The best in the world
Superlative adjectives: the biggest, the most expensive, the best.
In this lesson, you will learn...
Superlatives. the tallest, the biggest, the most famous.
Irregulars. good → the best, bad → the worst.
Don't forget the. It's the smallest country in Europe.
Do you remember?
A quick review of comparatives.
The best of all
Short: the + -est (the biggest). Long: the most + adjective. Irregular: good→the best. Tap to listen.
▶ Teacher Thais's voiceThe most of all
Comparative compares 2. Superlative compares 3 or more. Tap to listen.
Superlative adjectives
Watch and listen, then try it yourself.
Superlatives
Everything from the video, in one place. Same idea as the comparative — but now with the.
| Adjective | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Short (1 syllable) | the + -est | the biggest city |
| Ending in -y | the + -iest | the easiest question |
| Long (2+ syllables) | the most + adj | the most expensive car |
| Irregular | learn by heart | the best · the worst |
O comparativo compara dois. O superlativo compara três ou mais — e sempre leva the.
Listen & echo
Play a sentence, then say it right away — copy the teacher's rhythm and melody, like an echo. Record yourself and compare.
Ouça uma vez e repita logo em seguida, imitando o ritmo e a “melodia” da frase — como um eco.
Can you write it right?
Play each sentence and type what you hear.
Choose the correct answer
Fantastic!
Now you can say what is the biggest, the best and the most beautiful!