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School Life & Education

Comparing different school systems (local and international) · Comparing different education systems · School traditions, events, and celebration activities · National days and celebrations

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Konular

Comparing different school systems (local and international)
Comparing different education systems
School traditions, events, and celebration activities
National days and celebrations

Dil yapıları

Simple Present (with certain verbs) vs Present Progressive
Adverbs of frequency
May / might for polite requests
Can / could for polite requests
Articles and quantifiers
Question tags (Simple Present, Present Progressive)
Shall for polite requests

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Vocabulary

20 hedef kelime

Nasıl çalışılır?

Her kartta kelimeyi oku, hoparlör düğmesiyle dinle.
Örnek cümleyi yüksek sesle tekrar et.
“Anlamları gizle” ile kendini test et; anlamı görmek için üstüne dokun.
Bilmediğin kelimeleri defterine yaz.

compulsory education

n. phrase

zorunlu eğitim

Compulsory education in Türkiye starts at age six.

curriculum

müfredat

The new curriculum includes more project-based learning.

boarding school

n. phrase

yatılı okul

She moved to a boarding school in another city for high school.

state school

n. phrase

devlet okulu

Most children in Türkiye attend state schools.

private school

n. phrase

özel okul

Private schools often have smaller classes.

grade / year

sınıf (seviye)

My cousin is in the ninth grade this year.

timetable

ders programı

Check the timetable — we have Chemistry first today.

assembly

toplantı, tören

The head teacher spoke at the morning assembly.

extracurricular activity

n. phrase

ders dışı etkinlik

He joined the chess club as an extracurricular activity.

tradition

gelenek

Wearing a cap and gown at graduation is a long tradition.

graduation ceremony

n. phrase

mezuniyet töreni

Our graduation ceremony will be held in the school garden.

national day

n. phrase

milli bayram

Schools organise special programmes on national days.

commemorate

anmak

The school commemorates its founder every October.

celebration

kutlama

The end-of-term celebration includes music and food.

exchange programme

n. phrase

değişim programı

She spent a term in Italy on an exchange programme.

assessment

değerlendirme

Continuous assessment counts for 40% of the final grade.

peer

akran

Peer feedback helped me improve my essay.

vocational school

n. phrase

meslek okulu

He chose a vocational school to train as an electrician.

academic year

n. phrase

eğitim öğretim yılı

The academic year is divided into two terms here.

diverse

adj.

çeşitli, farklı

Our class is diverse — students come from five different cities.

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Play

Kelimeleri oyunla pekiştir.

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Bir oyun seç ve Başla’ya bas.
Her cevaptan sonra hemen doğru/yanlış görürsün.
Sonunda tekrar etmen gereken kelimeler listelenir.
%70 ve üzeri alınca bu adım tamamlanır.

Öğretmenler: her oyunun sınıfta oynanacak kart sürümü öğretmen sayfasında.

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Grammar

Kuralı ezberleme; örneklerden kendin keşfet.

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Notice: Örnek cümlelerdeki renkli kısımlara bak.
Discover: Kuralı tamamla, ipuçlarıyla cümle kur, sonra kendi cümlelerini yaz.
Rule ve Form tablosunu oku; sık yapılan hatalara dikkat et.
Practice: Soruları cevapla, “Kontrol et”e bas.

Simple Present vs Present Progressive + Adverbs of Frequency

1 · Notice

In Finland, the school day usually starts at 9 a.m.
Look — the students in this photo are wearing everyday clothes, not uniforms.
Our school always holds an assembly on Mondays, but this week we are having it on Tuesday because of the holiday.
She rarely misses school, but today she is missing the first lesson because of a dentist appointment.

Which sentences describe something that usually happens, and which describe something happening right now or temporarily? Where do the adverbs of frequency (always, rarely) go?

2 · Discover

A Complete the rule

Look at the Notice sentences again. Complete the rule with the words in the box.

is/are + -ingbefore the main verbbase verb (+s/es)temporary or right now

B Build sentences

Use the cues to build true sentences. Choose Simple Present or Present Progressive.

Finnish students usually / start school at 9 a.m.
✓ Finnish students usually start school at 9 a.m.
our school always / hold assembly on Mondays
Your sentence
Model answer
Our school always holds an assembly on Mondays.
this week / we have it on Tuesday (now)
Your sentence
Model answer
This week we are having it on Tuesday.
she rarely / miss school
Your sentence
Model answer
She rarely misses school.
look — the students wear everyday clothes (right now)
Your sentence
Model answer
Look — the students are wearing everyday clothes.
? / your school ever / celebrate an international day
Your sentence
Model answer
Does your school ever celebrate an international day?

