NC Overview in Progress
- Niamaat
- Oct 8, 2022
- 14 min read
Updated: Nov 19, 2022
This is what we already know.
In English we do the following things.
SAY HELLO
SAY GOOD BYE
THANK
EXCLAIM
REQUEST
GIVE INFORMATION
ASK FOR INFORMATION
And in English, we respond to all of the above.
We already know many ways to say hello, say good bye, thank and exclaim. And we know how to respond to all of those, too.
Do you remember how to make a request? Do you know how to respond to a request? Almost!
REQUEST
affirmative Please explain what happened.
negative Please do not cry.
REQUEST RESPONSE
Okay, I will explain what happened.
Okay. I will not cry.
A C T I V I T Y 1
completed
What is the meaning of these verbs?
VERBS (infinitive forms in English and infinitive forms in Spanish)
to arrive - llegar
to answer - contester
to ask - preguntar
to ask for - pedir
to be - ser
to be -estar
to become - convertirse
to begin - empezar
to believe - creer
to break - romper
to bring - traer
to buy - comprar
to call - llamar
to carry -llevar
to catch - trapar
to change - cambiar
to close - cerrar
to come - venir
to continue - continuar
to cost. - costar
to cry - llorar
to cut - cortar
to die - -morir
to do - -hacer
to drink - -beber
to eat - comer
to end - terminar
to enter - entrar
to explain - explicar
A C T I V I T Y 2
completed
Use verbs in the verb list above. In the context of your job write 5 affirmative requests. Imagine that you are speaking with a co-worker or a customer.
1. Please come to the store.
2. Please let`s go to the meeting.
3. Please come to pay.
4. Please explain at the meeting.
5. Please go to reception.
6. Please speak slowly.
In the context of your job, write 5 negative requests. Imagine that you are speaking with a co-worker or a customer.
1. Please do not enter with food.
2. Please do not enter with pets.
3. Please do not arrive after 9:00am
4. Please do not use your phone during business hours.
Note: do not = don't
Both are correct and may be used interchangeably.
Simple Present
Begin the sentence with a time phrase.
Include a frequency adverb.
Here are the corrected sentences that you wrote. The boldface words indicate where the corrections are.
Please always capitalize Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Please include explicit subjects when you give information or ask for information in English.
On Friday, I almost always see my friends.
During the week, I usually work with my co-workers.
On the weekend, we sometimes go out for breakfast.
In the morning, I always begin the day with coffee.
In the afternoon, we go to the park with my brother's dog.
In the afternoon, I never sleep.
At night, I watch TV in the living room.
After work, I go home.
Before work, I always work out at the gym.
On my birthday, I generally celebrate with my friends and family.
Example time words and time phrases
On Friday,
During the week,
On the weekend,
In the morning,
In the afternoon,
At night,
After work,
Before work,
On my birthday,
Frequency adverbs (in order)
always
almost always
usually = generally = normally
frequently
often
sometimes
almost never = rarely
never
Use frequency adverbs when you use the simple present to talk about routine or habitual activities. Frequency are placed as follows:
I almost always wake up before dawn. (before the verb)
We are normally in a good mood. (after is, am or are)
We can generally start our class on time. (after modal verbs)
Modal verbs: can, could, must, may, might, will, would, should, shall
A C T I V I T Y 3
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Our teacher, Mrs. Jones, is never late for lessons.
I often clean my bedroom on the weekend.
My brother almost never helps me with my homework
I am sometimes bored in my match class.
We rarely watch football on TV.
Yo and Tony never play computer games with me.
The school bus always arrives at eight thirty
NOTE:
Mrs. SOUNDS LIKE misses. This is the title for a married female of any age.
Miss SOUNDS LIKE miss. This is the title for an unmarried female of any age.
Mr. SOUNDS LIKE mister. This is the title of a male married or unmarried.
Ms. SOUNDS LIKE miz. This is the title of a female married or unmarried.
A C T I V I T Y 4
completed
Please include frequency adverbs and time words or time phases for each of these 12 sentences. Please use a variety of verbs.
Write 3 affirmative sentences about your routine.
1. In the afternoon, I generally work.
2. On weekends, I sometimes see my friends.
3. Every day, I always take a shower
Write 3 affirmative sentences about another person's routine.
4. In the morning, my mom always prepares breakfast.
5. At night, Nia normally washes her clothes.
6. In the afternoon my sister almost always visits her friends..
Note:
in the evening = at night
Note;
my clothes = mi ropa
your clothes = tu ropa , su ropa
her clothes = su ropa
his clothes = su ropa
our clothes = nuestra ropa
their clothes = su ropa
Note:
in the morning = en la manana
in the afternoon = en la tarde
in the evening = en la noche
at night = en la noche
Write 3 negative sentences about your routine.
