Video A : Introduction to answering No 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 negatively.
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 not stubborn.”

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

use these answers
and statements?

First, know how

to conjugate
“Be present”, using contractions.
There are two ways
to make the contractions – we will practice both as
they are both commonly used.

If you want to talk about yourself, please repeat:

No, I am not
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Good! Let’s practice
the more commonly
used contraction.
Please repeat:
No, I’m not
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If you want to talk about me,
No, you are not
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Once more, using a contraction:
No, you’re not
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And again, using the
other form of
the contraction:
No, you aren’t
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If you want to talk about Ed,
No, he is not
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And again, using the other form of the contraction:
No, he isn’t
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Once more, using a contraction:
No, he’s not
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If you want to talk about Carol,
No, she is not
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Once more, using a contraction:
No, she’s not
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And again, using the other form of the contraction:
No, she isn’t
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If you want to talk about us,
No, we are not
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Once more, using the contraction:
No, we’re not
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And again, using the other form of the contraction:
No, we aren’t
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If you want to talk about them,
No, they are not
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Once more, using the contraction:
No, they’re not
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And again, using the other form of the contraction:
No, they aren’t
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We will use the first form
of the contraction
during the practice.
It’s very important
to memorize this
conjugation fluently
before you start
practicing Video B.

Next, study your vocabulary.

For example,
I’m not:
gentle.
outgoing.
punctual.

Finally, to build a more specific answer,

you can use a time reference,
for example,

“I’m not dishonest today.”

“these days.”
“right now.”

or a prepositional phrase,
for example,

“I’m not dishonest to my parents.”

“about my salary.”

“on resumes.”

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 about people,
For example,

“I’m not respected.” “I’m not photogenic.”

“I’m not well-liked.”

or personalities,
For example,

“I’m not helpful.”

“I’m not wise.”
“I’m not stupid.”

Or emotions,
For example,

“I’m not envious.”

“I’m not picky.”
“I’m not pushy.”

Excellent!

<Quick Review>

Now, let’s review!

First, what are negative
“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 negatively with “Be present +
adjective”.

Hi and welcome back

to your MES eLesson.
I’m Michael.
Now that
you understand
the concept of answering questions negatively 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.
No, I’m not
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Good, now, faster.
No, I’m not
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Exactly.
No, you’re not
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Now, faster.
No, you’re not
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No, he’s not
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Good, a little faster.
No, he’s not
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No, she’s not
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A little faster:
No, she’s not
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No, we’re not
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Good, a little faster:
No, we’re not
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No, they’re not
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Exactly, a little faster:
No, they’re not
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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!
No, I’m not. Please repeat.
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Tell me about Brent.
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Good. No, he’s not. Please repeat.
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Tell me about Brent and Jodi.
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Good. No, they’re not. Please repeat.
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Tell me about me.
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Good. No, you’re not. Please repeat.
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Tell me about you and me:
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Good. No, we’re not. Please repeat.
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Tell me about Jodi.
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No, she’s not. Please repeat.
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Great! Now that you’ve memorized this
conjugation, let’s build
a full answer with the adjective "energetic".
Please repeat after me:
No, I’m not energetic.
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No, you’re not energetic.
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No, he’s not energetic.
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No, she’s not energetic.
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No, we’re not energetic.
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No, they’re not energetic.
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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 modest?
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Good! Please repeat.
No, I’m not modest.
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Super. Please answer.
Is Dylan modest?
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Please repeat.
No, he’s not modest.
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Are you curious?
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Good! Please repeat.
No, I’m not curious.
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Great! Are Larry and Matt?
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Nice. Please repeat.
No, they’re not curious.
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Great! Let’s learn some modern English.
“curious” can also be
said as “nosy.”
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Are you nosy?
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Please repeat.
No, I’m not nosy.
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Is Laura?
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Please repeat.
No, she’s not nosy.
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Exactly.
Are you trendy?
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Good! Please repeat.
No, I’m not trendy.
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Super. Is Tiffany?
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Please repeat.
No, she’s not trendy.
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Exactly. Are you greedy?
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Good! Please repeat.
No, I’m not greedy.
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Are Vivian and Chloe?
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Please repeat.
No, they’re not greedy.
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Great! Let’s add a time reference to make the answer more specific,
using the adjective
“curious.”
“curious now”

Are you curious now?

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Please repeat.
No, I’m not curious now.
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What about Justine?
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Good! Please repeat.
No, she’s not curious now.
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Let’s change it up and
use the prepositional
phrase “about America,”
with the same adjective.

“curious about America”

Are you curious about America?

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Good! Please repeat.
No, I’m not curious about America.
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Is Gregory?
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Please repeat.
No, he’s not curious about America.
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Good. Let’s use a time reference with the
adjective “trendy.”
trendy these days

Are you trendy these days?

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Please repeat.
No, I’m not trendy these days.
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Good! Is Lauren?
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Good! Please repeat.
No, she’s not trendy these days.
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Nice! Let’s use the prepositional phrase
“in the office” with
the same adjective.

Are you trendy in the office?

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Please repeat.
No, I’m not trendy in the office.
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Is Ellen?
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Good! Please repeat.
No, she’s not trendy in the office.
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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!