English for Everyone. Level 1 Beginner

Author Rachel Harding has a background in English-language teaching and is now a full-time author of English-language learning materials. She has written for major English-language publishers including Oxford University Press. Course consultant Tim Bowen has taught English and trained teachers in more than 30 countries worldwide. He is the co-author of works on pronunciation teaching and language-teaching methodology, and author of numerous books for English-language teachers. He is currently a freelance materials writer, editor, and translator. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. Language consultant Professor Susan Barduhn is an experienced English-language teacher, teacher trainer, and author, who has contributed to numerous publications. In addition to directing English-language courses in at least four different continents, she has been President of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language, and an adviser to the British Council and the US State Department. She is currently a Professor at the School for International Training in Vermont, USA.

ENGLISH FOR EVERYONE COURSE BOOK LEVEL BEGINNER

Contents US Editors Allison Singer, Jenny Siklos How the course works 8 Editors Gareth Clark, Lisa Gillespie, Andrew Kerr-Jarrett 12 Introducing yourself Art Editors Chrissy Barnard, Ray Bryant 16 Senior Art Editor Sharon Spencer New language Using “to be” with names 18 Vocabulary Names and letters Editorial Assistants Jessica Cawthra, Sarah Edwards New skill Saying your name 22 Illustrators Edwood Burn, Denise Joos, Michael Parkin, 24 Vocabulary Countries Jemma Westing 28 Audio Producer Liz Hammond Talking about yourself Managing Editor Daniel Mills 30 Managing Art Editor Anna Hall New language “To be” with ages and nationalities Project Manager Christine Stroyan Vocabulary Numbers and nationalities Jacket Designer Natalie Godwin New skill Talking about yourself Jacket Editor Claire Gell Vocabulary Family and pets Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia MTT Things you have Producer, Pre-Production Luca Frassinetti Producer Mary Slater New language Possessive adjectives; “this” and “that” Vocabulary Animals and family Publisher Andrew Macintyre New skill Talking about who things belong to Art Director Karen Self Using apostrophes Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf New language Possessive apostrophe DK India Vocabulary Family and pets Jacket Designer Surabhi Wadhwa New skill Talking about belonging Managing Jackets Editor Saloni Singh Senior DTP Designer Harish Aggarwal Vocabulary Everyday things First American Edition, 2016 Published in the United States by DK Publishing 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Copyright © 2016 Dorling Kindersley Limited DK, a Division of Penguin Random House LLC 10 9 8 7 6 023–258528–Jun/2016 All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under the copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited. A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress. ISBN 978-1-4654-4762-3 DK books are available at special discounts when purchased in bulk for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, or educational use. For details, contact: DK Publishing Special Markets, 345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 [email protected] Printed and bound in China All images © Dorling Kindersley Limited For further information see: www.dkimages.com A WORLD OF IDEAS: SEE ALL THERE IS TO KNOW www.dk.com

Talking about your things 32 Negatives with “to be” 54 58 New language “These” and “those” New language Negatives with “to be” 62 Vocabulary Possessions Vocabulary “Not” 66 New skill Using determiners and pronouns New skill Saying what things are not 68 74 Vocabulary Jobs 36 More negatives Talking about your job New language Present simple negative Vocabulary Daily activities New language Using “I am” for your job 38 New skill Saying what you don’t do Vocabulary Jobs and workplaces New skill Describing your job Simple questions Telling the time New language Simple questions Vocabulary Jobs and routine activities New language Times of day 42 New skill Asking simple questions Vocabulary Words for time New skill Saying what the time is Answering questions Vocabulary Daily routines New language Short answers Vocabulary Jobs and routines Describing your day 44 New skill Answering spoken questions New language The present simple 46 Asking questions Vocabulary Routine activities New skill Talking about your daily routine New language Open questions Vocabulary Question words Describing your week New skill Asking for details New language Days and prepositions 50 Vocabulary Around town Vocabulary Days of the week New skill Talking about your weekly routine

