Lecture Notes by Molly Stone

Introduction

• Instructor: Molly Stone
• Topic: Introduction to names, possession, the verb "to be", and formal/informal introductions.

Names and Possession

Basic Questions

• What is your name?
  • Example: My name is Lisa Roberts.
  • Example: My name is Ali Aksoy.
  • Example: My name is Mari Pierre.

Breakdown of Names

• First Name:

  • Example: My first name is Molly.
  • Example: My first name is Lisa.
  • Example: My first name is Ali.

• Last Name:

  • Example: My last name is Stone.
  • Example: My last name is Roberts.
  • Example: My last name is Aksoy.

Possessive Pronouns

• My, Your, His, Her, Its, Our, Their
  • Singular: equals one.
  • Plural: equals two or more.
  • Examples:
    • My name is Molly Stone.
    • Her name is Julia Roberts.
    • His name is Tom Cruise.

Status and Formal Names

Status Terms

• Single: Ms. for women, Mr. for men.
• Married: Mrs. for women, Mr. for men.

Examples of Formal Names

• Ms. Marie Pierre
• Mr. Ali Aksoy
• Ms. Molly Stone

The Alphabet

Vowels and Consonants

• Vowels: A, E, I, O, U (and sometimes Y)
• Consonants: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Z

Spelling Names

• Example: Please spell your name.
  • My name is Ali Aksoy: A-L-I A-K-S-O-Y.
  • My last name is Roberts: R-O-B-E-R-T-S.

Introduction to the Verb "To Be"

Verb Conjugation

• I am / I'm: Example: I am Molly.
• You are / You're: Example: You are Ali.
• He is / He's: Example: He is Tom.
• She is / She's: Example: She is Mari.
• It is / It's: Example: It is Dolly.
• We are / We're: Example: We are students.
• They are / They're: Example: They are students.

Forming Questions and Answers

• Am I Molly?
  • Yes, you are.
  • No, you're not.
• Are you Ali?
  • Yes, I am.
  • No, I'm not.
• Is he Tom?
  • Yes, he is.
  • No, he isn't.

Formal Introductions

• Structure of Formal Introductions:
  • Example: Professor Smith, this is Dr. Jones.
  • Response: It's nice to meet you, Professor Smith.

Informal Introductions

• Casual Structure:
  • Example: Molly, this is Ali.
  • Response: Nice to meet you, Ali.

Self-Introduction

• Format: Hello, I'm [Name].
  • Example: Hello, I'm Molly.

Saying Goodbye

• Common Phrases:
  • Goodbye, Bye, See you, See you later.

Review Activities

Dictation and Writing Practice

• Listen and write letters and sentences.
• Sample sentences for practice:
  • My name is Ali.
  • It's nice to meet you.
  • Please spell your name.

Conversational Practice

• Sample Dialogue Example:
  • Meeting new people, introducing friends, and discussing names and spellings.

Summary

• The lecture focused on names, the structure of introduction, possession, and the verb "to be" in various contexts.
• Importance of understanding formal vs informal introductions and practicing spelling names.