Starter | Unit 2

An interactive lesson on plural 'be', questions, nationalities, and numbers.

1. Dialogue: "Are you on vacation?"

Read the conversation between a hotel receptionist and two tourists, Marco and Sofia.

Receptionist: Hello. How can I help you?

Marco: Hi. We have a reservation.

Receptionist: OK. What's your name?

Marco: Marco Rossi.

Receptionist: Ah, yes. Mr. and Mrs. Rossi. Are you on vacation?

Sofia: Yes, we are. We're very excited!

Receptionist: Wonderful. Where are you from?

Sofia: We're from Italy. We're Italian.

Receptionist: Welcome to New York! Here is your key. Your room number is fifty-five. What's your phone number, please?

Marco: It's 555-0121.

Receptionist: Thank you. Enjoy your stay!

2. Grammar Focus

Verb 'be' (Plural: we, you, they)

Positive (+)Negative (-)
We are from Italy.We aren't from Spain.
You are on vacation.You aren't here for work.
They are tourists.They aren't from the US.

Wh- and How questions with 'be'

QuestionExample Answer
Where are you from?We're from Italy.
What's your name?My name is Marco.
How are you?I'm fine, thanks.

3. Grammar Exercises

A. Complete the sentences

Use are or aren't.

1. Weon vacation.
2. Theyfrom China. They're from Japan.
3. Youin room twenty-three.
4. Theyfrom Spain. They're Spanish.
5. Weon business. We're on vacation.
6. A:you from Mexico? B: Yes, we are.
7. Youin room 12. You're in room 21.
8. A:they American? B: No, they aren't.
9. Wevery happy to be here.

B. Make questions

Put the words in the correct order to make questions.

1. from / where / you / are / ?
2. your / what's / number / phone / ?
3. you / how / are / ?
4. on / you / are / vacation / ?
5. your / what's / name / last / ?
6. from / they / are / where / ?
7. is / your / what / room number / ?
8. they / are / Japanese / ?
9. help / I / how / can / you / ?

4. Vocabulary Exercises

A. Nationalities

Match the country to the nationality.

B. Numbers 11-100

Write the number as a word.

5. Pronunciation Game

Drag and drop the words into the correct sound category.

Words to sort:

/tʃ/ (like **ch**eese)

/k/ (like **c**at)

/ʃ/ (like **sh**e)

6. Final Unit Quiz

Test your knowledge! Answer the questions below.