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English in everyday situations

Reviews practise both sides: wherever Lukas and Lena would say something differently, you do it once as each.

I’m, you’re, he’s

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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.

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 .

a cat, my key, not mine

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Form	Example	Meaning
		Introduce Milo as one cat.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
		Introduce your profession.
Introduce your profession.
		Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
		Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
Say that the key belongs to you, with no following noun.
		Say Milo is not your cat.
Say Milo is not your cat.
		Say you are not hungry.
Say you are not hungry.

A singular countable noun usually needs a small word before it: , , . Use to introduce one thing; when the listener knows which one. Do not say .

Use before a vowel sound: , . The sound matters, so but . Start with the scene words , , .

A possessive form expresses ownership. Before a noun say . On its own say : . For negation with , use , or .

a coffee, please

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Form	Example	Meaning
		Ask for coffee rather than tea.
Ask for coffee rather than tea.
		Offer a choice between the two drinks.
Offer a choice between the two drinks.
		Ask for both coffee and cake.
Ask for both coffee and cake.
		Make a polite request for coffee.
Make a polite request for coffee.
		Ask for one portion of cake.
Ask for one portion of cake.
		Thank the person who helped you.
Thank the person who helped you.

At a café, a short request is natural: . Although is normally uncountable, means a serving or cup. names a countable portion.

Use to join things and for a choice: , Add when asking and after receiving something.

is a useful polite request. Learn as a whole phrase now; use the whole phrase for a courteous request. It means what you want, while states a general preference.

I live, he plays, I want to sleep

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Form	Example	Meaning
		State where you live.
State where you live.
		State Jack’s regular activity.
State Jack’s regular activity.
		State where more than one person lives.
State where more than one person lives.
		Say you want to sleep.
Say you want to sleep.
		Say what Jack wants to do.
Say what Jack wants to do.
		Say what one woman wants.
Say what one woman wants.

Use the present simple for facts and routines: , . With use the base verb. With usually add -s: , .

After , use plus the base verb: . This plus base verb is an infinitive. The second verb does not take a person ending: .

English distinguishes a routine from what is happening now. The scene phrase is learned as a whole useful message here; the present continuous is taught productively in module 5.

where, my, your, his, her

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Form	Example	Meaning
		Ask for the café’s location.
Ask for the café’s location.
		Refer to Jack’s room.
Refer to Jack’s room.
		Refer to May’s café.
Refer to May’s café.
		Say the key rests on the table’s surface.
Say the key rests on the table’s surface.
		Say Milo is inside the café.
Say Milo is inside the café.
		Refer to the house belonging to us.
Refer to the house belonging to us.

Ask about a place with : A pronoun replaces the place noun in the reply: . Use for Jack, for May and usually for a thing.

Possessive words go before a noun: , , , , , , . They refer to the owner: , .

For being inside a place use : . Use for a surface: . , , and can stand alone without a preposition.

Practice 1/6 · Finding words

Notice the patterns

Tap the form described in this unit.

.
The speaker introduces herself.
.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
, .
Ask for coffee rather than tea.
.
State where you live.
?
Ask for the café’s location.
As Lukas
. .
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lena
. .
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lukas
. .
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
As Lena
. .
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
.
The speaker identifies Milo.
.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
, .
Ask for both coffee and cake.

Practice 2/6 · The right form

Choose the form

Choose the right word for the gap.

I Anne.
The speaker introduces herself.
Milo is cat.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
A , please.
Ask for coffee rather than tea.
I downstairs.
State where you live.
is the café?
Ask for the café’s location.
As Lukas
Lukas my neighbour. He’s from Hamburg.
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lena
Lena my neighbour. She’s from Hamburg.
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lukas
Lukas is here. lives in Millbrook.
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
As Lena
Lena is here. lives in Millbrook.
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
Milo a cat.
The speaker identifies Milo.
This is key.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
Coffee cake, please.
Ask for both coffee and cake.

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.
Milo is cat.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
A , please.
Ask for coffee rather than tea.
I downstairs.
State where you live.
is the café?
Ask for the café’s location.
As Lukas
Lukas my neighbour. He’s from Hamburg.
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lena
Lena my neighbour. She’s from Hamburg.
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lukas
Lukas is here. lives in Millbrook.
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
As Lena
Lena is here. lives in Millbrook.
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
Milo a cat.
The speaker identifies Milo.
This is key.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
Coffee cake, please.
Ask for both coffee and cake.

Practice 4/6 · Building sentences

Build useful sentences

Put the words in order.

The speaker introduces herself.
Introduce Milo as one cat.
Ask for coffee rather than tea.
State where you live.
Ask for the café’s location.
As Lukas
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lena
Refer to the learner as your neighbour.
As Lukas
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
As Lena
Refer back to Lukas or Lena with the appropriate pronoun.
The speaker identifies Milo.
Say that the key belongs to you, before the noun.
Ask for both coffee and cake.

Practice 5/6 · In situations

What would you say?

Choose the right words for the situation.

The speaker introduces herself.
You say:
The speaker introduces herself.
You say:
Introduce Milo as one cat.
You say:
Introduce Milo as one cat.
You say:
Ask for coffee rather than tea.
You say:
Ask for coffee rather than tea.
You say:
State where you live.
You say:
State where you live.
You say:

Practice 6/6 · Matching

Connect messages and meanings

Match the pairs.

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