Complete Integration: "To Be" Mastery - Micro-Lesson 7

Introduction & Review

Course Completion Objectives

Natural Integration

Mix all "to be" forms naturally in conversation

Confident Communication

Use the right form automatically without thinking

Foundation Mastery

Ready for all other English grammar courses

Complete "To Be" System Review

Master All Forms (Click to review):

I am, was, will be happy

You are, were, will be ready

He is, was, will be here

She isn't, wasn't, won't be busy

Will you be free?

Where is, was, she?

🎉 Congratulations!

You've learned the complete "to be" system - the foundation of English! Now it's time to use everything together like a natural English speaker.

Complete System

Complete "To Be" Reference Guide

Here's everything you need to use "to be" correctly across all time frames:

Time	Positive	Negative	Question	Example Context
PRESENT	I am / I'm	I'm not	Am I...?	I'm tired now
	He/She/It is / 's	isn't	Is he/she/it...?	She's at work today
	You/We/They are / 're	aren't	Are you/we/they...?	They're busy right now
PAST	I/He/She/It was	wasn't	Was I/he/she/it...?	I was happy yesterday
PAST	You/We/They were	weren't	Were you/we/they...?	We were friends in school
FUTURE	will be / 'll be	won't be	Will...be...?	I'll be ready tomorrow

Quick Decision Guide

When do you use each form?

NOW (Present)

Use am/is/are

"I am tired"

Current state, right now

BEFORE (Past)

Use was/were

"I was tired yesterday"

Finished time, not now

LATER (Future)

Use will be

"I will be tired tomorrow"

Not yet, but later

Common Mistake Prevention

❌ Wrong Time Frame

"Yesterday I am tired" (mixing present form with past time)

"Yesterday I was tired" (past form with past time)

❌ Subject-Verb Mismatch

"They was happy" (singular verb with plural subject)

"They were happy" (plural verb with plural subject)

❌ Question Word Order

"Where you are?" (statement word order in question)

"Where are you?" (verb before subject in questions)

❌ Double Negatives

"I won't not be there" (double negative)

"I won't be there" (single negative)

Useful "To Be" Patterns

Giving Personal Information

I'm [name/age/job/nationality]

I'm from [place]

I'm [feeling/state]

Describing Others

He/She is [description]

They are [characteristic]

It is [quality/state]

Talking About Location

I'm at [place]

Where is/was/will [subject] be?

There is/are/was/were/will be

Making Conversations

How are you? / How were you? / How will you be?

Are you okay? / Were you okay? / Will you be okay?

It's nice to meet you / It was nice to meet you

Real-Life Integration

Life Story Conversation

Scenario: Deep Conversation with a New Friend

You're having coffee with someone you just met. The conversation naturally moves between past, present, and future as you share your life stories and dreams.

New Friend (Alex)

So tell me about yourself! Where are you from originally? Are you from this city?

Present questions about origin

You

No, I'm not from here. I'm from a small town, actually. I was born there and I was really happy as a child. But I'm in this city now for work. How about you? Were you born here?

Mixing present facts with past memories

Alex

Yes, I was! I was born here 28 years ago. But you know, when I was young, this city was very different. It wasn't as modern as it is now. What about your family? Are they still in your hometown?

Contrasting past and present, asking about current situation

You

Yes, they are. My parents are retired now, and they are very happy there. But next year they'll be moving closer to me! I'm so excited. It'll be wonderful to see them more often.

Present status moving to future plans

Alex

That will be amazing! What about your career? Are you happy with your current job? Is it what you always wanted to do?

Future prediction and present job satisfaction

You

Well, I'm a teacher now, and I am happy with it. But when I was a child, I wasn't sure what I wanted to be. I was interested in many things! In five years, I'll probably be a principal. That'll be a big change!

Current satisfaction, past uncertainty, future ambitions

Alex

A principal! You'll be great at that. Will you be nervous about the responsibility? When I was younger, I was always afraid of being a leader.

