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Program 1: Essential English: Mastering the Verb "To Be"

Build a strong foundation in English with essential grammar, everyday vocabulary, and American pronunciation.

Instructor: Dave
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Beginner (CEFR A1)

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About this course

Start your English journey by mastering the most crucial and frequently used verb in the language: "To Be". In this foundational course, you will learn how to confidently build affirmative, negative, and question sentences to describe yourself, others, and the world around you. Beyond core grammar, you will expand your everyday vocabulary by learning professions, feelings, weather conditions, and how to accurately pinpoint locations using prepositions of place ("in," "on," and "at"). To top it off, you will improve your listening and speaking skills by mastering the American English "D/T flapping" pronunciation rule, helping you sound more natural and fluent.

What you'll learn

Students will learn the fundamental structures of the Simple Present tense of the verb "To Be" (including Yes/No and Information questions), essential vocabulary for everyday descriptions, the correct use of spatial prepositions, and key phonetic rules to understand and produce native-like American English pronunciation.

Skills you'll gain

Basic English Grammar Present Simple Question Formation Vocabulary Building Descriptive Language Spatial Awareness (Prepositions) American Pronunciation (D/T Flapping)

Syllabus

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Module 1 8 hours

The Simple Present of Be

• Introduce themselves and describe their professions and states of being.
• Formulate and answer basic Yes/No and Information (Wh-) questions correctly.
• Describe people's feelings, physical states, and current weather conditions.
• Accurately communicate where someone or something is located using "in," "on," and "at."
• Recognize and pronounce the American English "flapped T/D" (e.g., pronouncing "water" or "butter" naturally), improving both speaking fluidity and listening comprehension.

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