English Language Basics: Names, Possession, and Introductions

Introduction to Names

Basic Structure

• First Name: Personal name given at birth.
• Last Name: Family name or surname.

Practice Questions

• Question: What is your name?
  • Answer: My name is Molly Stone.
• Question: What is your first name?
  • Answer: My first name is Molly.
• Question: What is your last name?
  • Answer: My last name is Stone.

Possession

Pronouns

• Singular: my, your, his, her, its
• Plural: our, your, their

Examples

• My name: My name is Molly Stone.
• Your name: Your name is Ali Oxo.
• Her name: Her name is Julia Roberts.
• His name: His name is Tom Cruz.
• Its name: Its name is Dolly.
• Our name: Our names are Molly Stone.
• Your name: Your name is Ali Oxo.
• Their name: Their names are Stone.

Formal Names and Status

Men

• Single: Mr. Stone
• Married: Mr. Stone

Women

• Single: Ms. Stone, Miss Stone
• Married: Mrs. Stone, Ms. Stone

Examples

• Mr. Tom Cruz (Single/Married)
• Mrs. Hillary Clinton (Married)
• Miss Piggy (Single)
• Ms. Molly Stone (Formal name)

Alphabet and Letters

Alphabet

• A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z (Zed in American English)

Vowels vs Consonants

• Vowels: A, E, I, O, U, sometimes Y
• Consonants: All other letters

Practice

• Vowels: Identify and pronounce A, E, I, O, U, Y
• Consonants: Identify and pronounce B, C, D, F, G, etc.

Capital and Small Letters

Usage

• Capital Letters: Used at the beginning of names and sentences
• Small Letters: Used for all other letters in a name or word

Verb "To Be"

Forms and Short Forms

• I am (I'm)
• You are (You're)
• He is (He's)
• She is (She's)
• It is (It's)
• We are (We're)
• They are (They're)

Examples with Pronouns

• I am Molly (I'm Molly)
• You are Ali (You're Ali)
• He is Tom (He's Tom)
• She is Mari (She's Mari)
• It is Dolly (It's Dolly)
• We are students (We're students)
• They are students (They're students)

Questions and Answers

Yes/No Questions

• 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.
• Is she Mari?
  • Yes, she is.
  • No, she's not.
• Is it Dolly?
  • Yes, it is.
  • No, it's not.
• Are we students?
  • Yes, we are.
  • No, we're not.
• Are they students?
  • Yes, they are.
  • No, they're not.

Formal Introductions

Conversation Structure

• Introduction: Introducing two people (e.g., Professor Smith and Dr. Jones)
• Responses:
  • It’s nice to meet you Professor Smith.
  • It’s nice to meet you too.

Practice Examples

• Example:
  • Dr. Curri: This is Princess Diana.
  • Response: It’s nice to meet you, Dr. Curri.

Informal Introductions

Conversation Structure

• Introduction: Introducing one friend to another
• Responses:
  • Nice to meet you, [name].
  • Nice to meet you too.

Practice Examples

• Example:
  • Ali: This is Marie.
  • Response: Nice to meet you, Ali. Nice to meet you too, Marie.

Introducing Yourself

Conversation Structure

• Self-Introduction: Hello, I’m [name].
• Responses:
  • I’m [name]. Nice to meet you.
  • Nice to meet you too.

Practice Examples

• Example:
  • Hello, I’m Molly.
  • I’m Lisa. Nice to meet you, Molly.
  • Nice to meet you too.

Saying Goodbye

Common Phrases

• Goodbye
• Bye
• See you
• See you tomorrow
• See you later

Practice Dialogues

• Example:
  • Ali: Goodbye.
  • Mari: See you tomorrow.
  • Lisa: Bye.

Review Exercises

Dictation

• Listen and write the given letters and sentences.
  • Letters: h, e, l, l, o
  • Sentences: My name is Ali.

Short Story Analysis

• Example Story: