Learn Subject Pronouns + 'be' verb ( am, is, are ) | Basic English Grammar Course – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary
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1.Hi,
2. to this video
3.Now, in this video, we’re going to talk about subjective pronouns, ‘be’ verbs, and also, contractions
4.So let’s take a look at the board
5.Okay
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Key Vocabulary (CEFR B1)
understand
A2To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.
Example:
"Well I hope that this video helped you understand"
everybody
A2All people.
Example:
"Hi, everybody. Welcome to this video."
sentences
A2The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.
Example:
"We’re going to take a look at some sentences using the ‘be’ verbs."
start
A2The beginning of an activity.
Example:
"Let’s start with the first one: “I’m”."
welcome
A2The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
Example:
"Hi, everybody. Welcome to this video."
verb
A2(grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state.
Example:
"‘be’ verbs, and also, contractions."
quicker
A2Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
Example:
"It’s faster and quicker and shorter."
shorter
A2Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
Example:
"It’s faster and quicker and shorter."
example
A2Something that is representative of all such things in a group.
Example:
"For example, instead of “I am”, I’m going to say “I’m”."
instead
A2In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.
Example:
"For example, instead of “I am”, I’m going to say “I’m”."
| Word | CEFR | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| understand | A2 | To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of. |
| everybody | A2 | All people. |
| sentences | A2 | The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict. |
| start | A2 | The beginning of an activity. |
| welcome | A2 | The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception. |
| verb | A2 | (grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state. |
| quicker | A2 | Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. |
| shorter | A2 | Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically. |
| example | A2 | Something that is representative of all such things in a group. |
| instead | A2 | In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative. |
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