8. Are you a student?
Questions
Are you a student? – 你是学生吗？
Am I a good dancer? – 你是个好舞者？
Yes
You’re a good dancer – 你是个好舞者
I’m a student – 我是个学生
No
You aren’t a doctor – 你不是医生
I’m not a teacher – 我不是老师
Question words
Who are you? – 你是谁？
Who am I? – 我是谁？
Mistakes
I’m a good dancer – ok
I am a good dancer – ok
*both of these sentences are ok, but normally we say I’m
You’re a doctor – ok
You are a doctor – ok
Jobs
– er
Teach – Teacher – 老师
Drive – Driver – 司机
Dance – Dancer – 舞者
– ist
Art – Artist – 艺术家
Science – Scientist – 科学家
Jobs
'm, 'm not / 're, aren't
Ask Questions
Conversation
Bob
Hello! I’m Bob. Nice to meet you
Eddie
Hi Bob, I’m Eddie. Nice to meet you too!
Bob
So, are you a music teacher?
Eddie
No, I play the piano, but I’m not a music teacher. I’m a history teacher. And are you a student?
Bob
Yes, I’m a high school student. But, I love music.
Eddie
And do you play the piano? Or are you a singer?
Bob
No, I don’t play the piano, but I’m a good singer and I’m a good dancer. Are you a good dancer?
Eddie
Of course, I’m a good dancer, but I’m not a very good singer.
New Words
Nice to meet you ! – 很高兴认你
Nice to meet you too! – 我也很开心认识你
High school – 高学
Primary school – 初学
Of course! – 当然
history teacher – 历史老师
Questions
1. Are you a teacher?
2. Are you a good dancer?
3. Are you a high school student?
4. Are you a primary school student?
5. Are you a farmer?
6. Are you a bus driver?