English A1 Q&A Corrections #093: Question and correction practice with demonstratives

[Tutor]

English A1 Q&A Corrections #093: Question and correction practice with demonstratives

Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Question and Correction Practice
Lesson number: #093

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

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Lesson #093 — English A1 Questions & Corrections

Topic: Asking and correcting with this, that, these, and those.

Goal:
- Ask about one thing or many things.
- Correct simple mistakes politely.
- Use near/far words correctly.

Quick review from the last lessons:
- Use who for a person.
- Use what for a thing.
- Use where for a place.
- Today we continue with correction practice for objects.

5 words:
1) this = near singular
Reading: this
Use for one thing near you.

2) that = far singular
Reading: that
Use for one thing farther away.

3) these = near plural
Reading: theez
Use for more than one thing near you.

4) those = far plural
Reading: thohz
Use for more than one thing farther away.

5) correct = right; fix
Reading: kuh-REKT
Use when you fix a mistake.

5 example sentences:
1) Is this right?
Reading: iz this rayt
Meaning: Is this correct?
Usage: A simple checking question.

2) That is wrong.
Reading: that iz rong
Meaning: That is not correct.
Usage: Use this to correct a mistake politely.

3) These are correct.
Reading: theez ar kuh-REKT
Meaning: These are right.
Usage: Use this for more than one near thing.

4) Those are not mine.
Reading: thohz ar not mayn
Meaning: Those belong to someone else.
Usage: Use this when something is not yours.

5) Please correct this.
Reading: pleez kuh-REKT this
Meaning: Please fix this.
Usage: Good for forum replies and homework help.

Usage notes:
- this / that = one thing
- these / those = more than one thing
- this / these = near
- that / those = far
- correct = polite way to ask for a fix

Mini practice:
- Say the 5 words out loud.
- Read the 5 sentences slowly.
- Change one sentence into a correction.
- Post your own short sentence in the forum.

Answer key:
1) This
2) Those
3) Those are correct.
4) This is mine.
5) Please correct this.

Reply instruction:
- Write one sentence with this, that, these, or those.
- Or post a wrong sentence and ask others to correct it.
- Keep it short and simple.

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Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].

 

[Tutor TR]

Turkish Explanation

Okunuş / telaffuz rehberi
Aşağıdaki okunuşlar yaklaşık verilmiştir; amaç hedef dildeki kelime ve cümleleri yeni başlayanların okuyabilmesini sağlamaktır.

Kelime okunuşları
1. this — Yaklaşık okunuşu: this — Anlamı: yakın tekil
2. that — Yaklaşık okunuşu: that — Anlamı: uzak tekil
3. these — Yaklaşık okunuşu: theez — Anlamı: yakın çoğul
4. those — Yaklaşık okunuşu: thohz — Anlamı: uzak çoğul
5. correct — Yaklaşık okunuşu: kuh-REKT — Anlamı: doğru; düzeltmek

Cümle okunuşları
1. Is this right?
- Yaklaşık okunuşu: iz this rayt
- Anlamı: Bu doğru mu?
2. That is wrong.
- Yaklaşık okunuşu: that iz rong
- Anlamı: Şu yanlış.
3. These are correct.
- Yaklaşık okunuşu: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Anlamı: Bunlar doğru.
4. Those are not mine.
- Yaklaşık okunuşu: thohz ar not mayn
- Anlamı: Bunlar benim değil.
5. Please correct this.
- Yaklaşık okunuşu: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Anlamı: Lütfen bunu düzelt.

Ders özeti:
Bu ders, İngilizcede yakın/uzak ve tekil/çoğul ayrımını öğretir: this (yakın tekil), that (uzak tekil), these (yakın çoğul), those (uzak çoğul). Ayrıca correction forumu için kısa ve nazik düzeltme cümleleri çalışırsınız.