Talking about your town 76 The things I have 102 New language “There is” and “there are” New language Using “have” 106 Vocabulary Towns and buildings Vocabulary Household objects New skill Describing a town New skill Talking about possessions 110 112 Using “a” and “the” 80 What do you have? 116 New language Definite and indefinite articles New language “Have” questions Vocabulary Places in town Vocabulary House and furniture 118 New skill Using articles New skill Asking about household objects 120 Orders and directions 84 Vocabulary Food and drink New language Imperatives Counting Vocabulary Directions New skill Finding your way New language Uncountable nouns Vocabulary Food containers Joining sentences 88 New skill Talking about food New language Using “and” and “but” Measuring Vocabulary Town, jobs, and family New skill Joining sentences New language Measurements Vocabulary Ingredients and quantities Describing places 92 New skill Talking about amounts New language Adjectives Vocabulary Clothes Vocabulary Place adjectives and nouns New skill Describing places Giving reasons 98 At the shops New language “Because” New language Using “too” and “fit” Vocabulary Places and jobs Vocabulary Shopping and clothes New skill Giving reasons New skill Describing clothes Vocabulary Around the house 100

Describing things 124 Vocabulary Abilities 152 154 New language Opinion adjectives What you can and can’t do Vocabulary Shopping and materials New skill Giving opinions New language “Can,” “can’t,” and “cannot” Vocabulary Talents and abilities Vocabulary Sports 128 New skill Saying what you can and can’t do Talking about sports 130 Describing actions 158 New language “Go” and “play” New language Regular and irregular adverbs Vocabulary Sports Vocabulary Hobbies and activities New skill Talking about sports New skill Describing activities Vocabulary Hobbies and pastimes 134 Describing ability 162 Free time 136 New language Modifying adverbs 164 Vocabulary Skills and abilities New language Adverbs of frequency New skill Saying how well you do things 168 Vocabulary Pastimes New skill Talking about your free time Wishes and desires 172 182 Likes and dislikes 140 New language “Would” and “want” Vocabulary Leisure activities New language “Love,” “like,” and “hate” New skill Talking about ambitions Vocabulary Food, sports, and pastimes New skill Talking about what you like Studying Vocabulary Music 146 New language Adverbs and articles Vocabulary Academic subjects New skill Talking about your studies Expressing preference 148 Answers Index New language Using “favorite” Vocabulary Food and music New skill Talking about your favorite things

