Tom is at the golf course now.
He is wearing a cap. He is holding a small club.
He is hitting a white ball. The ball is rolling on the grass.
Tom is listening to his coach. He is taking slow steps.
He is looking at the hole. The sun is shining.
Other kids are watching. Tom is smiling.
He is trying again. The ball is going in.
He is cheering, “Yes!” Tom loves this game today.
Verb TO BE — Present (A1)
Grammar Box 1 — Pronouns
| Subject | Affirmative (short) | Negative (short) | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I’m … | I’m not … | Am I …? |
| You | You’re … | You aren’t … | Are you …? |
| He | He’s … | He isn’t … | Is he …? |
| She | She’s … | She isn’t … | Is she …? |
| It | It’s … | It isn’t … | Is it …? |
| We | We’re … | We aren’t … | Are we …? |
| They | They’re … | They aren’t … | Are they …? |
Short answers pattern:
Yes, I am. / No, I’m not. • Yes, he/she/it is. / No, he/she/it isn’t. • Yes, we/you/they are. / No, we/you/they aren’t.
Grammar Box 2 — With Names & Nouns (same forms, no pronouns)
| Subject (who/what) | Affirmative | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom (he) | Tom is … | Tom isn’t … | Is Tom …? |
| Anna (she) | Anna is … | Anna isn’t … | Is Anna …? |
| The ball (it) | The ball is … | The ball isn’t … | Is the ball …? |
| The golf course (it) | The golf course is … | The golf course isn’t … | Is the golf course …? |
| Tom and Anna (they) | Tom and Anna are … | Tom and Anna aren’t … | Are Tom and Anna …? |
| The kids (they) | The kids are … | The kids aren’t … | Are the kids …? |
| My friend and I (we) | My friend and I are … | My friend and I aren’t … | Are my friend and I …? |
| You, Mia (you) | You are … | You aren’t … | Are you, Mia, …? |
Now / at the moment
| Use | Form | Examples | Spelling tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actions happening now | am/is/are + verb-ing | I am playing. You are running. He/She is hitting. We/They are watching. | e → ing: make → making • Double last consonant: hit → hitting • Just add -ing: play → playing |
| Short answers | — | Is he playing? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t. | — |
| Negatives | am/is/are + not + verb-ing | He isn’t swimming. They aren’t cycling. | — |
Lesson Vocabulary — Sports & Golf
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Sports | golf, football, tennis, basketball, swimming, running, cycling |
| Golf things | club, ball, hole, grass, cap, coach |
Activity 1 — Comprehension
- Where is Tom now?
a) at the golf course
b) at school
c) at home - He is wearing a ______.
a) cap
b) helmet
c) scarf - True or False: He is holding a racket. ______
- What is the ball doing on the grass? (1–3 words)
- Who is Tom listening to? (1–2 words)
- True or False: Other kids are watching. ______
Activity 2 — Grammar: Present Continuous (am/is/are + verb-ing)
Complete the sentences.
- Tom ______ (wear) a cap now.
- He ______ (hold) a small club.
- The ball ______ (roll) on the grass.
- Tom ______ (listen) to his coach.
- Other kids ______ (watch).
- ______ Tom ______ (look) at the hole?
Not-so-popular sports in Spain (A1)
In Spain, football is everywhere.
Some sports are not common.
We can still find them.
Cricket is one sport.
Players are hitting a small ball.
They are using a long bat.
They are running between two posts.
It feels calm and friendly.
Ice hockey is another sport.
Players are skating fast on ice.
They are moving a black puck.
They are wearing helmets and pads.
Curling is quiet and slow.
Teams are pushing stones with brooms.
Lacrosse looks new to many.
Players are catching a ball with net sticks.
They are rare in Spain.
But they are fun to try.
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