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English A1 Book
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ABOUT CEFR
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an
international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on
a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a
language.

This makes it easy for anyone involved in language teaching and testing, such as
teachers or learners, to see the level of different qualifications. It also means that
employers and educational institutions can easily compare qualifications to other
exams in their respective country.

ABOUT ENGLISH A1

According to the official CEFR guidelines, someone at the

A1 level in English:
1. Can use isolated words and basic expressions in order to give simple
information about himself/herself.
2. Can understand everyday expressions aimed at the satisfaction of simple
needs of a concrete type, delivered directly to him/her in clear, slow and
repeated speech by a sympathetic speaker
3. Can understand questions and instructions addressed carefully and slowly
to him/her and follow short, simple directions
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Table of Contents:

English Basics............................................................................................................................. 5
Lesson 1: English Alphabets................................................................................... 5
Lesson 1: Numbers 1 to 1000...................................................................................5
Basic English Conversation....................................................................................................... 5
Lesson 2: WHERE ARE YOU FROM?...................................................................... 5
Lesson 3: DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH?.................................................................... 6
Lesson 4: WHAT’S YOUR NAME?............................................................................6
Lesson 5: ASKING DIRECTIONS............................................................................. 7
Lesson 6: I’M HUNGRY............................................................................................. 8
Lesson 7: DO YOU WANT SOMETHING TO DRINK?..............................................8
Lesson 8: THAT’S TOO LATE!.................................................................................. 9
Lesson 9: CHOOSING A TIME TO MEET............................................................... 10
Lesson 10: WHEN DO YOU WANT TO GO?.......................................................... 11
Lesson 11: ORDERING FOOD................................................................................ 11
Lesson 12: NOW OR LATER?.................................................................................12
Lesson 13: DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY?.....................................................13
Lesson 14: HOW HAVE YOU BEEN?..................................................................... 14
Lesson 15: INTRODUCING A FRIEND................................................................... 16
Lesson 16: BUYING A SHIRT................................................................................. 17
Lesson 17: ASKING ABOUT LOCATION............................................................... 18
Lesson 18: DO YOU KNOW THE ADDRESS?....................................................... 19
Lesson 19: VACATION TO CANADA...................................................................... 20
Lesson 20: WHO IS THAT WOMAN?......................................................................22
Lesson 21: COMMON QUESTIONS........................................................................23
Lesson 22: THE SUPERMARKET IS CLOSED...................................................... 24
Lesson 23: DO YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN?....................................................... 26
Lesson 24: I LOST MY WALLET............................................................................. 27
Lesson 25: PHONE CALL AT WORK..................................................................... 29
Lesson 26: FAMILY TRIP.........................................................................................30
Lesson 27: I WENT SHOPPING.............................................................................. 31
Lesson 28: PAYING FOR DINNER.......................................................................... 32
Lesson 29: BUYING A PLANE TICKET.................................................................. 33
Lesson 30: AT THE RESTAURANT....................................................................... 34
Grammar.....................................................................................................................................36

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Singular and Plural Nouns..................................................................................... 36

Count Nouns vs. Non-Count Nouns...................................................................... 37
Possessive Nouns...................................................................................................37
Pronouns..................................................................................................................38
'Be' Verbs................................................................................................................. 38
Action Verbs............................................................................................................ 39
Adverbs.................................................................................................................... 39
Simple Tense............................................................................................................40
Progressive and Perfect Tense.............................................................................. 40
Perfect Progressive Tense......................................................................................41

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English Basics
Lesson 2: WHERE ARE YOU
Lesson 1: English
FROM?
Alphabets
Small letters:- a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
● Hello.
opqrstuvwxyz
● Hi.
Capital letters:- A B C D E F G H I J K ● How are you?
LMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
● I’m good. How are you?
● Good. Do you speak English?
Lesson 1: Numbers 1 to
● A little. Are you American?
1000
● Yes.
● Where are you from?
1 = one, 2=two, 3=three, 4=four, 5=five, ● I’m from California.
6=six 7=seven, 8=eight, 9=nine, 10=ten
● Nice to meet you.
120 - one hundred and twenty
1,750 - one thousand, two hundred and ● Nice to meet you too.
seventy
3,003 - two thousand and three

100= a hundred / one hundred

1,000 - a thousand

5,000 - five thousand

901,300 - nine hundred and three
thousand

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Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

1. Hello Haye Hello, how are you?

2. Goodbye Nabadgalyo Goodbye, see you later.

3. Yes Haa Do you like pizza? Yes, I do

4. No Maya Do you want to go out tonight?

No, I don't

5. Please Fadlan Can you pass me the salt,

please?

Lesson 3: DO YOU SPEAK ● I’m a student too.

ENGLISH?

● Excuse me, are you American?

● No.
● Do you speak English?
● A little, but not very well.
● How long have you been here?
● 2 months.
● What do you do for work?
● I’m a student. How about you?

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Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Thank you Mahadsanid Thank you for your help.

Sorry Waan kaxumahay I'm sorry for being late.

Excuse me Raali noqo Excuse me, can you tell me

where the bathroom is?

Name Magac What's your name?

Age Da’ How old are you?

● Sure. It’s 5:10.

Lesson 4: WHAT’S YOUR
NAME? ● What did you say?

● I said it was 5:10.

● Excuse me, what’s your name? ● Thanks.

● You’re welcome.
● My name is Jessica. What’s

yours?

● John.

● You speak English very well.

● Thank you.

● Do you know what time it is?

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Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Country Wadan What country are you from?

City Magaalo What city do you live in?

Family Qoys Do you have any brothers or

sisters?

Job Shaqo What do you do for a living?

School Iskuul Where did you go to school?

● Where? I don’t see it.

Lesson 5: ASKING
● Across the street.
DIRECTIONS
● Oh, I see it now. Thanks.

● Hi Michael. ● No problem.

● Hi Amy. What’s up? ● Do you know if there’s a

● I’m looking for the airport. Can restroom around here?

you tell me how to get there? ● Yes, there’s one here. It’s in the

● No, sorry. I don’t know. store.

