Nova One I Diploma in English Language | DEL

This lesson teaches six key subject pronouns— I, you, he, she, we, they, used to replace names and clearly show who is doing an action. Learners practice using them to speak confidently in everyday situations. This builds a strong foundation for English communication in the Nova One program.

Welcome back. Today, we will learn how to talk about ourselves and others using: I, you, he, she, we, they.

In Lesson Three of Nova One, learners discover how to express possession using "have got" and "has got." This lesson covers speaking about things we own and people we know, including natural contractions like "I’ve got" and "she’s got." Students practice these common phrases to confidently describe belongings and relationships in everyday English conversations.

Today we will learn how to say what we have—our things, family, and friends—using have got and has got.

Lesson Four teaches how to use my, his, her, our, and their to show possession. With practical Afghan examples and exercises, students learn to describe people and things confidently in daily conversations.

Learn how to use my, his, her, our, their to describe people and things
in daily life.

Lesson Five teaches learners the essential parts of a sentence,subject, verb, and complement. Using clear examples from daily Afghan life, students practice building simple sentences and gain confidence to recognize and use this structure in everyday conversations.

Learn the basic sentence structure in English: Subject 3 Verb 3
Complement (SVC).

Lesson Six introduces singular and plural nouns using common objects. Learners discover how to form plurals by adding -s or -es, recognize nouns in daily life, and practice converting singular words into plurals. Practical Afghan examples make learning relatable and build confidence for everyday English use.

Learn how to talk about one or more things using simple noun
forms in English

Lesson Seven focuses on the essential English articles “a” and “an.” Learners discover how to use “a” before consonant sounds and “an” before vowel sounds, applying these rules with relatable Afghan vocabulary. The lesson emphasizes pronunciation over spelling and builds practical skills for describing single items confidently in everyday conversation.

In this lesson, you will learn two small but powerful words: a and an.
These are called articles, and we use them before one item 3 like a
book or an apple.

Lesson Eight introduces demonstrative pronouns to help learners confidently point out and talk about things near and far. Through clear explanations and relatable Afghan contexts, students master “this” and “these” for close items, and “that” and “those” for distant ones. The lesson combines engaging stories, interactive practice, and culturally relevant examples to build practical communication skills and encourage daily use.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Use this, that, these, and those correctly

Lesson Nine equips learners to describe their surroundings confidently using “There is” for singular and “There are” for plural. Through relatable Afghan examples and clear grammar rules, students learn to talk about places, objects, and people in their homes and communities. The lesson blends engaging narratives, interactive exercises, and culturally relevant content to build practical communication skills and inspire everyday English use.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Use There is to describe one thing in a place
• Use There are to describe more than one thing
• Talk about your surroundings using these phrases

Lesson Ten introduces learners to basic adjectives for describing people’s appearance, qualities, and objects around them. Using culturally relevant examples like Ahmad, Parwana, and local settings, students practice simple sentences that highlight characteristics such as tall, kind, smart, big, and clean. This lesson fosters confident expression and helps learners build foundational descriptive language skills essential for everyday communication.

Learning Objectives

• To recognize and use basic adjectives
• To describe people's appearance and qualities
• To describe objects and places using simple sentences

Lesson Eleven teaches the Present Continuous tense to describe actions happening now. Learners use simple Afghan examples and practice asking and answering “What is he/she doing?” using [Name] + is/are + verb‑ing. The lesson focuses on real-life practice to build confident speaking skills.

Learning Objectives

• Talk about actions happening right now
• Ask and answer simple questions about current actions
• Use Afghan examples to understand and practice

Learn the three simple rules for adding “‑ing” to English verbs to describe actions happening now. Master when to add “‑ing” directly, drop the final “e,” or double the last consonant with clear Afghan examples. Build confidence using everyday verbs and improve your English fluency through practical practice.

Learning Objectives

• Learn what "-ing" means in English.
• Understand three simple rules for adding "-ing" to verbs.
• Use Afghan examples to practice these rules.

Learn to talk about your daily habits in English using the simple present tense. Practice when to add “-s/es” for he/she and use everyday Afghan examples like prayer, school, and family chores to speak confidently about routines.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to describe daily routines using the simple present
  tense.
• Understand how verbs change with he/she versus
  I/you/we/they.
• Use Afghan examples to make sentences about habits.

Master how to add “-s” or “-es” to verbs when using he, she, or it. Learn three simple rules with Afghan examples for everyday speaking — just add “-s,” add “-es” for certain endings, or change “y” to “ies.”

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to add -s or -es to verbs when using he, she, or it.
• Understand three simple spelling rules for third-person
  singular verbs.

In this lesson, you will learn how to express obligations and responsibilities in English using have to and has to. You’ll understand when to use each form, how to make negative sentences, and practice with real-life examples from Afghan daily life.

