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How to answer questions which begin with "did".
Here are 4 ways that you can answer a question that begins with the word did.
Questions about past activities: Did +Subject+ Present Tense Verb
In English, many times, we ask about past activities by using the verb "did+ a present tense verb. This sounds confusing. Why use a present tense verb if you are asking about the past? On this…
Work- What do you do for a living? (present tense)
In conversation, how to describe your occupation in present tense. The questions you might hear are? What type of job do you have? I am a_____. What type of work do you do? I work for…
Customer Service: Ordering at a restaurant in the U.S.
This episode covers usual questions a server or restaurant employee might ask you in a restaurant and your answer: What would you like? I'll have a ______. What can I get you? I'll take…
Customer Service- Changing an appointment
Receiving appropriate customer service many times involves using the correct vocabulary word to express your needs accurately. In this episode we discuss how to reschedule an appointment time by…
Conversation: Have you ever broken a bone? Have you ever had stitches?
This conversation is about injuries in the PAST. Notice that the verbs we use are past tense. Listen for the phrases " I was wondering" and "Let me ask you this". These are two common ways we can…
Conversation: How do you feel?
When we ask each other in English how we feel we are usually referring to how we feel emotionally of how we feel mentally. Answers to this question could include- I feel excited. I feel anxious. I am…
Conversation: How are you feeling?
How are you feeling is a usual question we ask in conversation in English. We are asking about your physical health. It is usually asked if someone appears to be in pain or not looking like they…
Describing time in the past- using "ago"
Ago is a useful word for describing events in the simple past. Ago will follow a noun: weeks ago, months ago, hours ago, days ago, years ago
Conversation: Do you enjoy traveling? Where have you been?
This conversation is about a person's experiences and opinions on traveling. Vocabulary to listen for: formal- location, relax, explore, flight informal/slang-vibe, awesome
Conversation: Have you ever been on a road trip?
Listen to this conversation about traveling by car. Focus on Vocabulary: interstate, take/took, snacks, restroom, busy, sleep/slept
Conversation: How was your trip?
Listen to this conversation about a trip to New York City. Focus on vocabulary: (verbs) depart, land (noun) ground transportation American slang: easy- peasy
Conversation: Asking/ Answering Questions using- Question Word + Did
One common structure for asking questions in English is to use a question word, who, what, where, when, how, or why + did followed by a present tense verb. Although the question has a present tense…
Is friendship important to you?
Listen to this episode and listen for vocabulary: friendship oldest friend closest friend introvert variety
Conversation: What were your favorite grades in school?
Listen to identify the 3 favorite grades and why these grades were the favorite ones.
Conversation: What did you do after you graduated high school?
Listen how English speakers raise their voices at the end of a question. Vocabulary: College, Bachelor's, Masters How many years to get a bachelor's degree? How many years to get a master's degree?
Conversation: What was your least favorite subject in school?
Focus on vocabulary: least, subject, struggle Focus on expression: It runs in the fam(ily).
Conversation: Do you drink coffee?
Listen to this conversation to discover if coffee is a drink that Jakob likes. Why? or why not?
Conversation: Using the Microwave
This conversation is about using the microwave. What details are they discussing about the microwave? Ask: Who? What? When? How Long? List vocabulary you recognize. List new phrases and vocabulary…
Conversation: Baking in the Kitchen
Listen to this informal conversation about baking. Focus: What is she baking? Which kitchen appliance is she using? What temperature? How long will it take to bake?
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