Unit 2: Introducing myself!

Hello Guys, today we are going to learn about introduce yourself. Let's begin with some important topic to learn, simple present tense and present progressive.

Simple present tense

Simple present is a tense with different uses. We can use simple present tense when an action is happening right now, or when it happens regularly. Moreover, we use it in habitual actions or occurrences.

In the picture, we can see other differents ways to use the simple present tense

Picture 1: Infographic simple present tense

On the other hand, when we conjugate the verbs, we must add s, ies or es to the third person (she, he and it).

For example: Carlos (he) talks with his mother. The bird (it) flies in the sky. Mary (she) watches tv.

In the next pictures, we can see a lot of examples about conjugaison of the verbs in simple present tense.

Picture 2: Conjugation simple present tense with es-ies-s

Picture 3: Conjugation simple present tense in affirmative, negative and question

Furthermore, simple present tense is used with irregular verbs like to be and to have. Let`s see its conjugation:

   Picture 4: Conjugation verb to be in simple present tense in affirmative, negative and question

Picture 5: Conjugation verb to have in simple present tense in affirmative, negative and question

Let's see some videos to learn more about simple present tense:

Present progressive

Use of the Present Progressive

1.1. actions happening at the moment of speaking

Peter is reading a book now.

1.2. fixed plans in the near future

We are going to Basel on Saturday.

1.3. temporary actions

I am working in Rome this month.

1.4. actions happening around the moment of speaking (longer actions)

My friend is preparing for his exams.

1.5. trends

More and more people are using their computers to listen to music.

1.6. repeated actions which are irritating to the speaker (with always, constantly, forever)

Andrew is always coming late.

2. Signal words

• now 
• at the moment 
• Look! 
• Listen! 

3. Form

To be (am, are, is) + Infinitive + -ing

4.1. Affirmative sentences in the Present Progressive

Long forms	Contracted forms
I am playing football.	I'm playing football.
You are playing football.	You're playing football.
He is playing football.	He's playing football.

4.2. Negative sentences in the Present Progressive

Long forms	Contracted forms
I am not playing football.	I'm not playing football.
You are not playing football.	You're not playing football.
	You aren't playing football.
He is not playing football.	He's not playing football.
	He isn't playing football.

4.3. Questions in the Present Progressive

Long forms	Contracted forms
Am I playing football?	not possible
Are you playing football?
Is he playing football?

Let´s see some videos about present progressive!

ACTIVITY 1: SIMPLE DESCRIPTION

In this activity, you must follow next steps to learn about your presentation:

Step 1: You must watch next videos about the adjectives, the numbers, question words and verb to be. Let´s see!

The numbers

Adjectives

Question words

Verb to be

Step 2: You must do the exercises about adjectives, verb to be and the numbers in educational software Duolingo: https://es.duolingo.com/


                               

    

Step 3: You must pay attention to the teacher when she explains in the blackboard about the numbers, verb to be, question words and adjectives. Then, you must pronounce the sentences created by the teacher in the blackboard.

Step 4: You must write a little text about your presentation with the topics viewed in this unit.

ACTIVITY 2: SIMPLE DESCRIPTION

In this activity, you must follow next steps to learn about your presentation:

Step 1: You must check the blog created by the teacher, where you watch the videos about simple present tense and present progressive.

Step 2: You must pay attention to the teacher explanation about simple present tense.

Step 3: You must do the exercises about simple present tense in educational software Duolingo: https://es.duolingo.com/

Step 4: You must write a text about your presentation with the topics viewed in the units.

ACTIVITY 3: MY PRESENTATION

In this activity, you must follow next steps to learn about your personal presentation:

Step 1: You must check the blog created by the teacher, where you watch the videos about simple present tense and present progressive. 

Step 2: You must see next videos about introduce yourself

Step 3: You must do a video with your tablet or cellphone, introducing yourself.