How the course works English for Everyone is designed for people who want to teach The things I have Mark the sentences that are correct themselves the English language. Like all language courses, it When you talk about things you own, such as furniture or pets, New language Using “have” you can use the verb “have.” You can also use it to talk about Vocabulary Household objects your qualifications and the appliances and rooms in your home. New skill Talking about possessions covers the core skills: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, cross out the incorrect FiLL in the GaPs Word in each sentence usinG “has” or “have” listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Unlike in other courses, read the advertiseMents and answer the questions the skills are taught and practiced as The things I have LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK WHO OWNS WHICH OBJECT visually as possible, using images and graphics to help you understand and When you talk about things you own, such as furniture or pets, New language Using “have” remember. The best way to learn is to you can use the verb “have.” You can also use it to talk about Vocabulary Household objects your qualifications and the appliances and rooms in your home. New skill Talking about possessions KEY LANGUAGE USING “HAVE” Use “has” for the third “Have” is an irregular person singular (he, she, or it). verb. The third person singular form is “has” not “have.” work through the book in order, making HOW TO FORM STATEMENTS USING “HAVE” 88 89 full use of the audio available on the READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS SUBJECT HAVE OBJECT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS PRACTICE BOOK25/01/16 11:46pm These pronouns 088-091_Unit28_Beg_The_things_I_have.indd 88 take “have.” 25/01/16 11:46 pm 088-091_Unit28_Beg_The_things_I_have.indd 89 These pronouns take “has.” website and app. Turn to the practice FILL IN THE GAPS USING “HAVE” OR “HAS” book at the end of each unit to reinforce your learning with additional exercises. 102 103 COURSE BOOK 102-105_Unit28_Beg_The_things_I_have.indd 102 22/01/2016 10:40 102-105_Unit28_Beg_The_things_I_have.indd 103 22/01/2016 10:40 Unit number The book is divided Learning points Every unit Modules Each unit is broken down into units. The unit number helps begins with a summary of into modules, which should be done the key learning points. you keep track of your progress. in order. You can take a break from learning after completing any module. Talking about your job VOCABULARY WORKPLACES You can use the verb “to be” to describe your job. New language Using “I am” for your job The verb “to work” can give more information Vocabulary Jobs and workplaces about where you work and who you work with. New skill Describing your job KEY LANGUAGE YOUR JOB FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT VERB AND ARTICLE Use “to be” before the job noun. Use “a” before a noun beginning with a consonant. Language learning You can use contractions Modules with colored for these statements. backgrounds teach new vocabulary and grammar. Use “an” before a noun beginning with a vowel. Study these carefully before moving on to MATCH THE JOBS KEY LANGUAGE INSIDE / OUTSIDE TO THE WORKPLACES the exercises. Use “inside” for jobs in buildings. There is no article Use “outside” for jobs in the open air. before a plural. MARK THE CORRECT ANSWERS CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORDS 38 39 038-041_Beg_Unit_10_Talking_about_your_job.indd 38 22/01/2016 10:34 038-041_Beg_Unit_10_Talking_about_your_job.indd 39 22/01/2016 10:34 FREE AUDIO Audio support Most modules Exercises Modules with website and app have supporting audio white backgrounds www.dkefe.com contain exercises that help recordings of native English you practice your new speakers to help you improve skills to reinforce learning. your speaking and listening skills. 8

Language modules New language points are taught in carefully graded stages, starting with a simple explanation of when they are used, then offering further examples of common usage, and a detailed breakdown of how key constructions are formed. More negativesModule number Every module is identified with a Module heading The iAsnhdoEdtulrnort‘gn“eadclnicioaqsekhtduneytoetooaot”nmnu“oduyraromkpr“nederb’toolta”heegoterser,mrends“osdonstaoe”yuaegbosndaenutdifi’otov.ce”er.ea.aTnmshiloiyssitsvoefrtbesn teaching topic appears here, along witNhew language Present simple negative a brief introducNVtoeicowanbsk.uillalrySaDyianiglywachtaivtiytioeus don’t do KEY LANGUAGE PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE Put “do not” The main verb Sample language New language points before the verb does not change. are introduced in context. Colored to make the highlights make new constructions easy negative for “I,” to spot, and annotations explain them. “you,” “we,” or “they.” After “he,” Graphic guide Clear, simple visuals help “she,” or ”it,” use to explain the meaning of new language “does not.” forms and when to use them, and also act as an aid to learning and recall. FURTHER EXAMPLES PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE HOW TO FORM PRESENT SIMPLE NEGATIVE Supporting audio This symbol indicates that the model sentences Use “do” or “does” with “not” followed by the base featured in the module are available form of the main verb (the infinitive without “to”). as audio recordings. SUBJECT “DO / DOES” + “NOT” BASE FORM REST OF SENTENCE Formation guide Visual guides break down English grammar into its simplest parts, showing you how to recreate even complex formations. 58 Vocabulary 22/01/2016 18:37 058-061_EFE_Unit_16_More_negatives.indd 58 AROUND TOWN Vocabulary Throughout the book, vocabulary modules list the most common and useful English words and phrases, with visual cues to help you remember them. Write-on lines You are encouraged to write your own translations of English words to create your own reference pages. 74 22/01/2016 10:35 074-075_258528_EFE_Unit_20_VOCAB_Around_Town.indd 74 9

