Can you help me?
Grammar · A1
Object pronouns
Say who you help, call or talk to.
Please help me.
01 · The idea
Look. Compare these examples.
Say who you help, call or talk to.
Come with us.
I need my phone. I need it.
02 · More examples
Look at what changes.
I → me. She → her. He → him. Look at the person after help.
Can you help me?
Ana is here. Please call her.
Ben is here. Please help him.
Use the same words after with, for and to.
Come with us.
This gift is for her.
I am talking to him.
One phone: it. Two keys: them. You stays you.
I need my phone. I need it.
I want these shoes. I want them.
I can see you.
03 · Build a sentence
Make a choice. See what changes.
Change one choice at a time. Watch the sentence blocks.
Please help her.
Who?
What do you ask?
04 · Try it together
Choose the correct answer.
Quick check 1
Please help ___.
the object form of I.Who receives the help, call or gift? Compare she is here and call her.
Quick check 2
Sit next to ___.
the object form of I.Who receives the help, call or gift? Compare she is here and call her.
Quick check 3
I like these shoes. I want ___.
Who receives the help, call or gift? Compare she is here and call her.
05 · Real-life English
Use it in a conversation.
A: This box is heavy. Can you help me? B: Yes. Where do you want it? A: By the door, please.
Ask a partner to help with a bag, book or box. Use me and it.
A: Ana and Ben are waiting. Please call them. B: OK. Can they meet us here? A: Yes, at six.
Choose two friends. Ask your partner to call them and meet you both.
06 · Common mistakes
Which sentence is correct?
07 · Keep this
The lesson in three small steps.
Help me. Help her.
Help me. Call her. Wait for him.
Come with us
Come with us. This is for her.
One thing or a group
One phone → it. Two phones → them.
08 · Practice
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