Video A : Introduction to answering Yes to questions with “Be present +

adjective”

Hello and welcome

to your MES eLesson.
I'm Michael.
Today you’re going
to learn
the what, the how
and the when of
answering “Be present + adjective” questions.
Let’s start with “WHAT.” What are
these answers and statements used for?
They are used to talk
about present facts.
For example,

“I’m tired.”

Good. Now, let’s learn “HOW.” How do you

use these answers
and statements?

First, know how

to conjugate
“Be present”, using contractions.
If you want to talk about yourself, please repeat:
Yes, I am
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Good! Let’s practice the more commonly used contraction.
Please repeat:
Yes, I’m
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If you want to talk about me,
Yes, you are
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, you’re
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If you want to talk about Adam,
Yes, he is
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, he’s
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If you want to talk about Joanne,
Yes, she is
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, she’s
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If you want to talk about us,
Yes, we are
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, we’re
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If you want to talk about them,
Yes, they are
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, they’re
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We’ll use the
contractions during
the practice video.

It’s very important

to memorize this
conjugation fluently
before you start
practicing Video B.

Finally, to build a more specific question,

you can use a time reference,
for example,

“I’m pleased today.”

“these days.”
“right now.”

or a prepositional phrase,
for example,

“I’m pleased about

the weather.”
“about my promotion.”

“for you.”

Remember, we use
time references to talk
about time.
Prepositional phrases
can be used as
adjectives or adverbs,
and are often locators.

So, finally, when do you use these answers and statements?

You use them to talk
more about people,
For example,

“I’m mature.” “I’m wealthy.”

“I’m famous.”

or personalities,
For example,

“I’m funny.”
“I’m thrifty.”
“I’m talkative.”

Or emotions,
For example,

“I’m excited.”
“I’m bummed.”
“I’m furious.”

Excellent!

<Quick Review>

Now, let’s review!

First, what are

“Be present + adjective” answers and
statements used for?
They are used for
talking about present
facts.
Second, how do you
use these answers
and statements?
You use them by
knowing the
conjugation
of Be present,
and building a
more specific
answer with the
vocabulary.
Third, when do
you use these
answers and
statements?
You use
them to talk more
about people, their personalities, and
their emotions.

Well done! Let’s move

on to Video B to really practice making
your own answers! Remember to
keep on reviewing
your vocabulary.
I'm Michael and I’ll
see you back here
soon.

Video B : Practicing answering questions with “Be present + adjective”.

Hi and welcome back

to your MES eLesson.
I’m Michael.
Now that
you understand
the concept of answering questions with
“Be present + adjective”,
let’s practice.
Before we begin,
let's review the
conjugation that you
learned in Video A.
Let’s practice your
pronunciation and your conversation speed.
Please repeat after me.

Yes, I’m
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Good, now, faster.
Yes, I’m
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Exactly.
Yes, you’re
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Now, faster.
Yes, you’re
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Yes, he’s
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Good, a little faster.
Yes, he’s
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Yes, she’s
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A little faster:
Yes, she’s
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Yes, we’re
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Good, a little faster:
Yes, we’re
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Yes, they’re
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Exactly, a little faster:
Yes, they’re
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Good, that’s the speed
you should use in order
to speak fluently.

Now let’s review that conjugation.

Start by telling me about yourself.
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Good!
Yes, I’m. Please repeat.
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Tell me about you and me:
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Good. Yes, we’re. Please repeat.
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Tell me about Brent.
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Good. Yes, he’s. Please repeat.
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Tell me about Jodi.
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Good. Yes, she’s. Please repeat.
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Tell me about Brent and Jodi.
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Good. Yes, they’re. Please repeat.
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Tell me about me.
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Good. Yes, you’re. Please repeat.
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Great! Now that you’ve memorized this
conjugation, let’s build
a full answer with the adjective "moody".

Please repeat after me:

Yes, I’m moody.
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Yes, you’re moody.
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Yes, he’s moody.
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Yes, she’s moody.
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Yes, we’re moody.
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Yes, they’re moody.
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Exactly.
Now, let’s practice
making your own answers with other adjectives.
Please read and
listen first, and then
answer the question.
Are you polite?
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Good! Please repeat.
Yes, I’m polite.
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Super. Please answer.
Is Cynthia polite?
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Please repeat.
Yes, she’s polite.
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Are you messy?
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Good! Please repeat.
Yes, I’m messy.
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Great! Are Mark and Kevin?
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Nice. Please repeat.
Yes, they’re messy.
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Great! Let’s learn some modern English.

“Messy” can also

be said as “scuzzy.”
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Are you scuzzy?
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Please repeat.
Yes, I’m scuzzy.
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Is Bryan?
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Please repeat.
Yes, he’s scuzzy.
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Exactly.
Are you friendly?
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Good! Please repeat.
Yes, I’m friendly.
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Super. Is Olive?
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Please repeat.
Yes, she’s friendly.
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Exactly. Are you independent?
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Good! Please repeat.
Yes, I’m independent.
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Are Joe and Sarah?
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Please repeat.
Yes, they’re independent.
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Great! Let’s add a time reference to make the answer more specific,
using the adjective
“polite.”

“polite everyday”
Are you polite everyday?
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Please repeat.
Yes, I’m polite everyday.
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What about Louis?
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Good! Please repeat.
Yes, he’s polite everyday.
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Let’s change it up and use the prepositional phrase
“in class” with the
same adjective.

“polite in class”
Are you polite in class?
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Good! Please repeat.
Yes, I’m polite in class.
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Is Catherine?
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Please repeat.
Yes, she’s polite in class.
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Good. Let’s use a time reference with the
adjective “friendly.”

Are you always friendly?

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Please repeat.
Yes, I’m always friendly.
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Good! Is Hannah?
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Good! Please repeat.
Yes, she’s always friendly.
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Nice. Let’s use a prepositional phrase
with the same adjective.

Are you friendly to strangers?

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Please repeat.
Yes, I’m friendly to strangers.
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Is Lyle?
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Good! Please repeat.
Yes, he’s friendly to strangers.
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Well done!
Please practice
with this video until
you are able to answer
questions fluently!
Remember it’s important
to practice more by
making your own
answers using the vocabulary!