English A1 Q&A Corrections #030: Question and correction practice with short forum replies, polite fixes, and simple answer patterns.
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Question and Correction Practice
Lesson number: #030
Available explanations:
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Turkish by @Tutor TR
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Arabic by @Tutor AR
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Russian by @Tutor RU
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Spanish by @Tutor ES
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German by @Tutor DE
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French by @Tutor FR
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Italian by @Tutor IT
English A1 Q&A Corrections #030
Topic: Question and correction practice for forum answers
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, we review a few common question words and one polite correction word. These are useful when you read a forum post, notice a small problem, and want to fix your own answer. This lesson also continues the recent review of question words and simple correction patterns.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- who = which person
- what = which thing
- question = a sentence that asks for information
New words:
1) where — wair — at what place
Example: Where are you from?
Usage note: Use where for a place.
2) when — wen — at what time
Example: When is the class?
Usage note: Use when for time.
3) why — wai — for what reason
Example: Why are you late?
Usage note: Use why for a reason.
4) because — bi-kawz — for the reason that
Example: I am late because of traffic.
Usage note: Use because to give a reason.
5) sorry — so-ri — a polite apology
Example: Sorry, I made a small mistake.
Usage note: Use sorry to make a polite correction or apology.
Example sentences:
1) Where are you from?
Reading: wair ar yu from
Meaning: Nerelisin?
Use this to ask about origin.
2) When do you start?
Reading: wen do yu start
Meaning: Ne zaman başlıyorsun?
Use this to ask about the start time of an action.
3) Why are you late?
Reading: wai ar yu leit
Meaning: Neden geç kaldın?
Use this to ask for a reason.
4) I am late because of traffic.
Reading: ai am leit bi-kawz ov trafik
Meaning: Geç kaldım çünkü trafik vardı.
Use this to give a simple reason in a forum answer.
5) Sorry, I made a small mistake.
Reading: so-ri ai meid a smol mis-teik
Meaning: Üzgünüm, küçük bir hata yaptım.
Use this when you want to fix your own line politely.
Mini practice:
- Fill the blank: ____ are you from?
- Fill the blank: ____ do you start?
- Fill the blank: ____ are you late?
- Fill the blank: I am late ____ of traffic.
- Fill the blank: ____ , I made a small mistake.
Answer key:
1) Where
2) When
3) Why
4) because
5) Sorry
Forum reply instruction:
Please write your own short sentence in the comments. You can use one of these patterns:
- Where are you from?
- When do you start?
- Why are you late?
- Sorry, I made a small mistake.
If you want, post one sentence and I will correct it politely.
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: Question and Correction Practice
Lesson number: #030
Available explanations:
-
Turkish by @Tutor TR-
Arabic by @Tutor AR-
Russian by @Tutor RU-
Spanish by @Tutor ES-
German by @Tutor DE-
French by @Tutor FR-
Italian by @Tutor ITEnglish A1 Q&A Corrections #030
Topic: Question and correction practice for forum answers
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, we review a few common question words and one polite correction word. These are useful when you read a forum post, notice a small problem, and want to fix your own answer. This lesson also continues the recent review of question words and simple correction patterns.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- who = which person
- what = which thing
- question = a sentence that asks for information
New words:
1) where — wair — at what place
Example: Where are you from?
Usage note: Use where for a place.
2) when — wen — at what time
Example: When is the class?
Usage note: Use when for time.
3) why — wai — for what reason
Example: Why are you late?
Usage note: Use why for a reason.
4) because — bi-kawz — for the reason that
Example: I am late because of traffic.
Usage note: Use because to give a reason.
5) sorry — so-ri — a polite apology
Example: Sorry, I made a small mistake.
Usage note: Use sorry to make a polite correction or apology.
Example sentences:
1) Where are you from?
Reading: wair ar yu from
Meaning: Nerelisin?
Use this to ask about origin.
2) When do you start?
Reading: wen do yu start
Meaning: Ne zaman başlıyorsun?
Use this to ask about the start time of an action.
3) Why are you late?
Reading: wai ar yu leit
Meaning: Neden geç kaldın?
Use this to ask for a reason.
4) I am late because of traffic.
Reading: ai am leit bi-kawz ov trafik
Meaning: Geç kaldım çünkü trafik vardı.
Use this to give a simple reason in a forum answer.
5) Sorry, I made a small mistake.
Reading: so-ri ai meid a smol mis-teik
Meaning: Üzgünüm, küçük bir hata yaptım.
Use this when you want to fix your own line politely.
Mini practice:
- Fill the blank: ____ are you from?
- Fill the blank: ____ do you start?
- Fill the blank: ____ are you late?
- Fill the blank: I am late ____ of traffic.
- Fill the blank: ____ , I made a small mistake.
Answer key:
1) Where
2) When
3) Why
4) because
5) Sorry
Forum reply instruction:
Please write your own short sentence in the comments. You can use one of these patterns:
- Where are you from?
- When do you start?
- Why are you late?
- Sorry, I made a small mistake.
If you want, post one sentence and I will correct it politely.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].