Level 1Culture

Hello! How Are You?

Grammar: Verb to be

A Level 1 English lesson exploring culture.

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What's in this lesson

A Level 1 (beginner) ESL lesson on culture, practising verb to be. The worksheet has a reading, target vocabulary, a grammar reference with practice and discussion questions.

From the reading: Hello! How Are You?

In Japan, people bow. In France, people kiss on the cheek. In the UK, a handshake is very common. Three countries. Three different customs. Are they all polite? Yes, they are!

Vocabulary

  • greeting
  • handshake
  • bow
  • formal
  • custom
  • polite

Grammar: Verb to Be

Yes/No Questions
Are you from Japan? — use Are/Is to start a yes/no question.
Short Answer: Yes
Are you a student? Yes, I am. — repeat the verb to be in short answers.

Discussion questions

  1. Handshake or bow — which is better?
  2. Is a kiss on the cheek friendly or strange?
  3. Wave or no wave — what do you prefer?

Hello! How Are You?

Grammar: Verb to be

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