Practice modules iWncitlhudseoKmveEerbYvserLebnAsdyNiEanogunaG“acsUddhhd,A”t““GeceehsE”,s”xfo“t“eoSr,t”h”rh“ecsA,sei,sN”hs“exeDl,,”aaan“innEsddSgitc“”.zuTa.E”haNreesgDefeIuNtlGlaySuggrhatdiendthtoe drill corresponding course book units. GRAMMAR VOCABULARY Apply new language rules Cement your understanding in different contexts. of key vocabulary. Working through the exercises alongside READING SPEAKING the course book will help you remember Examine target language Compare your spoken English what you have learned and become in real-life English contexts. to model audio recordings. For most verbs, more fluent. Every exerciseAdd “es” to verbs is introducedAdd “es” to verbs LISTENING just add “s.” ending “sh.” ending “ch.” Test your understanding of spoken English. with a symbol to indicate which skill is being practiced. PRONUNCIATION SAYING “S” AND “ES” The “-s” endings are pronounced different ways. Listen to thMe doiffderuenlcee.number Every module is identified with An “s” sound. a unique number, so you can easily locaAt“ez” saonunsdw. ers Say the “es” like the verb “is.” KEY LANExGeUrAcGisEe“iHnAstVrEucGtOioTn” QEUveErSyTeIOxeNrSciAseND ANSWERS and related audio. QReumesetmiobnes ra,nydouanmsiwossetirlnys uthrseioanrgdt“huhiscavienedBgroiwtti”siahtrhEenfaoglrimsbher.diedfififenresntrtluy.ction, Use “have” in the telli“nHagve”yoor “uhasw” mhovaesttoyou need to do. positive answer. SAY THE WORDS FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE OUT LOUD VERBS IN THE CORRECT FORM the start of the question. Sample answe“GrotT” dhoees first question of Use “have not” or “haven’t” each exercise isnoat mnosvwe. ered for you, to in the negative answer. help make the task easy to understand. REWRITE EACH “HAVE” SAY THE ANSWERS OUT QUESTIOSpNaUceSINfoGr “wHrAiVtiEngGOT” LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS You are encouraged to write your answers in the book for future reference. 48 REWRITE ESAusChpHopwoSErsNttihTnaEgNt atChuEedIaiNonIsTTwhSeiOsrssTyHtmoERbthoFelORM exercise are available as audio22/01/2016 10:35 Supporting graphics tracks. Listen to them after Visual cues are given completing the exercise. to help you understand9_EFE_Unit_13_Describing_your_day.indd 48 the exercises. Listening exercise This symbol indicates that you should listen to an audio track in order to answer the questions in the exercise. AT LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MARK WHO IS CGHOEOCKDLIASTT OR BAD EACH ACTIVITY “Have” questions House and furniture Asking about househSopldeoabjkecitns g exercise This symbol indicates that 106-109_Beg_Unit_29_What_do_you_have.indd 109 you should say your 109 answers out loud, then compare them to model 25/01/2016 18:45 recordings included in your audio files. 10 USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD

Audio FREE AUDIO website and app English for Everyone features extensive supporting audio materials. www.dkefe.com You are encouraged to use them as much as you can, to improve your understanding of spoken English, and to make your own Answers Find the accent and pronunciation more natural. Each file can be played, answers to every paused, and repeated as often as you like, until you are confident exercise printed at you understand what has been said. the back of the book. Exercise numbers LISTENING EXERCISES Match these numbers This symbol indicates that you should to the unique identifier listen to an audio track in order to at the top-left corner answer the questions in the exercise. of each exercise. SUPPORTING AUDIO Audio This symbol This symbol indicates that extra audio indicates that the material is available for you to listen answers can also to after completing the module. be listened to. Track your progressUSE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM 11 OUT LOUD The course is designed to make it easy to monitor your progress, with regular summary and review modules. Answers are provided for every exercise, so you can see how well you have understood each teaching point. USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD Start with ChecklistsChoose the singular EveryCuhoonseiat ends with aFinish with one one of these checklist, where you can check offor plural of “to be” determiners. to match. determiner. of these nouns. or name. the new skills you have learned. CHECKLIST “These” and “those” Possessions Using determiners and pronouns Start with Choose the singular Choose a Finish with one one of these or plural of “to be” determiner. of these nouns. determiners. to match. or name. Check boxes Use these boxes REVIEW THE ENGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 01–08 ReviNeEWwLANmGUoAGdE ules At the end of aSAMPLE SENTENCE to maUrNkIT the skills you feel INTgdROreDCotUHauCEIiNpClGKeYLodOISUfTRruSeEnLvFiitesw, ymouodwuilllef,insudmammaorirzeing comfortable with. Go back and review anything you feel you the language“These” and “those” you hPaosvseessiolnesarned. Using determiners and pronouns need to practice further. HOW OLD ARE YOU? PORSSEEVSSIIEVEWADTJEHCTEIVEESNGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 01–08 NEW LANGUAGE SAMPLE SENTENCE UNIT APOSTROPHE WITH “S” INTRODUCING YOURSELF 35 “THIS,” “THAT,” “THESE,” AND “THOSE” 22/01/2016 10:34 HOW OLD ARE YOU? DETERMINERS AND PRONOUNS POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES APOSTROPHE WITH “S” 032-035_Beg_U“TniHt_8IS_T,”al“kTinHg_AATb,o”ut_your_things.indd 35 “THESE,” AND “THOSE” DETERMINERS AND PRONOUNS 35 032-035_Beg_Unit_8_Talking_About_your_things.indd 35 22/01/2016 10:34

Introducing yourself You can greet people by saying “Hello!” or “Hi!” New language Using “to be” with names Introduce yourself using “I am.” You may also Vocabulary Names and letters need to spell out the letters of your name. New skill Saying your name KEY LANGUAGE SAYING YOUR NAME There are different This can be a formal This is an informal greeting. ways of greeting or informal greeting. It is often used in casual conversation. someone and introducing yourself. You can use “I am” You can also plus your name to use ”my name is” introduce yourself. plus your name to introduce yourself. OTHER WAYS TO SAY YOUR NAME In conversational English, speakers often use contractions. These are shortened versions of pairs of words. You can contract “I am’” to “I’m.” You can contract “name is” to “name’s.” HOW TO FORM SAYING YOUR NAME SUBJECT “TO BE” NAME Use a capital letter at the start of a name. 12

REWRITE EACH SENTENCE LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN IN ITS CONTRACTED FORM NUMBER THE PEOPLE IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THEY SPEAK USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD Start with Choose a Choose a Finish with a greeting. subject. verb form. a name. 13

KEY LANGUAGE SPELLING YOUR NAME You say each letter. This is how you ask someone to spell their first name. This is how you ask someone to spell their last name. This is your first name and your last name. PRONUNCIATION THE ALPHABET Listen to how the letters of the alphabet are pronounced in English. 14

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AS PEOPLE SPELL THEIR NAMES, AND WRITE OUT EACH SPELLING SPELL OUT EACH PERSON’S NAME, THEN SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD CHECKLIST Names and letters Saying your name Using “to be” with names 15

Vocabulary COUNTRIES 16

NATIONALITIES 17

Talking about yourself It’s useful to know how to say your age and New language “To be” with ages and nationalities where you come from. You can use the verb Vocabulary Numbers and nationalities “to be” to talk about these topics. New skill Talking about yourself KEY LANGUAGE SAYING YOUR AGE Use the verb “to be” to talk about your age. The verb “to be” changes with the subject. FURTHER EXAMPLES SAYING YOUR AGE HOW TO FORM SAYING YOUR AGE SUBJECT “TO BE” AGE These are pronouns. They are The number can be the subjects of these sentences. followed by “years old.” 18 The verb changes with the subject.