C Your turn

Write four sentences about your own school day: one general routine, one thing you rarely/always do, and one thing happening this week that is different from usual.

My school usually…I always/rarely…This week, we are…Right now, our class…

Rule

The Simple Present describes facts, habits and things that happen regularly (add -s/-es with he/she/it). The Present Progressive (be + -ing) describes something happening now or temporarily. Adverbs of frequency (always, usually, often, rarely, never) go before the main verb, but after the verb 'be'.

TRSimple Present, genel gerçekleri, alışkanlıkları ve düzenli olan şeyleri anlatır (he/she/it ile -s/-es). Present Progressive (be + -ing) ise şu anda olan ya da geçici olan bir durumu anlatır. Sıklık zarfları (always, usually, often, rarely, never) ana fiilden ÖNCE, be fiilinden SONRA gelir.

When?

Use the Simple Present for timetables, habits and general rules; use the Present Progressive for something happening now, or a temporary change this week or term.

TROkul programlarını, alışkanlıkları ve genel kuralları anlatırken Simple Present; şu anda olan bir şeyi ya da bu hafta/dönem geçici bir değişikliği anlatırken Present Progressive kullanırız.

3 · Form

Positive

School usually starts at 9.
We are having assembly today.

Negative

He doesn't wear a uniform.
They aren't studying Chemistry this term.

Question

Does your school celebrate national days?
Is she wearing the new uniform?

Short answers

Yes, it does. / No, it doesn't.
Yes, she is. / No, she isn't.

Mistakes

She is always missing the bus.She always misses the bus.
For a repeated habit (not a complaint), use the Simple Present, not the Progressive.
TRSürekli tekrar eden bir alışkanlık için Simple Present kullanılır; 'always' burada şikayet anlamı taşımıyor.
Look, she wears a new badge today!Look, she is wearing a new badge today!
Something you can see happening right now needs the Present Progressive.
TRŞu anda gözlemlenen bir durum için Present Progressive gerekir.
He always is late.He is always late.
With the verb 'be', the frequency adverb comes after it.
TR'be' fiiliyle sıklık zarfı fiilden SONRA gelir.

Compare

Simple Present vs Present Progressive
	Simple Present	Present Progressive
Use	Habits, facts, timetablesSchool starts at 9.	Now / temporary situationsWe are having PE today instead of Friday.
Form	base verb (+s/es)She teaches Maths.	am/is/are + verb-ingShe is teaching Maths right now.
Time words	usually, always, every day	now, at the moment, this weekThis week we are trialling a new timetable.
Negative	don't / doesn't + base verbWe don't wear a uniform.	am/is/are + not + verb-ingThey aren't studying today.

4 · Practice

Challenge

Polite Requests and Offers: may / might / can / could / shall

1 · Notice

Could you tell me the school's start time, please?
May I ask a question about the exchange programme?
Shall I read the announcement to the class?
Can you explain the new timetable to me?

Which modal verbs make a request sound very polite/formal, and which one offers to do something for someone?

2 · Discover

A Complete the rule

Complete the rule with the words in the box.

offer to do somethingmay / couldcan / could

B Build sentences

Turn the direct request into a polite one using the modal given.

Tell me the rule. (could)
✓ Could you tell me the rule, please?
Explain the timetable. (can)
Your sentence
Model answer
Can you explain the timetable, please?
Ask a question. (may)
Your sentence
Model answer
May I ask a question?
Read the announcement. (shall, offer)
Your sentence
Model answer
Shall I read the announcement?
Open the window. (could)
Your sentence
Model answer
Could you open the window, please?
Use your phone for research. (might)
Your sentence
Model answer
Might I use my phone for research?

C Your turn

Write three polite requests or offers you could make at school this week — one with 'could', one with 'may', and one offer with 'shall'.

Could you…May I…Shall I…

Rule

Use can/could to make polite requests (could is more formal/polite). Use may/might to ask permission very formally. Use 'Shall I…?' to offer to do something for someone.

TRNazik ricalar için can/could kullanılır (could daha resmi/naziktir). May/might izin isterken çok resmi bir ton verir. 'Shall I…?' bir şey yapmayı teklif etmek için kullanılır.

When?

We use these patterns when we ask a teacher, a guest or someone we don't know well for something, or when we offer to help.

TRÖğretmenden, misafirden ya da tanımadığın birinden bir şey isterken ya da bir şey teklif ederken bu kalıpları kullanırız.

