Hi, I’m Jeffrey.
Nice to
meet you!
lesson description
You will be able to introduce yourself
and use the present tense form of the
verb “to be.”
objectives
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vocabulary
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2 introduce 5 high-five 8 hug
3 shake hands 6 phone/telephone 9 identification
verb your turn “to be” contractions
to be Fill in the blank with the correct In spoken English, we often combine a
I am form of the verb “to be.” form of “to be” and the subject of the
you are sentence into one word. Remember to
she/he/it is For example: look for the apostrophe (’)!
they/we are Hello! I am Jeffrey Riba.
I + am = I’m
1. Hi, I ________ Kim Young. You + are = You’re
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3. My middle name ________ Angela. He + is = He’s
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5. I ________ 28 years old. We + are = We’re
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conversation
Read the following conversation
out loud five times.
Peter: What do you do, Kim?
Kim: I am a chef. What do you do?
Peter: I am a fireman.
Kim: You are? Jeff is a teacher.
Jeff: Yes, I am.
Peter: I am a fireman. He is a teacher
and she is a chef. Where do you
live, Kim?
Kim: I live in Los Angeles.
Sara: Hi, I am Sara. It’s nice to meet you.
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I live in Los Angeles, too.
Peter: Sara, I’d like you to meet Kim. Bonus Feature: Watch the English Highway video to follow along! (Lesson ID: #0318)
Sara: Hi, Kim. I’m Sara.
Kim: Nice to meet you, Sara.
your turn
4. What is your nickname?
Answer the questions using complete sentences
and the “to be” verb.
For example: 5. When is your birthday?
My first name is Jeffrey.
1. What is your first name? 6. How old are you?
2. What is your last name? 7. What is your address?
3. What is your middle name? 8. What is your phone number?
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making plurals your turn
Use these three basic rules to make your nouns plural: Circle all the different forms of the verb “to be”
in the following sentences:
1. Most plural forms of nouns are made by adding
–s at the end of the word. Sara: Hi, my name is Sara.
Jeff: Hi, Sara. I’m Jeff. What is your last name?
For example:
Sara: My last name is Medina. I would like you to meet my
name names
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number numbers
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these are my new friends.
2. When the noun ends in –s, -ch, -sh, -x, or -z;
Sara: )J
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you add an –es.
Jeff: Kim is a chef.
For example:
Kim: I am. What do you do, Sara?
kiss kisses
Sara: I am a reporter.
box boxes
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Peter: I’m 28 years old, and you?
3. When the noun ends in –y (and has a vowel sound)
Jeff: I’m 28, too!
and the letter before the –y is a consonant,
change the –y to –ies.
Kim: Are you guys hungry?
For example: Peter: I am.
lady ladies Jeff: Me too.
baby babies Kim: Let’s go! My house is on Main Street.
vowels exception to the rule! key phrases
The English For most nouns that end in -f, change Good morning!
language has the -f to -v and add -es to the end. My name is ______ .
five vowels: What is your name?
For example: What do you do?
a, e, i, o, u.
knife knives Where do you live?
Y is sometimes
wife wives It is nice to meet you.
used as a vowel.
All other letters When is your birthday?
Some nouns that end in -f are regular: What is your phone number?
are consonants.
For example: You guys.e you tomorrow! Goodbye.
*find and circle roof roofs
all of the vowels cliff cliffs
on this page!
Some nouns have two correct forms:
For example:
scarf scarfs or scarves
hoof hoofs or hooves
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putting it all together… cultural tip
Pretend you work for CNN. Interview (in English, please!) three people from your class, In English-speaking countries, shaking
your family, or your friends. Ask them three questions for your news story. Write their hands is considered the normal
answers using complete sentences. For more space, use your own paper. greeting in business. In casual situ-
ations, men are more likely to shake
For example: hands than women.
Question: Hi, Elizabeth. What is your nickname?
Answer: My nickname is Beth.
Question:
Answer:
Question:
Answer:
Question:
Answer:
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answer key
your turn - exercise 1 your turn - exercise 2
1. am Students should write their own information in place of Jeffrey’s.
2. are
3. is 1. My name is (Jeffrey).
4. is 2. My last name is (Riba).
5. am 3. My middle name is (Darren).
4. My nickname is (Jeff ).
5. My birthday is (January 15, 1980).
6. I am 28 years old.
7. My address is (124 Riverside Dr., Los Angeles, CA 91271).
8. My phone number is [(310) 555-8745].
your turn - exercise 3 putting it together - exercise 4
Sara: Hi, my name is Sara. Students should use the verb “to be” in an interview format.
Jeff: Hi, Sara, I’m Jeff. What is your last name?
Sara: My last name is Medina. I would like you to meet my
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Jeff: It’s OJDFUPNFFUZPV
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Jeff: Kim is a chef.
Kim: I am. What do you do, Sara?
Sara: I am a reporter.
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Jeff: I’m 28 too!
Kim: Are you guys hungry?
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Jeff: Me too.
Kim: Let’s go! My house is on Main Street.
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