The speaker discusses the conjugation of verbs in English, focusing on the present tense and present progressive tense. They explain how to use contractions in English, such as "I'm happy" or "I'm going to the store", and how these contractions simplify the language. The speaker also discusses the use of verbs in the present progressive tense, using examples like "I'm talking to my friends" or "I'm going to the gym".
They introduce the concept of auxiliary verbs, like "be", "do", and "have", which are used in conjunction with main verbs to create phrases. They give examples of these phrases, such as "I'm going to the party tonight" or "I could see the eclipse from the websites".
The speaker also talks about the use of the verb "go" in English, explaining that it's commonly used in the present tense and present progressive tense to talk about future plans or habits. They provide examples of this, such as "I go to the gym on Tuesdays" or "I have to run when I'm eating".
Finally, the speaker ends the class with a poem about the present tense in English, emphasizing its importance and the gift it is in the context of time.
1. The speaker is introducing a lesson on verb conjugations, focusing on the present tense.
2. They explain that this is a somewhat extensive topic, but will concentrate on the present tense for today's class.
3. The speaker uses examples to explain the present simple conjugation in English, such as "I'm happy" or "I'm going to the store".
4. They clarify that in English, there is no difference between "ser" and "estar" in the present simple tense.
5. The speaker introduces the present progressive tense, explaining that it is used to talk about something that is happening at the moment of speaking.
6. They give examples of present progressive sentences, such as "I'm going to the store" or "I am studying at the university".
7. The speaker explains that in English, verb conjugations are generally easier than in Spanish.
8. They highlight that in English, there are only two conjugations for each tense, unlike Spanish.
9. The speaker provides examples of verb conjugations in English, such as "I go", "you go", "he/she/it goes", "we go", "you go", "they go".
10. They mention that in English, contractions are often used, for example, "I'm" instead of "I am".
11. The speaker explains that the present progressive tense is formed by combining the conjugated verb with the verb "to be" and the suffix "-ing".
12. They provide examples of present progressive sentences in English, such as "I'm talking to my friends" or "they are chasing me".
13. The speaker introduces the concept of auxiliary verbs, such as "can", "could", "may", "might", "must", "shall", "should", "will", and "would".
14. They explain that these auxiliary verbs are used in conjunction with main verbs to express nuances of time and mood.
15. The speaker mentions that the present simple and present progressive tenses can be used interchangeably in many sentences in English and Spanish.
16. They conclude the lesson with a poem about the present tense in English.