3 · Form

Positive

Could you help me, please?
Shall I close the door?

Negative

You may not use your phone during the test.
Could you not talk so loudly, please?

Question

May I leave early today?
Can you repeat that, please?

Short answers

Of course. / I'm afraid not.
Yes, please. / No, thanks, it's fine.

Mistakes

Can I to ask a question?Can I ask a question?
Modal verbs are followed by the base verb, without 'to'.
TRModal fiillerden sonra 'to' kullanılmaz.
Shall you help me?Shall I help you? / Could you help me?
'Shall' is normally used with I/we to make an offer.
TR'Shall' genelde ben/biz özneleriyle teklif için kullanılır.

Compare

Compare formality: 'Can you open the door?' (neutral, everyday) vs 'Could you open the door, please?' (more polite) vs 'May I ask you to open the door?' (very formal).

4 · Practice

Challenge

Question Tags (Simple Present & Present Progressive)

1 · Notice

Your school starts at nine, doesn't it?
You aren't in the exchange programme, are you?
She teaches Geography, doesn't she?
We're preparing for the ceremony, aren't we?

When the main sentence is positive, is the tag positive or negative? What happens after a negative sentence?

2 · Discover

A Complete the rule

Complete the rule with the words in the box.

negativepositivesame auxiliary/be verb

B Build sentences

Add the correct question tag to each sentence.

Your school has an assembly every Monday, ___?
✓ Your school has an assembly every Monday, doesn't it?
She doesn't like exams, ___?
Your sentence
Model answer
She doesn't like exams, does she?
They are organising the ceremony, ___?
Your sentence
Model answer
They are organising the ceremony, aren't they?
You don't wear a uniform at your school, ___?
Your sentence
Model answer
You don't wear a uniform at your school, do you?
The head teacher gives a speech every term, ___?
Your sentence
Model answer
The head teacher gives a speech every term, doesn't he/she?

C Your turn

Write three true or false statements about your school with question tags, and ask a partner to confirm them.

Our school…, doesn't it?We…, don't we?The teachers…, do they?

Rule

A question tag confirms information: a positive statement takes a negative tag, and a negative statement takes a positive tag. The tag repeats the auxiliary or 'be' verb from the main sentence.

TRQuestion tag, olumlu cümleye olumsuz, olumsuz cümleye olumlu bir 'kısa soru' eklenerek teyit istemek için kullanılır. Yardımcı fiil ya da be fiili ana cümledekiyle aynı olur.

When?

We use question tags to check information or to keep a conversation going.

TRBir bilgiyi teyit etmek ya da sohbeti sürdürmek istediğimizde question tag kullanırız.

3 · Form

Positive

Your school starts at nine, doesn't it?

Negative

You aren't in the exchange programme, are you?

Question

She teaches Geography, doesn't she?

Short answers

Yes, it does. / No, it doesn't.

Mistakes

She teaches Geography, doesn't teach she?She teaches Geography, doesn't she?
The tag only repeats the auxiliary + subject, never the main verb again.
TRTag'da sadece yardımcı fiil + özne kullanılır, ana fiil tekrar edilmez.

4 · Practice

Challenge

Articles and Quantifiers

1 · Notice

Our school has a big library and an outdoor sports hall.
Some schools give homework every day; few schools give none at all.
There isn't much information about the exchange programme on the website yet.
Many students take part in the annual sports day.

When do we use 'a' and when do we use 'an'? Which quantifiers go with countable nouns, and which with uncountable nouns?

2 · Discover

A Complete the rule

Complete the rule with the words in the box.

a vowel soundcountableuncountablethe

B Build sentences

Complete each sentence with a/an/the, or a suitable quantifier (some/many/much/few/little).

Our school has ___ excellent music room.
✓ Our school has an excellent music room.
___ students choose the vocational track after Grade 9.
Your sentence
Model answer
Many students choose the vocational track after Grade 9.
There is ___ information about school rules in the handbook.
Your sentence
Model answer
There is some information about school rules in the handbook.
We don't have ___ time before ___ assembly starts.
Your sentence
Model answer
We don't have much time before the assembly starts.
Only ___ schools in our city have a full-size swimming pool.
Your sentence
Model answer
Only a few schools in our city have a full-size swimming pool.

C Your turn

Describe your school's facilities using a/an/the and at least two quantifiers (some, many, much, few, a lot of).

Our school has a/an…There are many/few…We don't have much…

Rule

'A' comes before a consonant sound, 'an' before a vowel sound. 'The' is used for something specific/known. Many/few go with countable nouns, much/little with uncountable nouns; some/a lot of work with both.

