to the store to buy some clothes. I tried on a jacket and a sweater. Both looked good, but I only bought the jacket because it was on sale.
After that, I needed to pay for my purchases. The cashier was friendly, and I paid for everything quickly.
Shopping is fun when you look for interesting things and try on different options. Sometimes it takes time, but finding something you like is worth it. Later, I went shopping for groceries. I bought fruits, vegetables, and bread. It is important to pay for everything at the end.
I enjoy going shopping with friends because we look for clothes together, try on new outfits, and sometimes buy things on sale. Shopping can be exciting and relaxing at the same time!
Check Your Understanding
What did the author look for first on Saturday?
How many pairs of shoes did the author try on?
Why was the author happy with the shoes?
What did the author buy in the clothes store?
Why does the author enjoy going shopping with friends?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice
I like to ______ clothes before buying.
a) try on
b) pay for
c) look for
These shoes are ______ today.
a) on sale
b) buy
c) go shopping
Don’t forget to ______ your groceries at the counter.
a) look for
b) pay for
c) try on
Exercise 2 – Fill in the Gaps
I am ______ a new dress for the party.
She ______ three jackets before choosing one.
These shoes are ______, so I bought them.
I need to ______ my purchases at the cashier.
On Saturdays, I like to ______ with my friends.
Exercise 3 – Use It! (Personalized answers)
Today I went shopping and tried on ______.
I bought ______ because it was ______.
I like to go shopping with ______ and we always ______.
Answer Key
Check Your Understanding
A new pair of shoes
Three pairs
They were on sale
A jacket
Because they look for clothes, try on outfits, and have fun together
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1
1 – a) try on
2 – a) on sale
3 – b) pay for
Exercise 2
1 – looking for
2 – tried on
3 – on sale
4 – pay for
5 – go shopping
Exercise 3 – примеры для открытых ответов:
1 – Today I went shopping and tried on a blue dress.
2 – I bought a jacket because it was on sale.
3 – I like to go shopping with my sister and we always have fun.
At the Supermarket
Word Power
grocery list – список покупок
I made a grocery list before going to the supermarket. – Я составил список покупок перед походом в супермаркет.
She always checks her grocery list to remember everything. – Она всегда проверяет свой список покупок, чтобы ничего не забыть.