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Expressing Actions & Needs

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Unlock your ability to express personal needs and shared activities with confidence.

  • Identify your core needs using essential verbs.
  • Describe actions happening in the present moment.
  • Propose fun activities using simple suggestions.
Speak your mind and move with purpose.

배울 내용

Ready to truly start speaking English? This chapter unlocks how to share what you like and want! You'll soon be able to say "Let's go!" and describe what you're doing right now, making connections easier than ever.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

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    By the end you will be able to: express basic needs and preferences in a social context.

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Overview

Learning to express yourself in English is the most exciting part of your language journey! This guide is your first step to truly communicating, letting others know what you like, what you need, and what you’re doing right now. You’ll discover how simple it is to share your personal world, from basic feelings to immediate activities.
Mastering these fundamental structures will unlock countless daily conversations, making "English expressing actions & needs for beginners" a vital skill. By understanding these core concepts, you're not just memorizing rules; you're building the foundation for real-world interactions. Get ready to confidently say I want coffee! or "Let's read! as you learn English A0 grammar" with practical, easy-to-use tools.
### How This Grammar Works
Starting with the basics, we use four essential verbs to talk about ourselves: I like, I want, I need, and I have. These are direct and powerful for sharing your feelings and possessions. For example, I like pizza.
I want water. I need help. I have a book.
These don't change based on who is speaking – I like, You like, We like, They like. It's simple!
When you talk about actions that happen regularly or are general facts, we use basic action verbs like go, read, eat, sleep. Here’s a key rule: when you talk about he, she, or it, you add an -s to the verb. So, I go, You go, We go, They go, but He goes, She goes, It goes.
For instance, I read every day. She reads every day.
To say no to an action, we use don't or doesn't. This is where the -s rule comes back! Use doesn't for he, she, or it.
For everyone else (I, you, we, they), use don't. Remember, the verb after don't or doesn't *never* has an -s. So, I don't like coffee.
He doesn't like tea. Not "He doesn't likes tea."
To describe an action happening right now, use am/is/are + the verb with -ing. This is called the present continuous. Think of it as painting a picture of the moment. I am eating. She is sleeping. They are watching TV.
Finally, to invite people to do something with you, use Let's. It's short for let us and is always followed by a basic verb without -s or -ing. Let's go! Let's read together. This is a super friendly and common way to make suggestions.
### Common Mistakes
Even experts make mistakes, but knowing the common ones helps you learn faster!
  1. 1Missing the '-s' for 'he/she/it':
✗ He like pizza.
✓ He likes pizza. (Remember the '-s' for single persons/things!)
  1. 1Using 'not' instead of 'don't/doesn't':
✗ I not want water.
✓ I don't want water.
✗ She not read books.
✓ She doesn't read books. (Always use don't or doesn't for negative actions.)
  1. 1Forgetting 'am/is/are' for actions happening now:
✗ I eating an apple.
✓ I am eating an apple. (The am/is/are part is crucial for -ing actions!)
### Real Conversations
Here are some simple chats to show you how these patterns sound in real life:
  1. 1A: I like music.
B: Me too! Let's listen to a song.
  1. 1A: What do you do now?
B: I am reading a book.
A: Oh, he is watching TV.
  1. 1A: I need a pen. Do you have one?
B: Yes, I have one. Here!
A: Thanks!
### Quick FAQ
* Q: When do I add 's' to a verb in English?
A: You add -s to the verb only when the subject is he, she, or it (or a single person/thing) and you are talking about a regular action or a fact. For example, He reads, She eats, It rains.
* Q: What's the difference between I eat and I am eating?
A: I eat describes a general habit or fact (e.g.,
I eat breakfast every morning
). I am eating describes an action happening right now (e.g.,
I am eating an apple now
).
* Q: How do I say no to an action in English?
A: Use don't for I, you, we, they. Use doesn't for he, she, it. The verb after don't or doesn't does not have -s. Examples: I don't like milk. He doesn't play soccer.
* Q: Can I use 'Let's' if it's just me doing something?
A: No, Let's always means let us, so it implies you and at least one other person. If it's just you, you would say I will go or
I want to go.
### Cultural Context
Native English speakers use these patterns all the time! They are the building blocks of everyday conversation. Mastering I like, I want, I need, and describing what you're doing right now makes your English sound natural and direct.
Let's is a very common, friendly, and informal way to make suggestions with others, showing a desire to do something together. These simple structures help you connect and participate immediately.

주요 예문 (4)

1

I am eating a delicious pizza right now.

저는 지금 맛있는 피자를 먹고 있어요.

나는 먹고 있는 중이다 — 지금 바로 -ing 형태
2

She is watching a new series on Netflix.

그녀는 넷플릭스에서 새 시리즈를 보고 있어요.

나는 먹고 있는 중이다 — 지금 바로 -ing 형태
3

Let's go to the park this afternoon.

오늘 오후에 공원에 가요.

'Let's'를 사용하여 제안하기
4

Let's study English together for the exam.

시험을 위해서 같이 영어 공부해요.

'Let's'를 사용하여 제안하기

팁과 요령 (4)

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-s 발음에 집중해 보세요

주어가 he, she, it일 때 붙는 -s 소리는 원어민처럼 들리는 아주 중요한 포인트예요: He likes pizza.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나는 좋아한다, 원한다, 필요하다, 가지고 있다: 당신의 4가지 핵심 동사
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'S' 소리에 귀를 기울여 보세요!

