Basic English Grammar (A1): Verb “BE” in the Present Tense

Learn the verb BE in English: am, is, are.
This beginner grammar lesson is for A1 English learners with basic speaking and grammar skills.
In this video, we practice the present tense of the verb BE with clear examples and repetition:
• I am / you are / he is / she is / it is / we are / they are
• Simple sentences with BE
• Yes–no questions (Is this…? Are they…?)
• Short forms/contractions (I’m, you’re…)
• Negative forms (is not, isn’t, are not, aren’t…)
• Simple reading practice for beginners
This lesson is part of my beginner English playlist, where you can practice listening, speaking, and basic grammar step by step.
Practice a little every day and your confidence will grow!

INDEX
0:00 Introduction
0:07 am, is, are with subject pronouns (I, you…)
0:42 Review quiz
1:11 Sentences with BE (present)
2:22 Questions with BE (present)
3:39 Contractions
5:39 BE + NOT (negative forms)
8:51 Read aloud with me.