7. I don`t have breakfast early on Sundays.
8. I do not arrive late for work on workdays.
9. I don`t arrive at home at night.
Write 3 negative sentences about another person's routine.
10. On most days, my nephew often does not play with the ball.
11. My sister sometimes doesn`t work every day.
12. On work days, Mr. Lee normally does not watch TV
A C T I V I T Y 5
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Affirmative simple present
Use the correct verb to complete these sentences
My mother almost always ________ on Sundays. (work, works)
We sometimes ________ the answers. ( write, writes )
Cows generally ________grass. ( eats, eat )
I usually________ ice cream on the weekend. ( want, wants)
She never ________ chess during the week. (play, plays )
They never ________ to school on Fridays. ( walks, walk )
He never ________ a bus when it is raining. ( drives, drive )
Pigs normally ________ a lot of noise when they are eating. ( makes, make)
Maria ________ Italian. ( speak, speaks )
My father usually ________ for everything. ( pays, pay)
A C T I V I T Y 6
completed
I read fairy tales.
We always tidy the room.
My cousin goes to the disco.
He washes his hands.
My brother can ride a horse.
Koalas climb up trees.
This girl cries a lot.
These women sing very well.
She does her homework.
You watch too much television.
His wife is beautiful and clever.
She teaches French at the local school.
They often spend time together in the country.
Life is full of surprises.
She has a lot of homework for tomorrow.
They are nice people.
Helen wants to see you today.
We drink tea twice a day.
She gets breakfast at 7.30 am.
My English teacher is very polite.
The shops usually close at 8 pm here.
I am an excellent speaker.
The tourists like visiting some unusual places.
They are great musicians.
I prefer pizza to sushi.
1 Anna always swims in the pool.
2 Karl often reads the newspaper.
3 Helen and I study a lot.
4 John plans a trip to Europe.
5 They always sing at the club.
6 We dance together.
7 She rides a horse.
8 Francis does homework very quickly.
9 Mrs. Brown tidies her bedroom.
10 Carl is at home.
11 You come home early.
12 The dog eats some meat.
13 The man drives his taxi.
14 Mr. Brown sometimes gets up at 7 am.
15 Chris buys ice-cream everyday.
16 Eva sometimes wins medals.
17 Ann and Zoe are friends.
18 My parents often travel to England.
19 I usually see a film.
20 You often have headaches.
21 She spends holidays in the South of France.
22 Jennifer always plays basketball at school.
23 Helen and Ben often try to save the planet.
24 Pat is a very good student.
25 John always closes the door when he leaves.
A C T I V I T Y 7
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Negative simple present
They do not play volleyball every week.
John is not nice.
This car does not make a lot of noise.
I do not like computer games.
We are not from Greece.
You do not wear pullovers.
They do not speak English.
He does not watch TV.
I am not from Spain.
Steve does not draw nice pictures.
1. He doesn't have a sister.
2. They don't know his address.
3. She doesn't love strawberry milkshake.
4. They don't live in New York.
5. He can't speak English.
6. Peter doesn't eat fruit every day.
7. We don't study Spanish in school.
8. I don't like reading books.
9. Francis doesn't like his new teacher.
10. Sue isn't a smart girl.
11. I can't play the piano.
12. They don't drink coffee.
13. He doesn't meet his friends after school.
14. The boys aren't at home.
15. My brother doesn't sing in a band.
A C T I V I T Y 8
completed
Peter does not talk to many people. (better)
Elephants do not live in Europe.
The train does not leave until five.
You do not learn very fast.
She doesn`t cry over a thing like this.
Mary does not eat too much pasta.
Please do not open the window.
My family does not care about me. (correct English but harmful programming)
I do not drink milk every day.
Steve and his wife do not go shopping together.
A C T I V I T Y 9
completed
What do these nouns mean?
accident = accidente
address. =. direccion
afternoon = tarde
age = edad
air = aire
airplane = avion
animal = animal
apartment = departamento
arm = brazo
aunt = tia
baby = bebe
back = espalda
ban = prohibicion
bed = cama
beginning = comienzo
bicycle = bicicleta
bird = pajaro
birthday = cumpleaños
boat = barco
Verb categories
Let's say there are a million verbs in English. Now let's divide those verbs into three (3) groups: TO BE, MODALS, and ALL THE OTHER GUYS.
In the TO BE category, we have the verb "to be" and all of its forms.
