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Sorry about that! We do read the comments and answer people’s questions when we can, but sometimes a question falls through the cracks. If you’d like to learn more about letter writing, these twolessons should help you get started.
Hi, James!
Fantastic, as usual.
I’d like to make you a request, I don’t know if it would be useful for anyother people…
I know you know some about Spanish, I’m Spanish and probably you’ll understand me and my trouble.
“Can you play the guitar?” Means “Have you the ability, are you able to, do you know how, to play the guitar”, I think.
Instead of that,
“Can I play the guitar?” Means “Do you give me permission for play the guitar?, Do you mind if I play the guitar?”, I think.
In Spanhis, we have “saber” and “poder”, and in English languaje it seems to be the same thing. How do you know when it refers to one thing or to the other?
Thanks!!!!!!
Dude, “saber”=to know. “Poder”=can. It’s a lil complicated but I’ll try to explain. “Poder”=can, but when you are talking about abilities, this verb “can” has another meaning. For example: I can speak English(=Sé hablar inglés. Hope this Spanish phrase is right)This “can” works like the verb “to know” which is “saber”.
I can afford 1 hour every day, sometimes 2 hours and more when I have days off. I do listening and reading. I try to speak English to people from other countries almost every day. My certain goal is to find a job in Chicago, Illinois or Toronto, Ontario.
Hello James, You have got a very wise partner;this turtle knows a lot of things… Where can I get one like he? I’d love to have a turtle so wise for giving to me advice
Nice video class, James.
As important as learning the language itself, there’s the non-stop reflection on these proposed questions. Thank you very much for bringing them up.
Hi JAMES, I live in Toronto, I DROPPED AT YOUR YONG AND BLOOR LOCATION. BUT COULDN’T MEET ANY OF YOU. MY SUGGESTION TO ARRANGE A GET TOGETHER FOR ENGVID FAN. WE ALL ARE WAITING FOR THAT DAY AND CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AND LOVE TO MEET ALL ENGLISH LEARNERS AND MAKE THE GREAT NETWORK.
THANKS.
TAMIL EELAVAN
Dear james you should vanishes of this course because you is so bad teacher. I am not watch your class
Are you stoned, crebio?
I began to study seriously English several months ago. I found this site, and it has helped me a lot. The very best material I found in the Internet is here. These teachers, and specially James, teaches with common sense, which is the less common on the senses nowadays. I’ve seen and I’ve dowloaded all their 424 videos, and each and everyone is a special work. I don’t understand your comment… really not.
Hi Ruben
I’m sure what it happens is that this guy Crebio isn’t a so good student. Have you noticed the elementary mistakes she commited in so short writing?
Thank you James. When you wrote on the left down coner of the board, it was not visible. Look at it next time. Exuse me if I did mistakes and was rude.
What I need English for is mainly for understanding, i.e. reading and listening; reading English books which I like, internet magazines, listening radio programs, watching movies without subtitles. But, I would like to write more and maybe talk with English speakers in real circumstances. Who knows, maybe one day it will be possible.
This site is excellent not only for grammar, but also for listening skills and conversation. I noticed that I can better understand live, spoken English watching TV series, or movies thanks to some excellent lessons I found here.
This site really covers various important areas of English skills. Keep on that way. Thank you.
Hi James,
The lesson really was Inspirational & motivated. I have been learning english since 2005 and after getting this knowledge well of english I hv doubled the speed of my learnning. I am really very thankful to all of U €ngVid Guy. One day I must meet U in Torronto. U really r so funny….
Hi James!!Thank you for your great Job!and I wanna say that this is the most inspiration lesson I’ve ever seen!and let me invite you to our country!I’m sure you’ll like it!Please keep going!
Thank your for your laecture
you are wonderful to us who are earger to learn English. I’d like to ask one question.
At the end of this lecture, you said ” Have a great day, See you soon, then…(I can’t understand at this spot) you say beget your horse(?), Please let me know that sentence.
Thanks million !!
hi, james.. i’m really interested of learning english. but i dont know what level in esl i must be. i hope you will help me of choosing what level i should go.. tnx so much…
Really great job, James!! This has been one of his best work. You could give a way of how to study, and could open my mind. Thank you and best wishes!!!
Hey James, you alright? :) You accommodate me, I buy a flight ticket, and we can have a cup of coffee at Starbucks :) That’s a nice idea. Why not to come to Canada for a few days :) That’s not a joke mate ;) Think about it :)
Ok have a good one!
