Unit 1A – Learn To Talk About Where You are From
Let’s guess the nationality:
Vietnam –
Brunei–
Thailand–
Indonesia–
Philippines–
Nepal–
Taiwan–
Korea–
Cambodia–
Myanmar–
Bangladesh -
The Continents of the World
North America 北美
South America 南美洲
Europe 欧洲
Africa 非洲
Middle East 中东
Asia 亚洲
Oceania 大洋洲
Grammar: Be Forms
Introduction to Be forms:
In English grammar, "BE forms" -These forms
are used to indicate a state of being, existence,
identity, or condition and very important in
constructing sentences.
Be forms ~ am, is, are, was & were
We use Be Forms for:
[Link] - name of people, places, animals
& things
[Link] - he, she, it, we, they...
[Link] - descriptive words (eg: nice,
kind…)
[Link]
1. Present Simple:
I am
You are
(Singular ) -He/She/It is
(Plural) - We/They are
[Link] Simple:
I was
You were
(Singular) -He/She/It was
(Plural) - We/They were
We also use Be forms for:
Countable Nouns
Uncountable Nouns
Examples of Uncountable nouns:
Salt – There is too much salt in the food
Money – RM 100 is very expensive for the shirt
Time – The time is 5.00pm
Hair – My hair is long
Food – The food in that restaurant was tasty
The Formula
NEGATIVE & POSITIVE BE FORMS
Singular
Is – isn’t (Is not)
Was –wasn’t (was not)
Has – hasn’t (has not)
Does –doesn’t (does not)
Plural
Are – aren’t (are not)
Were – weren’t (were not)
Have – haven’t (have not)
Do – don’t (do not)
Contraction (Short Form)
a short form of a word or combination of words
that is often used instead of the full form in
spoken English
（英语口语中的）缩略形式
It’s – (contraction) it is/ it has
Who’s – who is/ who has
He’s – he is/ he has
She’s – she is/ she has
You’ll – you will
The difference between is/ has
He’s - Contraction
He is nice – describing
He has a red car – ownership
Note:
The be form is one of the most important verbs in
English because it's used in many ways,
including:
Introducing yourself: You can use be forms
to share personal information like your name,
age, or origin.
Ex: I am John and I am from Malaysia.
Describing things: You can use be forms to
describe people, places, or objects.
Ex: This place is amazing
Expressing feelings: You can use be forms
to express feelings.
Ex: She is feeling happy
Creating tenses: You can use be forms as
an auxiliary verb to create continuous or
passive tenses.
Ex: We are studying now (present
continuous tense) – Happening now
AIM: Demo To Mirror ~
Real life application
For this lesson, we are able to understand
different nationalities around the world, various
race and religion, continents around the world as
well as a simple but crucial grammar component
on using ‘be forms’ in daily communication.
Unit 1B: Learn To Talk About People
You Know
Who are the people around
us?
Vocabulary of Same Meaning Adjectives
Introduction to Be forms:
In English grammar, "BE forms" -These forms
are used to indicate a state of being, existence,
identity, or condition and very important in
constructing sentences.
Be forms ~ am, is, are, was & were
We use Be Forms for:
[Link] - name of people, places, animals
& things
[Link] - he, she, it, we, they...
[Link] - descriptive words (eg: nice,
kind…)
[Link]
1. Present Simple:
I am
You are
(Singular ) -He/She/It is
(Plural) - We/They are
[Link] Simple:
I was
You were
(Singular) -He/She/It was
(Plural) - We/They were
Be Forms: Questions &
Short Answers
There are 2 types of question words in English language:
1. WH questions:
WH 问题：
What
When
How
Who
Where
Which
Why
2. Be forms, Modal Verbs & Auxiliary Verbs
Note:
*we cannot use nouns to ask question in
English.
Ex:
Wrong: Amily eaten already?
Correct: Have you eaten, Amily?
The usage of Yes & No Questions
Affirmative - relating to a statement that shows
agreement or says "yes"
肯定的;同意的
an affirmative answer/response
肯定的回答／答复
Negative - A negative sentence or phrase is one
that contains a word such as "not", "no", "never",
or "nothing".
（句子或短语）否定的，否定式的
AIM: Finally demonstrate real life
application ~
Using Be forms in our
everyday life
1. Greetings and Introductions 问候和介绍
Focus on: Introducing yourself, using “to be” for identity, and talking about
origin.
