This / That / These / Those

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Step 1 · Let's Understand

this / that / these / those

Strengthen the grammar from this lesson — a different route into it.

Quick explanation

Understand

this (1, near) / that (1, far) / these (2+, near) / those (2+, far). Use before nouns or alone.

This is my book. (here)
That is your bag. (over there)
These shoes are new. (here)

Notice the pattern

Notice

Read the sentences. What is the same in each one?

This is my book. (here)
That is your bag. (over there)
These shoes are new. (here)
Those people are tourists. (over there)

Choose the right form

Practise

One answer only. Take your time.

(near, one) ___ is my coffee.
(far, one) ___ is your car.
(near, many) ___ are my keys.
(far, many) ___ are tall buildings.

Answer, then check.

Fix the mistake

Common mistakes

Each sentence has one wrong word. Write it correctly.

(near, one) That is my pen.

(far, many) These are my friends.

Can I try this shoes (in your hand)?

Build the sentence

Build it

Put the words in the right order.

Thisismybestfriend

Howmucharethoseshoes?

Thesebooksareverygood

Answer, then check.

Make it yours

Use it

Write 2–3 true sentences about you using this / that / these / those.

Step 2 · Let's Practise

Common difficulties

The parts learners usually find hard in this lesson.

Pronunciation: /ð/ sound (voiced)

Chunks

This / that / these / those start with /ð/ — touch your tongue between your teeth and use your voice.

this

that

these

those

this book

those people

Tricky ones — say it, then check

Recall

These are the parts beginners often get wrong.

Common difficulties

Practise

Slow down and choose carefully.

Near + one → ___
Far + many → ___

Answer, then check.

Step 2 · Let's Practise

Demonstratives — words & phrases

Recognise it, remember it, then use it.

Recognise the meaning

Recognise

Match each word with its meaning.

this

that

these

those

This is ___

What is this?

How much is that?

I'd like these, please.

Answer, then check.

Words in real phrases

Chunks

Say each one aloud. Copy the rhythm.

This book is mine.

this

That car is fast.

that

These shoes fit.

these

Those buildings are tall.

those

This is my friend, Sam.

This is ___

Can you remember?

Recall

Say the word first, then check.

Use it

Write 3 sentences about you using words from demonstratives.

Step 3 · Let's Use It

Extra speaking practice

Model first, then say it yourself.

Model language

Chunks

Listen, then say each phrase twice.

How much is this / that ___?

How much are these / those ___?

Can I try this / these?

I'd like that / those, please.

This is my friend, ___.

Guided speaking

Speak

Pairs: in a shop. A is the customer, B is the seller. Use 4 different demonstratives.

Use: "How much is this / that ___?"
Use: "How much are these / those ___?"
Use: "Can I try this / these?"
Use: "I'd like that / those, please."

Model answer

Customer: How much is this hat? Seller: This one is £10. Customer: And those bags? Seller: Those are £25 each. Customer: Can I try these gloves? Seller: Of course.

Complete the conversation

Practise

Choose the natural reply.

B: …
B: …

Answer, then check.

Challenge

Speak

Now do it again with no notes. Speak for 60 seconds.

Talk about demonstratives without stopping.

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