Demonstrative Pronouns - Brasil Escola

Summary

In this engaging English lesson, Professor Simone, affectionately known as Tia Si, introduces demonstrative pronouns. She explains how these pronouns are used to point out things based on their proximity, both in singular and plural forms. The lesson covers the difference between 'this' and 'that' for singular objects, and 'these' and 'those' for plural objects, with clear examples to aid understanding. The video concludes with a reminder to like, share, and subscribe, inviting students to explore more resources and continue learning with Tia Si.

Takeaways

• 😀 The teacher, Simone, introduces herself and her role as a passionate English instructor who is here to help students with their school doubts.
• 😀 The lesson focuses on 'demonstrative pronouns' in English, which are used to indicate things that are near or far, both in singular and plural forms.
• 😀 'This' is used for things that are close and singular, while 'That' is used for things that are far and singular.
• 😀 For plural items that are close, 'These' is used, and for plural items that are far, 'Those' is the appropriate word.
• 😀 A key distinction in pronunciation: 'This' is shorter and refers to singular things near, while 'These' is longer and refers to plural things near.
• 😀 In English, 'That' is used for things that are far away in the singular form, while 'Those' is for things that are far away in plural form.
• 😀 The teacher uses images to visually explain the difference between the use of 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.
• 😀 An example is shown with a rabbit to explain the use of 'This' for things that are near.
• 😀 The teacher uses examples like puppies, cats, flowers, and cars to explain the demonstrative pronouns in both singular and plural contexts.
• 😀 The lesson concludes with a call to action: students are encouraged to like, share, and subscribe to the channel for further learning.

Q & A

What are demonstrative pronouns?

Demonstrative pronouns are words used to indicate specific things that are either near or far from the speaker, both in singular and plural forms.

What is the difference between 'this' and 'that'?

'This' is used for things that are near the speaker, while 'that' is used for things that are far from the speaker. 'This' is singular, and 'that' can be singular or plural.

Can you provide an example of using 'this' in a sentence?

'This is a rabbit.' The word 'this' indicates that the rabbit is near the speaker.

What is the plural form of 'this' and how is it used?

The plural form of 'this' is 'these'. It is used to indicate multiple things that are near the speaker. For example, 'These are cats.'

When do we use 'that'?

'That' is used for singular things that are far from the speaker. For example, 'That is a puppy.'

How do we use 'those' in sentences?

'Those' is the plural form of 'that' and is used for things that are far from the speaker. For example, 'Those are puppies.'

What is the difference between 'this' and 'these' in pronunciation?

'This' has a shorter pronunciation compared to 'these', which is pronounced longer.

How can I remember when to use 'this' and 'that'?

If something is near and singular, use 'this'. If something is far and singular, use 'that'. For plural items, 'these' is for things that are near, and 'those' is for things that are far.

What example was given for things near the speaker?

An example given for something near the speaker is 'This is a cat,' where 'this' indicates something close.

How do the examples in the script help reinforce the concept of demonstrative pronouns?

The script provides clear examples with images that illustrate the proximity of objects, helping learners visualize the difference between 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' based on their distance from the speaker.