VOCABULARY NUMBERS WRITE THE NUMBERS FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE AS WORDS CORRECT FORMS OF “TO BE” 19

PRONUNCIATION SIMILAR LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND SOUNDING NUMBERS MARK THE CORRECT AGES It is important to stress the correct syllable in these numbers. Stress the Stress the last syllables. first syllables. KEY LANGUAGE SAYING WHERE YOU’RE FROM There are different ways of saying where you are from. “Where” is the question Remember, “to be” This describes the country word for place. changes with the subject. that you belong to. You use an adjective to talk about nationality. FURTHER EXAMPLES SAYING WHERE YOU’RE FROM 20

HOW TO FORM SAYING WHERE YOU’RE FROM I + “TO BE” “FROM” COUNTRY I + “TO BE” NATIONALITY You use the noun Here you use after ‘“from.” the adjective. MATCH EACH FLAG WRITE THE NATIONALITY TO ITS COUNTRY FOR EACH COUNTRY USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD Start with Choose the correct form of Finish with a noun a pronoun. the verb, with or without “from.” or an adjective. CHECKLIST Numbers and nationalities Talking about yourself “To be” with ages and nationalities 21

Vocabulary PABLO’S FAMILY MARY’S FAMILY SARAH’S FAMILY 22

DAN’S FAMILY HARRY’S FAMILY PETS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 23

Things you have Possessive adjectives tell you who something (such as New language Possessive adjectives; “this” and “that” a pet) belongs to. “This” and “that” are determiners. Vocabulary Animals and family They point out a specific object or person. New skill Talking about who things belong to KEY LANGUAGE POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES Possessive adjectives are used before the noun. They change depending on whether the owner is singular, plural, male or female, the person you are talking to, or yourself. I own the cat. The rabbit belongs to you. The dog belongs to a woman. The parrot belongs to a man. We are her parents. They are his parents. HOW TO FORM POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES 24

MATCH THE PICTURES FILL IN THE GAPS USING THE TO THE PHRASES CORRECT POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES REWRITE THE SENTENCES, CORRECTING THE ERRORS 25

KEY LANGUAGE “THIS” AND “THAT” The dog is close to you. “This” and “that” are called determiners. They point out a specific object you want to talk about. Use “this” for something close to you. Use “that” for something farther away. The dog is farther away from you. FURTHER EXAMPLES “THIS” AND “THAT” FILL IN THE GAPS WITH “THIS” OR “THAT” 26

REWRITE THE SENTENCES, PUTTING THE WORDS IN THE CORRECT ORDER LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN NUMBER THE IMAGES IN THE ORDER THEY ARE DESCRIBED USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD Start with a Choose a Finish with determiner. possessive adjective. a noun. CHECKLIST Animals and family Talking about who things belong to Possessive adjectives; “this” and “that” 27

Using apostrophes In English, you can use apostrophes (’) to show New language Possessive apostrophe belonging. You can use them to show who owns Vocabulary Family and pets something, such as a pet, and to talk about your family. New skill Talking about belonging KEY LANGUAGE APOSTROPHE WITH “S” This form is correct in English, but it is not normally used. Add an apostrophe and the letter “s” to the end of a singular noun to show that what comes after the noun belongs to it. This is a common way of An apostrophe with an “s” shows ownership. talking about belonging. FURTHER EXAMPLES APOSTROPHE WITH “S” This can also If something belongs to more than one be written Tess’. noun, only add “-’s” to the last one. REWRITE THE PHRASES USING AN LISTEN TO THE AUDIO APOSTROPHE PLUS “S” AND MATCH THE PAIRS 28