That’s a great video. But I have 1 off topic question.
Is it possible to have an option to mark watched/learned lessons? That would be much easier to track the new things or mark favourite ones.
Man, You are AMAZING! Great job!
James, you’re Hell of a talented tutor, I’d say!
Keep up producing such a fruitful lessons!
Kindest regards from Moscow, Russia :)
Thank you, i learn a lot from your videos especially Master English in 5 questions. You are correct that we have to know our weakness and enhancing them i need to devote time.
All the best to all teachers! By the way my mother is also a teacher.
THANK YOU JAMES, YOU PRESENT THE LESSONS IN A GOOD FUNNY WAY.
SOME DAYS I HAVE TIME TO LEARN FROM YOUR AMAZING ENGVID BUT OTHER DAYS I DON’T, ANY WAYS AFTER I WATCH THIS LESSON I DECIDED TO GIVE MY SELF AT LEAST 30 MINTS EVERY DAY.
Are you stoned, crebio?
I began to study seriously English several months ago. I found this site, and it has helped me a lot. The very best material I found in the Internet is here. These teachers, and specially James, teaches with common sense, which is the less common on the senses nowadays. I’ve seen and I’ve dowloaded all their 424 videos, and each and everyone is a special work. I don’t understand your comment… really not
You have a really perfect way to get in sb’s mind i really loved ur way :) know what i’m working as English instructor and i watch ur videos to help me and BTW ur accent is so clear and it’s easier for the students … Go on :)
James, I just love the way you are!! You’re an amazing teacher (the best as far…) and I will follow all your tips to improve my English comprehension (and Japanese as well! I started learning Japanese actually!)
Anyways, keep doing posting great videos!! Great job! I love you from Japan!!!
Nam Myoho Rengue Kyo ;D
Thanks a lot for your lessons ! When I was youger, I hated english. Now, I can’t really have good conversations but I understand better and better because I have fun. Actually, these video are great for fun, and also series and movies… I had to improve my english a lot, but now, I understand it can be a pleasure.
Hi Mrs. James!!
I must say it, you really have a gift!!
We feel you really love to be a techear, and so we do love being your students!!!
Thanks so much!!!!
i tots ♥ your show i have a writing test to morrow and i need to know what exactly are they looking for so you get a level 5 and what they really don’t like (i saw some in 1 of your videos ) i love to write stories but im better at reading so what are somemore errors
Good job! I am from Brazil and would like to speak and write in english. I have had strengths to listean but some weaknesses to speak. Would you, please, write with me?
Thank you for the advise. I love English and study for pleasure. I was a little dissapointed with my progress, thinking: Is it worth so much effort just for fun? Your video encouraged me to keep on learning. I will study every day!
Excellent video, really I have not seen anyone with your energy. Wow and THANK YOU:) And yes, the best way to learn english is just practice. And please continues doing it.
I’m a new student of this website and I have trouble to understanding this language but It is a excelent way of learn it.
You’re right James, I have to dedicate more time if I want to speak it and understand to you native speakers.
Wonderful lesson James , you remind me of my English teacher because you just look like him , anyway , what you said is undoubtedly right since learners desire to learn something “English for instance” without a certain and efficient strategy ! Thanks a lot
Mohamed From Morocco
you are a great tutor you know.You know how to make people listen to you .And i want to develop the skills too.I am okay with my english but my rate of speech is too fast .And i want to gain a control over it so please help me!
Thanks Jan and I give u regards of Afghanistan students For U and I am also student in Kabul University in English literature department Up to now I don’t know why I study English. Thanks so much that I know now; wow :)
Actually I feel we are lucky in this world because this site really help full to learn English very well .It has many good teachers I really proud of them and I have a pleasure with them I believe I will come a good English person ……
My Gosh.. James, I can’t believe!!! You’re a monster!! You’ve just used incredible tools, mindmaps, detication & motivation strategies, etc.. No doubt, you have a gift from God, you’re a really skilled teacher. Congrats!
Hello James! Since I started watching your lessons, my English improved and the best part is that I’m enjoying to learn because you are an excellent teacher.
Thank you very much ;)
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great job!
I realy did understand this lesson.u are teaching in a funney way!
wow, I never considered English as a to do list. thank you for this video.
