Words of the day
stay in your lane
• Stay in your lane. This is my job — I know what I’m doing.
• When it comes to design, he should really stay in his lane.
keep me company
• My dog always keeps me company when I work from home.
• Can you keep me company while I wait for the bus?
Main Lesson
What are they?
Greatest Generation (1901-1927)
Silent Generation (1928-1945)
Baby Boomers (1946-1964)
Generation X (1965-1980)
Millennials (1981-1996)
Generation Z (1997-2012)
Generation Alpha (2010-2025)
1. Warm-up
a. What do you think of young generations?
b. Is it the best time to live?
c. What challenges do you think future generations will face?
2. Dialogue
Liam: Yo Zara, vibe check! You good?
Zara: I’m chillin’. Just got back from the mall. I saw Mia there she had a serious glow up.
Liam: No cap?
Zara: For real. Her outfit was fire. It was giving runway model.
Liam: Okay, Mia out here trying to slay every day. Respect.
Zara: So, about the party this weekend—are we still doing it?
Liam: Bet. It’s gonna be lit. I already got the lights, snacks, and playlist.
Zara: Nice. But don’t let John pick the music. His taste is… sus.
Liam: I’m dead! 😂 He still listens to those old-school songs.
Zara: Exactly. Anyway, are we dressing up?
Liam: Yeah, let’s all flex. I’m going full-on my style.
Zara: Okay, okay! I’m bringing the sparkles then. You better slay too.
Liam: Don’t worry. I got my fit ready. It’s low-key iconic.
Zara: This party better be good. If it’s not, I’m blaming you.
Liam: Chill. It’s gonna be a whole vibe. No cap.
4. Discussion
a. Do you like parties?
b. Do you prefer parties at home or going to a club?
c. What is your go-to gift?
d. Do you think virtual parties can be fun?
6. Homework
My first party!
Last month, I decided to throw a birthday party at my place, and I was over the moon about it. It was my first time hosting a big event, so I spent weeks preparing — buying decorations, ordering food, and so on. I thought everything would go smooth sailing.
But from the moment the first guest arrived, things started to go downhill. The pizza delivery was ridiculously late, and everyone was getting hungry. People started grumbling about the food, and I could feel the tension in the air. I tried to keep it cool, but I was starting to get really stressed out.
Then, John started to fight with someone over the best spot to sit. I mean, seriously? The apartment was small, and it didn’t matter where people sat! It was super awkward. Things were spiraling out of control.
As the night went on, more problems popped up. Cherry spilled a drink on the carpet — classic, right? It made me feel like I wanted to crawl under a rock. Sky knocked over the snack table, and chips and cookies were all over the place. At this point, I was just hoping the night would end quickly.
To top it all off, the music kept glitching. My carefully planned playlist kept freezing, and I couldn’t get it to play right. I was feeling totally defeated. I tried to fix it, but my guests were already over it. The party vibe had completely shifted, and I could tell no one was having fun anymore.
By the end of the night, when the last guest finally left, I was exhausted and pretty disappointed. I realized that sometimes things just don’t go as planned, and you have to roll with it. Next time, I’ll take a chill pill, and just enjoy being with my friends.
Comprehension Questions
a. How did the speaker feel about the party at first?
b. What went wrong?
c. What did the speaker learn at the end of the night?