Well, here I am again with some scattered thoughts. I want to talk about them, and about the format for these upcoming pieces I’ll be posting. My posts will be spontaneous. I will time myself, setting the timer for 30 mins, and that’s how much I have. I foresee I will eventually get good at…
Lesson SIX: Contractions, Present, Verb Be
Hello! Cold day in Florida. It might be a good day to contract. Contractions in the Simple Present tense with the verb “be” involve shortening the verb “be” with its subject pronouns to form a more colloquial and casual way of speaking or writing. Here are the contractions for the verb “be” in the Simple…
Homework: Contractions in Simple Present, Verb Be
Level 1: Basic Practice Level 2: Intermediate Practice Level 3: Advanced Practice Level 4: Challenging Practice These exercises provide a gradual progression from basic identification and completion to creating dialogues and narratives using contractions with the verb “be” in the Simple Present tense, allowing for comprehensive practice at varying difficulty levels.
Homework: Negative Statements, Simple Present, Verb Be
Again, and hopefully not in vane, before you start checking the homework, you might want to check these differences between NO and NOT. Now, let’s start doing homework, which will be a gradual sequence of homework exercises to practice negation in the Simple Present tense with the verb “be.” I am including MANY different types…
No vs Not
This can’t be the first time you see these two words. In addition, this might not be the first time you consider whether you are using it correctly or not. Or maybe it is! In any case, you need to know that, in sentences with Simple Present Verb “be,” “no” and “not” serve different purposes…
Lesson FIVE: I Am or I Am Not?
Hey there! Back for more language magic? Today’s about the power of “not” in Simple Present with “be.” But hold on, why bother with “I am not” or “She’s not”? When would you actually need to flip that switch and say no? So, Why Are Negative Sentences in Simple Present Verb Be Worth Checking? Yes….
Homework Lesson FOUR: Simple Present Verb Be
Here are some exercises to help you practice the Simple Present tense of the verb “be” with subject personal pronouns: Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb “be” (am, are, is). Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the verb “be” for each subject. Exercise 3:…
Personal Pronouns & Simple Present Verb Be
Memorizing personal pronouns and verb conjugations can be easier through repetition and practice. This article shows some strategies.
LESSON FOUR: SIMPLE PRESENT VERB BE
Well, that sounds more like diving into Grammar. You might hate it, or you might not. Let’s start by giving Grammar a fair treat. Grammar won’t be the obstacle to form sentences while ordering a coffee at the coffee shop. Instead, Grammar will make it possible for you to articulate your speech, whatever that needs…
Lesson 2: Speaking About Myself
Hello! So, speaking about myself, huh. To begin this lesson, remember that you need to fully focus your attention on it. It usually takes a couple of readings of the same lines. Focus on this: Why should I be exploring how to speak about myself? 10 seconds 10 seconds 10 more seconds Now, take these…
Lesson THREE: Vocabulary to Describe Myself (EXAMPLES)
Let’s pick the first of the 9 emotions we are learning today as part of the vocabulary to describe myself: happiness. I need you to absorb my questions and I need you to finish the lesson being able to ask yourself questions like the many examples you are about to read. What’s your goal: To…