engVid

This ESL lesson will teach you how to use sequencing words to give directions and write instructions, and will also help you with creative writing. We cover the words first, first of all, then, next, after that, last, and finally.

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. In written English, we use abbreviations to shorten common sentences to save time. This lesson will explain some common written abbreviations that are used in a business setting. The abbreviations explained are: ASAP, RSVP, ATTN, CEO, NO., N/A, PR.

Before writing the TOEFL essay, you must be able to identify the essay type and choose the correct essay pattern. This important English lesson explains the five essay categories and two essay patterns you need to know to succeed in the Independent Essay Writing task of the TOEFL iBT.

How old are you? 26 or twenty-six? How many people came to the party? Fifty-five or 55? If you don’t know (or don’t know what I’m talking about), then watch this lesson, fool!

In this English lesson, I explain the difference between the homonyms here and hear. They sound the same, but mean something different!

Paraphrasing is expressing what you have read or heard in your own words. It’s a skill you need in academic and professional life. This video teaches six effective techniques to show you how to paraphrase successfully and easily.

A simple method for writing a good, effective essay in English. If you don’t know where to start when you are given a writing assignment, start here and learn how to do it right!

Do you know the difference between ‘to’, ‘too’, and ‘two’? If you don’t, you will after watching my lesson, in which I explain when to use each of these words. They are homonyms — words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have completely different meanings. Confusing! But not after you watch this [...]

In this lesson, I look at comma use in the English language. If you are looking to get into university, or simply want to improve your writing, this lesson is a great way to strengthen your punctuation skills. Don’t forget to test your understanding of the lesson by taking the quiz at http://www.engVid.com/

English academic writing differs from other cultures. Watch this free lesson to learn how to structure a written paragraph in English with the simple formula that most university professors look for. You can use this technique for the TOEFL iBT writing section as well.