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[24] Taking Turns

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《💿[24] Taking TurnsUsing the lyrics of "I Love English" and the corresponding content of "BOOK 2" as seeds, we will cultivate the seeds of learning "English at Home" 📝🌱

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This time, we will use the lyrics of "💿【24】Taking Turns," featured in DWE Blue, and the contents of the corresponding "📙BOOK2" as seeds to cultivate the seeds of learning "English at Home"📝🌱

1 Introduction of the venue

This song is about a child and a friend taking turns using the only items they have (a spoon, a skipping rope, and a swing).

The theme is the important concept of "order" that children should acquire during their early childhood.

This song is easy to incorporate into your daily life and is perfect for children aged 2-3 and above.

On the other hand, children around 1-2 years old may still find it difficult to understand the "order" of things.

2 Learn grammar

🌸Infinitive/noun usage🌸

Example sentence 1) I want to mix and so do you.

🌸There is / are syntax🌸

Example sentence 2) Making a birthday cake's as easy as can be!

🌸Auxiliary verb "shall"🌸

Example 3) What shall we do?

🌸auxiliary verb will🌸

Example 4) We will take turns.

🌸imperative sentence🌸

5) Mix when it's your turn.

🌸conjunction when🌸

Example sentence 6) I'll mix when it's mine.

🌸gerund🌸

7) Taking turns it works out fine!

(Quoted from DWE's "Sing Along!")

3 Column ~Image of offer and solicitation ~

The key phrases you should definitely remember in this song are...

What shall we do?

This "shall" is a slightly special auxiliary verb in English.

It is a word used to talk about the future, and gives the impression of being a somewhat formal expression.

In junior high school English, students learn two forms: "Shall I~?" and "Shall we~?"

☘️The meaning and usage of each

Shall I~? : "Shall I~? (Shall I~?)?"

→ Example: Shall I help you?

It is used when the speaker is proposing "his own actions."

Shall we~? : "Shall we do ~ (together)?"

→ Example: Shall we play together?

This is an expression used when inviting someone.

Both are translated as "Shall we do ~?", but there is a slight difference in nuance.

“"Shall I?" gives the impression that "I'm proposing something and trying to help you."

“"Shall we?" feels like an invitation to join in as a friend.

☘️How do I reply?

When asked "Shall we...?", you don't have to stick to a set answer!

Yes, let's!

Sure!

OK!

It is common to respond casually in a casual manner.

When you start responding with a cheerful "Yes, let's!" when interacting with your child, your everyday conversations will become more and more enjoyable!

☘️But... it's not used very often in American English!

In fact, we don't use "shall" very often in everyday conversation in the US.

It sounds a bit formal and old-fashioned, so in everyday life, the following alternatives are often used:

Shall I ~?

→ Do you want me to ~?

→ Would you like me to ~?

Shall we ~?

→ Let's ~ (Let's do ~!)

→ Why don't we ~?

For example, replacing "Shall we go out?" with "Let's go out!" or "Why don't we go out?" will make the conversation sound more natural.

☘️“"shall"”What's good about it?

Still, it's important to know this "shall."

This is because your child will encounter this expression a lot during DWE.

Also, being a little more polite and calm when inviting your child to do something, such as "Shall we do this together?", can help build a sense of security and trust between you and your child.

If "Let's..." sounds energetic and positive,

"Shall we...?" sounds a little more mature and can be seen as a gentle and respectful way of inviting someone.

☘️What moms need to know

Besty's goal is not to "teach English as knowledge," but to

Mothers themselves should be able to be aware of this and incorporate it into their communication with their children.

That's why the seemingly minor auxiliary verb "shall" actually has a real meaning.

The phrase "What shall we do?" conveys the joy of thinking together, so why not try using it during your English time at home? 🐱🌷

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✅ Use "shall" to invite someone to "Shall we do this?" (Yume Mama)

Shall is used to suggest or invite something.

“"Shall we ~?" means "What will we do?" or "Shall we ~?", so it's more effective to talk to your child while giving them options.

It's a phrase that can be easily applied to any situation, so be sure to use it in your daily life!

✔️How to use it in everyday life🌈

🌸 An invitation to play

➡ With a toy in front of them → “What shall we do?”

➡ At the park → “Shall we go on the slide?”

🌸 Preparing meals

➡ Before breakfast → “What shall we eat today?”

➡ Before dinner → “Shall we help set the table?”

🌸 Before going out

➡ When putting on your shoes → “Shall we go outside now?”

✔️🐱Practical Tips✨

Giving children choices makes them more likely to respond naturally!

If you use "What shall we do?" in the same way as "What should we do next?", it will become a part of your everyday routine.

We also introduce other ways to invite someone in our article 🎵Birthday Birthday🎵 Practical Secrets, so if you read that as well, you'll gain a deeper understanding.💡😊

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