TR'A' sessiz harfle, 'an' ise sesli harf sesiyle başlayan kelimelerden önce kullanılır. 'The' belirli/bilinen bir şey için kullanılır. Sayılabilir isimlerle many/few, sayılamayan isimlerle much/little; her ikisiyle de some/a lot of kullanılabilir.

When?

We need the correct articles and quantifiers when we describe a school's facilities, rules and statistics.

TROkulun imkanlarını, kurallarını ve istatistiklerini anlatırken doğru miktar belirteçlerini ve tanımlıkları kullanmamız gerekir.

3 · Form

Positive

Our school has a large library.
Many students join a club.

Negative

We don't have much free time.
Few schools offer this subject.

Question

How much homework do you get?
How many clubs does your school have?

Short answers

A lot. / Not much.
Many. / Only a few.

Mistakes

We have much clubs at school.We have many clubs at school.
'Clubs' is countable, so it takes 'many', not 'much'.
TR'Clubs' sayılabilir bir isim, 'many' ile kullanılır.
She goes to a university near here.She goes to the university near here. / She goes to a university near here.
Use 'the' if a specific, known university is meant.
TRBelirli bir üniversiteden bahsediliyorsa 'the' kullanılır.

Compare

a / an / the — and how much is there?
	Articles	Quantifiers
a / an	any one, first mentiona school, an exam
the	specific, already knownthe school (ours)
many / few		countable nounsmany students, few schools
much / little		uncountable nounsmuch homework, little information
some / a lot of		both typessome clubs, a lot of information

4 · Practice

Challenge

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Reading

Özgün metin ve anlama soruları.

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Before: Başlığa bakıp tahmin et.
Metni önce hızlıca, sonra dikkatle oku.
While: Soruları cevapla ve kontrol et.
After: Konuşma sorularını düşün ya da yaz.

1 Before reading

Look at the title. What two schools do you think this text compares?
What do you already know about school systems outside Türkiye?

Two Very Different School Days

In Helsinki, sixteen-year-old Aino's school day starts at 9 a.m. and finishes by 2 p.m. There are shorter lessons, more breaks, and almost no homework — but students are expected to manage their own study time responsibly. Teachers know their students well because class groups often stay together for years, and assessment relies more on projects and discussion than on final exams.

Halfway around the world, in Singapore, Wei-Lin's school day begins earlier and runs later, often followed by extra classes or club activities until early evening. The curriculum is demanding, and national exams play a major role in deciding which secondary school — and later, which university — a student can attend. Parents and teachers place a strong emphasis on discipline, hard work, and academic results.

Despite these differences, both systems share a clear goal: helping young people build the knowledge and skills they need for adult life. Finland focuses on independence, well-being, and creativity; Singapore focuses on rigour, structure, and achievement. Educators around the world often study both systems, borrowing ideas from each to design programmes that suit their own students best.

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2 While reading

3 After reading

Which system would you rather study in — Finland's or Singapore's? Why?
Write one sentence comparing your own school day to Aino's or Wei-Lin's.

1 Before reading

What traditions or events does your own school have?
Do you think school traditions are important? Why or why not?

A Guide to Our School Traditions

Every school develops its own traditions over time, and ours is no different. Each September, new students take part in a Welcome Festival, where older students act as guides for a day, introducing them to the building, the clubs, and a few unwritten rules of school life. It's a simple event, but it helps everyone feel like part of the community from day one.

In October, the whole school gathers for the Republic Day assembly, where students present short readings, songs, and a display about national history. Preparation begins weeks in advance, with different classes responsible for different parts of the programme — a good chance to practise teamwork as well as public speaking.

Perhaps the most popular tradition is the end-of-year Talent Show, when students can perform music, dance, comedy, or short plays in front of the whole school. Anyone can take part, and the atmosphere is always supportive rather than competitive. For many students, it's their favourite memory of the whole school year, and a reminder that school is about more than lessons and exams.

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2 While reading

3 After reading

Does your own school have a tradition similar to the Talent Show? Describe it.
Do you think every school should have a Welcome Festival for new students? Why or why not?

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Listening

Dinle, anla, transkriptle kontrol et.

Nasıl çalışılır?

Before: Ne duyacağını tahmin et.
Kaydı dinle; transkripti kapalı tut.
Soruları cevapla, kontrol et.
Son olarak transkriptle kontrol et ve tekrar dinle.

Comparing Schools — A Video Call

1 Before listening

Predict: what three things do you think Elif and Marta will compare?

