Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - There Is / Are #2.
Read and listen to the following conversations. Then, practice them with a partner:
George & Tina
A: How is your class, George?
B: It's good, thanks.
A: Is it big or small?
B: It's quite small.
A: Really? How many students are there in the class?
B: There are only nine students in the class.
A: Nine students! That is small.
Two People on the Street
A: Excuse me...
B: Yes?
A: Is there a bank near here?
B: Yes, there is. It's on Main Street.
A: Thanks.
Ben & Jessica
A: How many rooms are there in your house, Ben?
B: Well, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
A: Is there a living room?
B: Yes, there's a living room and a kitchen.
A: So, there are seven rooms?
B: Yes, that's right.
Wendy & Lucy
A: Wendy, what floor do you live on in your building?
B: My apartment is on the 6th floor.
A: How many floors are there?
B: Um, I think there are ten floors. How many floors does your building have?
A: It only has four.
B: That's nice.
A: Yeah, it's not a very tall building.