English Basics & Halloween: From Classroom to Costume

A: Hello, everyone! Today we start with English basics. We will use very simple words. Are you ready?

B: Yes, I am ready. But... um, I feel a little nervous. This is my first English class.

A: That’s okay! We will go slow. First, say, “Hello.”

B: Hello.

A: Good! Now, I say, 'I'm...' and my name. I'm Anna. Can you try?

B: I'm Maria. Is that right?

A: Yes, very nice. Now, when you talk to someone, you say, 'You're...' For example, 'You're Maria.'

B: You're Anna.

A: Perfect! Let’s add more. We say, 'My name is Anna.'

B: My name is Maria.

A: Great! Next, say where you are from: 'I am from Brazil.'

B: I am from Mexico. Did I say it right?

A: Yes, very good! Now, in the classroom, you can ask, 'What is this?' and answer, 'It is a book.'

B: What is this?

A: It is a pen.

B: It is pen—oh, wait. It is a pen. Do I say 'a' for one thing?

A: Yes! 'A' for one thing. 'It is a pen.' Very good. If there are two, you say, 'They are pens.'

B: They are pens. I think I make mistakes with 'am' and 'are.'

A: That’s okay! Here are the rules: 'I am.' 'You are.' 'He is.' 'We are.' Let's practice. 'I am Maria.'

B: I am Maria. You are Anna. We are students?

A: Yes, correct! We are students.

A: Now, let’s shift to something a bit different. Today, we talk about Halloween. It's a popular day in America. People celebrate it every year. It is special. It is fun.

B: Halloween? What is it?

A: It is a holiday. On Halloween, people wear costumes. Children go to houses and ask for candy. This is called 'trick or treat.'

B: Is it only for children?

A: No, it is for everyone. Adults and children like it. People put decorations outside. There are popular symbols. For example... some are scary, some are funny.

B: Are these symbols old? Or are they new?

A: Some symbols are old. They come from the past. But some are new. Halloween changes with time.

B: Is Halloween popular today?

A: Yes, it is very popular today. Many people enjoy it. It is a part of American pop culture now.

B: Why do people like Halloween?

A: People like it because it is exciting. You can be someone else for one night. You can see friends and eat candy. It is fun!

B: Let me try a sentence: It is a symbol. It is new. Is that right?

A: Yes, great job! Now you: Is it a symbol?

B: Yes, it is!

A: Perfect. Let’s make a mini story: In the past, Halloween was a small day. Today, it is a big party. See? 'Was' is for before. 'Is' is for now.

B: I understand now. Halloween was small, now it is big!

A: Yes! Remember: origins, today, and pop culture. Practice at home with 5-Minute English. Start today for quick results!