Be Verbs - Present Simple
Listen to four conversations using Be verbs in the present simple.
Conversation 1 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: Hello! Are you a new student?
						            Woman: Yes, I am. Today is my first day.
						            Man: Well, welcome. My name is Tony.
						            Woman: Hi, Tony. I’m Beth.
						            Man: Are you new in town?
						            Woman: Yes, I’m from New York.
						            Man: Wow! The Big City! 
						            Woman: Are you from around here?
						            Man: Yes, I am. 
						            Woman: That is so cool. Well, it is nice to meet you.
				                  Man: Nice to meet you, too.
Conversation 2 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: Hey Beth, how is your first day?
						            Woman: It is really good. This school is great!
						            Man: How are your classes?
						            Woman: They are fun! My teachers are  so nice.
						            Man: Who are your teachers?
						            Woman: My English teacher is Mr. Wong.
						            Man: Oh, he is really nice.
						            Woman: Yes, he is. My Spanish teacher is Mrs. Garcia.
						            Man: Oh, she is really nice, too.
				                  Woman: Yes, her class is a lot of fun!
Conversation 3 | Free PDF Worksheet
Man: What is your favorite class?
						            Woman: Spanish. I love it. My Spanish is not very good, though. I am just a beginner.
						            Man: Well, Spanish is my first language. My name is Tony, short for Antonio.
						            Woman: Really! That is so cool.
						            Man: Yeah, my dad is from Mexico, and my mom is from Costa Rica.
						            Woman: Wow! You are so lucky.
						            Man: Yeah, Spanish is easy for me, so I can help you if you like.
				                  Woman: I’d like that. Thank you!
Conversation 4 | Free PDF Worksheet
Woman: Tony, where is the computer lab?
						            Man: It’s just down the hall.
						            Woman: My Spanish class is there tomorrow.
						            Man: Oh, when is the class?
						            Woman: It’s at 6, after school.
						            Man: Why isn’t the class online?
						            Woman: It is, but I’m still new in town, so I don’t have internet at home yet.
						            Man: Oh, I see. Well, good luck with the class.
						            Woman: Thanks. I’m excited for it. I think online classes are fun!
				                  Man: I think so, too.
Be Verbs (am, is, are) Simple Present
					              
Before Nouns
- I am a teacher.
 - You are a student.
 
Before Adjectives
- I am hungry.
 - It is hot today.
 
Before Prepositions
- She is at home.
 - The books are on the table.
 
- I am American.
 - I am not tired.
 - I'm happy. (am = 'm)
 - I'm not sad. (am = 'm)
 
- You are a student.
 - You are not a teacher.
 - You're a nice person. (are = 're)
 - You're not late. (are not = 're not)
 - You aren't late. (are not = aren't)
 
- Mary is my friend.
 - She is not my sister.
 - She's very smart. (is = 's)
 - She's not here. (is not = 's not)
 - She isn't here. (is not = isn't)
 
- Jason is my friend.
 - He is not my brother.
 - He's very smart. (is = 's)
 - He's not here. (is not = 's not)
 - He isn't here. (is not = isn't)
 
- The weather is cold today.
 - It is not warm.
 - It's easy. (is = 's)
 - It's not hard (is not = 's not)
 - It isn't hard. (is not = isn't)
 
- Beth and Bob are my friends.
 - They are not from here.
 - They're nice people.(are = 're)
 - They're not shy. (are not = 're not)
 - They aren't shy. (are not = aren't)
 
- My friend and I are here.
 - We are not late.
 - We're good friends. (are = 're)
 - We're not busy. (are not = 're not)
 - We aren't busy. (are not = aren't)
 
- What is your favorite food?
 - When is the meeting?
 - Who are your teachers?
 - Where are the bathrooms?
 - Why is it cold in here?
 - How are you?
 - How is school?
 - How are your classes?
 - Why am I here?
 - Why is she late?
 - Why isn't she here?
 - Why aren't you mad?
 
- Am I late?
 - Is she here?
 - Are my keys on the table?
 - Are you from around here?
 - Is your dad a doctor?
 - Is English easy for you?
 
Gap Fill: Complete the conversation with the correct word!