KEY LANGUAGE APOSTROPHES AND PLURAL NOUNS To show belonging Plural nouns use an apostrophe with no “s.” with a plural noun, just add an apostrophe with no “s.” FURTHER EXAMPLES APOSTROPHES AND PLURAL NOUNS REWRITE PUTTING THE For plural nouns that don't end WORDS IN THE CORRECT ORDER “s,” you should still add “-’s.” SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS CHECKLIST Family and pets Talking about belonging Possessive apostrophe 29

Vocabulary EVERYDAY THINGS 30

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Talking about your things You use “these” and “those” when you are referring New language “These” and “those” to more than one thing. To show who owns a thing, Vocabulary Possessions you can use determiners or possessive pronouns. New skill Using determiners and pronouns KEY LANGUAGE USING “THESE” AND “THOSE” Use “this” for Use “that” for something near you. something far from you. “These” is the “Those” is the plural of “this.” plural of “that.” Use “these” and “those” “Those” things for contrast, too. “These” belong to things belong to one person. another person. CROSS OUT THE WRITE EACH SENTENCE IN ITS INCORRECT WORD OTHER FORM IN EACH SENTENCE 32

VOCABULARY SPELLING FIND EIGHT PLURALS IN THE GRID RULES FOR PLURALS AND WRITE THEM IN GROUPS For most nouns, to make the plural you add “s.” For nouns ending in “x,” “ch,” and “sh,” you add “es.” For nouns ending in a consonant followed “S” PLURALS: “ES” PLURALS: “IES” PLURALS: by a “y,” drop the “y” and add “ies.” WRITE A PLURAL TO DESCRIBE EACH PICTURE 33

KEY LANGUAGE DETERMINERS AND PRONOUNS HOW TO FORM You can use determiners or possessive DETERMINERS PRONOUNS pronouns to explain who owns something. The determiner comes before the noun. The noun comes The possessive pronoun before the verb. is used after the verb. FILL IN THE GAPS TO WRITE EACH SENTENCE TWO OTHER WAYS LISTEN TO THE AUDIO, THEN WRITE EACH NOUN IN THE CORRECT GROUP Tom and Sarah are packing their bags SARAH’S BAG and getting ready to go to work. TOM’S BAG 34

USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD Start with Choose the singular Choose a Finish with one one of these or plural of “to be” determiner of these nouns. determiners. to match. or name. CHECKLIST Possessions Using determiners and pronouns “These” and “those” REVIEW THE ENGLISH YOU HAVE LEARNED IN UNITS 01–08 NEW LANGUAGE SAMPLE SENTENCE UNIT INTRODUCING YOURSELF 35 HOW OLD ARE YOU? POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES APOSTROPHE WITH “S” “THIS,” “THAT,” “THESE,” AND “THOSE” DETERMINERS AND PRONOUNS

Vocabulary JOBS 36

PLURALS Most nouns about people and jobs are made plural in the usual way by adding “-s” or “-es”. Nouns that end in “man” change to end in “men” in the plural. For nouns made up of two words, the second word is made plural. 37

Talking about your job You can use the verb “to be” to describe your job. New language Using “I am” for your job The verb “to work” can give more information Vocabulary Jobs and workplaces about where you work and who you work with. New skill Describing your job KEY LANGUAGE YOUR JOB FILL IN THE GAPS WITH THE CORRECT VERB AND ARTICLE Use “to be” before the job noun. Use “a” before a noun beginning with a consonant. You can use contractions for these statements. Use “an” before a noun beginning with a vowel. There is no article before a plural. CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORD IN EACH SENTENCE 38

VOCABULARY WORKPLACES MATCH THE JOBS KEY LANGUAGE INSIDE / OUTSIDE TO THE WORKPLACES Use “inside” for jobs in buildings. Use “outside” for jobs in the open air. MARK THE CORRECT ANSWERS 39

