This is / It is
This is (introduction)
Learn the subtle difference between introducing a new person or thing and referring to something you have already mentioned. Learn how to naturally start descriptions and avoid identification errors.
1. Definition and meaning of
🔹 This is
We use when we indicate or present something, especially in the moment of speaking. Refers to something close to us (physically or in time).
Examples:
This is my phone. (This is my phone - I'm showing it)
This is my friend, Anna. (I am presenting her)
🔹 It is
We use when we describe something or we continue the conversation about something already mentioned. It can also refer to time, weather, distance etc.
Examples:
It is my favorite movie.
It is cold today.
It is 5 p.m.
It is far from here.
🧱 2. Sentence structure
| Sentence type | This is | It is |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | This is a book. | It is a good book. |
| Negative | This is not a car. | It is not easy. |
| Interrogative | Is this your bag? | Is it new? |
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