원어민이 말할 때 동사 끝에 's' 소리가 들리는지 잘 들어보세요. 귀가 먼저 익숙해지면 직접 말할 때도 훨씬 자연스러워질 거예요! She eats bread.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나는 가고, 너는 간다: 기본 동작 동사 사용하기
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'S' 규칙을 꼭 기억하세요

주어가 평소에 동사 뒤에 's'를 붙이는 친구들(he, she, it)이라면 doesn't를 사용하세요. "He doesn't drink tea."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Don't & Doesn't — 행동에 대해 '아니요'라고 말하기
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'지금'을 나타내는 힌트 단어

문장에 now, right now, at the moment 같은 단어가 보인다면 -ing를 써야 한다는 강력한 신호예요!
I am working right now.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나는 먹고 있는 중이다 — 지금 바로 -ing 형태

핵심 어휘 (5)

want desire eat consume food go move to a place now at this moment together in company

Real-World Preview

coffee

Coffee Shop Meeting

Review Summary

  • Subject + want/need + object
  • Subject + verb
  • Subject + don't + verb
  • Subject + am/is + verb-ing
  • Let's + verb

자주 하는 실수

You must include the 'am' verb before the -ing form.

Wrong: I eatin.
정답: I am eating.

Use 'don't' to negate verbs in English.

Wrong: I no like.
정답: I don't like.

After 'Let's', use the base form of the verb.

Wrong: Let's going.
정답: Let's go.

Next Steps

You are doing amazing. Keep practicing these core verbs and you will be fluent in no time!

Describe your morning routine out loud.

Continue to: Talking About Time

빠른 연습 (10)

어떤 문장이 올바른가요?

가장 자연스러운 문장을 고르세요:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He doesn't understand the question.
주어가 'He'일 때는 'doesn't'를 쓰고, 뒤에는 동사원형인 'understand'를 써야 합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Don't & Doesn't — 행동에 대해 '아니요'라고 말하기

틀린 부분을 찾아 고쳐보세요

Find and fix the mistake:

My brother like pizza.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My brother likes pizza.
'My brother'는 'He'와 같으므로 'like' 뒤에 's'를 붙여야 합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나는 가고, 너는 간다: 기본 동작 동사 사용하기

알맞은 be동사를 골라보세요.

My sister ___ watching TV now.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: is
주어가 'My sister(she)'이므로 짝꿍인 'is'를 써야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나는 먹고 있는 중이다 — 지금 바로 -ing 형태

제안하는 표현이 올바르게 사용된 문장을 고르세요.

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's watch the game.
'Let's'는 동사원형인 'watch'와 짝꿍이에요. -s나 -ing는 어울리지 않아요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Let's'를 사용하여 제안하기

알맞은 형태를 고르세요

We ___ English lessons every Tuesday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: have
주어가 'We'일 때는 동사의 기본 형태인 'have'를 사용합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나는 가고, 너는 간다: 기본 동작 동사 사용하기

제안하는 문장을 완성하기 위해 알맞은 형태를 고르세요.

It's a beautiful day! Let's ___ outside.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: go
'Let's' 뒤에는 항상 동사의 기본 형태를 써야 해요. 'go'가 정답입니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Let's'를 사용하여 제안하기

문장에서 틀린 부분을 찾아 고쳐보세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

We playing soccer in the park.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We are playing soccer in the park.
-ing 앞에는 반드시 주어에 맞는 be동사(We의 짝꿍 are)가 있어야 해요.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나는 먹고 있는 중이다 — 지금 바로 -ing 형태

문장에서 틀린 부분을 찾아 바르게 고쳐보세요.

Find and fix the mistake:

Let's eating pizza for dinner tonight.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Let's eat pizza for dinner tonight.
'Let's' 뒤에 '-ing' 형태인 'eating'을 쓰면 안 돼요. 기본형인 'eat'으로 고쳐야 합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 'Let's'를 사용하여 제안하기

어떤 문장이 올바른가요?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They go to school.
'They' 뒤에는 동사 기본형인 'go'를 사용합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 나는 가고, 너는 간다: 기본 동작 동사 사용하기

알맞은 형태를 고르세요

My cat ___ like water.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: doesn't
주어 'My cat'은 3인칭 단수(it)이므로 부정형으로 'doesn't'를 사용합니다.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Don't & Doesn't — 행동에 대해 '아니요'라고 말하기

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자주 묻는 질문 (6)

이 동사들은 인간의 가장 기본적인 욕구와 상태를 표현하기 때문이에요:
I like, I want, I need, I have.
주어가 he, she, it이거나 '내 친구' 같은 단수 명사일 때 붙여요: She wants coffee.
누가 무엇을 하는지 아주 간단하게 설명하는 거예요. 달리기, 먹기, 일하기 같은 동작이 문장의 중심이 되죠. I run.
주어가 나(I), 너(You), 우리(We), 그들(They)이거나 여러 명일 때는 붙이지 않아요. I read.
함께 쓰이는 '주어'가 달라요! I, you, we, they 뒤에는 don't를 쓰고, he, she, it 뒤에는 doesn't를 쓴답니다. "They don't know."
영어에서 일반 동사를 부정할 때는 '도와주는 동사'인 do/does가 필요해요. 문법적인 규칙이라 꼭 지켜줘야 한답니다. "I don't eat."
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