● Thank you.
● I think I can take the subway to
● Bye.
the airport. Do you know where
● Bye bye.
the subway is?
● Sure, it’s over there.

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Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Friend Saaxiib Do you have any friends here?

Food Cunto What's your favorite food?

Drink Cabid Can I get you something to

drink?

Eat Cunid Would you like to eat now?

● I’d like to go to an Italian

Lesson 6: I’M HUNGRY
restaurant.

● Hi Sarah, how are you? ● What kind of Italian food do you

● Fine, how are you doing? like?

● What do you want to do? ● I like spaghetti. Do you like

● I’m hungry. I’d like to eat spaghetti?

something. ● No, I don’t, but I like pizza.

● Where do you want to go?

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Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Numbers Tiro 1. Can you count to ten?

Colors Midabyo 2. What's your favorite

color?

Clothes Dhar 3. What are you wearing

today?

Body parts Jirka Qeybihiisa 4. Point to your nose.

Animals Xayawaanka 5. Do you like dogs or

cats?

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● Small, please.
Lesson 7: DO YOU WANT
● Here you are.
SOMETHING TO DRINK?
● Thanks.

● David, would you like ● You’re welcome.

something to eat?
● No, I’m full.
● Do you want something to
drink?
● Yes, I’d like some coffee.
● Sorry, I don’t have any coffee.
● That’s OK. I’ll have a glass of
water.
● A small glass, or a big one?

Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

1. Weather Cimiladda Is it hot or cold today?

2. Time Waqtiga What time is it?

3. Days of Maalmaha isbuuca

What day is it today?
the week

4. Months Bisha What month is your birthday in?

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5. Seasons Xiliyadda 6. What's your favorite

season?

work then.
Lesson 8: THAT’S TOO
● How about 5:00 PM?
LATE!
● That’s fine.
● OK, see you then.
● Mary, would you like to get ● Alright. Bye.
something to eat with me?
● When?
● At 10 O’clock.
● 10 in the morning?
● No, at night.
● Sorry, that’s too late. I usually go
to bed around 10:00 PM.
● OK, how about 1:30 PM?
● No, that’s too early. I’ll still be at

Vocabulary

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Word Somali Meaning Example

Directions Tilmaamaha Can you tell me how to get to

the station?

Transportation Gaadiidka How did you get here today?

Holidays Fasax What do you like to do on

holidays?

Hobbies Hiwaayadaha What do you like to do in your

free time?

Music muusik What kind of music do you like?

● Is 6:00 PM OK?
Lesson 9: CHOOSING A
● Yes, that’s good. Where would
TIME TO MEET
you like to go?

● Jennifer, would you like to ● The Italian restaurant on 5th

Street
have dinner with me? ● Oh, I don’t like that Restaurant. I
● Yes. That would be nice. When don’t want to go there.
do you want to go? ● How about the Korean
restaurant next to it?
● Is today OK? ● OK, I like that place.
● Sorry, I can’t go today.
● How about tomorrow night?
● Ok. What time?
● Is 9:00 PM all right?
● I think that’s too late.

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Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Movies Filimada What's your favorite movie?

TV shows Bandhigyada TV-ga What's your favorite TV show?

Books Buugaagta
What's your favorite book?

Shopping Dukaameysi Do you like to go shopping?

Money Lacag How much does it cost?

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Lesson 10: WHEN DO YOU a little later?

● OK, how about 12:30 PM?
WANT TO GO?
● Where?
● How about Bill’s Seafood
● Hi Mark.
Restaurant?
● Hi.
● Oh, Where is that?
● What are you planning to do
● It’s on 7th Street.
today?
● OK, I’ll meet you there.
● I’m not sure yet.
● Would you like to have lunch
with me?
● Yes. When?
● Is 11:30 AM OK?
● Sorry, I didn’t hear you. Can you
say that again, please?
● I said, 11:30 AM.
● Oh, I’m busy then. Can we meet

Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Jobs Shaqo What kind of job do you want to

have?

Travel Safar Have you ever traveled to

another country?

Health Caafimaad Do you exercise regularly?

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Emotions Shucuur
How do you feel today?

Invitations Casumaad Would you like to come to my

party?

and Coke.
Lesson 11: ORDERING
FOOD ● I’ll have a bottle of water, please.

● What would you like to eat?

● Hello sir, welcome to the
● I’ll have a tuna fish sandwich and
French Garden Restaurant.
a bowl of vegetable soup.
How many?

● One.

● Right, this way. Please have a

seat. Your waitress will be with

you in a moment.

● Hello sir, would you like to

order now?

● Yes, please.

● What would you like to drink?

● What do you have?

● We have bottled water, juice,

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Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Requests Codsi Can you help me with this?

Offers Bixin
Would you like some coffee?

Descriptions Sharaxaad What does it look like?

Comparisons Isbar bardhig Which one is better?

Possessions Lahaansho What do you have in your bag?

later?
Lesson 12: NOW OR
LATER? ● Now.

● What?
● Chris, where are you going?
● Now would be better.
● I’m going to the store. I need to
● OK, let’s go.
buy something.
● Should we walk?
● Really? I need to go to the
● No, it’s too far. Let’s drive.
store too.

● Would you like to come with me?

● Yeah, let’s go together.

● Would you like to go now or

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Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Beautiful Qurux The sunset is beautiful and

breathtaking.

Brave Geesi The firefighter is brave and

risks his life to save others.

Bright Iftiimin The sun is bright and shining.

Calm Deganaan The lake is calm and serene.

Capable Karti She is capable of handling any

task.

Careful Taxadar The surgeon is careful and

precise during surgery.

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● That’s not very much.

Lesson 13: DO YOU HAVE
ENOUGH MONEY? ● I think it’s OK. I also have two

● Laura, what are you going to credit cards.

do today? ● Let me give you another ten

● I’m going shopping. dollars.

● What time are you leaving? ● Thanks. See you later.

● I’m going to leave around 4 ● Bye.

o’clock.

