At the Market (J7A)
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EN: Use 'This is a...' to point out and identify a single object that is close to you.
This is a red apple.
EN: We use 'That is...' to point to one single thing that is far away from us. Adding 'over there' at the end of the sentence makes it even clearer that the object is at a distance.
That is a beautiful bird over there.
EN: Use 'These are' to point out or introduce more than one person, animal, or thing that is close to you.
These are my keys.
EN: Use 'smell + adjective' to describe the scent or aroma of something. Since 'those buns' is plural, we use the base verb 'smell' without adding 's'.
These flowers smell sweet.
EN: Use 'Is this A or B?' to ask someone to identify an object when you are not sure what it is. 'Or' is used to connect two choices.
Is this a pen or a pencil?
EN: We use 'one' as a pronoun to avoid repeating a singular noun that has already been mentioned (in this case, 'juice').
This apple is red, and that one is green.
EN: In English, fruit names like 'orange' and 'grape' are often used directly as flavor descriptors for drinks, rather than saying 'orange-flavored juice'.
EN: Use 'These' to talk about more than one person or thing that is close to you. It is the plural form of 'This'.
These apples are very sweet.
EN: In English-speaking countries, buying eggs and produce from a 'local farm' or 'farmers' market' is highly valued. People love supporting local farmers and believe the food is fresher and healthier.
EN: Use 'Whose + noun' to ask who owns something. 'Whose' means 'belonging to which person'.
Whose book is this?
EN: Use 'this' for one thing close to you, and 'these' for more than one thing close to you.
This is an apple, and these are grapes.
EN: We use 'look' followed by an adjective to describe how something appears to us. When the subject is singular (like 'that cake'), we add 's' to the verb, making it 'looks'.
That apple looks sweet.
EN: Use 'these' for plural things close to you, and 'those' for plural things further away. To avoid repeating the word 'bananas', we can just say 'those are not' instead of 'those bananas are not cheap'.
These apples are sweet, but those are sour.
EN: Use 'this' before a singular noun to talk about a person, place, or thing that is close to you.
I like this book.
EN: In English-speaking countries, local markets (like farmers' markets) are popular places to buy fresh, locally-grown food and handmade goods. People often visit them on weekends to support local farmers and enjoy the community atmosphere.
EN: Use 'This is my favorite...' to introduce something you like more than all others of its kind.
This is my favorite book.
EN: Use 'these' to point to more than one person, place, or thing that is close to you. It is the plural form of 'this'.
These apples are very sweet.
EN: The pattern 'be full of' is used to describe a container or space that has a large amount of something inside it.
The cup is full of hot water.
EN: When the subject is singular (like 'that stall'), we add '-s' or '-es' to the action word (verb) in the present tense. Here, 'sell' becomes 'sells'.
That shop sells sweet apples.
EN: We use 'these' for plural things close to us, and 'those' for plural things further away. They help us compare two groups of items.
These apples are sweet, but those are sour.
EN: In the Simple Present Tense, when the subject is singular (he, she, it, or a singular noun like 'this farmer'), we add '-s' or '-es' to the verb. Here, 'grow' becomes 'grows'.
My mother cooks dinner every day.
EN: We use 'the best' to say that something is better than all other things of its kind. It is the superlative form of 'good'.
My mom makes the best pizza.
EN: Using 'so' to connect cause and effect. 'so' is a conjunction used to introduce the result of something.
It is raining, so I stay at home.
EN: Use 'be full of...' to describe that something has a lot of a certain quality, feeling, or item inside it.
The room is full of light.
EN: Use 'Whose' at the beginning of a sentence to ask who owns something. You can put the noun (like 'basket') right after 'Whose'.
Whose book is this?
EN: A possessive pronoun (like 'mine') is used to show who owns something without repeating the noun. 'Mine' means 'my thing' or 'my basket'.
This book is mine.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'Thank you so much' is a very common and polite way to show deep appreciation, even for small favors like returning a lost item.
EN: Use 'Are these... or...?' to ask someone to identify a group of nearby objects when choosing between two options.
Are these cups or glasses?
EN: Use 'Those are...' to point out two or more things that are far away from you.
Those are apples on the table.
EN: Use 'this' for something close to you, and 'that' for something further away. To avoid repeating the word 'mango', we can use 'one' to mean 'mango' (that one = that mango).
This apple is sweet, but that one is sour.
EN: Use 'these' for plural things close to you, and 'those' for plural things further away. You can use them as pronouns on their own without repeating the noun.
These apples are sweet, but those are sour.
EN: Use 'A or B' to ask a question where the listener must choose between two options. In a question, we start with the verb (Is) followed by the subject (this stall), and then the choices.
Is this apple red or green?
EN: We use 'one' as a pronoun to replace a singular noun that has already been mentioned (in this case, 'stall'). This helps us avoid repeating the same word.
This apple is red, and that one is green.
EN: Use 'These' to point to more than one person, animal, or thing that is close to you.
These apples are red.
EN: We use 'Let's' (short for 'let us') followed by a base verb to make a suggestion or invite someone to do something together.
Let's eat lunch now.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
At or in that place yonder; relatively far from the speaker.
Containing a lot of something; filled with.
In the town or local area where one lives or is currently located.
Lively, energetic, and active.