In the MODAL category, we have the modal verbs: should, shall, may, might, must, will, would, can, and could
And in the ALL THE OTHER GUYS category, we have all the other verbs in English
How to form questions in the simple present in each of the three categories
We are focusing on the most important question types, yes/no questions and information questions.
TO BE Category
yes/no questions
Is your sister a lawyer?
Model: Is/Am/Are + SUBJECT + NOUN/ADJECTIVES/LOCATION
TO BE Category
information questions
Where are your two nephews?
Model: W/H + is/am/are + SUBJECT + NOUN/ADJECTIVES/LOCATION
A C T I V I T Y 10
Let's look at the questions that we wrote on Saturday November 5, 2022 in the chat area. Notice the verb is highlighted and the verb tense is specified in parentheses.
A qué hora te duermes para poder levantarte tan temprano todos los días? (presente del indicativo)
Como pasas tu cumpleaños? (presente del indicativo)
Tienes mucho tiempo viviendo lejos de tu familia? (presente del indicativo)
Te gustan los lácteos? (presente del indicativo)
Sabes andar en bicicleta? (presente del indicativo)
¿Qué edad tiene tu sobrino? (presente del indicativo)
¿Cómo se llama la escuela de tu sobrino? (presente del indicativo)
¿A tu sobrino siempre le gusta ir a la escuela? (presente del indicativo)
¿Siempre tomas café en casa? (presente del indicativo)
¿Tomas café a menudo en el trabajo? (presente del indicativo)
¿Generalmente le agregas leche a tu café? (presente del indicativo)
¿Quieres tener clases de inglés a las 5:00 a. m. de lunes a jueves? (presente del indicativo)
¿Dónde ves normalmente a tus amigos? (presente del indicativo)
¿Tus amigos viven cerca de tu casa? (presente del indicativo)
Cuando sales a desayunar, ¿qué te gusta desayunar? (presente del indicativo)
Here is the translation. Notice that when the presente del indicativo is used in Spanish, we do not always use the simple present in English!
1. What time do you go to sleep so you can get up so early every day? (simple present)
2. How do you spend your birthday? (simple present)
3. Have you been living far away from your family for a long time? (present perfect)
OR
Have you lived far away from your family for a long time? (present perfect continuous)
4. Do you like dairy products? (simple present)
5. Do you know how to ride a bicycle? (simple present)
1. How old is your nephew? (simple present)
2. What is the name of your nephew's school? (simple present)
3. Does your nephew always like to go to school? (simple present)
4. Do you always drink coffee at home? (simple present)
5. Do you often drink coffee at work? (simple present)
6. Do you usually add milk to your coffee? (simple present)
7. Do you want to have English classes at 5:00 a.m. Monday to Thursday? (simple present)
8. Where do you usually see your friends? (simple present)
9. Do your friends live near your home? (simple present)
10. When you go out for breakfast, what do you like for breakfast? (simple present)
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yes/no questions TO BE Category
Is your sister an artist?
Is your sister funny?
Is your sister at home?
Notice the pattern:
Is/Am/Are + subject + noun/adjective/location?
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information questions TO BE Category
How old is your nephew? (simple present)
What is the name of your nephew's school? (simple present)
Notice the pattern:
W/H + is/am/are + subject
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yes/no questions ALL THE OTHER GUYS Category
Do you like dairy? (simple present) (simple present)
Do you know how to ride a bicycle? (simple present)
Does your nephew always like to go to school? (simple present)
Do you always drink coffee at home? (simple present)
Do you often drink coffee at work? (simple present)
Do you usually add milk to your coffee? (simple present)
Do you want to have English classes at 5:00 a.m.? m. Monday to Thursday? (simple present)
Do your friends live near your home? (simple present)
Note: When you go out for breakfast = a time phrase!
Notice the pattern:
Do/Does + subject + verb + blah blah blah?
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information questions ALL THE OTHER GUYS Category
What time do you go to sleep so you can get up so early every day? (simple present)
How do you spend your birthday? (simple present)
Where do you usually see your friends? (simple present)
When you go out for breakfast, what do you like for breakfast? (simple present).
Notice the pattern:
W/H + do/does + subject + verb + blah blah blah?
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MODAL Category
yes/no questions
Can you finish the report today?
MODEL: MODAL + SUBJECT + VERB = blah blah blah?
MODAL Category
information questions
How soon can you finish the report today?
MODEL: W/H + MODAL + SUBJECT + VERB = blah blah blah?
A C T I V I T Y 11
Please write MODAL Category questions. Please use can and should and must.
yes/no questions
1 Can we recover our Sunday November 20 class on Tuesday November 22?
2.