● Will you buy a ham sandwich

for me at the store?

● Do you have enough money?

● I’m not sure.

● How much do you have?

● 25 dollars. Do you think that’s

enough?

Vocabulary

Word Somali Meaning Example

Caring Daryeel She is caring and always helps

those in need.

Charismatic Soo jiidasho leh

The politician is charismatic

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and can win over crowds.

Charming Soojiidasho leh The old town is charming and

full of character.

Cheerful Farxad badan The children are cheerful and

always laughing.

Clean Nadiif ah The kitchen is clean and

spotless.

Clever Xariif ah The puzzle solver is clever and

can solve any puzzle.

● It’s OK. It’s not serious.

Lesson 14: HOW HAVE YOU
BEEN? ● That’s good. How’s your wife?

● She’s good.
● Hello Richard.
● Is she in America now?
● Hi Karen. How have you been? ● No, she’s not here yet.

● Not too good. ● Where is she?

● She’s in Canada with our kids.
● Why?
● I see. I have to go now. Please
● I’m sick. tell your wife I said hi.

● Sorry to hear that. ● OK, I’ll talk to you later.

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● I hope you feel better.

Vocabulary
Family Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

Aunt Eedo My aunt is a great cook and

always makes my favorite
desserts.

Brother Walaal My brother is two years older

than me.

Child (children) Cunug / Caruur Children are often playful and

curious.

Cousin Ina adeer ama ina I have a lot of cousins, and I

abti love spending time with them.

Daughter Gabar / Inana Daughters can be close to their

mothers or fathers.

Father (Dad) Aabo My father took me to watch the

football every Saturday.

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Family Qoys I'm so grateful for my family.

They're the best people I know.

Grandmother Ayeeyo I love spending time with my

grandmother.

Grandfather Awoowe My grandfather taught me how

to fish.

Twin Mataano The twins were born on the

same day, at the same time.

Kid Cunug yar The kids were laughing and

running around.

Mother (mum) Hooyo I'm so grateful to my mother for

everything she's done for me.

Mother-in-law Sodoh I'm not sure what I would do

without my mother-in-law. She's
like a second mom to me.

Father-in-law Sodog My father-in-law is a retired doctor.

Nephew Wiilka adeer ka I'm going to visit my nephew this

ama abtiga weekend.

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looyahay

Niece Gabadha adeeg ka

My niece is my sister's daughter.
ama abtiga
She's such a smart and funny girl.
looyahay

Parents Waalid My parents are getting older, and

I'm starting to worry about them. I
want to make sure they're okay.

Relatives Qaraabo I'm not close to my relatives. We

don't see each other very often.

Sister Walaalsha My sister is getting married next

month! I'm so excited for her.

Son Wiilka ladhalay I'm so proud of my son for

graduating from college.

Uncle Adeer My uncle is the funniest person I

know.

● Nice to meet you too.

Lesson 15: INTRODUCING
A FRIEND ● Mrs. Smith, what do you do for

work?
● Robert, this is my friend, Mrs.
● I’m a doctor.
Smith.
● Oh. Where do you work?
● Hi, Nice to meet you.

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● New York University Hospital in

New York City. What do you

do?

● I’m a teacher.

● What do you teach?

● I teach English.

● Where?

● At a high school in New Jersey.

● That’s nice. How old are you?

● I’m 32.

Vocabulary
Body Parts Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Neck Qoor ➔ She had a sore neck

from sleeping in an
awkward position.

➔ Nose San ➔ He had a runny nose

from allergies.

➔ Toe Suul ➔ She had a broken toe

from stubbing it on the
coffee table.

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➔ Tooth Ilkaha
➔ He lost a tooth in a fight

➔ Teeth Iliga ➔ She had a beautiful

smile with straight, white
teeth.

➔ Hand Gacanta ➔ She clapped her hands

together.

➔ Head Madaxa ➔ She has a head that is

always full of ideas.

➔ Heart Wadnaha ➔ He has a heart of

compassion.

➔ Leg Lug ➔ She kicked the ball with

her leg.

➔ Lips Faruuryaha ➔ His lips were chapped

and cracked.

➔ Ankle Anqowga ➔ My ankle is still sore

from yesterday's hike.

➔ Arm Gacanta ➔ I need to get my arm

checked out by a doctor.

➔ Beard Garka ➔ I've been growing my

beard for the past few
months.

➔ Body Jirka ➔ My body is tired after a

long day at work.

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➔ Ear Dhagta ➔ I need to clean my ears,

they're starting to itch.

➔ Eye Isha ➔ My eyes are watering

after chopping onions.

➔ Face Wajiga ➔ His face turned red when

he was angry.

➔ Foot/ Cagta
➔ He put his feet up on the
Feet
coffee table.

➔ Finger Farta ➔ He snapped his fingers

to get my attention.

➔ Hair Tinta ➔ He cut his hair short for

the summer.

● 50 dollars. That’s too much.

Lesson 16: BUYING A
SHIRT ● How about this one? It’s on sale

for only 35 dollars.

● Excuse me.
● I don’t like that one.
● Hello sir, may I help you?
● How about the one next to the
● Yes. Can I see that shirt on the black gloves? It’s very similar to

top shelf please? the one you like.

● That’s nice. How much is it?
● Sure. Here it is.
● 30 dollars.
● How much does it cost?
● That’ll be fine.
● 50 dollars.

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● Is this color OK, or would you like and a white one.

a different color?

● That blue one’s fine.

● Do you need any more of these

shirts?

● Yes.

● How many do you want?

● I’ll take two more, a red one

Vocabulary
Adjective Related Words

Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Bad Xun ➔ The weather was bad

yesterday.

➔ Beautiful Qurux ➔ She has a beautiful

smile.

➔ Big Weyn ➔ His big dreams inspire

others.

➔ Bored Caajisay ➔ She was bored, so she

started to read a book.

➔ Boring Caajis ➔ This class is so boring,

I’m going to fall asleep.

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➔ Afraid Cabsi ➔ She was afraid of the

dark.

