[Level 1, Lesson 4] Occupations

Talk about what you do Milo: What do you do? Gary: I'm an architect. And you? Milo: I'm a doctor. Singular statement Affirmative statements I am Toby. / I'm Toby. You are an engineer. / You're an engineer. He is a teacher. / He's a teacher. She is...

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[Level 1, Lesson 3] Asking for and Giving Information

Tell someone your first and last name Receptionist: What's your last name, please? Mr. Wong: Tom. Receptionist: And your first name? Mr. Wong: My first name? Tom. Receptionist: Thank you, Mr. Wong. Mr. Wong: You're welcome. Get your partner's address,...

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[Level 1, Lesson 2] Alphabet and Spelling

Listen to an English speaker recite the alphabet in English HERE. Spell a name Mr. Jones: Hello. I'm Jack Jones. Ms. Green: Excuse Me? Mr. Jones: Jack Jones. Ms. Green: How do you spell that? Mr. Jones: J-O-N-E-S Proper nouns and common nouns Proper...

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[Level 1, Lesson 1] Greetings and Introductions

Hi, it's me again. I'm back after a month hiatus. I've been busy taking care of some other business including trying to make myself healthier. Unfortunately I had to undergo a surgery last Monday, but I guess I'm ready for a post or two. I want to start...

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[FCE] Past Continuous, Past Perfect, Past Perfect Continuous

Past Continuous We use Past Continuous (past form of be + -ing) to talk about something which was in progress during a period of time in the past: I was listening to the news on television at nine o’clock last night. We ...

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[FCE] Past Simple, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous

Past Simple and Present Perfect The Present Perfect is the tense that links the past with the present. Past Simple (past form) Present Perfect (present of have + past participle) We use the Past Simple: We use the Present Prefect: ...

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