Video A : Introduction to answering questions negatively 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 negatively
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 not under the bridge.”

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:
No, I am not
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Good!
Let’s practice the
contraction as well.
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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Using a contraction:
No, you’re not
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If you want to talk about a man, for example, Edward,
No, he is not
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Using a contraction:
No, he isn’t
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If you want to talk about a woman, for example, Caroline,
No, she is not
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Using a contraction:
No, she’s not
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If you want to talk about you and me,
No, we are not
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Using a contraction:
No, we’re not
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If you want to talk about other people,
No, they are not
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Using a contraction:
No, they’re not
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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 not:
by the exit.
at work.
around town.

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 not near the river.”

“I’m not in front of the office.”

“I’m not in the basement.”

Let’s try saying those

three statements together! Please repeat after me:

“I’m not near the river.”

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Great job! Remember to think about your facial expression!

Let’s do another. Please repeat after me:

“I’m not in front of the office.”

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Good! Remember to follow my intonation!

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

“I’m not in the basement.”

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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 negatively 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 negatively
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.
No, I’m not
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Please repeat:
No, you’re not
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Please repeat:
No, he’s not
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Please repeat:
No, she’s not
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Please repeat:
No, we’re not
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Please repeat:
No, they’re not
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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 the concert".

Please repeat:

“at the concert”

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Good, now please repeat after me:
No, I’m not at the concert.
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No, you’re not at the concert.
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No, he’s not at the concert.
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No, she’s not at the concert.
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No, we’re not at the concert.
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No, they’re not at the concert.
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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:

next to the stage

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Good! Now, please answer this question:
Are you next to the stage?
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Nice! Please repeat. No, I’m not next to the stage.
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Please answer:
Is Dan?
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Nice! Please repeat:
No, he’s not next to the stage.
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Good! Let’s do another!

Please repeat.
in bed
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Good! Please answer:
Are you in bed?
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Good! Please repeat:
No, I’m not in bed.
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Is Nina?
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Good! Please repeat:
No, she’s not in bed.
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Please repeat:
in the park
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Good. Are you in the park?
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Very nice! Please repeat:
No, I’m not in the park.
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Is Jack?
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Excellent! Please repeat:
No, he’s not in the park.
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Great!
Please repeat after me:
at the lake
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Good! Are you at the lake?
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Good! Please repeat:
No, I’m not at the lake.
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Is Irene?
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Excellent! Please repeat:
No, she’s not at the lake.
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Good! Let’s do another example.
Please repeat.
on the top floor
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Nice. Are you on the top floor?
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Good! Please repeat:
No, I’m not on the top floor.
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Is Wilson?
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Please repeat:
No, he’s not on the top floor.
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Excellent!
Please repeat after me:
on the corner
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Good. Are you on the corner?
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Good! Please repeat:
No, I’m not on the corner.
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Is Robert?
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Nice! Please repeat:
No, he’s not on the corner.
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Nice! Please repeat after me:
in the lobby
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Good! Are you in the lobby?
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Very good! Please repeat:
No, I’m not in the lobby.
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Is Lina?
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Nice! Please repeat:
No, she’s not in the lobby.
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Excellent!
Please repeat after me:
in the post office
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Good! Are you in the post office?
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Nice! Please repeat:
No, I’m not in the post office.
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Good. Is Michelle?
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Very nice! Please repeat:
No, she’s not in the post office.
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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!