Video Transcript
Hey everyone, and welcome back! Ever wondered how to ask someone where they’re from in English? Or how to answer that question yourself?
Well, you’re in the right place! In today’s lesson, we’re going to learn exactly that.
We’ll cover how to ask and answer the super common question, “Where are you from?”.
We’ll also look at the names of different countries and their corresponding nationalities.
For example, the country is Spain, but the nationality is Spanish.
We’ll practice using the verb ‘to be’, like “I am from Canada” or “You are Brazilian”.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to introduce your origin like a pro.
Ready to get started? Let’s go! And don’t forget to subscribe for more easy English lessons.
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1. Lesson Goals
- Ask and answer the question: “Where are you from?”
- Identify and name several countries and their corresponding nationalities.
- Use the verb ‘to be‘ (I am, you are) correctly when talking about nationality.
- Understand the difference between a Country (the place) and a Nationality (the adjective).
2. Key Questions and Answers
These are the most important phrases to talk about your origin and identity.
| Question | Answer (Origin: The Place) | Answer (Identity: The Adjective) |
|---|---|---|
| Where are you from? | I am from Canada. | I am Canadian. |
| Where is she from? | She is from Spain. | She is Spanish. |
| Where are they from? | They are from China. | They are Chinese. |
Tip: Always use the preposition ‘from‘ when talking about the country of origin.
3. Countries and Nationalities
The Country (the place) and the Nationality (the adjective) are different words. Both are always written with a capital letter in English.
| Country (The Place) | Nationality (The Person/Adjective) |
|---|---|
| Canada | Canadian |
| Brazil | Brazilian |
| China | Chinese |
| Japan | Japanese |
| Spain | Spanish |
| Germany | German |
| The U.S. / America | American |
| The U.K. / Britain | British |
4. Practice Dialogue: Meeting New People
Read this conversation between two people meeting for the first time:
A: Hi, I’m Maria. Nice to meet you.
B: Hi Maria. I’m Tom. Where are you from?
A: I’m from Italy. Are you American?
B: No, I’m not American. I am British.
A: Oh, cool! Is your friend German?
B: No, she is not German. She is Canadian.
5. Activity: Complete the Sentence
Use the correct form of the verb ‘to be‘ (am, is, are) or the correct Nationality to complete the gaps.
- I (am/is/are) from Japan. I am (nationality).
- She (am/is/are) from Mexico. She is (nationality).
- They are from China. They (am/is/are) Chinese.
- We (am/is/are) from the U.K. We are (nationality).