be · v
I am Spanish/a teacher, etc.
A1 used to give information about someone or something
Dictionary examples:
We're not lost, we're exploring. (0.0)
My cat is the boss here. (0.0)
I'm not short, I'm fun-sized. (0.0)
Hi, I'm Sylvie. (3.9)
He was six at the time. (5.5)
He's tall. (5.6)
They were late. (7.0)
I'm tired. (8.7)
I'm very well, thank you. (11.9)
Her house isn't very big. (20.0)
The film was great. (22.8)
They aren't German, they're from Austria. (47.6)
there is/there are/there was, etc.
A1 used to say that someone or something exists
Dictionary examples:
Is there a elephant in class? (0.0)
There's a smile on your face! (0.0)
There's a cat in my soup! (0.0)
Is there a problem? (4.4)
There are three bedrooms. (4.6)
There are six Italians in the class. (5.3)
There's a store at the end of the street. (19.3)
There was a good show on TV last night. (54.1)
be
A1 used to say or ask where someone or something is
Dictionary examples:
The cat is in my homework, teacher! (0.0)
Where is my brain? I'm lost! (0.0)
My homework is in the dog's stomach. (0.0)
Are you there? (4.4)
I'm here! (4.6)
The plates are in this cabinet. (8.3)
He's in the garden. (14.8)
Where is that letter? (18.9)
have/has been to
A2 used to say that someone has gone to a place and returned from that place
Dictionary examples:
I've been to the land of no homework. Sadly, I woke up! (0.0)
I've been to the moon! Just kidding, I only went to the supermarket. (0.0)
Have you been to the gym today? I've been to the couch instead! (0.0)
I've been to Mexico. (4.5)
Have you ever been to the US? (11.6)