The Verb "Be"
We use the verb "be" (am, is, are) to talk about names, feelings, age, and locations.
"I am" arrow_forward I'm
He / She / It
You / We / They
Asking Questions
In English, we "ARE" our age. We don't "HAVE" it.
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Sound Like a Native
Speaking Tip: Watch how Teacher Sopheak blends the words together using contractions. Don't say every single word like a robot. Flow them together: "I'm", "She's", "They're". waves
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Recent Questions
"I am" is perfectly correct! However, when speaking, native speakers talk fast. It is much easier and faster to say "I'm" than "I am". It makes your English sound more natural and fluent. record_voice_over
If someone asks "Are you tired?", can I answer "Yes, I'm"?
NO! That is a very common mistake. You cannot end a sentence with a positive contraction. You must say the full word: "Yes, I am." check_circle You can only use the contraction if you continue the sentence: "Yes, I'm tired." star
Can I ask "Is you okay?"
No, Bopha. The pronoun "You" always partners with "Are". So it must be "Are you okay?" handshake
Teacher, why do native speakers use "I'm" instead of "I am"? Is "I am" wrong?