Language Circle

1. Tips for doing laundry safely
Language circle
Lesson adapted from:
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/tips-for-doing-laundry-safely-level-2-
1.5575358

2. Objectives
• Recall specific details in a news story about tips for doing
laundry safely
• Discuss the importance of handling laundry safely when
using a shared facility with others
• Share essential safety tips when handling sick people’s
laundry during the pandemic
• Practice using imperative verbs in giving instructions

3. Learning English with CBC
Screenshot of CBC learning-English website

4. Agenda
1. Speaking
2. Vocabulary
3. Listening
4. Grammar
5. Reading
6. Reflect on learning

5. Speaking

6. Tips for doing laundry safely
• Today’s topic is about how to do laundry
safely.
– How often do you do your laundry?
– Do you share laundry machines with others?
If yes, what precautions do you take to avoid
infections?
– Can you share more tips on how to keep
yourself and your family protected from
COVID 19 when doing your laundry?

7. Vocabulary

8. ensure prevention to rely on daunting
dwellers top of mind run out of ( phr.v)
1. people or animals that live in or at a specified place
2. stopping something negative from happening
3. difficult to deal with; discouraging
4. of the greatest concern or priority; getting the most
attention
5. to depend on
6. make sure or certain that something will happen
7. to use up completely or no longer have something

9. ensure prevention to rely on daunting
top of mind run out of ( phr.v)
1. people or animals that live in or at a specified place dwellers
2. stopping something negative from happening
3. difficult to deal with; discouraging
4. of the greatest concern or priority; getting the most
attention
5. to depend on
6. make sure or certain that something will happen
7. to use up completely or no longer have something

10. ensure to rely on daunting
top of mind run out of ( phr.v)
1. people or animals that live in or at a specified place dwellers
2. stopping something negative from happening prevention
3. difficult to deal with; discouraging
4. of the greatest concern or priority; getting the most
attention
5. to depend on
6. make sure or certain that something will happen
7. to use up completely or no longer have something

11. ensure to rely on
top of mind run out of ( phr.v)
1. people or animals that live in or at a specified place dwellers
2. stopping something negative from happening prevention
3. difficult to deal with; discouraging daunting
4. of the greatest concern or priority; getting the most
attention
5. to depend on
6. make sure or certain that something will happen
7. to use up completely or no longer have something

12. ensure to rely on
run out of ( phr.v)
1. people or animals that live in or at a specified place dwellers
2. stopping something negative from happening prevention
3. difficult to deal with; discouraging daunting
4. of the greatest concern or priority; getting the most
attention
top of mind
5. to depend on
6. make sure or certain that something will happen
7. to use up completely or no longer have something

13. ensure
run out of ( phr.v)
1. people or animals that live in or at a specified place dwellers
2. stopping something negative from happening prevention
3. difficult to deal with; discouraging daunting
4. of the greatest concern or priority; getting the most
attention
top of mind
5. to depend on to rely on
6. make sure or certain that something will happen
7. to use up completely or no longer have something

14. run out of ( phr.v)
1. people or animals that live in or at a specified place dwellers
2. stopping something negative from happening prevention
3. difficult to deal with; discouraging daunting
4. of the greatest concern or priority; getting the most
attention
top of mind
5. to depend on to rely on
6. make sure or certain that something will happen ensure
7. to use up completely or no longer have something

15. 1. people or animals that live in or at a specified place dwellers
2. stopping something negative from happening prevention
3. difficult to deal with; discouraging daunting
4. of the greatest concern or priority; getting the most
attention
top of mind
5. to depend on to rely on
6. make sure or certain that something will happen ensure
7. to use up completely or no longer have something run out of ( phr.v)

16. LISTENING

17. Listening
Let’s listen to “Tips for doing laundry
safely”by Learning English with CBC.
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/tips-for-
doing-laundry-safely-level-2-1.5575358