3.
information questions
1.
2.
3.
ALL THE OTHER GUYS Category
yes/no questions
On weekdays, do you take classes at the gym?
Model: Do/Does + VERB + blah blah blah?
ALL THE OTHER GUYS Category
information questions
What time do you normally arrive at the gym in the morning?
Model: W/H + do/does + VERB + blah blah blah?
A C T I V I T Y 12
Use this picture as inspiration to ask yes/no questions AND information questions.
ALL THE OTHER GUYS Category questions in the simple present.
yes/no questions
1. Does the woman often read books? (read)
2. Do many people go to that bookstore? (go)
3. Does she work in that used bookstore? (work)
information questions
1. How many people visit that bookstore every day? (visit)
2. Where does she like to read? (like )
3. When does the book store close? (open)
TO BE Category questions in the simple present
yes/no questions
Is the lady a new customer? (is)
Is the store normally open on Sunday? (is)
Is her mother a teacher? (is)
Is her brother tall? (is)
Are her nephews at home? (are)
information questions
What days is the bookstore open?
What are her work hours?
Where is the bookstore?
ALL THE OTHER GUYS Category questions in the simple present.
yes/no questions
1.
information questions
1.
TO BE Category questions in the simple present
yes/no questions
information questions
Tuesday November 8 homework
Answers to your questions about subject pronouns and the verb "to be:" and how they relate to their Spanish equivalents
first person singular (I) yo
second person singular (you) tu, usted
third person singular (he, she, it) el, ella
first person plural (we) nosotros, nosotras
second person plural (you) ustedes, vosotras, vosotros
third person plural (they) ellos, ellas
FORMAS DE "TO BE" (SIMPLE PRESENT)
estar= to be
estoy=I am
estas = you are
esta = she is
esta = he is
esta = it is
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estamos = we are
estais = you are
estan = they are
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soy = I am
eres = you are
es = he is
es = she is
es = it is
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somos = we are
sois = you are
son = they are
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You wanted to know when you could use "to be" in the infinitive form. I asked when you could use "estar" in the infinitive form. This was your answer.
Voy a estar en mi trabajo por la manana.
I am going to be at work in the morning.
Let W/H =
where
who
why
what
when
what time
what sweater
how
how long
how many
how much
A C T I V I T Y 13
partially completed
Start on page 1.
Practice 1a
page 1
1. three bananas
2. two newspapers
3. four girls
4. two telephones
5. five cameras
6. six spoons
7. four pencils
8. three birds
9. four chairs
10. three cups
Wednesday November 9 homework
Practice 1b
Thursday November 10 homework
Practice 2 and Practice 3
A C T I V I T Y 14
Friday November 11 homework
Start on page 1.
Do Practice 4a, Practice 4b
A C T I V I T Y 15
Start on page 1.
Do Practice 5
A C T I V I T Y 16 Saturday Class November 12, 2022
Start on page 1.
Do Practice 6
A C T I V I T Y 17 Saturday Class November 12, 2022
Telling time in English.
A C T I V I T Y 18
completed
Make sure each sentence below has a time phrase and a frequency adverb.
I read fairy tales.
We always tidy the room.
My cousin goes to the disco.
He washes his hands.
Koalas climb up trees.
This girl cries a lot.
These women sing very well.
She does her homework.
You watch too much television.
She teaches French at the local school.
They often spend time together in the country.
We drink tea twice a day.
She eats breakfast at 7.30 am.
The shops usually close at 8pm.
I prefer pizza to sushi.
1 Anna always swims in the pool.
2 Karl often reads the newspaper.
3 Helen and I study a lot.
4 John plans a trip to Europe.
5 They always sing at the club.
6 We dance together.
7 She rides a horse.
8 Francis does homework very quickly.
9 Mrs. Brown tidies her bedroom.
11 You come home early.
12 The dog eats some meat.
13 The man drives his taxi.
14 Mr. Brown sometimes gets up at 7 am.
15 Chris buys ice-cream everyday.
16 Eva sometimes wins medals.
17 Ann and Zoe are friends.
18 My parents often travel to England.
19 I usually see a film.
21 She spends holidays in the South of France.
A C T I V I T Y 19
What is the meaning of these verbs?
VERBS (infinitive forms in English and infinitive forms in Spanish)
to fall caer
to feel sentir
to fight luchar: batallar
to find encontrar
to finish terminar
to fix arreglar; reparar;
to get obtener; llegar
to give dar
to go ir
to grow crecer; cultivar
to happen suceder
to have tener; haber
to hear oir
to help ayudar
to hold sostener
to hope tener esperanza
to hurt lastimar
to interest estar intersado en
to keep guardar; mantener
to know saber; conocer
to laugh reir
to learn aprender
to leave salir
to let dejar
to like gustarse
A C T I V I T Y 20
What do we do in a conversation?
