In this lesson
In Unit 4, you used I, you, we and they: I work. They live here.
Now learn to talk about one other person: he, she or it.
I work. — He works.
I like music. — She likes music.
I have a book. — He has a book.
Work with your teacher first. Look at each example, listen, repeat, and then try the exercises.
For the teacher
Use several ways to establish meaning: point to a real person or photograph, mime familiar actions, say the sentences naturally, and use the pictures below for objects that are not in the room. Keep the focus on one new pattern at a time. Brief translation can help when it clarifies meaning.
1. He works. She works.
Look at the person. Listen to your teacher and repeat.
He works in a shop.
He likes football.
She works in a café.
She likes music.
work → works like → likes live → lives
Choose the correct word.
2. Add -s or -es
Most verbs take -s. Some take -es.
| Verb | He / She |
|---|---|
| read | reads |
| play | plays |
| watch | watches |
| go | goes |
| do | does |
| study | studies |
I go to work. — She goes to work.
Write the missing word.
3. He has … She has …
Have changes to has with he, she and it.
He has a book.
She has a book.
The object is a book. Your teacher can point to a real book and demonstrate “I have a book” and “She has a book”.
Choose the correct word.
4. It works. It doesn't work.
Use it for a thing or an animal when the name is not important.
It is an apple.
This sentence uses be. For an action or habit, use an ordinary verb: “It looks good.”
For a negative sentence, use doesn't + the base verb.
She likes tea. → She doesn't like coffee.
It works. → It doesn't work.
Notice: after doesn't, do not add -s to the verb.
Choose the correct sentence.
5. Does he work? Does she like music?
To ask a question, begin with does.
Does she like music?
Does it work?
The main verb has no -s after does.
She likes music. → Does she like music?
Choose the correct question.
6. Yes, he does. No, she doesn't.
Use short answers. Listen, then repeat.
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Does he work here? | Yes, he does. | No, he doesn't. |
| Does she like tea? | Yes, she does. | No, she doesn't. |
| Does it work? | Yes, it does. | No, it doesn't. |
Complete the short answer.
7. Talk about everyday things
Look at the objects. Say a sentence with he, she or it. Your teacher can mime the actions.
She plays the guitar.
He plays football.
She drinks tea.
The picture identifies the object. The teacher demonstrates the action. Notice the difference: we say play the guitar but play football.
Complete the sentences.
8. Read and check
Read about Sam. Then answer the questions.
Sam lives in Brighton. He works in a shop. He starts work at nine o'clock. He likes football, but he doesn't play every day. He has a guitar, and he plays it at home. He doesn't drink coffee. Does he like tea? Yes, he does.
True or false?
Remember
| Sentence | Question | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| He works. | Does he work? | He doesn't work. |
| She likes tea. | Does she like tea? | She doesn't like tea. |
| He has a book. | Does he have a book? | He doesn't have a book. |
Important: use -s in the positive sentence, but use the base verb after does or doesn't.
Next: practise the present simple in short conversations and everyday situations.