Y/N with To Be
Are you a student?
Yes, I am a student. /
No, I'm not a student.
Do you work?
Yes, I do. / Yes, I work.
No, I don't. / No, I don't work.
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in a house/apartment.
Where is your teacher from?
He is from Mexico.
What kind of food do you like?
I like Dominican food. I like seafood. I like pasta.
How many siblings do you have?
I have 1 brother and 3 sisters.
I don't have siblings. I am an only child.
Tell me about your country.
It's huge. It has many beautiful landmarks.
***Daily Double: Teach us something about your country***
I like chicken. What about you?
I like chicken too.
I don't like chicken.
Are you happy?
Yes, I am happy. /
No, I'm not happy.
**Bonus 50 pts: Why?**
Do you have children?
Yes, I do. / Yes, I have children.
No, I don't. / No, I don't have children.
Do you have a big or small family?
I have a big/small family.
When is your birthday?
My birthday is January 21.
What kind of music do you like?
I like salsa, bachata, and ballads. I like rock music. (electronic, hip hop, jazz)
How is the weather today?
It is _____.
Tell me about an important person in your life.
My mom is important to me. She is very patient.
I like winter. What about you?
I like winter too.
I don't like winter.
Are you married?
Yes, I am married. /
No, I'm not married.
Do you like to travel?
Yes, I do. / Yes, I like to travel.
No, I don't. / No, I don't like to travel.
Do you prefer to watch movies or tv shows?
I prefer to watch movies/tv shows.
Why do you want to learn English?
E.g. I want to learn English because I want better job opportunities.
What kind of people do you like?
I like friendly people. I like kind people.
generous, talkative, quiet, etc
How do you relax after a stressful day or week?
After a stressful day, I watch tv/ I take a shower/ I talk to my friends or family.
Tell me about your hometown.
My hometown is Englewood. It's a small city. It's near NYC.
I like spending time with my family. What about you?
I like spending time with my family too.
I don't like spending time with my family.
Are you healthy?
Yes, I am healthy. /
No, I am not healthy.
Do you exercise regularly?
Yes, I do. / Yes, I exercise regularly.
No, I don't. / No, I don't exercise regularly.
Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
I prefer hot/cold weather.
**Bonus 100 pts: Why?**
What is your favorite way to travel?
I like to travel by car. I love roadtrips and listening to music in my car. I can stop whenever I want...
What kind of exercise do you prefer?
I prefer sports. I like to run. Etc.
How do you get to school?
Hint: commute
I get here by car/bus. I get here walking.
Tell me about yourself.
My name is Samuel. I was born and raised in NJ. I like rock music. I like teaching ESL.
I don't like big cities. What about you?
I like them.
I don't like them either.
Are you a parent?
Yes, I'm a parent. /
No, I'm not a parent.
Do you like sunny weather?
Yes, I do. / Yes, I like sunny weather.
No, I don't. / No, I don't like sunny weather.
Do you go shopping alone or does someone go with you?
I go shopping alone. OR
I go shopping with ___________.
Who is someone you admire?
I admire my dad.
***Bonus 150 pts: Why?***
What kind of movies do you like?
I like horror/action movies. I like dramas/comedies. Etc.
***Bonus 150 pts: Why?***
How long have you lived in the United States?
I have lived in the United States for ___ years/months.
***DAILY DOUBLE***
Do you like it or not? Why?
Tell me about your job.
I work at PCCC. I am a program assistant and ESL instructor. I help people learn English. I love my job because I meet people from around the world and no two days are the same. Thank you for being here!
I don't like waiting. What about you?
I like waiting. / I don't mind it.
I don't like it either.