Middle School English 3

Lesson 1 – How Special You Are!

"Listen and Talk" Key Phrases
Lesson 1 "Listen and Talk" Phrases

I'm sure ________

I can't wait to ________

Statement =
Subject + Main Verbs + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I exercise.
She is happy.
He'll be glad to help you.
The car hit the tree yesterday.
The car drove into the tree.
Frank gave Susan ice cream and cookies.
They would like to join the music club.
I can not wait to watch his video.
He wants to bring my book to me after lunch.
The ball hit the road.
I'm sure ________

I'm sure + STATEMENT

I'm sure + Subject + Main Verbs + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I'm sure she'll be a great cook.

I'm sure it's going to rain.
I'm sure you'll love the pictures.
I'm sure he'll be glad to help you.
I'm sure you'll be amazed by his drumming skills.
I'm sure he bought me a present at the clothing store next to the hotel.
I'm not sure if ________

I'm not sure if + STATEMENT

I'm not sure if + Subject + Main Verbs + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I'm not sure if she'll be a great cook.

I'm not sure if it's going to rain.
I'm not sure if you'll love the pictures.
I'm not sure if he'll be glad to help you.
I'm not sure if you'll be amazed by his drumming skills.
I'm not sure if he bought me a present at the clothing store next to the hotel.
Are you sure ________
Are you sure + STATEMENT
Are you sure + Subject + Main Verbs + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

Are you sure she'll be a great cook?

Are you sure it's going to rain?
Are you sure you'll love the pictures?
Are you sure he'll be glad to help you?
Are you sure you'll be amazed by his drumming skills?
Are you sure he bought me a present at the clothing store next to the hotel?
Example Dialogues
A: I will win the race!
B: Are you sure you will win the race? Michael is faster than you.
A: Yes, I'm sure!

A: Do you like Overwatch?

B: I'm not sure if I like Overwatch.

A: I will study English today.

B: Are you sure?
A: Yes, I'm sure I will study English today!
 SIMILAR PHRASES

I'm sure (that) ________ + STATEMENT

I'm quite (fairly) sure (that) ________ + STATEMENT

I'm certain (that) ________ + STATEMENT

I bet (that) ________ + STATEMENT

 SIMILAR PHRASES – EXAMPLES

I'm sure the Celtics will win the game.

I'm sure that you can finish your homework.
I'm quite sure that he likes shopping.
I'm quite fairly sure that Paul and Kristin play soccer.
I'm certain Luke is happy.
I'm certain that I like Daejeon.
I bet you will play Overwatch on your computer after school.
I bet that she'll be a great fashion designer.
Lesson 1 "Listen and Talk" Phrases

I'm sure ________

I can't wait to ________

Statement =
Subject + Main Verbs + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I exercise.
She is happy.
He'll be glad to help you.
The car hit the tree yesterday.
The car drove into the tree.
Frank gave Susan ice cream and cookies.
They would like to join the music club.
I can not wait to watch his video.
He wants to bring my book to me after lunch.
The ball hit the road.
I can't wait to ________

I can't wait to + Main Verb + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I can't wait to see his video.

I can't wait to read it.
I can't wait to read interesting books.
I can't wait to introduce him to you.
 SIMILAR PHRASES

I can't wait to ________ + Main Verb + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I can hardly wait to ________ + Main Verb + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I'm looking forward to ________ + (Main Verb-ING) + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I'm longing for ________ + (Main Verb-ING) + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

I'm eager to ________ + Main Verb + (Objects) + (Prepositional Phrases)

 SIMILAR PHRASES – EXAMPLES

I can't wait to watch the movie.

I can hardly wait to go to the mall after school.
I'm looking forward to buying a new shirt.
I'm longing for playing my guitar.
I'm eager to show you my new game.