Video A : Introduction to Conversation Introduction to talking about location (plural)

Hello and welcome

to your MES eLesson.
I'm Virginia.

Today you’re going

to learn the what and
the how of talking about places.

Let’s start with “WHAT.”

What are these

statements and
answers used for?

They are used to

talk about something’s location, for example:

“They’re in front
of the office.”

Native speakers
use the contraction of
“they are” in
conversation:
“they’re.”
You can use
“they” to talk about
more than one thing.

Good. Now, let’s learn “HOW.” How do you use these statements and answers?

First, you need to

study your vocabulary
and memorize your prepositions.
Remember, native
speakers use
prepositions to begin prepositional phrases.
These phrases talk
about location, and
need to be memorized because they are not governed by any
strict rules.

In this eLesson, we’ll

study this set of
commonly used
location prepositions:
· in
· on
· over
· under
· above
· below
· across
· next to
· in front of
· behind
To make a complete prepositional phrase,
add a noun to the
preposition to describe
a location,
for example:

on + the dresser

If you want to talk about more than one thing’s location, you can say, for example,

They’re under the bed.

They’re behind the books.

Keep in mind that

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

“They’re next to the file cabinet.”

“They’re over there.”
“They’re on the shelf.”

Let’s try saying those

three statements
together!
Please repeat after me:

“They’re next to the file cabinet.”

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Great job! Remember to think about your facial expression!

Let’s do another. Please repeat after me:

“They’re over there.”

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Good! Remember
to follow my intonation!

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

“They’re on the shelf.”

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Excellent!

We’ll practice these examples and

more in Video B.

<Quick Review>

Now, let’s review!

First, what are these statements and answers used for?
They are used to talk
about something’s or someone’s location.
Second, how do you
use these statements
and answers?
You use them by
knowing the
different phrases
and 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 talking about location (plural)

Hi and welcome back to your MES eLesson. I’m Virginia.

Now that you understand the concept of talking about location, let’s practice.

Please listen to the statement first, then repeat after me:

They’re on Main Street.

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Great!

Now please listen to the question and, using the prompt, make your answer.
Where are the pubs?
(on Main Street)
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Good! Let’s work on your speed. Please repeat. They’re on Main Street.
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Excellent! That’s the speed you should use in order to speak English fluently!

Please repeat after me:

They’re on the counter.

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Good! Where are the files?
(on the counter)
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Please repeat. They’re on the counter.
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Excellent.

Let’s practice another example. Please repeat after me.

They’re in the back.

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Great! Where are the copies?
(in the back)
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Please repeat. They’re in the back.
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Good!

Please repeat after me.

They’re above the fridge.

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Great! Where are the pots?
(above the fridge)
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Please repeat. They’re above the fridge.
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Good!

Please repeat after me:

They’re under the sink.

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Good job! Where are the towels?
(under the sink)
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Please repeat. They’re under the sink.
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Excellent. Please repeat after me.

They’re at the front desk.

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Nice! Where are the guests?
(at the front desk)
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Good! Please repeat. They’re at the front desk.
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Excellent!

Please repeat after me.

They’re in the drawers.

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Nice! Where are the clothes?
(in the drawers)
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Good! Please repeat. They’re in the drawers.
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Excellent!

Please repeat after me.

They’re in Europe.
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Nice! Where are the Alps?
(in Europe)
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Good! Please repeat. They’re in Europe.
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Excellent!

Please repeat after me.

They’re in front of the shops.

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Nice! Where are the taxis?
(in front of the shops)
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Good! Please repeat. They’re in front of the shops.
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Excellent!

Please repeat after me:

They’re in the cupboard.

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Great! Where are the cups?
(in the cupboard)
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Please repeat. They’re in the cupboard.
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Good!

Please repeat after me.

They’re on the coffee table.

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Great! Where are the books?
(on the coffee table)
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Please repeat. They’re on the coffee table.
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Good!

Let’s practice one more. Please repeat after me.

They’re around the corner.

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Great! Where are the restaurants?
(around the corner)
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Please repeat. They’re around the corner.
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Good!

Please practice with this video until you are able to say answers fluently!

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