18. 1- Listening for details
Because of COVID-19, the new corona virus,
cleaning and hygiene are top of mind for most
people right now. What is the meaning of ‘top of
mind’ in this sentence?
a. getting the most attention
b. getting the least attention
c. a low priority
d. a reminder
Link to original lesson CBC website

19. 1- Listening for details
Because of COVID-19, the new corona virus, cleaning
and hygiene are top of mind for most people right
now. What is the meaning of ‘top of mind’ in this
sentence?
a. getting the most attention
b. getting the least attention
c. a low priority
d. a reminder
Link to original lesson CBC website

20. 2- Listening for details
Many people rely on laundromat or an apartment
laundry room to clean their clothes and sheets. What
does the phrasal verb ‘to rely on’ mean?
a. to recommend
b. to maintain
c. to depend on
d. to not need
Link to original lesson CBC website

21. 2- Listening for details
Many people rely on laundromat or an apartment
laundry room to clean their clothes and sheets. What
does the phrasal verb ‘to rely on’ mean?
a. to recommend
b. to maintain
c. to depend on
d. to not need
Link to original lesson CBC website

22. 3- Listening for details
Paige Parsons from CBC News says that cleaning and
hygiene can be a little daunting when sharing a laundry
room with others. What is a synonym ( word with a similar
meaning) for ‘daunting’?
a. safe
b. disposable
c. easy
d. difficult
Link to original lesson CBC website

23. 3- Listening for details
Paige Parsons from CBC News says that cleaning and
hygiene can be a little daunting when sharing a laundry
room with others. What is a synonym ( word with a
similar meaning) for ‘daunting’?
a. safe
b. disposable
c. easy
d. difficult
Link to original lesson CBC website

24. 4- Listening for details
Parsons provides recommendations for what
apartment dwellers (people living in an apartment) can
do when they have run out of clean socks. What is the
meaning of the phrasal verb 'to run out' (of
something)?
a. to leave a place quickly
b. to use up something
c. to have plenty of something
d. to have a hole in your socks
Link to original lesson CBC website

25. 4- Listening for details
Parsons provides recommendations for what
apartment dwellers (people living in an apartment) can
do when they have run out of clean socks. What is the
meaning of the phrasal verb 'to run out' (of
something)?
a. to leave a place quickly
b. to use up something
c. to have plenty of something
d. to have a hole in your socks
Link to original lesson CBC website

26. 5- Listening for details
One tip from Alberta Health Services is to limit the
number of people in a shared laundry room to ensure
physical distancing (enough space between people).
What is the meaning of the verb 'to ensure' in this
sentence?
a. to make certain something will happen
b. to wish that something will happen
c. to stop something from happening
d. to allow something to happen
Link to original lesson CBC website

27. 5- Listening for details
One tip from Alberta Health Services is to limit the
number of people in a shared laundry room to ensure
physical distancing (enough space between people).
What is the meaning of the verb 'to ensure' in this
sentence?
a. to make certain something will happen
b. to wish that something will happen
c. to stop something from happening
d. to allow something to happen
Link to original lesson CBC website

28. 6- Listening for details
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
_____________ says that it is safe to wash a sick
person's dirty laundry, but this government agency
recommends wearing disposable gloves.
a. Population
b. Protection
c. Prevention
d. Promotion
Link to original lesson CBC website

29. 6- Listening for details
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
_____________ says that it is safe to wash a sick
person's dirty laundry, but this government agency
recommends wearing disposable gloves.
a. Population
b. Protection
c. Prevention
d. Promotion
Link to original lesson CBC website

30. Grammar

31. Using Imperative Verbs to Give
Instructions
• We use imperative verbs for different
purposes. One purpose is to give
instructions.
• Imperative verbs do not need subjects,
and they are always in the simple present
tense.
• We add “Do not” or “ Never” in the
negative form.

32. Using Imperative Verbs to Give
Instructions
Examples:
1. Wash hands before and after using the
laundry.
2. Limit the number of people…. to
ensure physical distancing.
3. Don’t shake or hug dirty laundry.
4. Don’t leave dirty clothing or baskets
on top of the machine.

