WHERE IS SHE FROM?

 Understanding how to ask and answer questions about someone’s origin is a key part of communication. The question "Where is she from?" allows learners to inquire about a person's country, city, or place of origin. This lesson focuses on forming questions and answers about where someone is from, improving both grammar and conversational skills.

In English, people use the verb "to be" to talk about origins. For example, "She is from Mexico" or "He is from Canada." This structure is straightforward and easy to use for beginners. Additionally, prepositions such as "from" play an essential role in these sentences.

By the end of this lesson, students will feel confident asking and answering questions about where people are from. This skill is not only useful for conversations but also helps in cultural exchanges, introductions, and travel scenarios.

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GRAMMAR

Asking about origin:

• Question structure:
  • Where + is + subject + from?
  • Examples:
    • Where is she from?
    • Where is he from?

Answering the question:

• Affirmative:

  • Subject + is + from + place.
  • Examples:
    • She is from Spain.
    • He is from Japan.

• Negative:

  • Subject + is not (isn’t) + from + place.
  • Examples:
    • She isn’t from France.
    • He isn’t from the USA.

Yes/No questions:

• Is + subject + from + place?
  • Examples:
    • Is she from Brazil?
    • Is he from Italy?

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VOCABULARY

1. From: Indicates the origin of someone or something. (Example: She is from Canada.)
2. Country: A nation with its own government. (Example: France)
3. City: A large town. (Example: Tokyo)
4. Origin: The place where someone or something comes from. (Example: His origin is India.)
5. Nationality: The status of belonging to a particular nation. (Example: Japanese)
6. Region: A part of a country or the world. (Example: She is from the northern region.)
7. Capital: The main city of a country. (Example: The capital of Italy is Rome.)
8. Citizen: A person who belongs to a particular country. (Example: He is a Canadian citizen.)
9. Foreigner: A person from another country. (Example: Many foreigners visit Spain.)
10. Immigrant: A person who moves to live in another country. (Example: She is an immigrant in the USA.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Asking about origin:

  • Where is she from?
  • Where are you from?

• Talking about origin:

  • She is from Mexico.
  • I’m from Germany.

• Clarifying or asking for more details:

  • What part of the country is she from?
  • Is she from the capital city?

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. She is from Argentina.
2. He is from Canada.

Negative:

1. She isn’t from Italy.
2. He isn’t from Australia.

Questions:

1. Where is she from?
2. Is she from England?

Answers:

1. She is from Japan.
2. No, she isn’t from England; she’s from Ireland.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, James. Where is Maria from?
James: Maria is from Colombia.
Anna: Oh, that’s interesting! What part of Colombia?
James: She’s from Bogotá, the capital city.
Anna: Have you ever been to Colombia?
James: No, I haven’t, but I’d love to visit one day.

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READING

"A Global Friendship"

Sophia and Emily met at an international summer camp. Sophia is from Italy, and Emily is from Canada. They quickly became friends because they were curious about each other’s cultures. Sophia told Emily about her hometown, Florence, a beautiful city famous for its art and history.

Emily shared that she is from Toronto, one of the largest cities in Canada. She talked about the CN Tower and the cold winters. Sophia was fascinated because winters in Italy are not as cold.

The two friends exchanged stories about their favorite foods. Sophia loved pizza and pasta, while Emily enjoyed maple syrup and pancakes. They promised to visit each other’s countries one day.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where is Sophia from?
   A: Sophia is from Italy.

2. Q: What is Sophia’s hometown?
   A: Her hometown is Florence.

3. Q: Where is Emily from?
   A: Emily is from Canada.

4. Q: What city in Canada is Emily from?
   A: Emily is from Toronto.

5. Q: What foods do Sophia and Emily like?
   A: Sophia likes pizza and pasta, and Emily likes maple syrup and pancakes.