Level 1Daily Life

Your First Conversation

Grammar: Verb to be

A Level 1 English lesson exploring daily life.

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What's in this lesson

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

From the reading: Your First Conversation

In English, the first question is almost always the same. "What is your name?" People ask this in the UK, in Australia, in Canada, and in the United States. The answer is always short. "I am Maria. I am from Brazil." The conversation is simple. It is not long.

Vocabulary

  • "What is your name?"
  • "Are you a student?"
  • "Where are you from?"

Grammar: Verb to Be

Positive
I am a student. She is from Japan. They are friendly. — use am / is / are
Negative
I am not a teacher. He isn't from Canada. — add not or use isn't / aren't

Discussion questions

  1. Imagine you meet a famous person. What is your first question?
  2. What would you do if no one asks your name?
  3. Imagine a new classmate. What do you want to know first?

Your First Conversation

Grammar: Verb to be

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