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Training Course

Warm up

Practice with someone in the class.

(Have them practice by themselves, and then make them speak in pairs).

WARM UP

  • What are you up to tonight?
  • I don't have any plans.
  • Let's go eat out.
  • Sounds like a plan.

Grammar

Pay attention and give your own example!

2. Plural nouns ending in –s only add the apostrophe ' (without the S)

Genitive Cases

1. Singular nouns add 's (apostrophe S)

Grammar

My mother’s house is next to the beach. (= the house of my mother)

Jason’s car was stolen last night. (= the car of Jason)

2. Plural nouns ending in –s only add the apostrophe ' (without the S)

The two sisters’ house is next to mine. (= the house of the two sisters)

The plumbers’ tools were rusty. (= the tools of the plumbers)

The players’ boots were dirty and smelly after the game. (= the boots of the players)

Notice that the pronunciation is the same for certain possessives:

My friend’s house = the house of my friend = 1 friend

My friends’ house = the house of my friends = 2 or more friends

Example 1

3. Plural nouns not ending in –s:

Be careful not to trip over the children’s toys. (= the toys of the children)

The women’s bathroom is currently flooded with water.

The presidential candidate is often called the people’s favorite politician.

4. Singular noun ending in –s:

It depends… a. Most names: add 's (apostrophe S)

Example 2

They had a really good time at James’s barbecue last Friday.

We spent the day admiring Frances’s new car.

b. Classical or religious names: add ' (only the apostrophe)

Jesus’ disciples carried out the teachings of Jesus.

Sophocles’ plays are still performed today.

Grammar Activity

Practice

Practice the question and give many examples.

EXERCISE

What was your mom doing last night?

Give details for example:

Place

Activity

People

Food

Etc.

Connectors

Then

Later

After that

Also

?

Time expressions: Later, Yesterday, last week, last month, last year, a year ago.

Homework

Learn 10 irregular verbs and practice their pronunciation.

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Practice time

Expressions

Well

Actually

Sometimes

I think

Time to practice

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ABILITIES.

I can do a lot of things, I can type in the computer, also I can speak English perfectly and I can use all the programs in the computer...

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