Learning Objectives

• Learn to say what you must do using have to or has to.
• Understand the difference between have to (I, you, we, they)
  and has to (he, she, it).
• Learn how to make negative sentences (don't have to / doesn't
  have to).

This lesson teaches you how to express your wishes, needs, and polite requests in English using want, would like to, and need. Learn the difference between these expressions and practice with relatable examples from Afghan daily life to communicate clearly and respectfully.

Learning Objectives

• Learn to say what you want, would like, or need.
• Learn to make polite requests.
• Practice using Afghan examples.

This lesson focuses on building skills to create negative sentences with don’t and doesn’t and ask yes/no questions using do and does in the simple present tense. With relatable Afghan examples, learners practice daily routines and conversation basics to communicate clearly and confidently.

Learning Objectives

• Learn to make negative sentences using
  don't and doesn't.
• Learn to ask yes/no questions using do and does.
• Practice with Afghan names and daily routines.

This lesson introduces can to talk about what someone is able to do and to ask for or give permission. Learners will practice forming positive and negative sentences, and polite questions, using relatable Afghan names and everyday situations to build confidence in expressing skills and requesting permission.

Learning Objectives

• Learn to talk about what someone can do (skills and abilities).
• Learn to ask and answer permission questions using
  can.

This lesson empowers learners to confidently ask and answer questions about people, things, and places using the question words Who, What, and Where.

By integrating familiar Afghan names and daily contexts, students will develop essential communication skills for everyday life.

The approach emphasizes clarity, cultural relevance, and practical usage to boost learner engagement and confidence.

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to ask questions about people, things, and places.
• Learn to answer clearly using Who, What, and Where.
• Practice with Afghan names and everyday situations.

This lesson introduces learners to a culturally rich and engaging story about Omar and his kite.

Through simple sentences and key vocabulary—kite, garden, string, and fly,students improve reading comprehension while connecting with Afghan traditions.

The lesson emphasizes practical language skills, cultural pride, and positive reinforcement to inspire confidence in English reading and speaking.

Learning Objectives

• Read and understand a short story about Omar and his kite.
• Learn new words: kite, garden, string, fly.
• Answer simple questions about the story.

Learn about Hamid and his camel Shaheen as they travel through the desert.

Discover new vocabulary related to travel and the environment, and understand why camels are essential helpers in Afghan deserts. Practice speaking and answering questions about the story.

Learning Objectives

• Read and understand a short story about Hamid and his camel,
  Shaheen.
• Learn new words: journey, desert, carry, helper, distance.
• Talk about why camels are important in Afghanistan.

Explore how a river in Kunar supports village life. Learn key vocabulary about water, boats, crops, and cleanliness. Understand the vital role rivers play in providing water for drinking, washing, and farming. Practice speaking and answering questions related to the story, emphasizing respect for nature and community.

Learning Objectives

• Read and understand a short story about how rivers help
  people.
• Learn five new words: river, water, boat, crops, clean.
• Talk about why rivers are important in our lives.

Discover why yawning happens and when we yawn through Yusuf’s story. Learn key vocabulary like yawn, tired, sleep, brain, and air. Understand that yawning helps bring air to the brain and is sometimes contagious. Practice speaking and comprehension with simple sentences and questions focused on this natural, everyday behavior.

Learning Objectives

• Read and understand a short story about yawning.
• Learn five new words: yawn, tired, sleep, brain, air.
• Talk about when and why we yawn.

Learn to recognize and pronounce the /p/ sound clearly through everyday English words and familiar Afghan names. Practice key vocabulary like pen, pot, pet, pink, and Parwana. Develop listening and speaking skills with interactive exercises and simple sentences. This lesson builds strong foundational pronunciation and connects language learning to culturally relevant contexts.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the /p/ sound in English words.
• Practice pronouncing words with /p/.
• Recognize the /p/ sound in everyday names and objects.

Master the clear pronunciation of the /b/ sound through common words and a simple story about Bilal from Bamyan. Practice key vocabulary such as ball, bag, baby, book, and Bilal. Engage with interactive exercises and everyday sentences to build confidence in speaking and listening. This lesson ties pronunciation skills to culturally relevant content for effective learning.

Learning Objectives

• Learn the /b/ sound and how to pronounce it clearly.
• Practice common words starting with /b/.
• Understand the /b/ sound through a simple story about Bilal.

This lesson introduces the consonant sounds /t/ and /d/, teaching learners how to pronounce them clearly. Using common Afghan names and everyday words, students practice differentiating between the soft /t/ and voiced /d/ sounds to improve their English speaking skills confidently.

Learning Objectives

• Learn to recognize and pronounce the /t/ and /d/ consonant
  sounds.
• Practice words from daily Afghan life using these sounds.
• Differentiate between the soft /t/ and voiced /d/ sounds in
  simple sentences.