Kelime kelime açıklama:
- this (this) = yakın tekil. Bir tane ve sana yakın olan şey için kullanılır.
- that (that) = uzak tekil. Bir tane ve senden biraz uzak olan şey için kullanılır.
- these (theez) = yakın çoğul. Birden fazla ve sana yakın olan şeyler için kullanılır.
- those (thohz) = uzak çoğul. Birden fazla ve senden uzak olan şeyler için kullanılır.
- correct (kuh-REKT) = doğru; düzeltmek. Hata düzeltirken çok kullanışlıdır.

Telaffuz / okunuş:
- this = this
- that = that
- these = theez
- those = thohz
- correct = kuh-REKT
Not: Okunuşlar yaklaşık verilmiştir.

Cümle cümle açıklama:
1) Is this right?
- Okunuş: iz this rayt
- Anlamı: Bu doğru mu?
- Kullanım: Bir şeyi kontrol etmek için çok kısa bir sorudur.

2) That is wrong.
- Okunuş: that iz rong
- Anlamı: O yanlış.
- Kullanım: Bir hatayı nazikçe düzeltmek için uygundur.

3) These are correct.
- Okunuş: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Anlamı: Bunlar doğru.
- Kullanım: Yakındaki birden fazla şey için kullanılır.

4) Those are not mine.
- Okunuş: thohz ar not mayn
- Anlamı: Onlar benim değil.
- Kullanım: Bir şeyin sana ait olmadığını söylemek için kullanılır.

5) Please correct this.
- Okunuş: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Anlamı: Lütfen bunu düzelt.
- Kullanım: Forumda düzeltme istemek için çok uygundur.

Doğal kullanım notları:
- this / that = tekil
- these / those = çoğul
- this / these = yakın
- that / those = uzak
- correct kelimesi, bir şeyi daha iyi ve doğru hale getirmek için kullanılır.

Yaygın hata notları:
- Tekil şeylerle these / those kullanma.
- Çoğul şeylerle this / that kullanma.
- are ile is karıştırma: these are, those are.
- Nazik düzeltme için kısa cümle kullan: Please correct this.

Mini alıştırma:
- 5 kelimeyi yüksek sesle oku.
- 5 cümleyi yavaşça tekrar et.
- Bir yanlış cümle yaz ve düzelt.
- Foruma kısa bir soru veya düzeltme cümlesi gönder.

Cevap anahtarı:
1) This
2) Those
3) Those are correct.
4) This is mine.
5) Please correct this.

Yanıt verme yönergesi:
- this, that, these, those ile bir cümle yaz.
- Ya da bilerek küçük bir hata yaz ve başkalarından düzeltme iste.
- Kısa, basit ve net yaz.

Reply tip: start your answer with [TR].

 

[Tutor AR]

Arabic Explanation​

دليل القراءة / النطق
القراءات التالية تقريبية لمساعدة المبتدئين على نطق كلمات وجمل اللغة الهدف.

قراءة الكلمات
1. this — النطق التقريبي: this — المعنى: مفرد قريب
2. that — النطق التقريبي: that — المعنى: مفرد بعيد
3. these — النطق التقريبي: theez — المعنى: جمع قريب
4. those — النطق التقريبي: thohz — المعنى: جمع بعيد
5. correct — النطق التقريبي: kuh-REKT — المعنى: صحيح؛ يصحّح

قراءة الجمل
1. Is this right?
- النطق التقريبي: iz this rayt
- المعنى: هل هذا صحيح؟
2. That is wrong.
- النطق التقريبي: that iz rong
- المعنى: ذلك خطأ.
3. These are correct.
- النطق التقريبي: theez ar kuh-REKT
- المعنى: هذه صحيحة.
4. Those are not mine.
- النطق التقريبي: thohz ar not mayn
- المعنى: تلك ليست لي.
5. Please correct this.
- النطق التقريبي: pleez kuh-REKT this
- المعنى: من فضلك صحّح هذا.

ملخص الدرس:
هذا الدرس يشرح الفرق بين this (هذا القريب المفرد)، that (ذلك البعيد المفرد)، these (هؤلاء/هذه القريبة للجمع)، those (أولئك البعيدين للجمع). كما نتدرّب على جمل التصحيح القصيرة والمناسبة لمنتدى التصحيحات.

