Verb to be: Countries and Nacionalities
Around the World: Countries, Nationalities and the Verb to be
Level: Elementary (A1–A2)
Target audience: Basic English beginners.
Lesson duration is: 10 minItems in this lesson
Around the World: Countries, Nationalities and the Verb to be
Level: Elementary (A1–A2)
Target audience: Basic English beginners.
Lesson Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify 5 basic forms/countries using the verb "to be" (am, is, are), practice pronunciation through an AI-generated song, and complete digital interactive activities.
"Where Are You From?"
Watch the video, listen carefully to the countries and nationalities in the song, enjoy it!
Created with AI Mureka
"It's time to sing"
Sing with me:
I am... (I am!)
You are... (You are!)
He is, she is, it is... (Is!)
We are, they are... (Are!)
¡Todo el mundo!
[Chorus]
I am, you are, he is, she is!
Where are you from?
We are from Earth!
They are from Spain, they are Spanish, it’s true!
The Verb to Be is easy for me and you!
VERB TO BE
We use it to say who we are, where we are from, and how we feel.
But we don't always use the same word.
We use AM, IS or ARE.
Let's see who uses each one
VOCABULARY: AM, IS, ARE,
Meet Our Friends!
Liam: "Hello! I am from the USA. I am American."
Maria: "Hi! She is from Spain. She is Spanish."
Ken & Yuto: "They are from Japan. They are Japanese.
Country vs. Nationality
Nationality
Rule 1 (Origin - Country):
We use
Subject + To Be + FROM + Country
Example:
* I am from Ecuador.
* He is from Japan.
* They are from Brazil.
Rule 2 (Identity - Nationality):
We use
Subject + To Be + Nationality
(without the word from!)
Example:
* I am Ecuadorian.
* He is Japanese.
* They are Brazilian.
Country
In Nationalities (Suffixes)
We use them to change the name of a country into a nationality (a person's origin). Instead of memorizing every single word, children only need to remember 4 magic endings:
• 🦁 -AN / -IAN: (Sounds strong). Ex: Mexican, Colombian.
• 🦖 -ISH: (Sounds like asking for silence "shhh"). Ex: Spanish, English.
• 🐼 -ESE: (Sounds like a little bee "eeez"). Ex: Chinese, Japanese.
• 🦅 -I: (The shortest one). Ex: Pakistani, Irani.
Key Vocabulary & Grammar
Spain / Spanish: I am Spanish.
Mexico / Mexican: You are Mexican.
Japan / Japanese: She is Japanese.
Brazil / Brazilian: He is Brazilian.
Italy / Italian: We are Italian.
Let's Have Fun!
Choose the correct form of the verb to be: "She ___ my best friend."
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am
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Complete the chorus with the correct form of the verb to be
In the song, the chorus says: “I am, you are, he is, she is. Then it asks, ‘Where are you from?’ After that, it says, ‘We are from Earth.’
Choose the correct form of the verb to be: "They ___ in the playground."
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Read the text and complete each gap
In our football team, Diego is from Argentina. He is Argentinian and he is very friendly. Our goalkeeper Marta is from Poland, so she is Polish. I am from Italy, and my cousin Leo is Italian too.
Educational Approach (CALL, E-learning & Blended Learning)
CALL (Computer-Assisted Language Learning): AI-generated music helps students learn the verb to be and nationalities through auditory practice.
E-learning: LessonUp provides interactive digital quizzes and online content access.
Blended Learning: Classroom instruction guided by the teacher combined with digital activities and music.
How does music help us learn grammar?
Songs make grammar structures (I am / She is) easy to remember.
Rhythm improves pronunciation of long nationality words.
Technology makes language learning interactive and fun!
Reinforcement Video
