Imperatives

A1–A2

Give instructions, make requests, and suggest doing something together.

Lessons in this category

Positive and Negative ImperativesA1

Sit down. Don't worry. — giving a command or instruction directly.

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Let'sA1

Let's go! — suggesting an action that includes the speaker.

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Giving InstructionsA2

Sequencing words and imperatives together — first, mix the eggs, then add the sugar.

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Polite RequestsA2

Softening a command with please or a question tag — Close the door, please/would you?

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