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A2At the Laundromat

Sort Out Your Laundry Easily

Phrasal Verb: sort out |Grammar: Present Simple

Objective

Students learn how to use 'sort out' in Present Simple to talk about separating laundry fabrics at the laundromat.

Article

At the laundromat, people sort out their clothes before washing. They sort out whites, colours, and delicate fabrics. This helps to keep clothes clean and avoid damage. Each person sorts out their laundry carefully. When you sort out clothes, you check labels and separate fabrics. Some people sort out their clothes by colour first. Others sort out by fabric type. After sorting out, they put the clothes in washing machines. Sorting out laundry is an important step. It saves time and keeps clothes in good condition. Many people sort out their laundry every week. The laundromat has signs to help you sort out your clothes. It is easy to sort out when you follow simple rules.

Grammar Explanation

Meaning

'Sort out' means to organise or separate things into groups.

Grammar Note

Present Simple is used to talk about habits, routines, or facts, like how people usually sort out clothes.

Usage Tips

  • Use 'sort out' to describe regular actions.
  • Use Present Simple with 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' plus base verb (sort).
  • Add 's' for he, she, it (sorts).

Examples

I sort out my laundry every Sunday.

Talking about a regular habit

She sorts out whites and colours before washing.

Talking about what she usually does

They sort out delicate fabrics carefully.

Describing their routine

We sort out clothes by fabric type.

Explaining how we organise clothes

He sorts out the clothes at the laundromat every week.

Describing his usual action

Dialogue

Context: Two friends talk about sorting laundry at the laundromat.

A:
Do you sort out your clothes before washing?
B:
Yes, I always sort out whites and colours first.
A:
I sort out delicate fabrics separately to protect them.
B:
That’s smart. I sort out by fabric type sometimes.
A:
It helps to keep clothes clean and fresh.
B:
Exactly! Sorting out saves time and problems later.

Vocabulary

laundry
Clothes and linens that need washing
Example: I take my laundry to the laundromat.
Synonym: clothes
fabric
Material that clothes are made from
Example: Cotton is a soft fabric.
Synonym: material
delicate
Easily damaged or needing careful care
Example: Silk is a delicate fabric.
Synonym: fragile
wash
To clean clothes with water and soap
Example: I wash my clothes every week.
Synonym: clean
machine
A device that does work automatically
Example: The washing machine cleans my clothes.
Synonym: device
separate
To divide into parts or groups
Example: We separate whites from colours.
Synonym: divide
routine
A regular way of doing things
Example: Sorting laundry is part of my routine.
Synonym: habit
careful
Doing something with attention to avoid mistakes
Example: Be careful with delicate clothes.
Synonym: cautious
fresh
Clean and smelling good
Example: I like my clothes to feel fresh.
Synonym: clean
organise
To arrange or put in order
Example: I organise my clothes before washing.
Synonym: arrange

Tips

  • Always check fabric labels before sorting out clothes.
  • Sort out laundry in the same way each time to save time.
  • Don’t forget to add 's' with he, she, it when using Present Simple.

Summary

In this lesson, you learn how to use 'sort out' to talk about organising laundry at the laundromat. You practise Present Simple sentences about everyday routines. You also learn useful words related to laundry and how to sort clothes safely.

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