English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #069: this / that for simple pointing and object reference
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #069
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #069
Topic: this / that for near and far objects
Lesson overview:
Today we learn how to point to one object.
- Use this for one thing near you.
- Use that for one thing farther away.
- We also practice five useful object words: bag, chair, table, and the grammar pattern this/that + is + noun/adjective.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- We already learned words for simple needs and wants.
- We also practiced family and possession words.
- Now we move to pointing at objects and naming them.
5 useful words:
1. this — reading: this — meaning: near object
2. that — reading: that — meaning: far object
3. bag — reading: bag — meaning: carry case
4. chair — reading: chair — meaning: seat
5. table — reading: tay-buhl — meaning: flat furniture
Word notes:
- this = use for one thing close to you.
- that = use for one thing farther away.
- bag = something you carry.
- chair = something you sit on.
- table = furniture for many daily activities.
5 example sentences:
1. This is my bag.
Reading: this iz my bag
Meaning: Bu benim çantam.
Use: say this when the bag is near you.
2. That is your chair.
Reading: that iz yor chair
Meaning: O senin sandalyen.
Use: say this when the chair is farther away.
3. This table is small.
Reading: this tay-buhl iz smol
Meaning: Bu masa küçük.
Use: this + noun + is + adjective.
4. That bag is red.
Reading: that bag iz red
Meaning: O çanta kırmızı.
Use: that + noun + is + color.
5. This chair is blue.
Reading: this chair iz bloo
Meaning: Bu sandalye mavi.
Use: this for something near you.
Mini practice:
1. Choose this or that: ___ is my bag. (The bag is near you.)
2. Choose this or that: ___ is your chair. (The chair is far from you.)
3. Fill in the blank: ___ table is small.
4. Fill in the blank: ___ bag is red.
5. Fill in the blank: ___ chair is blue.
Answer key:
1. This
2. That
3. This
4. That
5. This
Usage tip:
- this = near
- that = far
- Use is after this/that in simple sentences.
- You can also use this and that with colors and size words.
Reply instruction:
Write your answers in the comments. You can also make your own sentence with this or that and one of the five words.
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: #069
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #069
Topic: this / that for near and far objects
Lesson overview:
Today we learn how to point to one object.
- Use this for one thing near you.
- Use that for one thing farther away.
- We also practice five useful object words: bag, chair, table, and the grammar pattern this/that + is + noun/adjective.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- We already learned words for simple needs and wants.
- We also practiced family and possession words.
- Now we move to pointing at objects and naming them.
5 useful words:
1. this — reading: this — meaning: near object
2. that — reading: that — meaning: far object
3. bag — reading: bag — meaning: carry case
4. chair — reading: chair — meaning: seat
5. table — reading: tay-buhl — meaning: flat furniture
Word notes:
- this = use for one thing close to you.
- that = use for one thing farther away.
- bag = something you carry.
- chair = something you sit on.
- table = furniture for many daily activities.
5 example sentences:
1. This is my bag.
Reading: this iz my bag
Meaning: Bu benim çantam.
Use: say this when the bag is near you.
2. That is your chair.
Reading: that iz yor chair
Meaning: O senin sandalyen.
Use: say this when the chair is farther away.
3. This table is small.
Reading: this tay-buhl iz smol
Meaning: Bu masa küçük.
Use: this + noun + is + adjective.
4. That bag is red.
Reading: that bag iz red
Meaning: O çanta kırmızı.
Use: that + noun + is + color.
5. This chair is blue.
Reading: this chair iz bloo
Meaning: Bu sandalye mavi.
Use: this for something near you.
Mini practice:
1. Choose this or that: ___ is my bag. (The bag is near you.)
2. Choose this or that: ___ is your chair. (The chair is far from you.)
3. Fill in the blank: ___ table is small.
4. Fill in the blank: ___ bag is red.
5. Fill in the blank: ___ chair is blue.
Answer key:
1. This
2. That
3. This
4. That
5. This
Usage tip:
- this = near
- that = far
- Use is after this/that in simple sentences.
- You can also use this and that with colors and size words.
Reply instruction:
Write your answers in the comments. You can also make your own sentence with this or that and one of the five words.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].