Introducing yourself and other people
Use the subject pronouns , , , , , and . English normally keeps the subject: , not just the verb. is always a capital letter.
The present tense of is , , , . Spoken contractions are natural: , , , , , , . addresses one person or several; add and an appropriate greeting for a courteous tone.
For a yes/no question, put before the subject: Reply or . Positive short answers do not end in a contraction: , not .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| The speaker introduces herself. | ||
| The speaker introduces herself. | ||
| The speaker talks to a neighbour. | ||
| The speaker talks to a neighbour. | ||
| The speaker identifies Milo. | ||
| The speaker identifies Milo. | ||
| Ask if this person is the new neighbour. | ||
| Ask if this person is the new neighbour. | ||
| Give a positive short answer about yourself. | ||
| Give a positive short answer about yourself. | ||
| Use the spoken contraction for she is. | ||
| Use the spoken contraction for she is. | ||
I am Anne.The speaker introduces herself.
You are my neighbour.The speaker talks to a neighbour.
Milo is a cat.The speaker identifies Milo.
Are you the new neighbour?Ask if this person is the new neighbour.
Yes, I am.Give a positive short answer about yourself.
She’s Anne.Use the spoken contraction for she is.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
.
The speaker introduces herself.
.
The speaker talks to a neighbour.
.
The speaker identifies Milo.
?
Ask if this person is the new neighbour.
, .
Give a positive short answer about yourself.
.
Use the spoken contraction for she is.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
I Anne.
The speaker introduces herself.
You my neighbour.
The speaker talks to a neighbour.
Milo a cat.
The speaker identifies Milo.
you the new neighbour?
Ask if this person is the new neighbour.
Yes, I .
Give a positive short answer about yourself.
Anne.
Use the spoken contraction for she is.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
I Anne.
The speaker introduces herself.
You my neighbour.
The speaker talks to a neighbour.
Milo a cat.
The speaker identifies Milo.
you the new neighbour?
Ask if this person is the new neighbour.
Yes, I .
Give a positive short answer about yourself.
Anne.
Use the spoken contraction for she is.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
The speaker introduces herself.
The speaker talks to a neighbour.
The speaker identifies Milo.
Ask if this person is the new neighbour.
Give a positive short answer about yourself.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
The speaker introduces herself.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
The speaker introduces herself.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
The speaker talks to a neighbour.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
The speaker talks to a neighbour.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
The speaker identifies Milo.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
The speaker identifies Milo.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Ask if this person is the new neighbour.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Ask if this person is the new neighbour.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
