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English Idioms – ‘Cat’

AlexESLvid — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:00:04 +0000

Many expressions in English involve cats. In this lesson, I let the cat out of the bag, so you never have to feel lost if someone uses one of these idioms in conversation. Idioms covered in the lesson are: fat cat, cat’s got your tongue, copy cat, cat nap, cat’s out of the bag, raining cats and dogs.

English Grammar – How Often? – ALWAYS, USUALLY, OFTEN, SOMETIMES, NEVER

AlexESLvid — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:35:23 +0000

What does it mean when you say that you “often” or “usually” do something? In this beginners’ English lesson, learn the difference between “always,” “usually,” “often,” “sometimes,” and “never.” Take the free quiz below test your understanding of the lesson.

Speaking English – MUST, HAVE TO, HAVE GOT TO – Necessity

AlexESLvid — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:11:49 +0000

Not sure what the difference is between “have to,” “have got to,” and “must”? In this lesson, you will learn how to use each of these very common English phrases effectively and fluently.

Preference – How to talk about what you want in English

AlexESLvid — Sun, 02 May 2010 02:26:51 +0000

Learn how to talk about what you want in English. What’s the difference between “I prefer,” “I would prefer,” and “I would rather?” In this English grammar lesson, you will learn how to tell people what you would like when faced with more than one option. Take the free English test after the lesson to see if you have understood the video.

English Grammar – Making simple “TO BE” questions

AlexESLvid — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:51:29 +0000

This is a basic grammar lesson for beginners who want to start asking questions in English.

Basic English Grammar – THIS, THAT, THESE, THOSE

AlexESLvid — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:11:07 +0000

In this free grammar lesson, learn the difference between four common English words — this, that, these, and those. Perfect for beginners.

Speaking English – Expectations – How to use “supposed to”

AlexESLvid — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:31:35 +0000

In this English lesson, I explain how to talk about different kinds of expectations using “be supposed to.” If you would like to know how to talk about rules, predictions, hearsay, and plans or arrangements, this is a great place to start.

Idioms in English – Parts of the Body

AlexESLvid — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:08:19 +0000

In this lesson, I look at some of the most common idioms related to the human body. What does it mean if someone tells you to keep your nose out of his or her business? Expand your idiomatic knowledge with this free English lesson.

Talking About Quantity in English – A FEW, A LITTLE, FEW, LITTLE

AlexESLvid — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:11:14 +0000

In this practical speaking and grammar lesson, I teach how to use some very common English expressions that are related to quantity. What is the difference between “a little” and “a few”? Or even the difference between “a little” and “little”? Watch this free English lesson to find out, then take the quiz to test your understanding.

Grammar – Articles – When to use A, AN, or no article

AlexESLvid — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:22:51 +0000

In this grammar lesson, I teach about one of the most common problems that new English speakers have. There are a couple of very basic grammar rules you can follow to help you know when to use “a,” “an,” or no article. Take the free quiz below to test your understanding of the lesson.