Bigger, better, faster
Compare two things with comparative adjectives: bigger than, more expensive than.
In this lesson, you will learn...
Comparatives. taller than, bigger than, more expensive than.
Irregulars. good → better, bad → worse.
Compare things. Maria is taller than João.
Do you remember?
A quick review of quantifiers.
A is bigger than B
Short adjectives: + -er. Long adjectives: more + adjective. Always followed by than. Tap to listen and repeat.
▶ Teacher Thais's voiceComparative adjectives
Watch and listen, then try it yourself.
How to build a comparative
Everything from the video, in one place. Count the syllables and you know which rule to use.
| Adjective | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Short (1 syllable) |
+ -er | old → older than me |
| Ending in -y | -y → -ier | easy → easier than that |
| Long (2+ syllables) |
more + adj | expensive → more expensive than |
| Irregular | learn by heart | good → better · bad → worse |
Seja qual for a regra, o comparativo vem sempre seguido de than. Atenção à grafia: big → bigger (dobra a última letra).
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.
Who is taller?
Look at the picture and complete the sentence. Six rounds — can you get them all?
Excellent!
Now you can compare things in English — bigger, better, more expensive!