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2 While listening

Transkripti göster

ElifHi Marta! Can you see me okay? Let's compare our schools for the project.

MartaHi Elif! Yes, I can see you. Sure, let's start. What time does your school start?

ElifWe start at 8:30. What about your school?

MartaMine starts a bit earlier, at 8:00.

ElifWow, that's early! Do you wear a school uniform?

MartaNo, we don't. My school doesn't require a uniform, so I just wear normal clothes.

ElifThat's so different! We all wear the same uniform here.

MartaWhat else happens at your school? Do you have assemblies?

ElifYes, we have one every Monday. Actually, I can send you some photos from last year's assembly if you want to see what it looks like.

MartaThat would be great, thanks! This project is going to be really interesting.

School Traditions Around the World — A Short Talk

1 Before listening

What tradition would you choose to research if you did this project?

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2 While listening

Transkripti göster

TeacherOkay, class, listen carefully because this is your next project. I want you to research a school tradition from another country — it could be a graduation ceremony, a sports day, or a special festival. Choose one that interests you.

TeacherFor your research, you need to find at least two reliable sources, like websites, books, or articles. Don't just use one site — compare information to make sure it's accurate.

TeacherYou won't be working alone on this one. You will present your findings in pairs, so choose a partner and start planning who will research what.

TeacherThink about what makes this tradition special and how it's similar to or different from traditions here in Türkiye. I'm looking forward to your presentations next week!

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Use English

Öğrendiklerini konuşarak ve yazarak kullan.

Nasıl çalışılır?

Useful language kutusundaki kalıpları oku.
Konuşma görevini bir arkadaşınla yap ya da kendini kaydet.
Yazma planını izleyerek taslağını yaz.
Kontrol listesi ile yazını gözden geçir.

Speaking

Comparing School Systems

In pairs, compare your own school with one of the two schools from Reading 1 (Finland or Singapore). Talk about the school day, uniforms, exams, and homework. Use at least three question tags to check your partner's understanding, and practise both rising and falling intonation.

Speaking

Our School Traditions — A Mini-Presentation

Prepare a two-minute talk introducing one tradition from your own school (or one you would like your school to have) to an international visitor. Explain what happens, when it happens, and why it matters to students.

Writing

An FAQ Page About Our School

Write an FAQ page (5–6 questions and answers) for an international student who is about to join your school. Cover the school day, uniform, subjects, and one tradition.

Taslağın (tarayıcıda saklanır)

Kontrol listesi

At least 5 Q&A pairs
Uses Simple Present for facts and routines
Uses at least one polite request/offer pattern
Correct use of a/an/the and quantifiers
Friendly, clear tone for a new student

Writing

A Blog Post: Comparing School Systems

Write a blog post comparing your school system with one from Reading 1 (Finland or Singapore). Give at least three points of comparison and your own opinion at the end.

Taslağın (tarayıcıda saklanır)

Kontrol listesi

Clear introduction with a question or hook
At least 3 points of comparison
Uses comparative language and question tags where natural
A personal opinion in the conclusion
150–180 words

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Review

Kısa kontroller; yanlışlar seni ilgili bölüme yönlendirir.

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Kısa soruları cevapla.
Kontrol et’e bas.
Yanlışın varsa önerilen bölüme dön, tekrar et.
Sonra tema testine geç.

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Theme Test

Temanın tüm becerilerinden sorular.

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Tüm soruları cevapla; acele etme.
Kontrol et’e bas.
Sonuç ekranı hangi beceride hata yaptığını gösterir.
%60 ve üzeri alınca tema tamamlanır.

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Match 8 vocabulary words to their Turkish meanings.
Complete 5 Simple Present / Present Progressive gap-fill sentences about your own school.
Copy out the list of school rules and underline the modal verb in each one (must / can / could).
Complete a short gap-fill about your daily school timetable using the Simple Present.

Standart

Write 5 FAQ-style questions and answers about your school for a new student.
Complete the Grammar 1 and Grammar 2 practice sections online.
Write a short conversation (6–8 lines) between a student and a teacher about joining an after-school club.
Choose five vocabulary words from this theme and use each one in your own sentence about your school.

İleri

Research one school tradition from another country online and write a short paragraph (80–100 words) comparing it with a tradition at your own school.
Record a 1-minute voice note comparing your school day with a school day in Finland or Singapore.
Design a one-page leaflet advertising your ideal school club, including a name, a meeting time, and three reasons to join.
Interview a family member about their school days and write a 100-word paragraph comparing school rules then and now.

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