Thanks
hi!
by the way,I have got a question:have u got any tipps for writing a letter?please,if possible,make a video.
thanks!
do you teachers acualy read the comment and write sommthing back?for example ihave been wating 2 months for ranies answer.i was just wundering
Sorry about that! We do read the comments and answer people’s questions when we can, but sometimes a question falls through the cracks. If you’d like to learn more about letter writing, these two lessons should help you get started.
Hi, James!
Fantastic, as usual.
I’d like to make you a request, I don’t know if it would be useful for anyother people…
I know you know some about Spanish, I’m Spanish and probably you’ll understand me and my trouble.
“Can you play the guitar?” Means “Have you the ability, are you able to, do you know how, to play the guitar”, I think.
Instead of that,
“Can I play the guitar?” Means “Do you give me permission for play the guitar?, Do you mind if I play the guitar?”, I think.
In Spanhis, we have “saber” and “poder”, and in English languaje it seems to be the same thing. How do you know when it refers to one thing or to the other?
Thanks!!!!!!
Hi! Read this, http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar/verbs/modal-verbs/ability-permission-requests-and-advice
Dude, “saber”=to know. “Poder”=can. It’s a lil complicated but I’ll try to explain. “Poder”=can, but when you are talking about abilities, this verb “can” has another meaning. For example: I can speak English(=Sé hablar inglés. Hope this Spanish phrase is right)This “can” works like the verb “to know” which is “saber”.
Hello James!
I can afford 1 hour every day, sometimes 2 hours and more when I have days off. I do listening and reading. I try to speak English to people from other countries almost every day. My certain goal is to find a job in Chicago, Illinois or Toronto, Ontario.
Thank you, James
Hello yan my nme is Omar I’m From egypt and I’ll be pleasured To be your new friend
i love it.. <3
u r a good teacher.. ^_^
interesting lesson,thanks
Hello James, You have got a very wise partner;this turtle knows a lot of things… Where can I get one like he? I’d love to have a turtle so wise for giving to me advice
Thank for your lessons
There is no secret. It’s hard work.
Thanks James for showing the way!
I really enjoyed every second of this video!Thanks!!!Please, keep on !
Nice video class, James.
As important as learning the language itself, there’s the non-stop reflection on these proposed questions. Thank you very much for bringing them up.
This lesson gave me a boost. Thanks James..:D
thanks James you are awesome .
You are an excellent teacher ;)
Nice lesson, i want to spent 2 hrs a day or more, I really want to improve my English.
Can you tecah a seasson for how to pronounce and to identify can vs can’t
Thanks a lot
Hi JAMES, I live in Toronto, I DROPPED AT YOUR YONG AND BLOOR LOCATION. BUT COULDN’T MEET ANY OF YOU. MY SUGGESTION TO ARRANGE A GET TOGETHER FOR ENGVID FAN. WE ALL ARE WAITING FOR THAT DAY AND CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AND LOVE TO MEET ALL ENGLISH LEARNERS AND MAKE THE GREAT NETWORK.
THANKS.
TAMIL EELAVAN
We have no physical location, Tamil.
Dear james you should vanishes of this course because you is so bad teacher. I am not watch your class
Are you stoned, crebio?
I began to study seriously English several months ago. I found this site, and it has helped me a lot. The very best material I found in the Internet is here. These teachers, and specially James, teaches with common sense, which is the less common on the senses nowadays. I’ve seen and I’ve dowloaded all their 424 videos, and each and everyone is a special work. I don’t understand your comment… really not.
Hi Ruben
I’m sure what it happens is that this guy Crebio isn’t a so good student. Have you noticed the elementary mistakes she commited in so short writing?
I like your English,i want to get a success in learning English.so please help me.
Thank you James. When you wrote on the left down coner of the board, it was not visible. Look at it next time. Exuse me if I did mistakes and was rude.
Excellent James, like all your lessons.
What I need English for is mainly for understanding, i.e. reading and listening; reading English books which I like, internet magazines, listening radio programs, watching movies without subtitles. But, I would like to write more and maybe talk with English speakers in real circumstances. Who knows, maybe one day it will be possible.
This site is excellent not only for grammar, but also for listening skills and conversation. I noticed that I can better understand live, spoken English watching TV series, or movies thanks to some excellent lessons I found here.
This site really covers various important areas of English skills. Keep on that way. Thank you.
engvid.cz was added to this czech website: http://www.englishweb.cz/?p=74 – they recommend you as the best of the best learning source :-)
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know :D
I think this teacher is a little crazy because he tell some phrases or words when he teaches that does not make sense????
