Welcome to Our School (J7A)
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EN: Use 'Welcome to [place]' to greet someone and make them feel invited to a specific location, such as a school, home, or city.
Welcome to our home!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common and polite to warmly welcome new students or guests by name to make them feel comfortable and included from day one.
EN: Use 'so' before an adjective to mean 'very' or 'extremely'. It adds emphasis to the description.
The dog is so cute.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to address teachers using their title (Mr., Ms., Mrs.) followed by their last name, rather than calling them 'Teacher'.
EN: The phrase 'show someone around' means to lead someone through a place (like a school, building, or city) and point out the interesting or important parts.
Let me show you around our new house.
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity of something. 'Are there' is used for plural items to ask if they exist.
How many books are there?
EN: Use 'There are' followed by a plural noun to say that more than one person, animal, or thing exists in a place.
There are five books on the desk.
EN: Use 'Is there...?' to ask if a single person, place, or thing exists in a location. It is the question form of 'There is...'.
Is there a park near here?
EN: Use 'next to' to describe that something is directly beside another object or place.
The library is next to the classroom.
EN: In Western schools, the 'gym' (gymnasium) is a central hub for physical education, sports events, and sometimes school assemblies. It is a very common landmark when giving directions on campus.
EN: We use 'Are there any...?' to ask if there are one or more things. We use 'any' in questions with plural nouns (like 'sports fields').
Are there any books on the desk?
EN: We use 'There are' to say that more than one person, animal, or thing exists. It is followed by a plural noun (e.g., fields, books).
There are three apples on the table.
EN: We use 'there is' to say that something exists. We use it with singular nouns or uncountable nouns like 'space'.
There is a lot of water in the bottle.
EN: Use 'That is...' to point out a single person, place, or thing that is far away from you. 'Over there' is often added at the end of the sentence to emphasize the distance.
That is my car over there.
EN: Use 'has' with singular nouns (like 'your school') to show possession or what something contains. 'Everything' means all things.
Our house has a garden.
EN: The pattern 'happy (that) you are here' is used to express joy about someone's presence. The word 'that' is often omitted in spoken English.
We are happy you are in our class.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, warmly welcoming new students or colleagues by saying 'We are happy you are here' or 'Welcome' is a common way to make them feel valued and reduce their anxiety in a new environment.
EN: Use the simple present tense with 'love' to express a strong liking or affection for someone or something. The word 'my' is a possessive adjective used before a noun to show ownership.
I love my dog.
EN: We use 'There are' to say that more than one person, animal, or thing exists in a place. It is followed by a plural noun (like 'places').
There are many books on the desk.
EN: We use 'There is' followed by a singular noun to say that something exists in a specific place.
There is a small dog under the table.
EN: In English, we usually put the place (like 'there') at the end of the sentence, after the action (verb) and the object.
We play basketball there.
EN: We use 'There is' to say that one thing exists. We put 'too' at the end of the sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'.
There is a library, too.
EN: Use the preposition 'in' followed by a pronoun (like 'it') to describe doing an activity inside a specific place or facility.
We study in it.
EN: Use the pattern 'My favorite [noun] is [noun]' to talk about the thing you like the most. 'Favorite' means liked more than all others.
My favorite color is blue.
EN: We use 'There is' to say that something exists. We use 'a lot of' with uncountable nouns like 'grass' to show a large amount.
There is a lot of water in the bottle.
EN: Using 'and' to connect two actions (verbs) done by the same person or group.
We sing and dance in the music room.
EN: Use 'There are not any + plural noun' to say that zero quantity of something exists. 'Any' is used in negative sentences to emphasize 'none at all'.
There are not any books on the desk.
EN: In many English-speaking schools, Fridays are often kept light with fewer tests or quizzes, leading to the popular concept of 'Friday is a fun day' or 'TGIF' (Thank God It's Friday).
EN: Use the pattern 'A is a [adjective] day for me' to express your personal feeling or opinion about a specific day of the week.
Sunday is a relaxing day for me.
EN: In many English-speaking countries, Friday is highly anticipated because it marks the end of the school or work week, leading to the popular phrase 'TGIF' (Thank God It's Friday).
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity of something. 'Are there' is used for plural items to ask if they exist.
How many classrooms are there?
EN: Use 'There is...' to say that something exists. Add 'only one' to emphasize that there is no more than one of that item.
There is only one apple on the table.
EN: Use 'How many + plural noun + are there?' to ask about the quantity of something. 'Restrooms' is a plural noun, so we use 'are there' instead of 'is there'.
How many books are there?
EN: In American English, 'restroom' is the most common and polite word for a public toilet, especially in schools, restaurants, and malls. 'Bathroom' is more commonly used in private homes.
EN: We use 'There are' to say that more than one person, animal, or thing exists. It is followed by a plural noun (like 'restrooms'). 'A lot of' means a large number of something.
There are a lot of books.
EN: In American English, 'restroom' is a polite and common word used for a public toilet, especially in schools, restaurants, or malls. In British English, words like 'toilet' or 'loo' are more common.
EN: Use 'Are there any + plural noun?' to ask if more than one of something exists in a place. 'Any' is used in questions and negative sentences.
Are there any books on the desk?
EN: We use 'There are' followed by a plural noun to say that more than one thing exists.
There are three dogs in the park.
EN: Use 'Is there a...?' to ask if a single item or place exists. We put 'Is' at the beginning of the sentence to make it a question.
Is there a library?
EN: We use 'there isn't one' as a short way to say that a singular item does not exist. 'One' replaces the singular noun we are talking about to avoid repeating it.
Is there a computer in the room? No, there isn't one.
EN: Use 'Is there a...?' to ask if a single person, animal, or thing exists in a place.
Is there a library?
EN: We use 'there is' to say that something exists. 'One' is used here as a pronoun to avoid repeating the word 'pond'.
There is one on the table.
EN: The word 'well' is an adverb used to describe doing an action successfully or thoroughly. It is placed after the verb and its object (know + our school + well).
She plays the piano well.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, showing a new student or visitor around the school is a common way to make them feel welcome and part of the community. Saying 'Now you know our school well!' is a warm, friendly way to conclude a tour.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To guide someone through a place (like a school, office, or city) and show them the interesting or important parts.
An outdoor area of grass or turf designed for playing sports.
A large amount or number of something.
The flat, rectangular area on which the game of basketball is played.