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

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 + adjective.”

Let’s start with “WHAT.” What are these answers and statements used for?

They can be used to talk about people’s feelings.

For example,

“I’m unhappy.”

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, Joe,
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, Melissa,
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 adjectives, for example,

I’m:
funny.
healthy.
lucky.

Keep in mind that

your facial expression
is very important.
Watch me – for example,

“I’m calm.” “I’m kind.”

“I’m hurt.”

Let’s try saying those three statements together! Please repeat after me:

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

Let’s do another. Please repeat after me:

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

Let’s do one more! Please repeat after me:

“I’m hurt.”
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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 + adjective” answers and statements used for?

They can be used to talk about people’s feelings.

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 + adjective”

Hi and welcome back

to your MES eLesson.
I’m Virginia.
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 use a normal conversation speed.

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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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 adjective "lively".

Please repeat:

“lively”
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Good, now please repeat after me:
Yes, I’m lively.
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Yes, you’re lively.
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Yes, he’s lively.
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Yes, she’s lively.
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Yes, we’re lively.
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Yes, they’re lively.
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Exactly.
Now, let’s practice
making your own answers with other adjectives.
Please listen to the
adjective first,
then repeat after me:

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

Please repeat.
fine
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Good! Please answer:
Are you fine?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m fine.
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Is Norma?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s fine.
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Please repeat:
anxious
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Good. Are you anxious?
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Very nice! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m anxious.
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Is Harold?
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Excellent! Please repeat:
Yes, he’s anxious.
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Great!
Please repeat after me:
comfortable
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Good! Are you comfortable?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m comfortable.
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Is Kristin?
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Excellent! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s comfortable.
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Good! Let’s do another example.
Please repeat.
content
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Nice. Are you content?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m content.
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Is Beatrice?
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Please repeat:
Yes, she’s content.
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Very nice!
Please repeat:
selfish
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Good! Are you selfish?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m selfish.
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Are Mike and Don?
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Great! Please repeat:
Yes, they’re selfish.
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Excellent!
Please repeat after me:
friendly
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Good. Are you friendly?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m friendly.
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Is Penelope?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s friendly.
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Nice! Please repeat after me:
fun
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Good! Are you fun?
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Very good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m fun.
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Is Jenny?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s fun.
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Excellent!
Please repeat after me:
strong
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Good! Are you strong?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m strong.
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Good. Is Clarence?
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Very nice! Please repeat:
Yes, he’s strong.
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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!