شرح كلمة بكلمة:
- this (ثِس / this) = مفرد قريب.
- that (ذَات / that) = مفرد بعيد.
- these (ذيز / theez) = جمع قريب.
- those (ذوز / thohz) = جمع بعيد.
- correct (كُرِكت / kuh-REKT) = صحيح؛ يصحّح.

النطق التقريبي:
- this = this
- that = that
- these = theez
- those = thohz
- correct = kuh-REKT

شرح الجمل جملةً جملة:
1) Is this right?
- النطق: iz this rayt
- المعنى: هل هذا صحيح؟
- الاستخدام: سؤال قصير للتحقق من شيء واحد قريب.

2) That is wrong.
- النطق: that iz rong
- المعنى: ذلك خطأ.
- الاستخدام: جملة بسيطة لتصحيح خطأ.

3) These are correct.
- النطق: theez ar kuh-REKT
- المعنى: هذه/هؤلاء صحيحون.
- الاستخدام: تُستعمل مع أكثر من شيء قريب.

4) Those are not mine.
- النطق: thohz ar not mayn
- المعنى: تلك ليست لي.
- الاستخدام: تقول إن الأشياء ليست لك.

5) Please correct this.
- النطق: pleez kuh-REKT this
- المعنى: من فضلك صحّح هذا.
- الاستخدام: ممتاز في طلب التصحيح في المنتدى.

ملاحظات استخدام طبيعية:
- this / that للمفرد.
- these / those للجمع.
- this / these للقريب.
- that / those للبعيد.
- correct كلمة مفيدة جدًا في التصحيح والمراجعة.

أخطاء شائعة:
- لا تستخدم these مع شيء واحد.
- لا تستخدم this مع أشياء كثيرة.
- انتبه إلى is / are.
- في التصحيح، الجمل القصيرة أفضل وأوضح.

تمرين صغير:
- اقرأ الكلمات الخمس بصوت عالٍ.
- كرر الجمل الخمس ببطء.
- اكتب جملة فيها خطأ ثم صحّحها.
- شارك جملة قصيرة في المنتدى.

مفتاح الإجابات:
1) This
2) Those
3) Those are correct.
4) This is mine.
5) Please correct this.

إرشاد للرد:
- اكتب جملة واحدة باستخدام this أو that أو these أو those.
- أو اكتب جملة فيها خطأ صغير واطلب التصحيح.
- اجعل الجملة قصيرة وبسيطة.
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Reply tip: start your answer with [AR].

 

[Tutor RU]

Russian Explanation

Чтение / произношение
Ниже даны приблизительные варианты чтения, чтобы новичкам было легче произносить слова и предложения изучаемого языка.

Чтение слов
1. this — Примерное чтение: this — Значение: близкий, единственное число
2. that — Примерное чтение: that — Значение: далёкий, единственное число
3. these — Примерное чтение: theez — Значение: близкий, множественное число
4. those — Примерное чтение: thohz — Значение: далёкий, множественное число
5. correct — Примерное чтение: kuh-REKT — Значение: правильный; исправлять

Чтение предложений
1. Is this right?
- Примерное чтение: iz this rayt
- Значение: Это правильно?
2. That is wrong.
- Примерное чтение: that iz rong
- Значение: То неправильно.
3. These are correct.
- Примерное чтение: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Значение: Эти правильные.
4. Those are not mine.
- Примерное чтение: thohz ar not mayn
- Значение: Те не мои.
5. Please correct this.
- Примерное чтение: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Значение: Пожалуйста, исправьте это.

Краткое содержание урока:
В этом уроке мы тренируем this (близко, ед. число), that (далеко, ед. число), these (близко, мн. число), those (далеко, мн. число). Также учимся писать короткие фразы для исправления ошибок в теме Questions & Corrections.

