LEARN ENGLISH SPEAKING IN JUST 3 STEPS

BASIC LEVEL 1

Introduction

The Advantages of Learning English

The English language is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, second only to Mandarin. That English is used almost everywhere is only one of the many advantages of learning the language.

Business

English is the primary language of business throughout the world. Most international business transactions, including emails, memos, reports and contracts, are written in English.

Employment Opportunities

The ability to fluently speak the English language in addition to your native language can be beneficial if you're seeking job opportunities with international companies. The ability to speak a language spoken by most business people can place you a step ahead of the competition.

Travel

The English language is predominantly spoken throughout the world, so international travelers may find that speaking English can make their travels a little easier. Most hotel and restaurant employees, as well as store merchants, probably speak English to some degree.

Academics

The English language is the predominant language of academics all over the world, with a large amount of research conducted, written and presented in English. Knowing English can helpful for scholars who wish to communicate their ideas and research findings to peers in their field.

Computers

Most software programs are written in English. Those seeking to expand their computer knowledge can find the ability to read and understand the English language invaluable

Introduction

Building blocks of a sentence (Part of speech)

When you want to express something, you need words!
When these words are grouped in a formatted manner, it is a Sentence!
It is the basic unit of any language for communication.

It requires minimum of 3 words to form a Sentence. For example, I like English.

Sentences may be classified according to the purpose of the sentence.

• A declarative sentence is used to make a statement.


• An interrogative sentence is used to pose a question.


• An imperative sentence is used to give a command or to implore or entreat.


• An exclamatory sentence is used to express astonishment or extreme emotion.

Declarative sentences

• It's lunch time.


• We are going to watch the game on Friday.


• My car is out of petrol.


• My parents keep telling me that I should make good grades so I can get a job or go to college.

Interrogative Sentences

• What time does the movie start?


• How many people from your graduating class went to college?


• Is there a reason why these dirty clothes are in the middle of the floor?


• What are they serving in the cafeteria today?

Imperative Sentences

• Wash the car.


• Clean up your room.


• Amit, report to the counselor.


• Please donate to the community charity fund.

Exclamatory sentences

• What a beautiful night!


• How happy we were when the dawn came and our flag was still there!


• What did you do to your hair! (exclamation formed as a question)


• I just won 5000 rupees! (exclamation formed as a declarative sentence)

The part of speech is categorize in following types.

• Noun


• Verb


• Participle


• Interjection


• Pronoun


• Preposition


• Adverb


• Conjuction

Noun are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. For example, Ravi, Ramesh, School, Chair, Lion, Laptop, Pencil, etc.

Verb represents an Action. For example, run, walk, swim, talk, eat, etc.

Present Participle is a form of a verb which usually ends in '-ing' and comes after another verb to show continuous action. For example, runing, walking, talking, eating, etc.

Past Participle is the form of a verb, that ends in -ed, -en. For example, walked, talked, eaten, destroyed, etc.

An interjection is a word used to express some sudden emotion of the mind - an exclamation. For example, "Ah! there he comes"

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. For example, She, herself, it,etc.

A preposition connects words, clauses, and sentences together and shows the relation between them. For example, "My hand is on the table". Here "on" relates a hand and a table.

An adverb describes the verb/how its done. For example, quickly, patiently, etc.

A conjunction joins words, clauses and sentences. For example, "You and me form a good team". Here "and" is a conjunction.

Using common expressions for Beginners

Basic usage of I'm

'I'm' is an abbreviation for the word 'I AM.' It is used in combination with other words to tell someone about yourself or to describe something you are doing.

Here are some examples:

• "I'm so tired."


• "I'm confused."


• "I'm happy."


• "I'm twenty three years old."


• "I'm hungry."


• "I'm nervous."


• "I'm excited."


• "I'm leaving work."


• "I'm thirsty."


• "I'm from India."

You can also add descriptive words with 'I'm' such as:

• "I'm extremely tired."


• "I'm very happy."


• "I'm terribly hungry."


• "I am super excited."


• "I'm very nervous."

  Using common expressions for Beginners

  Basic usage of I'm in/at/on

  Describes an action you are doing.
  Most commonly, you would use the word 'in' when entering a physical location such as a room or a building.

  Here are some examples:

• "I'm in the shower."
• "I'm in the lobby."
• "I'm in a car."
• "I'm in a house."
• "I'm in a school."

Using the word 'at' helps tell someone where you currently are. The difference between 'at' and 'in' is that the physical location is general.

Here are some examples:

• "I'm at the grocery."


• "I'm at the mall."