KEY LANGUAGE USING “WORK IN” AND “WORK ON” Use “work in” for the locations of most jobs. Use “work on” for farms and construction sites. LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND NUMBER THE IMAGES IN THE ORDER THEY ARE DESCRIBED WRITE TWO SENTENCES TO DESCRIBE EACH PICTURE 40

KEY LANGUAGE “WORK WITH” LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND MATCH THE PEOPLE TO THEIR JOBS Use “work with” followed by a noun that relates to your job. VOCABULARY “WORK WITH” SAY THE SENTENCES OUT LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS CHECKLIST Jobs and workplaces Describing your job Using “I am” for your job 41

Telling the time New language Times of day Vocabulary Words for time There are two ways of saying the time in English. You can New skill Saying what the time is use hours and minutes, or you can say the minutes first and state their relation to the hour. KEY LANGUAGE TELLING THE TIME Use the verb “to be” when giving or asking the time in English. US English can use “quarter after” instead of “quarter past.” You can leave out the “a” before “quarter.” VOCABULARY TIMES OF DAY 42

MATCH THE CLOCKS TO LISTEN TO THE AUDIO AND THE TIME PHRASES MARK THE TIMES YOU HEAR WRITE DOWN THE TIMES, THEN SAY THEM OUT LOUD WRITE THE TIMES IN FIGURES CHECKLIST Words for time Saying what the time is Times of day 43

Vocabulary DAILY ROUTINES TIMES OF THE DAY 44

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Describing your day Use the present simple tense to talk about the things New language The present simple you do regularly: for example, when you normally go Vocabulary Routine activities to work or eat lunch. New skill Talking about your daily routine KEY LANGUAGE THE PRESENT SIMPLE To make the present The base form of the verb “to eat.” simple, use the base form of the verb (the infinitive without “to”). With he, she, and it, add “s” to the base form. FURTHER EXAMPLES THE PRESENT SIMPLE HOW TO FORM THE PRESENT SIMPLE SUBJECT VERB The base form of the verb. REST OF SENTENCE With he, she, and it, add “s.” 46

CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT WORD IN EACH SENTENCE FILL IN THE GAPS USING SAY THE SENTENCES OUT THE WORDS IN THE PANEL LOUD, FILLING IN THE GAPS 47

KEY LANGUAGE “S” AND “ES” ENDINGS With some verbs you add “es” for he, she, and it. These include verbs ending “sh,” “ch,” “o,” “ss,” “x,” and “z.” For most verbs, Add “es” to verbs Add “es” to verbs just add “s.” ending “sh.” ending “ch.” PRONUNCIATION SAYING “S” AND “ES” The “-s” endings are pronounced different ways. Listen to the difference. An “s” sound. A “z” sound. Say the “es” like the verb “is.” SAY THE WORDS FILL IN THE GAPS BY PUTTING THE OUT LOUD VERBS IN THE CORRECT FORM 48

REWRITE THE SENTENCES, LISTEN TO THE AUDIO CORRECTING THE ERRORS AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS Joan talks about her daily routine and work schedule. USE THE CHART TO CREATE 12 CORRECT SENTENCES AND SAY THEM OUT LOUD Start with Finish with a time. a noun Choose the correct or pronoun. form of the verb. CHECKLIST Routine activities Talking about your daily routine The present simple 49

Describing your week You can talk about your usual weekly activities using the New language Days and prepositions present simple with time phrases. Time phrases are often Vocabulary Days of the week formed using prepositions and days of the week. New skill Talking about your weekly routine VOCABULARY DAYS OF THE WEEK KEY LANGUAGE PREPOSITIONS AND DAYS OF THE WEEK Use “on” before the day You can add “–s” to the day of of the week to say the the week to show that the thing day you do something. happens regularly on that day. Use “from” to say Use “to” to say TIP the day you start the day you finish doing something. doing something. In US English, you can also leave out “go to” “On the weekend” is more and the preposition common in the US. when saying what day you work: “I work Mondays.” “At the weekend” is more common in the UK. 50