1.

personality traits (n) – a person’s character

2.
3.
4.
5. specific (n) – special or unique to something
6. film (n) – a set of moving images and shown on television
7. puppet show (n) – an entertainment as a doll by pulling string
8. comedian (n) – a person who job is to make people laugh by telling jokes
9. Anyeint (n) – a traditional Myanmar entertainment
10. life (n) – the period between birth and death
11. artist (n) – especially an actor, singer, dancer or other public performance.
12. candelight dance (n) – a traditional dance which is played by dancers using a small plate
with a candle burning on it
13. duet dance (n) – a dance that is done by two people
14. slapstick comedy (n) - style of physical comedy used in movies, TV shows, cartoons
and plays. It often involves chases, silly and exaggerated movements and activities, and
simple practical jokes. Sometimes it can be quite violent in a ridiculous, comical kind of
way.
15. typical (adj) - having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing
16. follow (v) - to come or go after or behind
17. type (n) - a particular kind or group of things or people 
18. present (n) - existing at this time; current
19. Jataka tales (n) -  a large collection of Buddhist morality stories in which the Buddha
recounts some of his past lives on his long road to enlightenment
20.classical dance (n) - a type of dance that has different techniques and specific
movements
21.performing arts (n) - arts such as music, dance, and drama which are performed for an
audience

Main Idea
A main idea is a sentence that states what the article will be about. The main idea is
included in the introduction or first paragraph. The main idea can be found in different
places within a paragraph.
What did Shwe Man Tin Maung do during his visit to the US?
During his visit, he learnt by heart the 27 verses on the Buddha’s renunciation.
What were Shwe Man Tin Maung’s famous creations?
Shwe Man Tin Maung’s famous creations were he used backdrops and props of his choice
to bring out the best effect.
What is the title Shwe Man Tin Maung received in 1953?
In 1953, Shwe Man Tin Maung received the title of Alinga Kyaw Swa, which is awarded
to outstanding artistes in Myanmar.
What personality traits made Shwe Man Tin Maung successful?
His diligence and hard work made Shwe Man Tin Manung successful.

Lesson -3: Comparing people or things

Comparative = vl ? t&m0w¦K awGudk EdIif;,Snfw,f/

D1 , D2, D3

D1 = Positive Degree (&dk;&dk;omrmeftqifh)

D2 = Comparative Degree (EddSKif;,SOftqifh)
D3 = Superlative Degree (tomvGefqkH;tqifh)

Positive Degree (D1) Comparative Degree (D2) Superlative Degree (D3)

1. cheap cheaper cheapest
2. tall taller tallest
3. big
4. popular bigger biggest
5. beautiful more popular most popular
more beautiful most beautiful

Syllable (toHvkH;a&) wpfoH?ESpfoH qdk&if er (adj) , est (adj)

Syllable (toHvkH;a&) ESpfoH? okH;oHeJY txufqdk&if more + adj , most + adj
NOTE: aemufqkH;pum;vkH;em;rSkm Vowel (a,e,i,o,u) yg&if aemufqkH; letter udk
ESpfcgjyefa&;&r,f/
Example : big - bigger - biggest / thin – thinner – thinnest
“y” eJYqkH;&if “ier, iest”
Exceptions:
1. good – better – best
2. bad – worse – worst
3. far – farther – farthest

Comparative Adjectives

Comparative Adjectives are used to compare two people, things, place, etc.
vlESpfa,muf? t&m0w¦KESpfck ? ae&mESpfae&m pwhJ t&mESpfckudk
EdSKif;,SOfwJhtcg Comparative Adjectives udk okH;/

 The sun is brighter than yesterday.

 Your hair is longer than hers.
 My brother is taller than me.
 This bed is more comfortable than the other bed.

….. er (adj) than ….

…..more adj than ….

Ni Ni is shorter than Phyu Phyu.

Ko Ko is more hardworking than Nyi Nyi.
Mi Mi is thinner than Than Than.
Our English teacher is more beautiful than Science teacher.
My mother is older than my father.
My friend is uglier than me.

Nyi Nyi is hardworking. Ko Ko is very hardworking.

Ko Ko is more hardworking than Nyi Nyi.
Thuzar is slim. Kyi Par is very slim.
Kyi Par is slimmer than Thuzar.
Superlative Degree of Adjectives (tomvGefqkH;tqifh)

Superlative adjectives are used to compare a person or thing with the whole group
trsm;eJYEdIif;,SOfwJhtcgokH;w,f/ trsm;xufomw,fqdkwJhoabm/

Mg Mg is the cleverest in class.

Nu Nu is the most beautiful girl in class.
Su Su is the most talkative girl in our class.
Mg Pu is the shortest boy in our class.

the + est (adj) ……..

the most adj ………

Lesson-4
A Personal Profile

 Name (Spell your name)

 Nationality
 Date of birth
 Father’s name
 Grade
 Height
 Hobbies
 Kind of person
 Address
 Contact No.