• "I'm at the doctor's office."


• "I'm at the park."


• "I'm at the airport."

However, in some cases you can use 'at' and 'in' interchangeably.

Here are some examples:

• "I'm at the mall."


• "I'm in the mall."


• "I'm at the park."


• "I'm in the park."


• "I'm at the grocery."


• "I'm in the grocery."

Using the word 'on' is referring to a non physical location such as your time being utilized by something else.

Here are some examples:

• "I'm on the phone."


• "I'm on my computer."


• "I'm on a bus."

  Using common expressions for Beginners

  Basic usage of I'm good at

  Again, 'I'm' is used here as 'I am.' 'Good at' informs someone what you excel at and are comfortable doing.

  Here are some examples:

• "I'm good at drawing."
• "I'm good at video games."
• "I'm good at swimming."
• "I'm good at driving."
• "I'm good at reading."
• "I'm good at sports."
• "I'm good at writing."
• "I'm good at math."
• "I'm good at dancing."
• "I'm good at chess."

Using common expressions for Beginners

Basic usage of I'm + (Verb)

'I'm' is a contraction of the words 'I am.' By adding a verb to 'I'm' this lets you express an action or occurrence about yourself.

Here are some examples:

• "I'm eating lunch."


• "I'm brushing my teeth."


• "I'm scared."


• "I'm driving to work."


• "I'm crying."


• "I'm typing an email."


• "I'm cooking dinner."


• "I'm combing my hair."


• "I'm hanging a picture."


• "I am texting."


• "I am dancing."


• "I am interested in the job."


• "I am exercising."


• "I am sad."


• "I am learning."

Using common expressions for Beginners

Basic usage of I'm getting

When combining the words 'I am' and 'getting' you are telling someone 'you' are gaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing.

Here are some examples:

• "I'm getting better."


• "I'm getting ready for bed."


• "I'm getting a tooth ache."


• "I'm getting a cold."


• "I'm getting married."


• "I'm getting tired."


• "I'm getting good at reading."


• "I'm getting a new car."


• "I'm getting a job."


• "I'm getting a puppy."

Using common expressions for Beginners

Basic usage of I gotta + (verb)

'I gotta' is grammatically incorrect. It is more of a spoken form.
If you want to say this with proper grammar, the equivalent would be, 'I have got to' or 'I've got to'. In the spoken form, 'got to' is shortened to 'gotta' and the word 'have' is dropped.

Here are some examples:

• "I gotta go."


• "I have to go." (Grammatically correct)


• "I gotta obey the laws."


• "I gotta move to a bigger house."


• "I gotta impress my boss."


• "I gotta brush my teeth."

By adding the word 'have' you can change what you are saying to express something that needs to be done in the near future.

Here are some examples:

• "I have got to be on time to work."


• "I've gotta try harder at school."


• "I've gotta tell my wife I'll be late."


• "I've gotta learn more about the laws."


• "I've gotta clean my house today."

"I'm gonna have some coffee."

"I'm going to have some coffee." (Grammatically correct)

"I'm gonna go to work."

"I'm gonna eat some cake."

"I'm gonna send out my resume."

"I'm gonna run a marathon."

"I'm gonna ask her out for dinner."

"I'm gonna stop smoking."

"I'm gonna help my friends."

"I'm gonna take swim lessons."

"I'm gonna read a book."

Using common expressions for Beginners

Basic usage of I plan to + (verb)

'Plan to' describes something that you would like to do in the near future.

Here are some examples:

• "I plan to find a new apartment."


• "I plan to relax on vacation."


• "I plan to surprise my parents."


• "I plan to wash my car."


• "I plan to adopt a child."


• "I plan to impress my boss."


• "I plan to watch a movie."


• "I plan to save more money."


• "I plan to read a book."


• "I plan to learn new things."

  Using common expressions for Beginners

  Basic usage of I wanna + (verb)

  The word 'wanna' is incorrect grammatically.
  It is equivalent to 'want to.' When combined with the word 'I' it helps communicate something you want to do.

  Here are some examples:

• "I wanna talk."
• "I want to talk." (Grammatically correct)
• "I wanna search for a job."
• "I wanna order some food."
• "I wanna marry her."
• "I wanna listen to that song."

By adding the word 'don't' you can change the meaning of what you are saying to something you 'want' to do to something you 'do not' want to do.

Here are some examples:

• "I don't wanna talk."


• "I don't wanna search for a job."


• "I don't wanna marry her."


• "I don't wanna listen to that song."


• "I don't wanna order some food."