What is 5W1H? | Learn with basic English

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Summary

TLDRThis Lingo Forward lesson educates viewers on the 5Ws and 1H: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. These question words are vital tools for obtaining detailed information about various subjects and situations. Through example dialogues, such as with a character named Jane and a fire incident involving Mrs. Baker, the lesson demonstrates how to apply these words in practical scenarios to uncover more information. The lesson emphasizes that while asking questions is useful for learning, over-questioning can cause discomfort. It encourages practice to enhance understanding and suggests using these techniques in comments for shared learning and improvement.

Takeaways

  • 🧠 Learn the 5Ws and 1H: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.
  • 🔍 Use these questions to gather detailed information.
  • 💬 Example conversation involves a character called Jane.
  • 🔥 Fire incident with Mrs. Baker used as a scenario.
  • ❓ Asking too many questions can make someone uncomfortable.
  • 📝 Practice writing your own 5Ws and 1H questions.
  • 🤔 Contextual understanding through question words.
  • 📚 Apply learning to improve English skills.
  • 🌟 Engage with Lingo Forward for more lessons.
  • 📈 Continuous learning leads to better understanding.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:04:08

    In this Lingo Forward lesson, the focus is on learning the usage of important question words: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How, collectively known as the 5Ws and 1H. These words are essential for gathering detailed information. By asking these questions, like in a conversation with Jane, learners can extract specific details such as personal background and experiences. It is highlighted that while these questions provide valuable information, asking too many can cause discomfort. Examples are given for different scenarios, like a fire situation, to illustrate how these questions can be effectively used to solve problems and gather relevant information. Finally, learners are encouraged to practice by writing their own questions and engaging in comments to improve their skills and contribute to the Lingo Forward community.

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Video Q&A

  • What is the purpose of using the 5Ws and 1H?

    They help gather detailed information about any topic by asking specific questions.

  • What are the 5Ws in question words?

    Who, What, When, Where, and Why.

  • What does '1H' stand for in the 5Ws 1H?

    It stands for 'How,' which explains the manner in which something happens.

  • Can all 5Ws and 1H be used together in a conversation or story?

    Yes, but they don't all have to be used at once, as asking too many questions might be uncomfortable for someone.

  • How can using the 5Ws and 1H improve understanding?

    By using these question words, more complete and detailed information can be gathered about a subject.

  • What example is used in the lesson to explain the 5Ws and 1H?

    A conversation with a character named Jane and a fire incident involving Mrs. Baker are used as examples.

  • Why should someone practice writing 5Ws and 1H questions?

    Practicing helps improve understanding and the ability to gather information effectively.

  • What is the context of the fire incident example?

    Mrs. Baker accidentally started a fire by leaving cookies in the oven, illustrating the 5Ws and 1H in action.

  • Who can benefit from learning 5Ws and 1H?

    Anyone who wants to improve their questioning skills and gather more information effectively can benefit.

  • Where can one practice these question words according to Lingo Forward?

    In the comments section of the lesson, as suggested in the video.

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  • 00:00:06
    Hello!
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    In this Lingo Forward lesson,
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    we will learn how to use these important question words.
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    Youhaven't heard of 5Ws, 1H?
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    Let's get started!
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    "Who" are the people
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    "What" are the things that happened
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    "When" is the time at which it happened
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    "Where" is the place at which it happened
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    "Why" is the reason it happened
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    "How" is the way in which it happened
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    These are called 5W's, 1H.
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    When we need to learn information,
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    we use one or more of these words to learn
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    more information about something.
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    The more of the 5Ws 1H words we use,
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    the more information we can learn.
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    How does the 5Ws 1H sound
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    when we use them in a sentence?
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    What is your name?
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    I'm Jane.
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    What do you do?
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    I'm an English teacher.
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    When did you come to Japan?
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    I've been here for five years.
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    Were you from?
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    I'm from California.
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    What did you choose Japan?
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    I always loved Japanese people and Japanese food.
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    How did you get here?
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    I went to University in Osaka and decided to stay in Japan.
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    By asking the 5Ws and 1H,
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    we know a lot of information about Jane.
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    But remember, the 5Ws 1H can be used in any order.
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    And they don't all have to be used.
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    Asking too many questions to a person
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    might make them feel uncomfortable.
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    Let's see the 5Ws and 1H used in another situation.
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    Is that smoke?
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    There's a fire!
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    On the third floor!
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    That's Mrs. Baker's room!
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    It looks like it just started.
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    Mrs. Baker, what happened?
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    Sorry boys, I forgot my cookies in the oven.
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    I started reading a book while I wait, and fell asleep.
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    Mystery solved!
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    I'm glad you're okay.
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    We can identify the 5Ws and 1H in this story,
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    by seeing the events that happened
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    in the connection to the people or things in the story.
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    Try writing your own 5Ws, 1H questions or stories.
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    Why? Because the best way to improve
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    is to practice what you learned!
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    Where? In the comments section, of course!
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    When? Right now!
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    What can you write?
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    Well, you can let us know how we did and how we can improve.
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    Who can help Lingo Forward get better?
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    You can!
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    Be sure to check other Lingo Forward lessons.
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    And let's continue learning together!
Tags
  • 5Ws
  • 1H
  • question words
  • learning
  • Lingo Forward
  • information gathering
  • English