➔ Amazing Cajiib
➔ That's an amazing story.

➔ Angry Xanaaq ➔ She was angry at herself

for making a mistake.

➔ Attractive Soojiisadasho
➔ She is very attractive.

➔ Awful Wax Xun ➔ The traffic was awful.

there?
Lesson 17: ASKING ABOUT
LOCATION ● 5 minutes or so.

● Is it close to the subway

● Excuse me, I’m looking for the
station?
Holiday Inn. Do you know
● Yes, it’s very close. The subway
where it is?
station is next to the hotel. You
● Sure. It’s down this street on the
can walk there.
left.
● Thanks a lot.
● Is it far from here?

● No, it’s not far.

● How far is it?

● About a mile and a half.

● How long does it take to get

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Vocabulary
Adjective Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Busy Mashquul ➔ I’m busy right now, can I

call you back later?

➔ Calm Deggan
➔ I'm feeling calm today.

➔ Careful Taxaddar ➔ She was very careful

when she crossed the
street.

➔ Cheap Raqiis ➔ They live in a cheap

apartment.

➔ Clean Nadiif ➔ I need to clean my

room.

➔ Clear Cad ➔ The sky was clear and

blue.

➔ Clever Xariif
➔ She's a very clever girl.

➔ Close Xiran ➔ They're close in age

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please?
Lesson 18: DO YOU KNOW
THE ADDRESS? ● No problem.

● Is it faster if I take Highland

● Excuse me. Do you know how
avenue?
to get to the mall?
● No, that way is longer. There are
● Sure, I used to work there. Go
more stop lights on that street.
straight for about a mile, then turn
● I think you’re right. Thank you.
left at the light. The mall will be

on the right.

● Do you know the address?

● Yes, the address is 541 Main

street.

● Can you write it down for me

Vocabulary
Health related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Fit La’eg ➔ The clothes fit me

perfectly.

➔ Flu Hergab
➔ She has the flu.

➔ Headache Madax ➔ Headaches are the

Xanuun worst.

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➔ Healthy Caafimaad ➔ His blood pressure is

normal, so he's healthy.

➔ Unhealthy Caafimaad
➔ He looks unhealthy.
daro

➔ Medicine Daawo ➔ He takes medicine for

his allergies.

➔ Patient Bukaan ➔ The patient is recovering

from surgery.

➔ Sore throat Cune ➔ I can't talk because my

Xanuun throat is so sore.

➔ Temperature Heerkulka ➔ The baby's temperature

is low.

➔ (Doctor) Balanta ➔ I need to make an

Appointment Dhaqtarka appointment with my
doctor.

● I’m leaving on Sunday. We’re

Lesson 19: VACATION TO
CANADA going to Canada.

● Really? The day after

● What’s today’s date?
tomorrow? That’s very soon.
● It’s July 5th.
● Yeah I know.
● When are you going on
● How long are you going to stay
vacation?

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there?

● About 2 weeks.

● When are you coming back?

● I’m coming back on the 17th.

● Alright. Have a nice trip.

Vocabulary
Work Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Coach Tababare ➔ The coach motivated the

team to victory.

➔ Designer Nashqadeey
e ➔ The designer created a
beautiful dress.

➔ Director Agaasime ➔ They are a television

director.

➔ Electrician Korontiiste ➔ He is a licensed

electrician

➔ Farmer Beeraley ➔ The farmer has been

farming for over 20
years.

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➔ Artist Farshaxamii
➔ He is a creative artist
ste

➔ Author Qoraa
➔ She is a famous author

➔ Flight Kaaliyaha
➔ The flight attendant
attendant Diyaaradda
showed us to our seats

➔ Baker Rooti ➔ She is a baker at a local

Sameeye bakery.

➔ Butcher Hilible ➔ The butcher's meat was

always of the highest
quality.

➔ Comedian Shactiroole ➔ The comedian made the

audience laugh until their
sides hurt.

➔ Librarian Caawiyaha ➔ The librarian helped me

Maktabada find the book I was
looking for

➔ Manager Maamule
➔ She is a store manager

➔ Photographer Sawirqaade ➔ The photographer is

working on a new project

➔ Player Ciyaariyaha ➔ She is a professional

n football player

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➔ Plumber Tubiste ➔ The plumber installed a

new toilet in the
bathroom.

➔ Poet Abwaan ➔ The poet recited her

latest poem at the coffee
shop.

➔ Politician Siyaasi ➔ The politician made a

speech at the rally.

➔ Police officer Askari ➔ The police officer

arrested the suspect.

● Who’s that man standing next

Lesson 20: WHO IS THAT
WOMAN? to her?

● Which man?
● Joseph, who is that woman?
● That short guy on her right.
● That’s Susan.
What’s his name?
● What does she do for work?
● Oh, that’s Matt.
● She’s a lawyer.
● He’s really good looking.
● Is she American?
● Yeah.
● No, but she speaks English
● Do you know him?
fluently.
● I don’t know him, but I think my
● She’s really tall. Do you know
sister does.
her?
● Is he married?
● Yes, I know her. We’re friends.

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● Yes, he’s married.

● I remember now. I met him

before.

Vocabulary
Food & Drink Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Apple Tufaax ➔ I like to eat apples for

breakfast.

➔ Beans Digir ➔ Beans are a good

source of protein.

➔ Beef Hilib ka ➔ I had a beef burger for

Lo’da
lunch.

➔ Biscuit Buskud ➔ I like to eat biscuit with

jam.

➔ Boil Gubasho ➔ I boil water to make

pasta.

➔ Bottle Dhalo ➔ I keep my water bottle

in the fridge so it's cold

➔ Bowl Baaquli
➔ I eat cereal in a bowl.

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➔ Bread Rooti ➔ I make sandwiches with

bread.

➔ Breakfast Quraac ➔ I have breakfast at 7am

every morning.

➔ Butter Subag ➔ I spread butter on my

toast.

➔ Eat Cunid ➔ I eat eggs in the

morning

➔ Cheese Jiis ➔ I like cheese on my

sandwiches.

