Merlin Metsla
Was born in Võru / Valga.
Võru
Wants you to fail / pass.
pass
It is /isn't OK to make fun of your mates.
isn't
You CAN / CANNOT retake tests.
(if you are not at school on the right day OR
fail the test)
CAN
I live in Võru.
Present simple (lihtolevik).
Plays NO / SOME musical instruments.
Plays some musical instruments.
Has worked / never worked in Tallinn.
She has worked in Tallinn.
If you have a bad day, you SHOULD / SHOULDN'T let the teacher know.
should
You can come to the consultation on Monday and Wednesday // Tuesday and Thursday
You can come to the consultation on Monday and Wednesday
I studied hard for the exam.
Past simple (lihtminevik).
Has lived in Italy / Brazil.
Brazil
Has been an English teacher for 7+ years.
Has been an English teacher for only 3 years.
Has been an English teacher for 7+ years.
It IS / ISN'T OK to cheat on tests or homework tasks.
It ISN'T OK to cheat on tests.
The teacher will / won't help you if you need help.
The teacher will help you if you need help. Ask!
But before that, LISTEN!
Present perfect (täisminevik).
Has 3 brothers. /
Has 2 brothers and a sister.
Has 2 brothers and a sister.
Doesn't / Does have any feelings.
Does
Be kind!
It IS / ISN'T OK to chat in the classroom when the teacher is speaking.
Your homework tasks WILL / WON'T be graded.
I was playing a computer game at 7 last night.
Past continuous (kestev minevik)
Likes / doesn't like chocolate.
Likes
(especially dark chocolate!)
Is here to
to give you homework /
to help you improve your English.
to help you improve your English
You should / shouldn't let the teacher know if you didn't bring or didn't do your homework.
should
(preferrably before the class starts)
We will / won't have tests (kontrolltööd).
We WILL have tests.
Will you help me?
Future simple /will-future (tulevik)