James, there is someone writing with my name. I did not make that commentary you can see up. I do not know why that person is doing it??
Hi James,
The lesson really was Inspirational & motivated. I have been learning english since 2005 and after getting this knowledge well of english I hv doubled the speed of my learnning. I am really very thankful to all of U €ngVid Guy. One day I must meet U in Torronto. U really r so funny….
Tnanks from Russia, James! Very useful lessons!
hi James,
what’s up with you?
i wanna tell you that you’re a cool teacher,
and a very funny guy.
thank you very much!
excellent !
Thank you James. It was clear. I like it.
The Vid. don’t want to function here ,i watch it on Youtube .what’s the matter ???????
the last 4 Vids i couldn’t watch them
yes. the same problem. the video wouldn’t download!
Hi James!!Thank you for your great Job!and I wanna say that this is the most inspiration lesson I’ve ever seen!and let me invite you to our country!I’m sure you’ll like it!Please keep going!
it is very good and ur teaching is very interesting
very interesting sir, please let me know more questions please.
Thank your for your laecture
you are wonderful to us who are earger to learn English. I’d like to ask one question.
At the end of this lecture, you said ” Have a great day, See you soon, then…(I can’t understand at this spot) you say beget your horse(?), Please let me know that sentence.
Thanks million !!
Thanks for the information.:D
You are really good teacher i like the way you teach thanks
Thanks james!!
hiya, james really you have outstanding way in teaching ,
great job dude .
Great job .
Thank James ,, I start from beginner level,, but I don’t know how can i do that , what’s the topics of the beginner?
That’s fun.
Thanks a lot
It was outstanding.. i wish i could have got a eng teacher like u in my school days… :-(
Excellent
Hi jam you ar greate
hi, james.. i’m really interested of learning english. but i dont know what level in esl i must be. i hope you will help me of choosing what level i should go.. tnx so much…
thanks i think now it would be easier learning english, id like say it was a great presentation.
you r ooosome thanks
Really great job, James!! This has been one of his best work. You could give a way of how to study, and could open my mind. Thank you and best wishes!!!
Hey James, you alright? :) You accommodate me, I buy a flight ticket, and we can have a cup of coffee at Starbucks :) That’s a nice idea. Why not to come to Canada for a few days :) That’s not a joke mate ;) Think about it :)
Ok have a good one!
Thank you.
fantastic!
smart question, easy to follow and acceptable to all kind of level, including me as a beginner.
I always remembering 5 questions.. thank a lot, James.
Easy and Informative! I appreciate your job :)
great video thanks for sharing all your knowledge
Hello, i think you should teach polish tutors in schools:-) I learned more in your 10 movies than for 5 years in school!
You´re a great teacher James sincerelly this tips are so good for me , because sometimes I´ve got a mystakes , i like your class thank you
Thanks James
hi J
very emotional and fun
tnx
Thanks for the lesson, like always it’s a pleasure to listen to you.
Thank you very much!You do a good work for many people.
I really appreciate this video. You’re an excellent teacher!
Just amazing way of teaching . I have realy enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks a lot.
Hi,
I almost completely understood your lesson. It was very interesting et will push me to to better efforts.
Thx
I like it so much!!! this website is incredible!!!! many thanks ENGVID for your great help!!!!
That’s a great video. But I have 1 off topic question.
Is it possible to have an option to mark watched/learned lessons? That would be much easier to track the new things or mark favourite ones.
Thanks.
awesome
Man, You are AMAZING! Great job!
James, you’re Hell of a talented tutor, I’d say!
Keep up producing such a fruitful lessons!
Kindest regards from Moscow, Russia :)
Excellent, I had a good time listening to you, thanks !
thanks alot . it was a really useful video :)
I really like the way that you teach, easy to understand.
I love your way of teaching, thanks a lot for your clarification that lightens my way of learning English
Hi James,
Thank you, i learn a lot from your videos especially Master English in 5 questions. You are correct that we have to know our weakness and enhancing them i need to devote time.
All the best to all teachers! By the way my mother is also a teacher.
Lynette
Thank you sir,for your lesson
THANK YOU JAMES, YOU PRESENT THE LESSONS IN A GOOD FUNNY WAY.