➔ Chips jibsi ➔ I snack on chips while I

watch TV.

➔ Chocolate Shukulaato ➔ I love chocolate for

dessert.

➔ Coffee Kafee ➔ I drink coffee in the

morning to wake up.

● Where did you learn?

Lesson 21: COMMON
QUESTIONS ● I learned in college.

● You speak really well.

● Brian, do you know how to
● Thank you.
speak English?
● How long have you been in the
● Yes.
US?

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● 3 weeks. business trip.

● Is your wife with you?

● Yes, she just got here yesterday.

● Have you been to California

before?

● No. I’ve never been there.

● Have you ever been to Las

Vegas?

● Yes. I went there once on a

Vocabulary
Food & Drink Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Cake Doolsho ➔ I ate a slice of cake for

dessert.

➔ Egg Ukun ➔ I scrambled eggs for

breakfast.

➔ Fruit Qudaar ➔ I love fruit, especially

grapes.

➔ Fry Qalajin ➔ I fry an egg with some

spinach and
mushrooms.

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➔ Garlic Toon ➔ I like to fry garlic in olive

oil.

➔ Honey Malab
➔ I put honey on my toast.

➔ Jam Jaam ➔ I spread jam on my

bagel.

➔ Juice Cabitaan ➔ I drink orange juice in

the morning.

➔ Lemonade Cabitaan liin ➔ I make lemonade on hot

days.

➔ Meat Hilib ➔ I ate a balanced meal

with meat, vegetables,
and grains.

➔ Menu Warqada ➔ I looked at the menu

lagu qoro
and decided to get the
Cuntada
chicken stir-fry.
maqaayada

➔ Milk Caano ➔ I drank a glass of milk

with my meal.

➔ Orange Oranjo ➔ I peeled an orange for a

snack.

➔ Order (food) Dalab Cunto ➔ I placed an order for a

pizza.

➔ Pasta Paasto
➔ I added some pepper to

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my pasta.

about 8:30PM and then we can

Lesson 22: THE
SUPERMARKET IS CLOSED all go out to dinner.

● Where does she live?

● Jeff, I’m going to the
● She lives in San Francisco.
supermarket. Do you want to
● How long has she lived there?
come with me?
● I think she’s lived there for about
● I think the supermarket is closed
10 years.
now.
● That’s a long time. Where did
● Oh, When does it close?
she live before that?
● It closes at 7:00 on Sundays.
● San Diego.
● That’s too bad.

● Don’t worry, we can go tomorrow

morning. It opens at 8:00.

● Alright. What do you want to

do now?

● Let’s take a walk for a half an

hour. My sister will get here at

Vocabulary
House/Home Related Words

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Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Bath Qubeys ➔ I take a bath every

morning before i go to
work.

➔ Bed Sariir ➔ I sleep in my bed in the

bedroom.

➔ Building Dhismo ➔ I live in a building in the

countryside.

➔ Carpet Rooga ➔ The carpet in my

bedroom is blue.

➔ Ceiling Saqaf ➔ The ceiling in my

bathroom is white.

➔ Computer Kumbuyuuta ➔ I use my computer in the

r living room.

➔ Cooker Cunto Kariye ➔ I cook dinner on the

cooker in the kitchen.

➔ Cottage Cariish ➔ I live in a cottage in the

countryside.

➔ Countryside Baadiyaha ➔ I see cows in the

countryside.

➔ Cup Koob ➔ I put my cup in the

cupboard in the dining
room.

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➔ Dishwasher Mashiinka ➔ The dishwasher is in the

allabta
kitchen.
dhaqa

➔ Door Albaab
➔ The door is open.

➔ Elevator – Lift Wiish ➔ I take the elevator to the

top floor.

➔ Farm Beer
➔ I see cows on the farm.

➔ Floor Dabaq ➔ The floor is made of

wood.

➔ Fork Fargeeto
➔ I eat with a fork.

➔ Fridge Talaagad ➔ The fridge is in the

kitchen.

➔ Furniture Armaajo ➔ There is furniture in the

living room.

have?
Lesson 23: DO YOU HAVE
ANY CHILDREN? ● I have two kids. A boy and a girl.

● What are their names?

● Charles, do you have any
● Jack and Stephanie.
children?
● How old are they?
● Yes.
● Stephanie is 18 and Jack is 24.
● How many children do you

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● Are they in school? ● No, she’s at school.

● Stephanie is. She goes to college

in Washington and Jack works in

Florida.

● What does Stephanie study?

● She studies English.

● Is she here now?

Vocabulary
House/Home Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Garden Beerta ➔ There is a garden behind

my house.

➔ Gate Albaabka
hore ➔ The gate to the garden is
open.

➔ Glass Muraayad ➔ The glass in the window

is broken.

➔ Grass Coos ➔ The grass is green and

lush.

➔ Hill Dalcad ➔ The hill is steep and

rocky.

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➔ Home Guriga ➔ I live in a home with a

garden.

➔ House Guri ➔ The house is made of

bricks

➔ Kitchen Jikada ➔ I cook in the kitchen with

a knife.

➔ Laptop laabtoob
➔ I use my laptop to write.

➔ Light Iftiin ➔ I turn on the light in the

kitchen.

➔ River Wabiga ➔ I see a river in the

distance.

➔ Room Qolka
➔ I sleep in a bedroom.

➔ Shelf Marfish ➔ I put my books on a

shelf.

➔ Shower Qabeys ➔ I take a shower in the

morning.

➔ Spoon Qaando
➔ I eat soup with a spoon.

➔ Mirror Muraayad ➔ I look at myself in the

mirror.

➔ Neighbour Dariska ➔ My neighbour is very

friendly.

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➔ Oven Foornadda ➔ I bake a cake in the

oven.

➔ Park Darjiinadda
➔ I play frisbee in the park.
Beerta

➔ Plate Saxan
➔ I eat dinner off a plate.

➔ Rent Kiro ➔ I pay rent to my landlord.

● That’ll be fine. Here you are.

Lesson 24: I LOST MY
WALLET ● What are you going to do now?

