ESL WORKSHEET - It is / there is

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

IT IS vs. THERE IS

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Nov. 22, 2024

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Asking for and Giving Directions; Grammar Practice; It and There; 10-12 Years Old; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 11/22/2024

This refreshed worksheet looks at the difference between the structures it is... and there is..., a common area of confusion among learners. The worksheet is suitable for both classroom practice and self-study.

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio in British English.

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Tourist: Excuse me, is there a bank near here?
Local: Yes, it’s around the corner, on Green Street.
Tourist: Is it open today?
Local: Well, it’s Saturday today so I don’t think so. Do you need to change some money?
Tourist: Yes, I do.
Local: Well, there is a currency exchange office just down the road. But it's the only one in town so there is usually a long line outside.
Tourist: I think I’ll go there later when it isn’t so busy.
Local: Are you here on vacation?
Tourist: Yes, I am.
Local: What do you think of our town?
Tourist: I love it. It's really beautiful. And there is a lot to see.
Local: Well, it’s a beautiful day today so you should try to do a lot of sightseeing.

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