GRAMMAR Beginner

• Lesson 1   Katy’s Café

  The verb be
     How are you?
     I’m good.
  this / that   
     Is this seat free?
     Who’s that guy?
  a/the
     I’m a musician
     How’s the coffee?

• Lesson 2   Candy’s Boyfriend

  The verb like  
     I like this music.
  Adjectives:  big, strong
     The big guy.
     He’s very strong.
  Possessive adjectives:  my, your
     What’s your name?
     My name is Rico.

• Lesson 3   Italian Boots

  The verb need
     I need a pair of boots.
  these/those
     Do you like these brown boots?
     Can I see those white boots?                      .
  Adverbs:  very/so
     These boots are very stylish.
     Why are they so expensive?

• Lesson 4   Dinner’s Ready!

  The verb want
     Do you want more chicken?
  Imperatives
     Please sit down.
     Please pass the bread.
  Conjunction:  and
     Chicken and potatoes.

• Lesson 5   Big Money

  Present continuous
     What are you doing?
     I’m waiting for a friend.
  There is
     There’s a free concert today.
  Telling time
     What time is the concert?
     Three o’clock.

• Lesson 6   Wonderful Miss Deeds

  The verb have
     I have a headache.
  some / any
     I have some water.
     I don’t have any water.
  Adverb:  too
     I’m too busy.

• Lesson 7   Lulu’s Late

  Question with when
     When does the meeting start?
  How much… ?
     How much do I owe you?

• Lesson 8   Calling from Paris.

  Prepositions:  from/for
     I’m calling from Paris.
     I’ll be here for three days.
  Present continuous
     Are you eating French food?
     I’m eating French fries.

• Lesson 9   Betty’s New Hat

  There is / There are
     There’s a big sale…
     There are so many hats.
  Question with which
     Which hat do you like best?
  Pronoun: one
     Do you like this one?
  Preposition:  like 
     You look like a movie star.

• Lesson 10   Major Mouse

  Preposition:  with
     Can I speak with Jenny, please?
  Want to
     Do you want to go to a movie?
  Adverb:  enough
     Is twenty dollars enough?

• Lesson 11   The Art Museum

  Giving directions with imperatives
     Turn right on Second Avenue.                         
  Prepositions:  in/on/at
     This is my first time in America.
     The Art Museum is on Main St.
     Have a good time at the museum.

• Lesson 12   Katy and Sam

  Adjective:  only
     I’m the only waitress.
  do and make    
     What do you do for a living?
     You make great coffee.
  Would you like… ?
     Would you like more coffee?

• Lesson 13   Jim’s New Girlfriend

  What’s she like?
     She’s outgoing and a lot of fun.
  What does she look like?
     She’s tall and thin…
  Like to
     She likes to help people.
  Frequency adverbs:  always, often
     We always have a good time together.
     She’s often late.

• Lesson 14   My Daily Routine

  Simple present
     How do you get to work?
     I drive to work.
  Frequency adverbs:  usually, sometimes
     I usually have cereal for breakfast.
     Sometimes I listen to music.
  Like + verb + -ing
     Do you like teaching?
  Have to
     I have to leave at 7:30.

• Lesson 15   Your Family

  Conjunctions:  so, or,but
     So your parents are pretty young.
     Do you have any brothers or sisters?
     Sarah’s kind of shy, but she’s smart.
  Possessive ‘s
     My brother’s name is Jack.

• Lesson 16   Saint Petersburg

  There is / There are / There aren’t
     There’s a famous theater on my street.
     There are people and cars everywhere.
     There aren’t any parks in Fremont.
  How often… ?
     How often do you go to the park?
  Conjunction:  where 
     Is it busy where you live?