● I’m going to buy some books

● Hey, How’s it going?
and then I’m going to the gas
● Not good. I lost my wallet.
station.
● Oh, that’s too bad. Was it
● If you wait a minute I can go with
stolen?
you.
● No, I think it came out of my
● I’ll wait for you.
pocket when I was in the taxi.

● Is there anything I can do?

● Can I borrow some money?

● Sure, how much do you need?

● About 50 dollars.

● That’s no problem.

● Thanks. I’ll pay you back on

Friday.

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Vocabulary
Shopping/Cloth Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Buy Iib ➔ I need to buy a new

dress for the party.

➔ Clothes Dharka
➔ Clothes cost money.

➔ Coat Jaakad ➔ I bought a new coat with

cash.

➔ Cost Qarash
➔ The jacket cost $50

➔ Dress Labis ➔ I paid for the dress and

jacket in cash.

➔ Earring Dhago ➔ The earrings were a gift

from my grandmother.

➔ Gift / Present Hadiyad ➔ I bought a gift for my

friend's birthday.

➔ Gloves Gacan ➔ I bought a pair of gloves

Gashad to keep my hands warm.

➔ Hat Koofiyad ➔ I put on my hat and

jacket before going
outside.

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➔ Jeans Jiinis ➔ I bought a pair of jeans

at the market for $50.

➔ Jewellery Dahab ➔ I gave my grandmother a

laxirto piece of jewellery as a
gift.

➔ Jumper Dharka ➔ I'm wearing a new

jilicsan jumper today.

➔ Leather Maqaar ➔ This leather jacket is

really soft.

➔ Market Suuq ➔ I went to the market to

buy some fruit and
vegetables

➔ Money Lacag ➔ I paid for my groceries

with cash.

➔ Packet Baakad ➔ The packet of biscuits

cost $2.

➔ Pay Bixi ➔ I need to pay the bill for

my phone.

➔ Price Qiimaha ➔ The price of the shirt

was too high.

➔ Shirt Shaati ➔ I sold my shirt for $20.

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all day.
Lesson 25: PHONE CALL
AT WORK ● What time do you get off (of)

work?
● Hello?
● 8:30PM
● Hi, is James there please?
● I’ll call you back after 8:30PM
● Yes. Who’s calling?
● Talk to you later.
● Linda.
● Bye bye.
● One moment please.

● Hello?

● Hi James, it’s Linda.

● Hi Linda.

● What are you doing now?

● I’m working.

● Are you busy?

● Yes. It’s been really busy here

Vocabulary
Travel/Tourism Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Airport Eer boorka ➔ I took a bus to the

airport.

➔ Beach Xeebta ➔ I went to the beach on

my bicycle.

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➔ Boat Doon ➔ I saw a boat in the

harbor.

➔ Bookshop Dukaanka ➔ I bought a book at the

buugaagta bookshop.

➔ Bill Biilka ➔ I paid my bill at the

restaurant.

➔ Bus Bas
➔ I took the bus to the city.

➔ Car Gaari ➔ I drove my car to the

desert.

➔ Desert Saxaraha ➔ I saw a camel in the

desert.

➔ Fly Duulis ➔ I enjoyed flying in the

airplane.

● London, Paris and a few other

Lesson 26: FAMILY TRIP
smaller cities.
● David, what have you been up
● Did you go to Berlin?
to lately?
● No, We didn’t go there. I’d like to
● I went on a trip with my family last
go there next time.
week.
● I think the summer is a good
● Really? Where did you go?
time to visit Berlin. It’s a
● We went to Europe.
beautiful place and the people
● What cities did you go to?

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there are very nice. ● Thanks.

● That’s what I’ve heard.

● I went there last year. If you

want, I can give you some

information I have about the

city.

Vocabulary
Travel/Tourism Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Flight Duulimaadk
➔ I took a flight to the
a
island.

➔ Forest Keyn ➔ I went for a walk in the

forest.

➔ Holiday Fasaxa ➔ I'm going on holiday to

the Maldives.

➔ Hotel Hoteel ➔ I'm staying at the Hilton

hotel.

➔ Island Jazeerad ➔ I saw a monkey on the

island.

➔ Journey Masaafo ➔ I had a long journey to

get here.

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➔ Luggage Boorsada ➔ I packed my luggage for

Safarka the trip.

➔ Mountain Buur
➔ I climbed the mountain.

➔ Museum Madxaf ➔ I went to the museum to

see the art.

➔ Passport Baasaboor ➔ I put my passport in my

bag.

● No, it wasn’t expensive. It was on

Lesson 27: I WENT
SHOPPING sale for 20 dollars.

● That’s cheap.
● Sarah, what did you do today?
● I know. It was a really good deal.
● I went shopping.
● I don’t think you’ll need to wear
● Did you buy anything?
it for a while. It’s been really
● Yes, I bought a few things.
hot lately.
● What did you buy?

● I bought this coat. Do you like it?

● Yeah, I like it a lot. It’s very

pretty. Where did you buy it?

● At the mall on 5th street.

● Was it expensive?

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Vocabulary
Linkers Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ And iyo ➔ I went to the store and

bought some groceries.

➔ Because Sababtoo ah ➔ I stayed home because I

was sick.

➔ But Laakiin ➔ I'm going on holiday to

the Maldives.

➔ Finally Ugu ➔ Finally, we finished the

dambeen project.

➔ First Ugu horeyn ➔ First, we need to gather

the supplies.

➔ Next Xiga ➔ Next, we need to follow

the instructions.

➔ Or ama ➔ Would you like to go to

the park or the beach?

➔ So Sidaas ➔ So, I decided to go to

the park.

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MasterCard.
Lesson 28: PAYING FOR
DINNER ● OK, here you are.

● Thanks. I’ll be right back.

● Excuse me. Check, please.
● Here’s your receipt.
● OK, how was everything?
● Thank you.
● Very nice. Thank you.
● You’re welcome. Please come
● Would you like this to go?
again.
● Yes, can you put it in a plastic

bag?

