American English · A2 · Unit 15
Better, bigger, best
Better, bigger, best
By the end you can
- Compare two things
- Say what you like best and why
- Understand a text that compares things
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| bigger than | larger than | New York is bigger than Chicago. |
| smaller than | less big than | My room is smaller than yours. |
| better | better (good, better, best) | This one is better. |
| the best | the best (number one) | Which one do you like the best? |
| worse | worse (bad, worse, worst) | The weather is worse today. |
| cheaper | costs less | The bus is cheaper than a taxi. |
| more expensive | costs more | The red one is more expensive. |
| as good as | equally good | The new one is as good as the old one. |
| more | a larger amount | I'd like more time. |
| most | the largest amount | What do you like most? |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- is bigger than .
- I think is better than .
- Most of all, I like .
Then talk it through
Choosing between two flats with a friend. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.