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The verb “to be” Present Tense

·         I am (contraction: I’m)

·         You are (you’re)

·         We (you and I)  are (we’re)

·         They (the children) are (they’re)

·         He (my father) is (he’s)

·         She (Latonya/Diana/the girl) is (she’s)

·         It (the time, the weather, an object) is (it’s)

Listen for the verb “to be” and the contractions in our conversation!

First slow:

Diana: Hi Latonya! How are you?

Latonya: I am fine. How are you?

D: I am tired this morning. I want to sleep.

L: I’m sorry that you are tired. I’m not tired.

D: I’m glad that you’re not tired. How is your mom this morning?

L: She’s hungry this morning.  She wants to eat. How is your son today?

D: He is very busy. He needs to work today.

L: Is he at work right now?

D: Yes, he is at work right now.

L: Where are your grandchildren? Are they at home?

D: No, they are not at home. They’re not at home. They’re at school. Where is your cat Eve, Latonya? 

L: She is sitting on the bed.

D: Is she hungry?

L:  No, she is not hungry. She’s not hungry or sleepy.

D: Is Eve happy?

L: Yes, she’s happy.

D: That is good! That’s very good!

L: What day of the week is it today, Diana? Is it Thursday today?

D: No, it’s not Thursday today.  It’s Wednesday today.  What time is it, please?

L: It’s 11 o’clock .

D: It’s 11 o’clock and it’s Wednesday! It’s very late. I’m late for my class!

L: Yes, you’re late! You need to go right now!

D: Yes, I need to go. I’m sorry!  

L: That’s OK. Bye!

Now listen again as we talk a little faster. 

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