Practice Speaking English: How to give short answers about yourself

Do you get nervous when people ask you questions in English? Do you wish you could answer easily, quickly, and confidently? In this lesson, you’ll learn and practice how to give short answers with the verb to be. You’ll learn to answer positively and negatively for the present, past, and future. But for this video, our focus is not on grammar. It’s on getting used to answering common questions naturally. You’ll practice speaking by repeating these short answers again and again. Watch this lesson and you’ll be able to confidently use the expressions: yes, I am, no, I'm not, yes, I was, no, I wasn't, yes, I will, and no, I won't. Practice and perfect these easy answers today!

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