We say hello. We respond to hello.
We give information. We respond to information.
We ask information. We answer questions
We make requests. We respond to requests
We thank. We respond to thanks.
We exclaim. We respond to exclamation.
Here is a short conversation, Here you can see everything that we do in English conversation.
We say hello. We respond to hello.
Nely: Good morning.
Nia: Good morning.
We give information. We respond to information.
Nely: I am Nely. On the weekends, I normally work at my desk. On Saturday, I help here in front and help our guests.
Nia: It's nice to meet you, Nely. I am on vacation.
We ask information. We answer questions
Nely: Where are you from?
Nia: We are from the United States. Are you from Mexico.
Nely: Yes, I am from Mexico. I am from Tequila, here in Jalisco. Are you here to take a tour or just to visit our souvenir shop?
Nia: We want to take a tour on the Tequila Express.
We make requests. We respond to requests.
Nely: Please step over to ______ to purchase your tickets.
Nia: Okay. We will step over to ______ to buy our tickets.
We thank. We respond to thanks.
Nely: Thank you for coming to visit Jose Cuervo.
Nia: Our pleasure! Thank you for your help.
Nely: My pleasure.
We exclaim. We respond to exclamation.
Nia: Viva Mexico
Nely: Viva
We say good-bye. We respond to good-bye.
Nely: Bye for now. Have fun!
Nia: Thank you. See you later.
A C T I V I T Y 21
When do you see foreigners face to face?
When do you need to talk to foreigners?
Let's have a conversation in writing. Using each of the situations you just described.
A C T I V I T Y 22
Exercise 1
Chapter 1 of Fundamentals of English Grammar https://abiiid.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/fundamentals-of-english-grammar.pdf
Practice Dialog between Kumio and Maria.
Introduce Kumio to the audience.
Introduce Maria to the audience.
A C T I V I T Y 23
Stage 1 Nouns and Adjectives
https://abiiid.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/grammar-practice-for-elementary-students.pdf
Name the images in 1a.
Use the nouns to complete these sentences.
I have a/an ___________.
You have a/an _________.
He has a/an _________.
Look around you. Tell me what you have.
Practice asking questions.
Do you have a/an _________?
Does he have a/an _________?
Read Practice 2 (1-5) with your voice.
There is a/an _________. in my bag.
There is a/an _________. in your bag.
Practice asking questions.
Is there a/an _________. in your bag?
Is there a/an _________. in his pocket?
Practice 3
Practice 4a
Practice 4b
Quiz
Translate from Spanish to English
tu (with accent mark)
usted
ustedes
el
ella
ustedes
nosotros
nosotras
ellos
ellas
a ellos
a ellas
estoy
estas
esta
esta
estamos
estan
soy
eres
es
somos
son
Translate from English to Spanish.
where
who
why
what
when
what time
what sweater
how
how long
how many
how much
I
you
he
she
it
we
they
me
us
them
him
her (object pronoun)
Practice 5
Practice 6
I will ask you some questions. Please answer with your voice.
A C T I V I T Y 24
Practice 7a
Practice 7b
Practice 9
A C T I V I T Y 25
A C T I V I T Y 26
A C T I V I T Y 27
Hi. My name is Kunio.
Hi. My name is Maria. I'm glad to meet you. .., . ,.:: .
I'm glad to meet you, too. Where are you from?
I'm from Mexico.
Where are you from? I'm from Japan. Where are you living now? . , . ., On Fi Avenue in an apartment. And you? I'm living in a dorm.
How long have you been in (this city)?
Three days.
Why did you come here?
To study English at this school before I go to another school to study computer programming. How about you?
I came here two months ago. Right now I'm studying English. Later, I'm going to study engineering at this school.
What do you do in your he time?
I read a lot. How about you?
I like to get on the Internet.
Really? What do you do when you're online?
I visit many different websites. It's a good way to practice my English.
That's interesting. I like to get on the Internet, too.
I have to write your full name on the board when I introduce you to the class.
How do you spell your name?
KUNIO: My first name is Kunio. K-U-N-1-0. My family name is Akiwa.
MARIA: Kunio Akiwa. Is that right?
KUNIO: Yes, it is. And what is your name again?
MARIA: My first name is Maria. M-A-R-I-A. My last name is Lopez.
KUNIO: Thanks. It's been nice talking with you.
MARIA: I enjoyed it, too.
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