Grammar

Watch short grammar videos and repeat the sentences after me.

The verb “to be” is one of the most important verbs in English. We use it to talk about who we are and where we are from. With "I", we use “AM”. With "you", we use “ARE.” In positive sentences, we usually use the short forms: “I’m” and “you’re.” For example: “I'm from Spain.” or “You’re Spanish.” In negative sentences, we add “not” after "AM” and “ARE.” With "I", we say “I’m not.” or "I am not". For example: “I’m not from Spain.” With "you", we say “you aren’t” or “you’re not.” For example: “You aren’t Spanish.”

I'm Italian

I'm not Turkish

You are Brazilian

You aren't French

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我是義大利人

我不是土耳其人

你是巴西人

你不是法國人

In questions, we start with “AM” or “ARE.” For example, “Am I from Germany?” or “Are you German?” For short positive answers, we say “Yes, I am.” or “Yes, you are.” For short negative answers, we say “No, I’m not,” “No, you aren’t,” or “No, you’re not.”