Speak slowly, please
Adverbs of manner: how we do things. Most are just adjective + -ly.
In this lesson, you will learn...
Adverbs of manner. slowly, quickly, carefully, well.
Adjective × adverb. She's a good singer. She sings well.
Irregulars. good → well, fast → fast, hard → hard.
Do you remember?
A quick review of adjectives.
How do you do it?
Adjective describes a noun. Adverb describes a verb: slow → slowly. Careful: good → well. Tap to listen.
▶ Teacher Thais's voiceHow we do things
Most adverbs = adjective + -ly. But good → well, and fast / hard don't change. Tap to listen.
Adverbs of manner
Watch and listen, then try it yourself.
Adverbs of manner
Everything from the video, in one place. Adjectives describe things; adverbs describe actions.
| Adjective | Adverb | Example |
|---|---|---|
| slow | slowly | Please speak slowly. |
| quick | quickly | He eats quickly. |
| easy | easily | I learn easily. |
| good | well | She sings well. |
| fast | fast | He runs fast. |
| hard | hard | They work hard. |
Cuidado com os três rebeldes: good → well, e fast / hard não mudam nada.
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
Keep it up!
Now you can say how things are done — slowly, carefully, well!