2. Daily Routines 日常生活
Focus on: Present simple tense, time, and frequency adverbs (always, usually,
sometimes).
3. Shopping 购物
Focus on: Asking about prices, practicing numbers, and polite questions.
4. Asking for Directions 问路
Focus on: Giving directions, prepositions of place, and polite phrases.
5. Ordering Food 订购食物
Focus on: Polite requests, food vocabulary, and transactional language.
6. Talking About Weather 谈论天气
Focus on: Weather vocabulary and comparisons
7. Making Plans 制定计划
Focus on: Future intentions, making suggestions, and using “would you like.”
8. Talking About Hobbies 谈论爱好
Focus on: Talking about likes and hobbies using “like + verb-ing.”
Unit 1 C: Learn to ask for and give
information
Examples of personal information &
questions that are commonly asked are in a
bank, government offices, hotels & reservations,
learning centres, job applications, businesses,
membership applications and such.
Example of Personal Questions
What other places we usually provide
our personal information?
Asking for information in
different situation and
manner
1. May I know how to address you?
2. How old are you?
3. May I know what is your handphone number?
4. Could I have your email address?
5. May I know where is the location?
6. Must everyone wear masks?
– everyone must wear a mask
7. Do you have any insurance plan?
8. What insurance plan do you have?
9. Would you like to try a new secured plan?
10. What are your activities plan for this month?
11. Could we hit the target for this month?
Speaking Activity for the class:
Conversation on English Course Inquiry
Person A: Hi there! I'm interested in your English course. Can
you tell me more about it?
Person B: Of course! We have courses that cover grammar,
vocabulary, and conversation skills What exactly are you
looking to improve?
Person A: I want to improve all my English ability When do
they start?
Person B: The course will be for 6 months. It is 2 days per
week. We have flexible schedules and the classes are online
Person A: That sounds good. What about study materials and
test?
Person B: You'll have access to online study materials, and we
conduct regular test to track progress.
Person A: Alright. And what about fees? Are there payment
plans available?
Person B: We offer flexible payment plans. I can share the
detailed fee structure
Person A: Thanks! How do I enroll, and when does the next
course start?
Person B: To enroll, you can fill out the online application on
our website. The next course begins in January.
Person A: Appreciate the info! I'll check the details and call
you if I have more questions.
Person B: No problem! We're here to help you improve your
English skills.
Vocabulary:
Course - a set of classes or a plan of study on a
particular subject, usually leading to an exam or
qualification
Flexible - able to change or be changed easily
according to the situation
Schedule - a list of planned activities or things to be
done showing the times or dates when they are
intended to happen or be done
Conduct - to organize and perform a particular activity
Enroll - to put yourself or someone else onto the
official list of members of a course, college, or group
Telling time, the opposite way
Activity:
We want to enroll in a piano course. What
are the possible questions we can ask the
receptionist at the school?
AIM: Finally demonstrate real life
application ~
For this lesson, we are able to comprehend the
various usage of vocabulary on personal details,
creating sentences based on information in
different situation and manner and be able to
apply for our everyday English communication as
well as writing.
Unit 1D: Writing: Learn to write an Online
Profile
“What we post online, stays
online forever”
Punctuation - (the use of) special
symbols that you add to writing to separate
phrases and sentences to show that something is
a question, etc.
AIM: Finally demonstrate real life
application ~
Based on our writing today Online Profile, we are able
to understand how to use:
1. Capital letter
2. Punctuation accordingly.
We are also able to apply what we have learnt in our
job description, work purposes, business and
customers.
Examples of Online Profiles
I am Chin Ting, I’m 41 years old. I live in Teluk
Intan,Perak.
I’m housewife, I’m married and have one child. I like
singing and watching movies during my free time.
Besides that, I enjoy travelling and cycling as well.
I am Lee Pin, my surname is Kwan. I am 60 Years old. I
live in Seremban. I am a housewife. There are 5 people
in my family. I have a son and two daughters. I like
reading and cooking during my free time. Besides that,
I enjoy watching movies.
I'm Anne Lai from Kuching, Sarawak. I am currently
single and work in the food manufacturing industry. I
love my job and always enjoy the challenges of every
task. One of my favourite quotes is from John Quincy
Adams: "If your actions inspire others to dream
more, learn more, do more, and become more,
you are a leader."