Introduction & Warm-up
Why "To Be" is Essential
Introduce Yourself
Say who you are, where you're from, your age and occupation
Describe Things
Talk about characteristics, feelings, and states
Location & Time
Express where things are and when events happen
"To Be" Warm-up
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🌟 The Foundation of English
"To be" is the most important verb in English. You use it every day to talk about yourself, other people, and the world around you. Master this first!
Forms & Structure
Present Forms of "To Be"
The verb "to be" has three forms in the present: am, is, and are. Each one goes with specific subjects.
| Subject | Verb Form | Example | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | am | I am happy | Only with "I" |
| He / She / It | is | She is a doctor | Singular (one person/thing) |
| You / We / They | are | You are very nice | Plural or "you" (always) |
Essential Contractions
In spoken English, we usually use contractions (short forms) with "to be":
Common Contractions
Usage Examples
Common "To Be" Expressions
Role-Play Scenarios
First Day Introduction
Scenario: Meeting Your New Classmates
It's your first day at an English language school. You're meeting other students in the break room and introducing yourself using "to be" forms.
Key Grammar Points Used:
Essential "To Be" Sentence Starters
About Me (I am / I'm)
About You (You are / You're)
Practice
Simple Conversations
Practice using "am/is/are" in everyday situations!
Who are you?
Practice basic introductions with "am/is/are"
Basic Information:
"I'm [name]. I'm from [country]. I'm [age] years old."
Starter Phrases
About Me (I am / I'm)
Add More Information:
"I'm a student. My teacher is nice. My classmates are friendly."
Who are they?
Practice using "is/are" to describe people
Family Members:
"My mother is kind. My father is tall. My siblings are funny."
Description Words
Friends:
"My best friend is [name]. He/She is [adjective]. We are happy."
Quiz
Sequential Quiz: Present Forms of "To Be"
Test your understanding of am/is/are and when to use each form.
I _____ a teacher from Spain.
Choose the correct form to introduce yourself.
She _____ very kind.
Describe someone's personality.
We _____ ready to start.
Express readiness for the group.
_____ you from here?
Ask about someone's origin.
The park _____ beautiful.
Describe a place.
Foundation Complete: You now understand am/is/are! Next, you'll learn negative forms and questions with "to be". Keep practicing these basic forms - they're the foundation of English!