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GRAMMAR NOTE We use  there is  and  there are  when we first refer to the existence or presence of someone or something: There’s  a letter on your desk. Julia brought it from the mailroom. Not:  It’s a letter on your desk . There are  three Japanese students in my class. There is  and  there’s  are both singular forms.  We use there’s more commonly in informal speaking: There is  a new cafe in the centre of town which sells Indonesian food. She’s very determined and  there’s  no chance she will change her mind. There are  is the plural form of  there is  and  there’s : There are  two new buildings next to the school. They are both science buildings. You´ve already found out when to use there is and there are, but it´s also important to know about the form. Click here  and take notes if necessary. 

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EXTRA ACTIVITY Watch the video and answer the exercises. VIDEO LINK MY HOUSE TRANSCRIPT PROJECT.  You are going to record a video about your house. Tell us what makes your house special. The best two minute video will get a prize. Deadline to submit the video to EDMODO is Friday 16th October @ 4pm. P.S . Ask the teacher for the group code.