My Personal Profile
Profile: KHIN THET NWE
My name is Khin Thet Nwe. I’m Myanmar. My parents are U Phone Nyunt and Daw New
Nwe Win. My father passed away in 2005. My mother is good house wife. I was born on
26th September, 1983. I have one younger brother and one younger sister. I am the elderest
sister in my family. I am a graduate. I am working as an English teacher. I am five feet and
one inch tall. My hobbies are reading, watching good movies, listening to music and
singing. In my free time, I watch movie and read some books. I am hardworking. My
favourite singer is Thin Zar Maw. I live at No, 145, Nagapwat Kayung Road, Taunggyi. I
can be contacted on 09- 41002829.
Vocabulary
1. personal (adj) all of the qualities of a person that make that person different from others
2. profile (n) a short story or report about someone that gives only the most important
facts.
3. information (n) knowledge or facts that come from a source
4. nationality (n) the status of belonging to a particular nation
5. hobby (n) an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure
6. membership (n) the fact of being a member of a group
7. application (n) a request
8. form (n) a document with empty spaces for writing in information
9. club (n) the place where a club meets
10. lawyer (n) a person who practises or studies law
11. contact (n) the action of communicating or meeting
12. experience (n) everything done or lived through in a person's life
13. coach (n) a person who trains and teaches athletes
14. security (n) something that gives protection
15. guard (n) a person who watches over another person to prevent escape
16. safety (adj) the condition of being safe from danger
17. life-saving skill (phrase)  skill you can use to save a life on land or in aquatic situation
18. advert (n) – an advertisement - a public notice that tells people about products, services,
or things that are happening

Profile for ABC Swimming Club

My name is Khin Thet Nwe. I’m Myanmar. My father is U Phone Nyunt. I was born on
26th September, 1983. I am a graduate. I am interested in swimming. My hobbies are
swimming and listening to music. I live at No, 145, Nagapwat Kayung Road, Taunggyi. I
can be contacted on 09- 41002829.

Phrases
1. notebook habit – a regular action of having a notebook
2. correction habit – a regular action of making right
3. questioning habit – a regular action of asking questions
4. dictionary habit – a regular action of keeping a dictionary
5. revision habit – a regular action of making revise
6. cleaning up habit – a regular action of cleaning
7. saying “please” and “thank you” habit – a regular action of being polite by saying
“please” and “thank you”

Vocabulary

1. acquire (v) learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality)

2. find out (v) discover; learn
3. pronunciation (n) the act or manner of saying the sounds of words
4. point (v)  aim or direct at something
5. wish (v) desire; want ; hope
6. bold (adj) brave
7. boldly (adv) bravely
8. environment (n) the things and conditions that are all around one
9. healthy (adj) being free from sickness; well
10.repair (v) put in good condition again after damage has been done; fix
11.beg (v) ask for in a polite 
12.mess (n) a state of being dirty or not neat

Who has the ………… habit?

I have / V1 …….
She has / Vs,es ……
If you want to talk about someone’s habit, use “simple present – V 1 / Vs,es”
V 1 = Plural Subject
V s,es = Singular Subject

1. get rid of (phrase) remove, throw away

2. regularly (adv) always
3. crack (v) break into small pieces
4. knuckle (n) a joint of a finger
5. unknowingly (adv) not knowingly
6. twiddle (v) play with (the fingers) or move (a small object) about idly, esp. in a circular
motion
7. think (v) idea about someone or something
 8. serious (adj) important
9. seriously (adv) importantly
10. blink (v) close and open the eyes very quickly
11. munch (v) chew in a noisy way
12. peanuts (n) a seed like a nut that grows in a dry pod under the ground
13. chips (n) a very thin slice of food that has been baked or fried until crisp and they are
often eaten as a snack
14. starch (n) a white food substance found in many foods
15. harm (v) hurt, in pain
16. ability (n) skill; the quality of being able
17. disturb (v) make nervous or uneasy; to trouble
18. annoy (v) make (someone) a little angry
19. decide (v) make a choice in one's mind
20. certainly (adv) surely

Plural - V1
Singular - V s , es

To describe a regular event (Habitual Action – tavhtx)

1. Ni Ni walks to school every day.

2. He takes a bath every two days a week.
3. We usually eat outside.
4. They don’t go to school this year.
5. My uncle doesn’t scold us every day.
6. Do you take physical exercise every day?
7. Does he often play piano?

Frequency of Adverbs (Mid – Position)

always, every day 100%

almost always 90%
usually, generally, regularly 80%
often 70%
almost often 60%
sometimes 50%
rarely, hardly, seldom 20%
never 0%

NOTE: Adverbs of frequency are put before the main verb or after verb to be.
To express a general truth (a,bl,strSefw&m;)

1. It doesn’t rain much in upper Myanmar.

2. It is hot in summer.
3. Leaves are green.
4. Most boys prefer pretty girls.
5. All boys don’t like pretty girls.

am, is, are + V ing (Present Participle)

To describe something that is happening at the moment

1. Kay Kay is watching TV now.
2. She is not sleeping.
3. It is raining.
4. It is not raining now.
5. Is it raining now?
6. What are you doing now?
7. Are you doing something now?

To talk about temporary situations

1. My brother is working as an engineer in Singapore.

2. They are working hard today.
3. She is working in a bank.
4. My sister is working as a nurse in a hospital.
5. They are joining the club.

Adverb of time: now, at present, at the moment

We use “always” with the present continuous to talk about actions that happen very
often and may annoy somebody.

1. He is always using my ruler.

2. She is always watching TV.
3. They are always talking.
4. Nu Nu is always reading.
5. My brother is always playing games.