[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 a nurse. / She's a nurse.

Negative statements

I am not Tony. / I'm not Tony.
You are not an architect. / You're not an architect.
He is not a student. / He's not a student.
She is not a doctor. / She's not a doctor.

Singular and plural nouns

Singular nouns

a chef
an athlete

Plural nouns

2 chefs
3 athletes

Plural statements

Affirmative statements

We are lawyers. / We're lawyers.
You are flight attendants. / You're flight attendants.
They are musicians. / They're musicians.

Negative statements

We are not chefs. / We're not chefs.
You are not pilots. / You're not pilots.
They are not writers. / They're not writers.

Yes / no questions and short answers

Are you Laura? Yes, I am. / No, I'm not.
Is he a manager? Yes, he is. / No, he's not.
Is Manda a teacher? Yes, she is. / No, she's not.
Are you students? Yes, we are. / No, we're not.
Are they singers? Yes, they are. / No, they're not.
Are they Bob and Sue? Yes, they are. / No, they're not.

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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, e-mail address, or phone number

John: What's your phone number?
Mike: 523-6620.
John: 523-6620.
Mike: That's right.

Information questions with What

What's your last name?     Jackson.
What's her phone number?     57-34-0078.
What's his first name?     Mike.
What's you e-mail address?     Nashville@hotmail.co.uk
What's their address?     15 Arabella Street, Maracaibo, Venezuela

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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 nouns

The names of people and places are proper nouns. Use a capital letter to begin a proper noun.

     Aiden Lee     Salt Lake City     Los Angeles

Common nouns
Other nouns are common nouns. Use a lower-case letter to begin a common noun.

     photographer     teacher     doctor     woman

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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 learning English again, start from the basic level. Fighting!

Introduce Yourself

Sam: Hi. I'm Nathan.
Nathan: Hi, Sam. I'm Sam.
Sam: Nice to meet you, Nathan.
Nathan: Nice to meet you, too.

Greetings:
Hi.
Hello.
Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening.

Responses:
Nice to meet you.
Glad to meet you.
It's a pleasure to meet you.

Introduce People

Dana: Tim, this is Lily. Lily's my classmate.
Tim: Hi, Lily.
Lily: Hi, Tim. Nice to meet you.
Tim: Nice to meet you, too.

Greet People

Lee: Hi, Emily. How are you?
Emily: Fine, thanks. And you?
Lee: I'm fine.

Greetings:
How are you?
How's everything?
How's it going?

Responses:
Fine.
I'm fine.
Great.
Not bad.
So-so.

Say Good-bye
Carla: Good-bye, Andy.
Andy: Good-bye, Carla.
Carla: See you tomorrow.
Andy: OK. See you!

Ways to say good-bye:
Good-bye.
Bye-bye.
Bye.
See you later.
See you tomorrow.
Take care.
Good night.

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