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

Hello and welcome to your MES eLesson. I'm Virginia.

Today you’re going

to learn the what
and the how of
answering questions
with “Be present + noun.”

Let’s start with

“WHAT.” What are
these answers and statements used for?

They can be
used to talk about jobs.
For example,

“I’m a cab driver.”

Good. Now, let’s learn “HOW.” How do

you use these
answers and
statements?

First, know how

to conjugate
“Be present”.
If you want to talk about yourself, please repeat:
Yes, I am
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Good! Native
speakers usually
use contractions
when speaking fluently.
Let’s practice the
contraction as well.
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 a man, for example, Frank,
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 a woman, for example, Anna,
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 you and me,
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 other people,
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.

Next, you need to

study your vocabulary
to know a variety of nouns, for example,

I’m:
a doctor.
an office worker.
the chef.

Remember, be sure
to pronounce the “an”
before nouns that begin
with vowel sounds. For example,
“I’m a doctor.”
“I’m an office worker.”

Keep in mind that

native speakers talk
about jobs in a friendly
way – your facial
expression is very
important.
Watch me –
for example,

“I’m a teacher.” “I’m an actor.”

“I’m the police officer.”
Let’s try saying those
three statements
together!
Please repeat after me:

“I’m a teacher.”
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Great job! Remember
to think about your
facial expression!

Let’s do another.
Please repeat after me:

“I’m an actor.”
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Good! Remember
to follow my intonation!

Let’s do one more!

Please repeat
after me:

“I’m the police officer.”

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Excellent!

We’ll practice these examples and

more in Video B.

<Quick Review>

Now, let’s review!

First, what are

“Be present + noun” answers and
statements used for?
They can be used to talk about jobs.

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.

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 Virginia! See you next time!

Video B : Practicing answering with “Be present + noun”

Hi and welcome
back to your MES
eLesson. I’m Virginia.
Now that you
understand the
concept of answering questions with
“Be present + noun”,
let’s practice.
Before we begin,
let's review the
conjugation that
you learned in Video A.

Please repeat after me.

Yes, I’m
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Please repeat:
Yes, you’re
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Please repeat:
Yes, he’s
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Please repeat:
Yes, she’s
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Please repeat:
Yes, we’re
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Please repeat:
Yes, they’re
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Good, let’s do that conjugation again, faster!
Please repeat after me.
Yes, I’m
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Yes, you’re
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Yes, he’s
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Yes, she’s
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Yes, we’re
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Yes, they’re
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Excellent! That’s
the speed you
should use in order
to speak English fluently!

Now that you’ve

memorized this
conjugation, let’s
build a full answer
with the noun "a sales rep".

Please repeat:

“A sales rep”
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Good, now please repeat after me:
Yes, I’m a sales rep.
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Yes, you’re a sales rep.
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Yes, he’s a sales rep.
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Yes, she’s a sales rep.
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Yes, we’re sales reps.
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Remember, it’s
important to pronounce
the “s” when you talk
about more than one noun.
Let’s do that one again:

Yes, we’re sales reps.

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Good! Please repeat:

Yes, they’re sales reps.

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Exactly.
Now, let’s practice
making your own
answers with other
nouns, using the indefinite article “a”.
Please listen to the noun first, then repeat after me:

a trader
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Good! Now, please answer this question:
Are you a trader?
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Nice! Please repeat. Yes, I’m a trader.
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Please answer:
Is Daniel?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, he’s a trader.
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Good! Let’s do another!

Please repeat.
A vet
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Good! Please answer:
Are you a vet?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m a vet.
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Is Linda?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s a vet.
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Please repeat:
A judge
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Good. Are you a judge?
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Very nice! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m a judge.
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Is Jake?
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Excellent! Please repeat:
Yes, he’s a judge.
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Great! Now let’s practice using the indefinite article “an.”

Please repeat after me:

An employee
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Good! Are you an employee?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m an employee.
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Is Kelly?
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Excellent! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s an employee.
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Good! Let’s do another example.
Please repeat.
An event planner
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Nice. Are you an event planner?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m an event planner.
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Is Ike?
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Please repeat:
Yes, he’s an event planner.
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Excellent!

Now let’s practice

using the definite
article “the.”

Please repeat after me:

The lifeguard
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Good. Are you the lifeguard?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m the lifeguard.
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Is Vince?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, he’s the lifeguard.
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Nice! Please repeat after me:
The beautician
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Good! Are you the beautician?
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Very good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m the beautician.
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Is Jenna?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s the beautician.
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Excellent!
Please repeat after me:
The designer
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Good! Are you the designer?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m the designer.
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Good. Is Greta?
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Very nice! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s the designer.
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Well done!

Please practice with this video until you are

able to make answers fluently!

Remember it’s
important to practice
this video as much as possible until you feel comfortable!