Lesson 5: Simple Grammar – Be (Am, Is, Are)

 Title: Learning English at A1 Level: Basics for Beginners

Learning English can be fun and easy if you start with the basics. At the A1 level, you will focus on simple words, everyday expressions, and basic grammar.

5. Simple Grammar

Basic grammar includes using “be” (am, is, are) and simple verbs in the present tense:

• “I am happy.”

• “She is a teacher.”

• “They play football.”

Lesson 5: Simple Grammar – Be (Am, Is, Are)

1. Grammar Rules:

• Use “am” with I:

  • I am happy.

  • I am a student.

• Use “is” with he, she, it:

  • He is my brother.

  • She is a teacher.

  • It is a book.

• Use “are” with we, you, they:

  • We are friends.

  • You are my classmate.

  • They are students.

2. Example Conversation:

• A: Who is she?

• B: She is my sister.

• A: Are they your friends?

• B: Yes, they are my friends.

3. Mini Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with am, is, or are:

1. I ___ a teacher.

2. He ___ very happy.

3. We ___ in the park.

4. It ___ a sunny day.

(Answers: 1. am, 2. is, 3. are, 4. is)

4. Tip for Practice:

• Make 5 sentences about yourself using I am…

• Describe your friends or family using He/She is… or They are…