Introducing People and Using Long and Short Forms

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• Foreign language
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• GCSE

Introducing People and Using Long and Short Forms

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson you will be able to introduce people using their names, jobs, and ages. At the end of the lesson you will be able to convert sentences between long and short forms.

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Introductions

What is a key aspect of introductions?

A

Using people's names

B

Speaking too softly

C

Ignoring body language

D

Making eye contact

Introducing Individuals

Use names, origins, and occupations to introduce people.

Examples of Introductions

1. This is Sarah. She is from London. She is a policewoman. She is 30 years old.

2. Meet John. He comes from Manchester. He works as an fireman. He is 25.

Long Forms vs. Short Forms

I am, You are, He is, She is, We are, They are

I'm, You're, He's, She's, We're, They're.

Short Form Examples

Converting Long and Short Forms

Practice changing sentences from long to short forms and vice versa.

Practice Exercises

Convert the following sentences: 1. I am a student. 2. She is a doctor.

Definition List

Long form: A sentence structure where words are written in their full form, e.g., 'I am'. Short form: A contracted sentence structure where words are shortened, e.g., 'I'm'.

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