Future encouragement and past fears

You

Maybe a little! But I'm more confident now than I was before. I'm ready for new challenges. What about your dreams? Where will you be in ten years?

Present confidence vs past, asking about future dreams

Alex

Hopefully I'll be traveling the world! I'm saving money now because travel is expensive. When I was a student, I wasn't able to travel much. But now I'm working and I'll be free to explore soon!

Future hopes, present reality, past limitations

Natural "To Be" Integration Demonstrated:

Time Flowing Naturally: Conversation moves between past, present, and future seamlessly

All Forms Used: Positive, negative, questions across all time frames

Contractions Natural: Using I'm, they're, I'll be, won't be in spoken style

Real Communication: Forms chosen based on meaning, not grammar rules

Complete "To Be" Conversation Starters

Getting to Know Someone

Where are you from?

Are you happy here?

Were you born in this city?

Will you be staying long?

Sharing Life Stories

When I was young, I was...

Now I'm...

In the future, I'll be...

I wasn't always like this...

Making Plans

We'll be there at...

I won't be available...

Will you be free...?

It'll be fun if...

Advanced Practice

Real Conversations

Practice using all forms of "to be" in everyday situations!

Activity 1: Time Traveler

Past, Present, or Future?

Practice using the correct form of "to be" for each time

Complete the Sentences:

"Yesterday I ___ happy." (was)

"Now I ___ happy." (am)

"Tomorrow I ___ happy." (will be)

all 3 sentences

Time Words

Yesterday → was/were

Now → am/is/are

Tomorrow → will be

Make Your Own:

"Last week I was... Now I am... Next month I will be..."

Create your time sentences

Activity 2: Family Timeline

About Your Family

Describe family members in past, present and future

Example:

"My mother was a student. Now she is a teacher. In 5 years she will be retired."

Describe one family member

Family Phrases

My [family] was...

Now he/she is...

In [time] he/she will be...

About Yourself:

"When I was 5, I was... Now I am... When I'm 30, I will be..."

Describe your timeline

Activity 3: Mixed Questions

Answer Different Questions

Practice answering questions in different time frames

Sample Questions:

"Where were you yesterday?" (past)

"Where are you now?" (present)

"Where will you be tomorrow?" (future)

Answer all 3 questions

Create Questions:

Make 1 past, 1 present and 1 future question

Ask and answer your questions

Question Starters

Past: Were you...?/Where was...?

Present: Are you...?/Where is...?

Future: Will you be...?/Where will...be?

Course Completion Objectives

Natural Integration

Confident Communication

Foundation Mastery

Complete "To Be" System Review

Master All Forms (Click to review):

🎉 Congratulations!

Complete "To Be" Reference Guide

Quick Decision Guide

When do you use each form?

Common Mistake Prevention

Useful "To Be" Patterns

Giving Personal Information

Describing Others

Talking About Location

Making Conversations

Life Story Conversation

Scenario: Deep Conversation with a New Friend

Natural "To Be" Integration Demonstrated:

Complete "To Be" Conversation Starters

Getting to Know Someone

Sharing Life Stories

Making Plans

Real Conversations

Past, Present, or Future?

Complete the Sentences:

Time Words

Make Your Own:

About Your Family

Example:

Family Phrases

About Yourself:

Answer Different Questions

Sample Questions:

Create Questions:

Question Starters

Comprehensive "To Be" Mastery Test

Yesterday I _____ very tired, but today I _____ much better.

When I was young, I _____ play soccer every day. Now I _____ tennis instead.

I _____ my homework right now, but I _____ to the movies later.

While she _____ dinner, the phone _____.

Tomorrow at this time, I _____ on a plane to Paris. I _____ so excited!

🎉 Quiz Complete!

Yesterday I _ very tired, but today I _ much better.

When I was young, I _ play soccer every day. Now I _ tennis instead.

I _ my homework right now, but I _ to the movies later.

While she _ dinner, the phone _.

Tomorrow at this time, I _ on a plane to Paris. I _ so excited!