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English by the Nature Method by Arthur M.
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Jensen.
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Brought to you by Ayan Academy.
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Chapter 3.
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Names The name of the boy is John.
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The name of the girl is Helen.
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The name of the father is Mr. Smith.
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The name of the mother is Mrs. Smith.
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What is the name of the girl?
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It is Helen What is the name of the baby girl?
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It is Alice What is the name of the boy?
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It is John What are the names of the parents?
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They are Mr. and Mrs. Smith What is the name of the family?
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It is Smith Mr. Smith has a wife Her name is Mrs. Smith.
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Mr. Smith has a daughter.
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Her name is Helen.
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Mr. Smith has a son.
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His name is John.
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Has Mr. Smith a wife?
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Yes, he has a wife.
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What is the name of his wife?
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Her name is Mrs. Smith.
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Has Mr. Smith a son?
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Yes, he has a son.
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What is the name of his son?
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His name is John.
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Mr. Smith has a son and two daughters.
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What are the names of the three children?
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Their names are John, Helen, and Alice.
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John is 12 years old.
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How old is John?
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He is 12 years old.
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Helen is 10 years old.
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How old is Helen?
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She is 10 years old.
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The baby is 6 months old.
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How old is the baby?
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She is 6 months old.
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John is 12 years old.
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And Helen is 10 years old.
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John is 2 years older than Helen.
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Is John 14 years old?
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No, he is not 14 years old.
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He is only 12 years old.
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Is Helen 13 years old?
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No, she is not 13 years old.
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She is only 10 years old.
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Is Helen older than John?
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No, she is not older than John.
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John is two years older than she is.
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John is not 14, but only 12 years old.
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Helen is not 13 but only 10 years old.
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John is not a girl but Helen is a girl.
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Helen is not a boy but John is a boy.
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The baby is not old.
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She She is young.
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She is only 6 months old.
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Mr. Smith is a young man.
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He is 36 years old.
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Mrs. Smith is a young woman.
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She is 32 years old.
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Mr. Smith has a father.
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The father of Mr. Smith is not young.
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He is old.
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He is 62 years old.
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John, Helen, and the baby are young.
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They are children.
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Mr. and Mrs. Smith are also young, but they are older than the children.
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The children are younger than their parents.
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Is John older than Helen?
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No, he is not older than Helen.
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He is two years older than Helen.
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Is the baby younger than Helen?
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Yes, she is the youngest of the children.
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Which of the persons in the family is the oldest?
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The father of Mr. Smith is the oldest.
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Which of the three children is the youngest?
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The baby is the youngest.
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Has John three sisters?
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No, he has only two sisters, not three.
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Have Mr. and Mrs. Smith four children?
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No, they have not four children, but only three.
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Have Mr. and Mrs. Smith two sons?
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No, they have not only one son, but two daughters.
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What is the name of the family?
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The name of the family is Smith.
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What is Helen?
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Helen is a girl.
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Which of the children is the boy?
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John is the boy.
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What day is it?
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It What is Sunday?
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What is the first day of the week?
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Sunday is the first day of the week.
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What is the name of the first month?
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The name of the first month is January.
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Which of the months is the second?
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February is the second month.
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About This Lesson

In this lesson, you will focus on names and ages in English. You'll practice using names in family contexts, as well as questions and answers that revolve around these topics. This is an essential skill in English speaking practice, allowing you to introduce yourself and others, as well as gather information in conversations. Knowing how to ask about names and ages can enhance your communication and comprehension skills in everyday situations.

Key Vocabulary & Phrases

  • Name: A word by which a person or thing is known.
  • Boy: A male child.
  • Girl: A female child.
  • Father: A male parent.
  • Mother: A female parent.
  • Children: More than one child.
  • Aged: The number of years a person has lived.
  • Family: A group consisting of parents and their children.

Practice Tips

To make the most out of this lesson, consider using the shadowing technique. This method involves listening closely to the audio and repeating what you hear in real-time, a great way to enhance your English speaking practice. Given the pace of this video, begin by listening for the names and ages mentioned.

Start with short phrases like "The name of the boy is John," and then gradually build up to longer sentences. Make sure to pay attention to the intonation and rhythm of the speaker, as this will help you develop a natural flow in your own speech.

A great approach while using a shadowing site is to replay each sentence multiple times. After you feel comfortable, try repeating it without pausing the audio. This will strengthen your shadow speech and help improve your pronunciation.

Don’t rush; take your time to get it right. Engaging in this interactive practice consistently can yield significant improvements. The more you apply these techniques, the easier it will become to incorporate names and family-related vocabulary into your spoken English.

Grammatica in deze video

De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:

StructuurIn de video
Vergrotende trap -er than / more … than — twee dingen vergelijkenolder than · younger than
Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groepthe youngest · the oldest

Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?

Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.

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