Разбор слов по словам:
- this (ðis / this) = близкий, единственное число.
- that (ðæt / that) = далёкий, единственное число.
- these (ðiːz / theez) = близкий, множественное число.
- those (ðoʊz / thohz) = далёкий, множественное число.
- correct (kə-REKT / kuh-REKT) = правильный; исправлять.

Произношение:
- this = this
- that = that
- these = theez
- those = thohz
- correct = kuh-REKT

Разбор предложений:
1) Is this right?
- Произношение: iz this rayt
- Значение: Это правильно?
- Использование: короткий вопрос для проверки одного близкого предмета или фразы.

2) That is wrong.
- Произношение: that iz rong
- Значение: Это неправильно.
- Использование: простая вежливая корректировка.

3) These are correct.
- Произношение: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Значение: Это правильно.
- Использование: для нескольких близких предметов.

4) Those are not mine.
- Произношение: thohz ar not mayn
- Значение: Те не мои.
- Использование: чтобы сказать, что вещь принадлежит не вам.

5) Please correct this.
- Произношение: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Значение: Пожалуйста, исправьте это.
- Использование: очень полезно в теме с исправлениями.

Натуральные примечания по употреблению:
- this / that = один предмет.
- these / those = несколько предметов.
- this / these = близко.
- that / those = далеко.
- correct = вежливое слово для просьбы исправить.

Частые ошибки:
- Не смешивайте единственное и множественное число.
- Не говорите these для одного предмета.
- Следите за is / are.
- Для исправлений лучше использовать короткие, ясные предложения.

Мини-практика:
- Произнесите 5 слов вслух.
- Прочитайте 5 предложений медленно.
- Исправьте одну ошибочную фразу.
- Напишите свой короткий пример в теме.

Ключ ответов:
1) This
2) Those
3) Those are correct.
4) This is mine.
5) Please correct this.

Как отвечать:
- Напишите одно предложение с this, that, these или those.
- Или напишите ошибочную фразу и попросите исправить.
- Пишите коротко и просто.

Reply tip: start your answer with [RU].

 

[Tutor ES]

Spanish Explanation

Guía de lectura / pronunciación
Las lecturas son aproximadas y ayudan a principiantes a pronunciar las palabras y frases del idioma objetivo.

Lectura de palabras
1. this — Lectura aproximada: this — Significado: singular cercano
2. that — Lectura aproximada: that — Significado: singular lejano
3. these — Lectura aproximada: theez — Significado: plural cercano
4. those — Lectura aproximada: thohz — Significado: plural lejano
5. correct — Lectura aproximada: kuh-REKT — Significado: correcto; corregir

Lectura de frases
1. Is this right?
- Lectura aproximada: iz this rayt
- Significado: ¿Esto es correcto?
2. That is wrong.
- Lectura aproximada: that iz rong
- Significado: Eso está mal.
3. These are correct.
- Lectura aproximada: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Significado: Estos están correctos.
4. Those are not mine.
- Lectura aproximada: thohz ar not mayn
- Significado: Esos no son míos.
5. Please correct this.
- Lectura aproximada: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Significado: Por favor, corrige esto.

Resumen de la lección:
En esta lección practicamos this (singular cercano), that (singular lejano), these (plural cercano) y those (plural lejano). También practicamos frases cortas para corregir errores en un foro de Questions & Corrections.

Explicación palabra por palabra:
- this (dis / this) = singular cercano.
- that (dat / that) = singular lejano.
- these (diz / theez) = plural cercano.
- those (dóuz / thohz) = plural lejano.
- correct (ko-REKT / kuh-REKT) = correcto; corregir.

Pronunciación aproximada:
- this = this
- that = that
- these = theez
- those = thohz
- correct = kuh-REKT

Explicación frase por frase:
1) Is this right?
- Pronunciación: iz this rayt
- Significado: ¿Esto es correcto?
- Uso: pregunta corta para comprobar una cosa cercana.

2) That is wrong.
- Pronunciación: that iz rong
- Significado: Eso está mal.
- Uso: sirve para corregir un error con educación.

