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Maintaining your home in the summer
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Our Agenda1. Agenda2. Objectives3. Introductions 4. Activity 1: Discussion 5. Activity 2: Vocabulary review6. Activity 3: Dialogue7. Activity 4: Tips maintaining your home in the summer 8. Activity 5: Case studies9. Activity 6: Dictation10. Reflection
Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to maintaining your home in the summer
2. To learn several tips about how to maintain your home in the summer
Introductions…
What is your name?
What is your country of origin?
Discussion
Activity 1
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Reflection
Do you live in a house?
What can you do to maintain your house in the summer?
Do you do the work yourself, or did you hire someone?
Let’s review vocabulary related to maintaining your home in the summer …
Activity 2
Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nationut
detector
mold
prolong
exterior
hazard
Thorough going over
neglect
a good cleaningto make longer
a growth of fungi that can make your walls black the outside of something
an avoidable danger
device used to warn about smoke, fire or other hazardous conditions
device used for removing impurities
filter
to pay little or no attention to something
Activity two: Fill-in-the-blank
1. It’s a good idea to change your furnaces' ___________ every 3-4 month.
2. A smoke or carbon monoxide _____________ could save your family’s lives.
3. I inspected the ____________ of my house for cracks.
4. It is important that we do not _______________ our house during the summer, or any season.
5. I give my house a ____________________ in June and October.
6. _______________ usually grows in the corners of your home.
7. Be careful of any _______________ that may be present in and about your home.
8. Take care of your garage if you want to ________________ its life.
Moldneglect filter exterior
prolong detector hazardthorough going over
Listen!What are some issues that Wendy and Jon discuss about summer home maintenance?
Activity 3
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Listen to a dialogue:
Jon
Jon
Wendy
Jon
Wendy
Jon
Wendy
Wendy
Hi Wendy. How was your first month in your new home?
Fantastic, but there are so many things to think about!
Really? Such as what?
Well, I noticed some paint coming off my walls and ….
….. You found mold under the paint, right?
This is a very common problem. I discovered how to get rid of it by attending a home improvement seminar
Sure. What topics do you think it will cover?
Jon
Wendy
Hmmmmmm….. I think I should attend a home improvement seminar.
Right. How did you know?
I think my local hardware store will be having a seminar soon. I think I will attend. Do you want me to sign you up?
Listen to a dialogue:
Jon
Jon
Wendy
Jon
Wendy
Jon
Wendy
Wendy
I think it will discuss the importance of carbon monoxide detectors …
Smoke alarms are also very important!
That’s for sure! We will also talk about furnace filters and lawn maintenance.
What have you learned about these things?
Well, for one, you should change your furnace filters every 3-4 months.
Well, many people cut their lawn too short.
Interesting. I had no idea that was possible. Ok, please sign me up.
Jon
Wendy Sounds great! Thanks so much!
Ok, I will check into now and give you a call later.
Ok, what about lawn maintenance?
Let’s learn some tips about summer home maintenance
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1. Inspect the exterior of your home
Catching damage early can really save
time later.
It will also save a lot of money.
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2. Check your gutters
Clean them of any leaves or other debris
Be careful on the ladder! Hire a professional if
in doubt.
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3. Don’t forget your shingles
Sooner or later they will need to be replaced.
Waiting too long may
damage your roof.
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4. Give your garage a thorough once over
Sooner or later they will need to be replaced.
Waiting too long may
damage your roof.
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5. Inspect your exterior faucet
A leaky faucet could damage
your home.
It could also cost you a lot
of money if not taken care of
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6. Don’t forget to check your water hose
It could also cost you a lot
of money if not taken care of
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7. Inspect your windows
A repair may be as easy as
applying a little caulk.
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8. Trim weeds and shrubs around your home
Another easy fix that will
save money if attended to
regularly
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9. Mow your lawn
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But don’t cut it too short!
10. Water your lawn Water it well, but not too frequently!
Early in the morning is
usually the best time; between
6-10 am
How to have a healthy lawn
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One more thing!
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Always hire a professional if in doubt!
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They have the equipment and the expertise!
Other considerations around your home
Every
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Clean the coils at the back of your fridge every 3-4
months
Don’t forget your furnace filter!
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Replace it every 3 months!
Your carbon dioxide and smoke detectors
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Care for these safety devices!
Each month check that they work.
Change the batteries every 3
months
Let’s now consider some scenarios. What issues do these home buyers face? What can they do about it?
Activity 5
Scenario OneSonia and her husband bought their first ever home last month. They now have mow the lawn for the first time. They have no idea when to mow or water the lawn. Do you have any advice for them?
Scenario TwoAdrigo was told he should inspect the exterior of his home, but he has no idea what to look for. Any ideas?
Scenario ThreeRoberto wants to check the gutters on his home. He is a little nervous about doing it himself, but he doesn’t know anyone that could help him. What would you do?
Scenario FourDiana bought a house with an attached deck. She knows it needs special care, but she is not sure what to do. How can she properly maintain her deck?
Scenario FiveAngela has many things to do around her home. One of her tasks is to clean the weeds and unwanted shrubs growing close to her home. She doesn’t think this is so important, so she may get to it later in the summer. Why is this a bad idea?
Dictation
Write what you hear!
Activity 6
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Dictation 1
The best time to water your lawn is between six and ten am.
Dictation 2
It is great to try to learn new things by yourself, but remember safety first. Hire a professional if ever in doubt.
Dictation 3 Check your gutters to make sure they are not clogged with leaves and other debris.
Dictation 4 Use caulk to repair any leaks in your windows. This can help you save money on your electric bill.
Dictation 5
Check your roof’s shingles to be sure they are in good repair. Hire a professional if needed.
Reflection What did you learn today? 8 new words related to maintaining
your home in the summer Important points related to
maintaining your home in the summer
