The verb “to be” Present Tense
· I am (contraction: I’m)
· You are (you’re)
· We (you and I) are (we’re)
· They (the children) are (they’re)
· He (my father) is (he’s)
· She (Latonya/Diana/the girl) is (she’s)
· It (the time, the weather, an object) is (it’s)
Listen for the verb “to be” and the contractions in our conversation!
First slow:
Diana: Hi Latonya! How are you?
Latonya: I am fine. How are you?
D: I am tired this morning. I want to sleep.
L: I’m sorry that you are tired. I’m not tired.
D: I’m glad that you’re not tired. How is your mom this morning?
L: She’s hungry this morning. She wants to eat. How is your son today?
D: He is very busy. He needs to work today.
L: Is he at work right now?
D: Yes, he is at work right now.
L: Where are your grandchildren? Are they at home?
D: No, they are not at home. They’re not at home. They’re at school. Where is your cat Eve, Latonya?
L: She is sitting on the bed.
D: Is she hungry?
L: No, she is not hungry. She’s not hungry or sleepy.
D: Is Eve happy?
L: Yes, she’s happy.
D: That is good! That’s very good!
L: What day of the week is it today, Diana? Is it Thursday today?
D: No, it’s not Thursday today. It’s Wednesday today. What time is it, please?
L: It’s 11 o’clock .
D: It’s 11 o’clock and it’s Wednesday! It’s very late. I’m late for my class!
L: Yes, you’re late! You need to go right now!
D: Yes, I need to go. I’m sorry!
L: That’s OK. Bye!
Now listen again as we talk a little faster.
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The verb “to be” Present Tense
· I am (contraction: I’m)
· You are (you’re)
· We (you and I) are (we’re)
· They (the children) are (they’re)
· He (my father) is (he’s)
· She (Latonya/Diana/the girl) is (she’s)
· It (the time, the weather, an object) is (it’s)
Listen for the verb “to be” and the contractions in our conversation!
First slow:
Diana: Hi Latonya! How are you?
Latonya: I am fine. How are you?
D: I am tired this morning. I want to sleep.
L: I’m sorry that you are tired. I’m not tired.
D: I’m glad that you’re not tired. How is your mom this morning?
L: She’s hungry this morning. She wants to eat. How is your son today?
D: He is very busy. He needs to work today.
L: Is he at work right now?
D: Yes, he is at work right now.
L: Where are your grandchildren? Are they at home?
D: No, they are not at home. They’re not at home. They’re at school. Where is your cat Eve, Latonya?
L: She is sitting on the bed.
D: Is she hungry?
L: No, she is not hungry. She’s not hungry or sleepy.
D: Is Eve happy?
L: Yes, she’s happy.
D: That is good! That’s very good!
L: What day of the week is it today, Diana? Is it Thursday today?
D: No, it’s not Thursday today. It’s Wednesday today. What time is it, please?
L: It’s 11 o’clock .
D: It’s 11 o’clock and it’s Wednesday! It’s very late. I’m late for my class!
L: Yes, you’re late! You need to go right now!
D: Yes, I need to go. I’m sorry!
L: That’s OK. Bye!
Now listen again as we talk a little faster.
Are slow English episodes helpful to you, dear listener?
Tacomaliteracy.org