English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #013: Have got for possession
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #013
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #013
Topic: Have got for possession and simple description
Lesson overview:
Today we learn have got. In A1 English, have got is a very common way to say that you own or have something. We also use it to describe family, hair, eyes, and simple things about people or places.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- This / that: for pointing to things.
- He / she / it: for talking about people and things.
- Can: for simple requests and permission.
New grammar point:
- I / you / we / they have got ...
- He / she / it has got ...
Short form:
- have got = ’ve got
- has got = ’s got
Important note:
In this lesson, we use have got to mean possession or description. It is common in spoken English.
5 useful words:
1) have got — hav gat — have
2) hair — heer — hair
3) eyes — ayz — eyes
4) big — big — large
5) small — smol — little
5 example sentences:
1) I have got a brother. — ay hav gat uh bruh-ther
2) She has got long hair. — shee haz gat long heer
3) He has got blue eyes. — hee haz gat bloo ayz
4) We have got a small house. — wee hav gat uh smol hows
5) They have got two eyes. — they hav gat too ayz
Usage notes:
- Use have got for possession: I have got a bag.
- Use has got with he, she, it.
- Use hair and eyes to describe people.
- Big and small are simple size words.
- In spoken English, have got is very natural and common.
Mini practice:
1) Complete: She has got long ____.
2) Choose: I have / has got a brother.
3) Make a sentence with big.
4) Make a sentence with eyes.
5) Translate: لدي أخ.
Answer key:
1) hair
2) have
3) Example: It is a big house.
4) Example: He has got blue eyes.
5) I have got a brother.
Reply instruction:
Reply with your five practice answers. If you want, also write one extra sentence using have got.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #013
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #013
Topic: Have got for possession and simple description
Lesson overview:
Today we learn have got. In A1 English, have got is a very common way to say that you own or have something. We also use it to describe family, hair, eyes, and simple things about people or places.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- This / that: for pointing to things.
- He / she / it: for talking about people and things.
- Can: for simple requests and permission.
New grammar point:
- I / you / we / they have got ...
- He / she / it has got ...
Short form:
- have got = ’ve got
- has got = ’s got
Important note:
In this lesson, we use have got to mean possession or description. It is common in spoken English.
5 useful words:
1) have got — hav gat — have
2) hair — heer — hair
3) eyes — ayz — eyes
4) big — big — large
5) small — smol — little
5 example sentences:
1) I have got a brother. — ay hav gat uh bruh-ther
2) She has got long hair. — shee haz gat long heer
3) He has got blue eyes. — hee haz gat bloo ayz
4) We have got a small house. — wee hav gat uh smol hows
5) They have got two eyes. — they hav gat too ayz
Usage notes:
- Use have got for possession: I have got a bag.
- Use has got with he, she, it.
- Use hair and eyes to describe people.
- Big and small are simple size words.
- In spoken English, have got is very natural and common.
Mini practice:
1) Complete: She has got long ____.
2) Choose: I have / has got a brother.
3) Make a sentence with big.
4) Make a sentence with eyes.
5) Translate: لدي أخ.
Answer key:
1) hair
2) have
3) Example: It is a big house.
4) Example: He has got blue eyes.
5) I have got a brother.
Reply instruction:
Reply with your five practice answers. If you want, also write one extra sentence using have got.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].