● Sure, no problem. Here you are.

That’ll be 25 dollars.

● Do you take credit cards?

● Yes, we accept Visa and

Vocabulary
Verbs Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Begin Bilow ➔ I began to learn English

when I was 10 years old.

➔ Believe Rumeyn ➔ I believe in the power of

love.

➔ Borrow Amaah
➔ Can I borrow your pen?

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➔ Break Jabin ➔ The vase broke when I

dropped it.

➔ Bring Keenid ➔ I brought my book to the

library.

➔ Add Kudarid ➔ Add some milk to the

cereal.

➔ Agree Ogolaansho ➔ We agreed to meet at

the park.

➔ Arrange Habeyn ➔ I arranged to meet my

friend at 6pm.

➔ Arrive Gaarid ➔ We arrived at the airport

on time.

➔ Become Noqosho ➔ I became a doctor after

graduating from medical
school.

➔ Call Wicitaan ➔ Call me when you get

there.

➔ Call back Dib uwac

➔ I'll call you back later.

➔ Carry Qaadid ➔ I'm carrying my

backpack.

➔ Celebrate Dabaaldag ➔ We celebrated my

birthday with cake and
ice cream.

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➔ Come Imaansho
➔ I'm coming home now

➔ Collect Uruurin ➔ I need to collect my dry

cleaning.

➔ Catch Qabasho
➔ I caught the ball.

➔ Change Badalid ➔ I need to change my

clothes.

➔ Clean Nadiif
➔ I'm cleaning my room.

➔ Climb Fuulid
➔ I climbed the tree.

➔ Close Xirid ➔ I closed the door.

● When will you be leaving?

Lesson 29: BUYING A
PLANE TICKET ● When does the next plane leave?

● In about 2 hours.
● Next, please. Hello. How can I
● I’d like a ticket for that flight,
help you?
please.
● I’d like to buy a ticket to New
● First class or coach?
York.
● Coach. OK, let me check
● Would you like one way or
availability. I’m sorry. Tickets for
round trip?
that flight are sold out.
● Round trip.

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● How about the one after that?

● Let me see. Yes, that one still has

seats available. Would you like

me to reserve a seat for you?

● Yes, please.

● That’ll be 120 dollars.

● Thank you, here’s your change.

Vocabulary
Verbs Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Cut Goyn
➔ Cut the cake into pieces.

➔ Decide Go’aan ➔ I decided to go to the

movies.

➔ End Dhamaad ➔ The meeting ended at

5pm.

➔ Enter Galid
➔ I entered the room.

➔ Fail Fashil
➔ I failed the test.

➔ Fall Kasoo dhicid

➔ I fell down the stairs.

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➔ Feel Dareemid
➔ I feel tired.

➔ Find Raadin
➔ I found my keys.

➔ Finish Dhameystir
➔ I finished my homework.

➔ Follow Raac ➔ I followed the

instructions.

➔ Forget Hilmaam
➔ I forgot my phone.

➔ Grow Korid ➔ My hair grew long over

the summer.

➔ Happen Dhicid ➔ Did something happen

while I was gone?

➔ Hear Maqal
➔ I heard a noise outside.

➔ Help Caawinaad ➔ Can you help me with

this?

➔ Hit Ku dhufasho
➔ The ball hit the wall.

➔ Hold Heyn
➔ I'm holding my breath.

➔ Hope Rajo ➔ I hope I get good grades

on my test.

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➔ Improve Hagaajin ➔ My grades improved

after I started studying
harder.

➔ Introduce isbarid ➔ I introduced myself to my

new neighbor.

➔ Keep Heysasho ➔ I need to keep my room

clean.

➔ Kill Dilid ➔ The hunter killed the

deer.

beer. How about you?

Lesson 30: AT THE
RESTAURANT ● I think I’ll have a glass of wine.

● Do you want to order an

● This looks like a nice
appetizer first?
restaurant.
● Not really, maybe we can just
● Yeah, it is. I come here all the
order some bread.
time.
● What are you going to have to
● Let’s sit over there.
eat?
● OK.
● I’m not sure. I haven’t decided
● Can you pass me a menu
yet. Can you recommend
please.
something?
● Sure. What are you going to have
● Sure, I’ve had the steak and the
to drink?
lobster before. They’re both
● I’m going to have a glass of

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very good. will you order for me?

● I think I’ll have the lobster. What ● Sure. No problem.

are you going to have?

● I’m not that hungry. I think I’m

just going to have a salad.

● I’m gonna go to the bathroom.

When the waitress comes back,

Vocabulary
Verbs Related Words
Word Somali Meaning Example

➔ Lose Lumid
➔ I lost my phone.

➔ Miss Xiisid
➔ I miss my friends.

➔ Mix Isku Qasid ➔ Can you mix the

ingredients together?

➔ Move Dhaqajin ➔ I need to move to a new

apartment.

➔ Need Baahi ➔ Leave your coat at the

door.

➔ Leave Katagid
➔ I fell down the stairs.

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➔ Lend Amaah
➔ Can I lend you my pen?

➔ Look at Fiirin ➔ Look at that beautiful

flower!

➔ Look after Ilaalin ➔ I'm looking after my

younger brother while
my parents are out.

➔ Look for Raadin

➔ I'm looking for my keys.

➔ Look like U’eegid ➔ She looks like her

mother

➔ Notice Ogeysiis ➔ I noticed that you were

late for work today.

➔ Offer Bixin ➔ Can you offer me a ride

to the store?

➔ Open Furid ➔ I opened the door and

stepped outside.

➔ Organize Abaabul ➔ I need to organize my

closet.

➔ Paint Ranjiyeen ➔ I'm going to paint the

living room blue.

➔ Pass Gudbin ➔ The ball passed over my

head.

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➔ Prepare Diyaargarow ➔ I need to prepare for my

exam.

➔ Pull Riixid ➔ Can you pull me up the

hill?

➔ Put Dhigid ➔ I put the book on the

shelf.

➔ Reach Gaarid ➔ I reached for the cookie,

but it was too high.

