Video A : Introduction to answering Yes to questions with “Be present +

prepositional phrase”

Hello and welcome

to your MES eLesson.
I'm Michael.
Today you’re going
to learn
the what, the how
and the when of
answering “Be present + prepositional phrase” questions.
Let’s start with “WHAT.” What are
these answers and statements used for?
They are used to talk
about present facts.
For example,

“I’m at the game.”

Good. Now, let’s learn “HOW.” How do you

use these answers
and statements?

First, know how

to conjugate
“Be present”, using contractions.
If you want to talk about yourself, please repeat:
Yes, I am
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Good! Let’s practice the more commonly used contraction. Please repeat:
Yes, I’m
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If you want to talk about me,
Yes, you are
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Once again, using the contraction:
Yes, you’re
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If you want to talk about Adam,
Yes, he is
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, he’s
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If you want to talk about Joanne,
Yes, she is
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, she’s
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If you want to talk about us,
Yes, we are
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, we’re
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If you want to talk about them,
Yes, they are
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Once more, using the contraction:
Yes, they’re
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We’ll use the contractions during the practice video.
It’s very important
to memorize this
conjugation fluently
before you start
practicing Video B.

Finally, to build a more specific question,

you can use a time reference,
for example,

“I’m on target today.”

“these days.”

“right now.”

or a prepositional phrase,
for example,

“I’m on target with this project.”

“for tomorrow.”

“at the moment.”

Remember, we use
time references to talk
about time. Prepositional phrases can be used as adjectives or adverbs,
and are often locators.

So, finally, when do you use these answers and statements?

You use them to talk
more about people’s locations,
For example,

“I’m in Paris.”
“I’m on the highway.”

“I’m near Michigan Avenue.”

or states,
For example,

“I’m on duty.”

“I’m out with friends.”

“I’m in high school.”

Or emotions,
For example,

“I’m over the moon.”

“I’m out of my head.”

“I’m on cloud nine.”

Excellent!

<Quick Review>

Now, let’s review!

First, what are
“Be present + prepositional phrase” answers and statements used for?
They are used for
talking about present facts.
Second, how do you
use these answers and statements?
You use them by
knowing the
conjugation
of Be present,
and building a
more specific
answer with the
vocabulary.
Third, when do
you use these answers
and statements?
You use
them to talk more
about people’s locations, states, or emotions.

Well done! Let’s move

on to Video B to really practice making
your own answers! Remember to
keep on reviewing your vocabulary.
I'm Michael and I’ll see
you back here soon.

Video B : Practicing answering questions with “Be present + prepositional

phrase”.

Hi and welcome back

to your MES eLesson.

I’m Michael.

Now that
you understand
the concept of answering questions with
“Be present + prepositional phrase”,
let’s practice.

Before we begin,
let's review the
conjugation that you
learned in Video A.

Let’s practice your

pronunciation and your conversation speed.

Please repeat after me.

Yes, I’m
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Good, now, faster.

Yes, I’m
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Exactly.

Yes, you’re
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Now, faster.

Yes, you’re
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Yes, he’s
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Good, a little faster.

Yes, he’s
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Yes, she’s
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A little faster:.

Yes, she’s
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Yes, we’re
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Good, a little faster:

Yes, we’re
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Yes, they’re
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Exactly, a little faster:

Yes, they’re
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Good, that’s the speed
you should use in order
to speak fluently.

Now let’s review that conjugation.

Start by telling me about yourself..

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Good!

Yes, I’m. Please repeat.

Yes, I’m.
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Tell me about you and me:
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Good.

Yes, we’re. Please repeat.

Yes, we’re.
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Tell me about Brent.
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Good.

Yes, he’s. Please repeat.

Yes, he’s.
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Tell me about Jodi.
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Good.

Yes, she’s. Please repeat.

Yes, she’s.
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Tell me about Brent and Jodi.
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Good.

Yes, they’re. Please repeat.

Yes, they’re.
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Tell me about me.
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Good.

Yes, you’re. Please repeat.

Yes, you’re.
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Great!

Now that you’ve memorized this conjugation, let’s build

a full answer with the prepositional phrase "on Main Street".

Please repeat after me:

Yes, I’m on Main Street.

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Yes, you’re on Main Street.
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Yes, he’s on Main Street.
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Yes, she’s on Main Street.
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Yes, we’re on Main Street.
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Yes, they’re on Main Street.
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Exactly.

Now, let’s practice making your own answers with

other prepositional phrases.

Please read and

listen first, and then
answer the question.

Are you on the way home?

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Good!

Please repeat.

Yes, I’m on the way home.

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Super.

Please answer.

Is Cindy on the way home?

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Please repeat.

Yes, she’s on the way home.

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Are you in big trouble?
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Good!

Please repeat.

Yes, I’m in big trouble.

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Great!

Are Jonas and Timmy?

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Nice.

Please repeat.

Yes, they’re in big trouble.

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Great!

Let’s learn some modern English.

“in big trouble” can also be said as “in deep.”

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Are you in deep?
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Please repeat.

Yes, I’m in deep.

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Is Boris?
Boris는 어떤가요?
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Please repeat.

Yes, he’s in deep.

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Exactly.

Are you into yoga?

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Good!

Please repeat.

Yes, I’m into yoga.

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Super.

Is Oliver?
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Please repeat.

Yes, he’s into yoga.

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Exactly.

Are you up to no good?

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Good!

Please repeat.

Yes, I’m up to no good.

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Are Trevor and Flora?
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Please repeat.

Yes, they’re up to no good.

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Great!

Let’s add a time reference to make the answer more specific, using the
prepositional phrase “on the way home.”
“on the way home now”

Are you on the way home now?

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Please repeat.

Yes, I’m on the way home now.

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What about Henry?
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Good!

Please repeat.

Yes, he’s on the way home now.

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Let’s change it up and use the prepositional phrase “from the office” with the same
prepositional phrase.

“on the way home from the office”

Are you on the way home from the office?

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Good!

Please repeat.

Yes, I’m on the way home from the office.

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Is Katrina?
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Please repeat.

Yes, she’s on the way home from the office.

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Good.
Let’s use a time reference with the prepositional phrase “into yoga.”

Are you into yoga these days?

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Please repeat.

Yes, I’m into yoga these days.

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Good!

Is Melissa?
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Good!

Please repeat.

Yes, she’s into yoga these days.

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Nice.

Let’s change to a prepositional phrase with the same prepositional phrase.

Are you into yoga in the mornings?

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Please repeat.

Yes, I’m into yoga in the mornings.

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Is Lisa?
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Good!

Please repeat.

Yes, she’s into yoga in the mornings.

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Well done!

Please practice
with this video until
you are able to answer
questions fluently!

Remember it’s important to practice more by

making your own answers using the vocabulary!