33. Giving Instructions
Choose the correct answer.
1. _________ up.
a- Please stand
b- Please to stand
c- Standing
2. _________ your full address.
a- Writing
b- Write
c- To write
3. ___________ the batteries when they stop working.
a- Remove
b- I removed
c- To remove
4. ___________ “past tense verbs” into the search field.
a- Not to type
b- Type
c- Typed
5. ____________ your phone for too long.
a- Do not charge
b- Not charging
c- Do not to charge

34. Giving Instructions
Choose the correct answer.
1. _________ up.
a- Please stand
b- Please to stand
c- Standing
2. _________ your full address.
a- Writing
b- Write
c- To write
3. ___________ the batteries when they stop working.
a- Remove
b- I removed
c- To remove
4. ___________ “past tense verbs” into the search field.
a- Not to type
b- Type
c- Typed
5. ____________ your phone for too long.
a- Do not charge
b- Not charging
c- Do not to charge

35. Giving Instructions
Choose the correct answer.
1. _________ up.
a- Please stand
b- Please to stand
c- Standing
2. _________ your full address.
a- Writing
b- Write
c- To write
3. ___________ the batteries when they stop working.
a- Remove
b- I removed
c- To remove
4. ___________ “past tense verbs” into the search field.
a- Not to type
b- Type
c- Typed
5. ____________ your phone for too long.
a- Do not charge
b- Not charging
c- Do not to charge

36. Giving Instructions
Choose the correct answer.
1. _________ up.
a- Please stand
b- Please to stand
c- Standing
2. _________ your full address.
a- Writing
b- Write
c- To write
3. ___________ the batteries when they stop working.
a- Remove
b- I removed
c- To remove
4. ___________ “past tense verbs” into the search field.
a- Not to type
b- Type
c- Typed
5. ____________ your phone for too long.
a- Do not charge
b- Not charging
c- Do not to charge

37. Giving Instructions
Choose the correct answer.
1. _________ up.
a- Please stand
b- Please to stand
c- Standing
2. _________ your full address.
a- Writing
b- Write
c- To write
3. ___________ the batteries when they stop working.
a- Remove
b- I removed
c- To remove
4. ___________ “past tense verbs” into the search field.
a- Not to type
b- Type
c- Typed
5. ____________ your phone for too long.
a- Do not charge
b- Not charging
c- Do not to charge

38. Giving Instructions
Choose the correct answer.
1. _________ up.
a- Please stand
b- Please to stand
c- Standing
2. _________ your full address.
a- Writing
b- Write
c- To write
3. ___________ the batteries when they stop working.
a- Remove
b- I removed
c- To remove
4. ___________ “past tense verbs” into the search field.
a- Not to type
b- Type
c- Typed
5. ____________ your phone for too long.
a- Do not charge
b- Not charging
c- Do not to charge

39. Giving Instructions
Conversation Cards
In groups practice giving instructions by discussing one of the following:
1. Plan a party
2. Bake bread.
3. Lose weight easily.
4. Score high grades in a test
5. Set your own SMART goals to learn English.

40. Reading

41. How to do laundry in the coronavirus
pandemic?
Please, go to
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/how-to-do-laundry-in-the-
coronavirus-pandemic-1.4886712
-According to the article and the video, what are
the most essential precautions to handle laundry
safely during the pandemic? Give clear
instructions ( 5 to 7 in point form).

42. Reflect on
Learning

43. What did you learn today?
• Discuss possible precautions to do
your laundry during coronavirus
pandemic if you share with others.
• In simple steps, give instructions on
how to handle sick people’s laundry
during the pandemic.

44. Homework
• Go to the CBC lesson below
https://www.cbc.ca/learning-english/tips-for-
doing-laundry-safely-level-2-1.5575358
• Work on other skills in the lesson

46. Date or Other Description Goes Here
See you next time!