English A1 Q&A Corrections #058: Question and correction practice
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Question and Correction Practice
Lesson number: #058
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 IT
English A1 Questions & Corrections #058
Topic: short question and answer practice with time words
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you practice very short questions and answers about time and daily actions. We also review a little from the last lessons: short answers, simple question words, and easy time expressions. The goal is to make clear beginner sentences and spot small mistakes.
Words:
1) when = at what time
Reading: wen
Example: When do you start?
Usage: Use when to ask about time.
2) start = begin
Reading: stahrt
Example: I start at eight.
Usage: Use start for the first moment of an action.
3) finish = end
Reading: fi-nish
Example: We finish at five.
Usage: Use finish for the last moment of an action.
4) early = before the usual time
Reading: er-lee
Example: She comes early.
Usage: Use early for something before the usual time.
5) today = on this day
Reading: toh-day
Example: Are you free today?
Usage: Use today for the current day.
Sentences:
1) When do you start?
Reading: wen doo yoo stahrt
Meaning: Ne zaman başlıyorsun?
Usage: Ask about the time an action begins.
2) I start at eight.
Reading: ai stahrt at ayt
Meaning: Ben saat sekizde başlarım.
Usage: Give a short time answer with at.
3) We finish at five.
Reading: wee fi-nish at faiv
Meaning: Biz saat beşte bitiririz.
Usage: Use we for a group answer.
4) She comes early.
Reading: shee kumz er-lee
Meaning: O erken gelir.
Usage: Use comes with she/he/it.
5) Are you free today?
Reading: ar yoo free toh-day
Meaning: Bugün müsait misin?
Usage: Ask about the current day.
Common correction points:
- Use do in questions: When do you start?
- Use at with clock times: at eight, at five.
- Use comes with she/he/it: She comes early.
- Use are you for a simple yes/no question.
Mini practice:
A) Fix the sentence: When you start?
B) Fix the sentence: I finish on five.
C) Fix the sentence: She come early.
D) Answer: When do you start?
E) Answer: Are you free today?
Answer key:
A) When do you start?
B) I finish at five.
C) She comes early.
D) I start at eight.
E) Yes, I am free today.
Reply instruction:
Post your own short sentence in the comments. Try one question and one answer. If you make a small mistake, other members can help you improve it.
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: #058
Available explanations:
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
English A1 Questions & Corrections #058
Topic: short question and answer practice with time words
Lesson overview:
In this lesson, you practice very short questions and answers about time and daily actions. We also review a little from the last lessons: short answers, simple question words, and easy time expressions. The goal is to make clear beginner sentences and spot small mistakes.
Words:
1) when = at what time
Reading: wen
Example: When do you start?
Usage: Use when to ask about time.
2) start = begin
Reading: stahrt
Example: I start at eight.
Usage: Use start for the first moment of an action.
3) finish = end
Reading: fi-nish
Example: We finish at five.
Usage: Use finish for the last moment of an action.
4) early = before the usual time
Reading: er-lee
Example: She comes early.
Usage: Use early for something before the usual time.
5) today = on this day
Reading: toh-day
Example: Are you free today?
Usage: Use today for the current day.
Sentences:
1) When do you start?
Reading: wen doo yoo stahrt
Meaning: Ne zaman başlıyorsun?
Usage: Ask about the time an action begins.
2) I start at eight.
Reading: ai stahrt at ayt
Meaning: Ben saat sekizde başlarım.
Usage: Give a short time answer with at.
3) We finish at five.
Reading: wee fi-nish at faiv
Meaning: Biz saat beşte bitiririz.
Usage: Use we for a group answer.
4) She comes early.
Reading: shee kumz er-lee
Meaning: O erken gelir.
Usage: Use comes with she/he/it.
5) Are you free today?
Reading: ar yoo free toh-day
Meaning: Bugün müsait misin?
Usage: Ask about the current day.
Common correction points:
- Use do in questions: When do you start?
- Use at with clock times: at eight, at five.
- Use comes with she/he/it: She comes early.
- Use are you for a simple yes/no question.
Mini practice:
A) Fix the sentence: When you start?
B) Fix the sentence: I finish on five.
C) Fix the sentence: She come early.
D) Answer: When do you start?
E) Answer: Are you free today?
Answer key:
A) When do you start?
B) I finish at five.
C) She comes early.
D) I start at eight.
E) Yes, I am free today.
Reply instruction:
Post your own short sentence in the comments. Try one question and one answer. If you make a small mistake, other members can help you improve it.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].