Note to Parents:
1) These activities do not replace the structured classes we teach at our
Cambridge English For Life centres but serve as a supplementary resource.
2) Parental guidance may be needed to assist your child in handling cooking
utensils and appliances.
3) Printing of worksheets is optional. Writing the answers in a notebook or on a
blank sheet of paper is sufficient.
4) Please speak in English when assisting your child with the activities.
5) We hope you enjoy bonding with your child through these activities!
Young Learners English: Starters
Activity 1: CEFL Master Chef
Make your own breakfast/dessert
and record
yourself preparing it.
Examples of breakfast/lunch/desserts: Egg Sandwiches, Pancakes, Fruit Oatmeal,
Pasta etc. (anything convenient and easy to make)
Duration of video: 5 minutes or more
Example
1. Students describe the food they are making. Example: Today, I will be preparing
cabbage soup with chicken for my family.
2. Students guide viewers through the ‘Ingredients’ and show each one to the
camera. Example: ‘The ingredients are…’/ ‘You will need to have…
• 1 cabbage
• 250g of onions
• 1-2 cloves of garlic
• 100g of boiled chicken
• 10g of margarine/butter
• 1 tin (450 ml) of sliced tomatoes
• bread for toast
• salt and pepper
3. Students guide viewers through the ‘Preparation’ by saying each step out loud:
• First, wash the cabbage and then slice it.
• Second, peel the onions and garlic and chop them.
• Slice the chicken.
• Then, preheat a pan and melt the margarine/butter.
• Next put the cabbage and onions in the pan.
• Fry over a medium heat and remember to stir from time to time.
• Add the garlic and the chicken and pan fry for a moment.
• Then, add the sliced tomatoes and some water.
• Boil over a medium to high heat.
• Next, simmer the vegetables with chicken over a low heat for 3 – 4 minutes.
• Slice the bread and toast the slices in the toaster.
• Season the dish with salt and pepper.
• Serve the “cabbage dish” with toast.
4. You are highly encouraged to post a video of yourself in action and tag our
Facebook (@ceflmalaysia) or Instagram (@cambridgeforlifemalaysia) page. Don’t
forget to mention your name, your centre name and your level/class. You may be
featured on our official page and a token of appreciation will be given to you.
Alternatively, you can send your video to your centre’s WhatsApp group. (Optional)
Activity 2: Word Analysis Worksheet
Learning Objective(s): Learners will be able to expand their vocabulary and
determine the meaning of new words.
Instructions: Find the words with related meanings.
1. Which two words name a parent?
a. mother
b. child
c. mum
2. Which two words name animals that bark?
a. dog
b. rat
c. puppy
3. Which two words tell you that something is not old?
a. new
b. young
c. big
4. Which two words name things that belong on the floor?
a. sun
b. mat
c. rug
5. Which two words name things that are given to you?
a. prize
b. show
c. present
6. Which two words name things you drink from?
a. glass
b. pocket
c. cup
7. Which two words name ways of moving?
a. want
b. walk
c. run
8. Which two words name times of day?
a. morning
b. sun
c. night
9. Which two words name ways to rest?
a. nap
b. know
c. sleep
10. Which two words name things you do with money?
a. buy
b. wash
c. pay
11. Which two words tell you how much you care about someone?
a. hurry
b. like
c. love
12. Which two words name places?
a. village
b. town
c. map
13. Which two words tell you how sure you are?
a. think
b. know
c. thank
14. Which two words tell you how many?
a. many
b. some
c. where
15. Which two words name ways to make art?
a. draw
b. paint
c. watch
Activity 3: ‘The Present’ Video quiz questions
Learning Objective(s): Learners will be able to answer simple questions about the
video and practise writing short answers.
Instructions: Complete the questions below by watching the short film ‘The Present’.
Parents note:
The video is provided. Alternatively, parents can copy the link below to a web
browser for better viewing quality (HD).
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjqiU5FgsYc
1) What does the boy like doing?
a. playing video games
b. watching television
2) What's the weather like outside the boy's house?
a. stormy
b. cold
c. sunny
d. humid
3) What did the mom bring home?
a. a bike
b. a pair of shoes
c. a box
4) What was inside the box?
Answer the question using your own words
5) The boy likes playing with the dog. (Time stamp 1:20)
a. True
b. False
6) Is the boy missing a leg?
Answer the question using your own words
7) Why are the boy and the dog going outside?
Answer the question using your own words