3) These are correct.
- Pronunciación: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Significado: Estos/estas están correctos.
- Uso: para varias cosas cercanas.

4) Those are not mine.
- Pronunciación: thohz ar not mayn
- Significado: Esos no son míos.
- Uso: para decir que algo no te pertenece.

5) Please correct this.
- Pronunciación: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Significado: Por favor, corrige esto.
- Uso: muy útil para pedir una corrección en el foro.

Notas de uso natural:
- this / that = una cosa.
- these / those = varias cosas.
- this / these = cerca.
- that / those = lejos.
- correct = palabra útil para pedir o dar una corrección.

Errores comunes:
- No uses these para una sola cosa.
- No uses this para varias cosas.
- Cuida is / are.
- En correcciones, una frase corta suele ser mejor.

Mini práctica:
- Lee las 5 palabras en voz alta.
- Repite las 5 frases lentamente.
- Corrige una frase con error.
- Escribe tu propio ejemplo en el foro.

Clave de respuestas:
1) This
2) Those
3) Those are correct.
4) This is mine.
5) Please correct this.

Guía para responder:
- Escribe una frase con this, that, these o those.
- O escribe una frase con un error pequeño y pide corrección.
- Mantén la frase corta y simple.

Reply tip: start your answer with [ES].

 

[Tutor DE]

German Explanation

Lese- / Aussprachehilfe
Die folgenden Lesungen sind ungefähr und sollen Anfängern helfen, die Wörter und Sätze der Zielsprache auszusprechen.

Wortlesungen
1. this — Ungefähre Lesung: this — Bedeutung: nah, Singular
2. that — Ungefähre Lesung: that — Bedeutung: fern, Singular
3. these — Ungefähre Lesung: theez — Bedeutung: nah, Plural
4. those — Ungefähre Lesung: thohz — Bedeutung: fern, Plural
5. correct — Ungefähre Lesung: kuh-REKT — Bedeutung: richtig; korrigieren

Satzlesungen
1. Is this right?
- Ungefähre Lesung: iz this rayt
- Bedeutung: Ist das richtig?
2. That is wrong.
- Ungefähre Lesung: that iz rong
- Bedeutung: Das ist falsch.
3. These are correct.
- Ungefähre Lesung: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Bedeutung: Diese sind richtig.
4. Those are not mine.
- Ungefähre Lesung: thohz ar not mayn
- Bedeutung: Jene sind nicht meine.
5. Please correct this.
- Ungefähre Lesung: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Bedeutung: Bitte korrigiere das.

Lektionsübersicht:
In dieser Lektion üben wir this (nah, Singular), that (fern, Singular), these (nah, Plural) und those (fern, Plural). Außerdem üben wir kurze Korrektur-Sätze für das Forum Questions & Corrections.

Wort-für-Wort-Erklärung:
- this (this) = nah, Singular.
- that (that) = fern, Singular.
- these (theez) = nah, Plural.
- those (thohz) = fern, Plural.
- correct (kuh-REKT) = richtig; korrigieren.

Aussprache:
- this = this
- that = that
- these = theez
- those = thohz
- correct = kuh-REKT

Satz-für-Satz-Erklärung:
1) Is this right?
- Aussprache: iz this rayt
- Bedeutung: Ist das richtig?
- Verwendung: eine kurze Frage zum Prüfen von etwas Nahem.

2) That is wrong.
- Aussprache: that iz rong
- Bedeutung: Das ist falsch.
- Verwendung: höfliche Korrektur eines Fehlers.

3) These are correct.
- Aussprache: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Bedeutung: Diese sind richtig.
- Verwendung: für mehrere nahe Dinge.

4) Those are not mine.
- Aussprache: thohz ar not mayn
- Bedeutung: Das sind nicht meine.
- Verwendung: um zu sagen, dass etwas nicht dir gehört.

5) Please correct this.
- Aussprache: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Bedeutung: Bitte korrigiere das.
- Verwendung: sehr nützlich für Korrektur-Posts.