➔ Receive Helid ➔ I received a gift from my

friend.

Grammar Example:

The dog ran very fast.

Singular and Plural Nouns
June is my favorite month.

A noun names a person, place, thing,

Teachers emphasize the importance of
or idea.
grammar.
Definition:
How are nouns used in
A noun is a word that represents a
person, thing, concept, or place. Most sentences?
sentences contain at least one noun or A complete sentence usually consists of
pronoun. For example, the sentences
at least a subject and a verb.
below contain anywhere from one to
three nouns. Examples: Pronouns in a sentence

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traffic, milk.
I can’t attend on Friday.

Have you ever met them before? To Express in Sentence: Use

(a few, few, many, some, every, each,
That is beside the point. these, and the number of).

According to her, it might rain tomorrow. Example:

a few pens, many bottles, some spoons,
every desk, each cup, these televisions
Count Nouns vs. Non-Count
Nouns
Example:
Count nouns: Can be counted as
one or more. Non-count nouns ● Sugar is sweet.
Cannot be counted. They usually ● The sunshine is beautiful.
express a group or a type. ● I drink milk.

Definition:
Possessive Nouns
Uncountable nouns, also known as
Possessive nouns are used to
mass nouns or noncount nouns, refer to
indicate ownership.
a mass of something or an abstract
concept that can’t be counted (except Possessive nouns usually are formed

with a unit of measurement). by adding an apostrophe (') and s.

countable nouns can be counted as Example:

individual items. ● John's book

● Kerry's car
Example: Countable nouns ● Grandma's mirror

pen, computer, bottle, spoon, desk, cup, When a noun is plural and ends in s, just
add an apostrophe (').
television, chair, shoe, finger
Example:
Example: Uncountable nouns
● The kids' toys
● My parents' house
water, ice, air, oxygen, English, Spanish, ● The teachers' lounge

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If two people own one thing: 'Be' Verbs

Example:
A verb shows action or a state of being.
● John and Mary's new house
● David and Sue's wedding Be" verbs indicate a state of being.
● Tom and Doug's car
Example:
If two people own separate things:
● I am a doctor.
Example:
● He is sleepy.
● Susan's and Beth's books ● We are here.
● Jean's and Dan's pants
Example : Negative sentences
● Ben's and Jim's offices
● I am not a doctor.
Pronouns ● He is not sleepy.
● We are not there.
A pronoun takes the place of a noun.

The verb as Question:

Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns refer to a person:
Example:
Example:
● Am I a doctor?
● I go to school.
● Is he sleepy?
● You are a student. ● Are we there?
● They are Koreans.
"Are not" (is not) can be shortened to
● He works here.
"aren't" (isn't).
● We gave her food.

The word ‘it' refers to an object: ● He isn't sleepy.

● We aren't there.
Example:

● I drank it.

● It is big.

● They cut it into halves.

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Action Verbs Adverbs

Action verbs express action and are

Adverbs modify a verb, an adjective, or
the most common verbs.
another adverb.
Interrogative sentences:
Commonly, adjectives can be changed
Example:
to adverbs by adding 'ly'.
● Do you eat bread?
● Does he eat bread? Example:
● Does she walk to the station?
● Did they finish it? ● slow – slowly
● quick – quickly
Do not can be shortened to don't,
● comfortable – comfortably
does not to doesn't, and did not to
didn't. ● loud – loudly
● clear – clearly
Example:

● I don't eat bread. An adverb tells more about a verb in the

● She doesn't walk to the station. sentence.
● It doesn't float on the sea. Example:
● They didn't finish it.
● The fire engine runs fast.
Action verbs need s at the end with ● Listen to his speech carefully.
third-person, singular subjects. ● I browse the web frequently.
● It rained hard.
Example:
An adverb - adjective in the sentence.
● He eats bread.
● She walks to the station. Example:
● It floats on the sea.
● The news is very surprising!
Example: Using Negative in a ● The coffee is extremely hot, so
sentence be careful.
● Nature is really amazing!
● I do not eat bread.
● He does not eat bread.
● You did not walk to the station.
● It does not float on the sea.

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Simple Tense Progressive and Perfect

Tense
Verb tense tells you when the action
happens. There are three main verb Perfect Tense
tenses: present, past, and future.
● The present perfect tense
Example: eat describes an action that started in
the past and continues to the
● I eat lunch in my office. (Present)
present time.
● I ate lunch an hour ago. (Past)
● I will eat lunch in one hour. Example: run
(Future)
● I have run several marathons this
Example: know year. (present perfect)

● I know it. (Present) ● I had run many marathons in the

● I knew it the day before yesterday. past. (past perfect)
(Past)
● I will have run a marathon by the
● I will know it by tomorrow. (Future)
time I turn 30. (future perfect)
Things to remember about simple tense:

Progressive Tense
1. Present tense is the original verb
form. ● The progressive tense involves
2. Past tense has a few patterns. action that is, was, or will be in
3. Future tense needs will (shall) + progress at a certain time.
verb.
Example: run
Example: Run
● I am running a marathon right
● I run a marathon twice a year. now. (present progressive)
(present) ● I was running a marathon at this
● I ran a marathon last year. (past) time last year. (past
● I will run a marathon next year. progressive)
(future) ● I will be running a marathon next
Sunday. (future progressive)

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Perfect Progressive Tense Example:

● It has been raining, and the street

The past action. Use had + been + ing. is still wet.
● I have been running, and I am
Example:
still tired.

● It had been raining, and the street ● She has been practicing the

was still wet. piano, and she is much better

● I had been running, and I was still now.

tired.
● She had been practicing the
piano, and she had gotten much
better.

Future: Use will + have + been + ing.

● By tonight, it will have been

raining several hours, and the
street will be very wet.
● By next summer, I will have been
running for almost a year, and I
will be fit and healthy.

Definition

The perfect progressive tense describes End of Book

actions that repeated over a period of
time in the past, are continuing in the
present, and/or will continue in the
future.

The present time. Use have/has + been

+ ing.

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