Master English fluency with the powerful 5Ws Method used by native speakers! In this comprehensive tutorial, I’ll reveal my exact teaching strategy that has helped thousands of students transform their English-speaking abilities. Learn how to build complex, natural-sounding sentences using Who, What, When, Where, and Why. Perfect for intermediate learners ready to break through to advanced levels.

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THE 5Ws : Breakdown

Example Sentences from Days 1-6

Day 1: Introduction to the 5Ws

1. Michael and Mark went to the same school last year.
2. Amber ate lunch with Blair on Tuesdays because they were best friends.
3. Charles and Diana fell in love and then got married two years ago in Florida.
4. Eric likes to get ice cream after class from the nearby ice cream shop because it tastes so good.
5. Faith is planning to travel to Paris next year with her husband for their anniversary.

Day 2: Who & What

1. Brenda eats breakfast.
2. Carl watches television.
3. Diana takes a walk.
4. Eric talks on the phone.
5. Frank eats a sandwich.
6. Gloria takes a nap.
7. Heather works.
8. Ian reads a book.
9. Janelle writes a letter.
10. Kevin drinks some juice.

Day 3: When

1. Brenda eats breakfast at 11:00 am.
2. Carl watches television on Wednesdays.
3. Diana took a walk in July.
4. Eric talked on the phone in 2017.
5. Frank will eat a sandwich on his birthday.
6. Gloria took a nap on March 15th.
7. Heather worked during the soccer game.
8. Ian read a book in the summer.
9. Janelle wrote a letter one hour ago.
10. Kevin will drink some juice before he goes to work.

Day 4: Where

1. Brenda eats breakfast in the park at 11:00 am.
2. Carl watches television at home on Wednesdays.
3. Diana took a walk downtown in July.
4. Eric talked on the phone in his classroom in 2017.
5. Frank will eat a sandwich on his birthday at the restaurant.
6. Gloria took a nap in her car on March 15th.
7. Heather worked at her office during the soccer game.
8. Ian read a book at the library in the summer.
9. Janelle wrote a letter at the coffeeshop one hour ago.
10. Kevin will drink some juice at the supermarket before he goes to work.

Day 5: Why

1. Brenda eats breakfast in the park at 11:00 am, because she enjoys the weather.
2. Carl watches television at home on Wednesdays, because his favorite show comes on.
3. Diana took a walk downtown in July, because it was sunny outside.
4. Eric talked on the phone in his classroom in 2017, because he was a bad student then.
5. Frank will eat a sandwich on his birthday at the restaurant, because it’s his favorite restaurant.
6. Gloria took a nap in her car on March 15th, because she couldn’t go home.
7. Heather worked at her office during the soccer game, because she had a big deadline.
8. Ian read a book at the library in the summer, because he had lots of free time.
9. Janelle wrote a letter at the coffee shop one hour ago because she missed her friend.
10. Kevin will drink some juice at the supermarket before he goes to work because he will not have time to drink it later.

Day 6: Review Day

The same sentences from previous days were reviewed with all 5Ws included.

Vocabulary Words with Definitions and Examples

Intermediate English Vocabulary Words

1. Confidence
   • Definition: The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust
   • Examples:
     • Speaking English with confidence requires practice.
     • Her confidence in her abilities helped her succeed.
     • The presentation boosted his confidence significantly.
2. Recognize
   • Definition: To identify someone or something from having encountered them before
   • Examples:
     • It’s important to recognize the most important information in a conversation.
     • I could recognize her voice immediately when she called.
     • He couldn’t recognize his old neighborhood after many years away.
3. Visual explanation
   • Definition: Using images, diagrams, or other visual elements to explain a concept
   • Examples:
     • The visual explanation helped me understand the 5Ws concept.
     • Students often learn better through visual explanations.
     • The teacher provided a visual explanation of the water cycle.
4. Worksheets
   • Definition: Papers containing exercises for students to complete
   • Examples:
     • Complete the worksheets to practice using the 5Ws.
     • The teacher handed out worksheets for homework.
     • These grammar worksheets will help improve your writing skills.
5. Transform
   • Definition: To change in form, appearance, or structure
   • Examples:
     • Knowing how to transform a simple sentence into a complex one is a valuable skill.
     • The renovation transformed the old building completely.
     • Education can transform people’s lives dramatically.
6. Rapid pace
   • Definition: Moving or happening quickly
   • Examples:
     • Your English skills will improve at a rapid pace if you practice daily.
     • Technology is advancing at a rapid pace.
     • The company expanded at a rapid pace over the last year.

Advanced English Vocabulary Words

1. Fluency
   • Definition: The ability to speak or write a language easily, smoothly, and expressively
   • Examples:
     • Using the 5Ws in your sentences will help improve your fluency.
     • She achieved fluency in Spanish after living in Mexico for a year.
     • Reading regularly contributes to greater fluency in writing.
2. Transformation
   • Definition: A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance
   • Examples:
     • Sentence transformation is key to speaking English more naturally.
     • The city underwent a complete transformation after the Olympics.
     • There was a remarkable transformation in her attitude after therapy.
3. Topical
   • Definition: Relating to a particular topic; of current interest
   • Examples:
     • The exercises include topical sentences about various subjects.
     • Her speech included several topical references to current events.
     • This topical ointment should be applied twice daily.
4. Situational
   • Definition: Relating to or dependent on a set of circumstances or state of affairs
   • Examples:
     • You will learn how to make situational sentences in English.
     • Situational awareness is important in emergency scenarios.
     • The comedy relies on situational humor rather than one-liners.
5. Implementation
   • Definition: The process of putting a decision or plan into effect
   • Examples:
     • The implementation of these language techniques takes practice.
     • There were several challenges during the implementation phase.
     • Successful implementation requires careful planning.

Sentence Building Progression

Day 7: Building a Sentence Using the 5Ws

1. Starting with WHO:
   • “This is Amber.” (WHO)
2. Adding WHAT:
   • “Amber is eating lunch.” (WHO + WHAT)
3. Adding WHEN:
   • “Amber is eating lunch now.” (WHO + WHAT + WHEN)
4. Adding WHERE:
   • “Amber is eating lunch at home now.” (WHO + WHAT + WHERE + WHEN)
5. Adding WHY:
   • “Amber is eating lunch at home now because it is Sunday.” (WHO + WHAT + WHERE + WHEN + WHY)

This demonstrates how to start with a simple subject (WHO) and progressively add more information (WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY) to create a more detailed and informative sentence. The progression helps English learners understand how to build complexity in their sentences step by step.