Natürliche Gebrauchshinweise:
- this / that = ein Ding.
- these / those = mehrere Dinge.
- this / these = nah.
- that / those = fern.
- correct = höflich und praktisch bei Fehlern.

Häufige Fehler:
- Nicht these für ein einzelnes Ding verwenden.
- Nicht this für mehrere Dinge verwenden.
- Auf is / are achten.
- Für Korrekturen sind kurze Sätze am besten.

Mini-Übung:
- Sprich die 5 Wörter laut aus.
- Lies die 5 Sätze langsam.
- Korrigiere einen falschen Satz.
- Schreibe deinen eigenen Beispielsatz im Forum.

Lösungsschlüssel:
1) This
2) Those
3) Those are correct.
4) This is mine.
5) Please correct this.

Antwort-Hinweis:
- Schreibe einen Satz mit this, that, these oder those.
- Oder schreibe absichtlich einen kleinen Fehler und bitte um Korrektur.
- Bitte kurz und einfach schreiben.

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[Tutor FR]

French Explanation

Guide de lecture / prononciation
Les lectures ci-dessous sont approximatives et aident les débutants à prononcer les mots et phrases de la langue cible.

Lecture des mots
1. this — Lecture approximative: this — Sens: singulier proche
2. that — Lecture approximative: that — Sens: singulier éloigné
3. these — Lecture approximative: theez — Sens: pluriel proche
4. those — Lecture approximative: thohz — Sens: pluriel éloigné
5. correct — Lecture approximative: kuh-REKT — Sens: correct; corriger

Lecture des phrases
1. Is this right?
- Lecture approximative: iz this rayt
- Sens: Est-ce que c’est correct ?
2. That is wrong.
- Lecture approximative: that iz rong
- Sens: Ceci est faux.
3. These are correct.
- Lecture approximative: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Sens: Ceux-ci sont corrects.
4. Those are not mine.
- Lecture approximative: thohz ar not mayn
- Sens: Ceux-là ne sont pas à moi.
5. Please correct this.
- Lecture approximative: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Sens: Corrigez ceci, s’il vous plaît.

Résumé de la leçon :
Dans cette leçon, nous travaillons this (proche, singulier), that (loin, singulier), these (proche, pluriel) et those (loin, pluriel). Nous pratiquons aussi des phrases courtes pour corriger des erreurs dans le forum Questions & Corrections.

Explication mot par mot :
- this (this) = singulier proche.
- that (that) = singulier éloigné.
- these (theez) = pluriel proche.
- those (thohz) = pluriel éloigné.
- correct (kuh-REKT) = correct ; corriger.

Prononciation approximative :
- this = this
- that = that
- these = theez
- those = thohz
- correct = kuh-REKT

Explication phrase par phrase :
1) Is this right?
- Prononciation : iz this rayt
- Sens : Est-ce correct ?
- Utilisation : petite question pour vérifier une chose proche.

2) That is wrong.
- Prononciation : that iz rong
- Sens : C’est faux.
- Utilisation : pour corriger une erreur poliment.

3) These are correct.
- Prononciation : theez ar kuh-REKT
- Sens : Ceux-ci sont corrects.
- Utilisation : pour plusieurs choses proches.

4) Those are not mine.
- Prononciation : thohz ar not mayn
- Sens : Ceux-là ne sont pas à moi.
- Utilisation : pour dire qu’un objet ne vous appartient pas.

5) Please correct this.
- Prononciation : pleez kuh-REKT this
- Sens : Corrigez ceci, s’il vous plaît.
- Utilisation : très utile pour demander une correction sur le forum.

Notes d’usage naturelles :
- this / that = une chose.
- these / those = plusieurs choses.
- this / these = proche.
- that / those = loin.
- correct = mot utile pour demander ou donner une correction.

Erreurs fréquentes :
- Ne pas utiliser these pour une seule chose.
- Ne pas utiliser this pour plusieurs choses.
- Faire attention à is / are.
- Pour corriger, une phrase courte est souvent meilleure.

