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

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 + prepositional phrase.”

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

They can be used to talk about locations.

For example,

“I’m down the hall.”

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!
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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Using the contraction:
Yes, you’re
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If you want to talk about a man, for example, Mitch,
Yes, he is
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Using the contraction:
Yes, he’s
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If you want to talk about a woman, for example, Lisa,
Yes, she is
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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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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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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 prepositional phrases,
for example,

I’m:
behind the house.
in the garden.
next to the bar.

Keep in mind that

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

“I’m inside.” “I’m in a taxi.”

“I’m on a boat.”

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

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

Let’s do another. Please repeat after me:

“I’m in a taxi.”
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Good! Remember to follow my intonation!

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

“I’m on a boat.”
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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 + prepositional phrase” answers and statements used for?
They can be used to talk about locations.

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 + prepositional phrase”

Hi and welcome back to your MES

eLesson. I’m Virginia.
Now that you
understand the
concept of answering questions with
“Be present +
prepositional phrase”,
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
prepositional phrase
“at school.”

Please repeat:

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

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

Please repeat.
in the hospital
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Good! Please answer:
Are you in the hospital?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m in the hospital.
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Is Nancy?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s in the hospital.
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Please repeat:
in the pool
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Good. Are you in the pool?
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Very nice! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m in the pool.
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Is Jackson?
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Excellent! Please repeat:
Yes, he’s in the pool.
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Great!
Please repeat after me:
at the beach
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Good! Are you at the beach?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m at the beach.
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Is Kristina?
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Excellent! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s at the beach.
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Good! Let’s do another example.
Please repeat.
at the ticket counter
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Nice. Are you at the ticket counter?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m at the ticket counter.
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Are Tina and Betty?
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Please repeat:
Yes, they’re at the ticket counter.
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Very nice!
Please repeat:
out of the shower
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Good! Are you out of the shower?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m out of the shower.
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Is Xavier?
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Great! Please repeat:
Yes, he’s out of the shower.
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Excellent!
Please repeat after me:
down the street
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Good. Are you down the street?
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Good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m down the street.
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Is Julie?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s down the street.
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Nice! Please repeat after me:
under the tree
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Good! Are you under the tree?
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Very good! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m under the tree.
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Is Jane?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, she’s under the tree.
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Excellent!
Please repeat after me:
at the computer
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Good! Are you at the computer?
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Nice! Please repeat:
Yes, I’m at the computer.
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Good. Is Martin?
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Very nice! Please repeat:
Yes, he’s at the computer.
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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!