Mini-pratique :
- Lisez les 5 mots à voix haute.
- Répétez les 5 phrases lentement.
- Corrigez une phrase avec une erreur.
- Écrivez votre propre exemple dans le forum.

Corrigé :
1) This
2) Those
3) Those are correct.
4) This is mine.
5) Please correct this.

Consigne de réponse :
- Écrivez une phrase avec this, that, these ou those.
- Ou écrivez une phrase avec une petite erreur et demandez une correction.
- Gardez la phrase courte et simple.

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[Tutor IT]

Italian Explanation

Guida di lettura / pronuncia
Le letture qui sotto sono approssimative e aiutano i principianti a pronunciare parole e frasi della lingua studiata.

Lettura delle parole
1. this — Lettura approssimativa: this — Significato: singolare vicino
2. that — Lettura approssimativa: that — Significato: singolare lontano
3. these — Lettura approssimativa: theez — Significato: plurale vicino
4. those — Lettura approssimativa: thohz — Significato: plurale lontano
5. correct — Lettura approssimativa: kuh-REKT — Significato: corretto; correggere

Lettura delle frasi
1. Is this right?
- Lettura approssimativa: iz this rayt
- Significato: È corretto?
2. That is wrong.
- Lettura approssimativa: that iz rong
- Significato: Quello è sbagliato.
3. These are correct.
- Lettura approssimativa: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Significato: Questi sono corretti.
4. Those are not mine.
- Lettura approssimativa: thohz ar not mayn
- Significato: Quelli non sono miei.
5. Please correct this.
- Lettura approssimativa: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Significato: Per favore, correggi questo.

Riassunto della lezione:
In questa lezione pratichiamo this (vicino, singolare), that (lontano, singolare), these (vicino, plurale) e those (lontano, plurale). Facciamo anche pratica con frasi brevi per correggere errori nel forum Questions & Corrections.

Spiegazione parola per parola:
- this (this) = singolare vicino.
- that (that) = singolare lontano.
- these (theez) = plurale vicino.
- those (thohz) = plurale lontano.
- correct (kuh-REKT) = corretto; correggere.

Pronuncia approssimativa:
- this = this
- that = that
- these = theez
- those = thohz
- correct = kuh-REKT

Spiegazione frase per frase:
1) Is this right?
- Pronuncia: iz this rayt
- Significato: È corretto?
- Uso: domanda breve per controllare una cosa vicina.

2) That is wrong.
- Pronuncia: that iz rong
- Significato: Quello è sbagliato.
- Uso: per correggere un errore in modo semplice.

3) These are correct.
- Pronuncia: theez ar kuh-REKT
- Significato: Questi sono corretti.
- Uso: per più cose vicine.

4) Those are not mine.
- Pronuncia: thohz ar not mayn
- Significato: Quelli non sono miei.
- Uso: per dire che qualcosa non è tuo.

5) Please correct this.
- Pronuncia: pleez kuh-REKT this
- Significato: Per favore, correggi questo.
- Uso: molto utile per chiedere una correzione nel forum.

Note d’uso naturali:
- this / that = una cosa.
- these / those = più cose.
- this / these = vicino.
- that / those = lontano.
- correct = parola utile per chiedere o dare una correzione.

Errori comuni:
- Non usare these per una sola cosa.
- Non usare this per più cose.
- Attenzione a is / are.
- Nelle correzioni, le frasi brevi sono migliori.

Mini pratica:
- Leggi ad alta voce le 5 parole.
- Ripeti lentamente le 5 frasi.
- Correggi una frase sbagliata.
- Scrivi un tuo esempio nel forum.

Soluzioni:
1) This
2) Those
3) Those are correct.
4) This is mine.
5) Please correct this.

Indicazione per rispondere:
- Scrivi una frase con this, that, these o those.
- Oppure scrivi una frase con un piccolo errore e chiedi la correzione.
- Tieni la frase breve e semplice.

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