SOME DAYS I HAVE TIME TO LEARN FROM YOUR AMAZING ENGVID BUT OTHER DAYS I DON’T, ANY WAYS AFTER I WATCH THIS LESSON I DECIDED TO GIVE MY SELF AT LEAST 30 MINTS EVERY DAY.
thanks for your information.
I want to speak englısh.I hope able to do it.
Thanks ;)
Are you stoned, crebio?
I began to study seriously English several months ago. I found this site, and it has helped me a lot. The very best material I found in the Internet is here. These teachers, and specially James, teaches with common sense, which is the less common on the senses nowadays. I’ve seen and I’ve dowloaded all their 424 videos, and each and everyone is a special work. I don’t understand your comment… really not
good lesson my friend
great lesson
It’s a big thing to help the people in this way for free.. Thank you from Croatia!
just wanna say a big thanks to James.
I really enjoyed watching the first video. I am looking forward to get better in learning English with each video.
Perfect! I’m loving this videos!
James, you are wonderful! I love the way you teach. Thanks a lot!!!
Hi
wish you are fine and doing well.
all your lessons are the best thanks
You have a really perfect way to get in sb’s mind i really loved ur way :) know what i’m working as English instructor and i watch ur videos to help me and BTW ur accent is so clear and it’s easier for the students … Go on :)
cool i like way you teach us sir and ma’am !!
giving info in a funny & natural way makes t listener(audience) focused on easily… that s what I liked at all . thx .
James, I just love the way you are!! You’re an amazing teacher (the best as far…) and I will follow all your tips to improve my English comprehension (and Japanese as well! I started learning Japanese actually!)
Anyways, keep doing posting great videos!! Great job! I love you from Japan!!!
Nam Myoho Rengue Kyo ;D
commitment. yeah. Time !Time !Time!
Thank you for your suggestions. I will remember.
great job!
I realy did understand this lesson.u are teaching in a funney way!
Thanks a lot for your lessons ! When I was youger, I hated english. Now, I can’t really have good conversations but I understand better and better because I have fun. Actually, these video are great for fun, and also series and movies… I had to improve my english a lot, but now, I understand it can be a pleasure.
Thank’s…my dream to speak English…
nice video, i feel more confident now to continue to improve my english speaking skills, i hope someday i can speak fluent in english:)
Hi,
It is interesting to listen your lessons.
I like your way of teaching and it is superb.
Take care.
Thanks you very much. Lesson very very wonderful
I love EngVid.com
I love the way the teacher teaches the lesson, he is great, I loved it !
Hi Mrs. James!!
I must say it, you really have a gift!!
We feel you really love to be a techear, and so we do love being your students!!!
Thanks so much!!!!
You are really good teacher i like the way you teach thanks
this is best english learnig website i ever seen upto now………..
I LOVE THE WAY YOU ARE, FUNNY AND CLEAR.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND INTEREST IN STUDENTS!!!
Thank you.
thank you so much
Thank you so much. Really good job. I liked this teacher. He is very funny.
i like the way u teach us english..thanks
u re agreat teacher so gives us more video on verbs and propositions how they used in sentences
Excellent!You great teacher and I like it.
You’re such an inspiration. Thank you very much!! :)
The best teacher ! Thanks a lot for all videos, good job.
Aneta.
i tots ♥ your show i have a writing test to morrow and i need to know what exactly are they looking for so you get a level 5 and what they really don’t like (i saw some in 1 of your videos ) i love to write stories but im better at reading so what are somemore errors
it was so helpful – keep going – godspeed
Hi James,
Good job! I am from Brazil and would like to speak and write in english. Would you
Hi James,
Good job! I am from Brazil and would like to speak and write in english. I have had strengths to listean but some weaknesses to speak. Would you, please, write with me?
vinicius
thanks,it’s very useful.
thx for this funny teaching way :)
Thank U very very much. It was a great idea to record and give us this video)))
You’re a very nice teacher. It’s very easy to understand when you talk. You’re funny hahhah
Thanks James!
Thank you for the advise. I love English and study for pleasure. I was a little dissapointed with my progress, thinking: Is it worth so much effort just for fun? Your video encouraged me to keep on learning. I will study every day!
Excellent video, really I have not seen anyone with your energy. Wow and THANK YOU:) And yes, the best way to learn english is just practice. And please continues doing it.
hi, this lesson was very interesting, because it explained too much for me.
Thanks , that was to inspirational . God bless
Hi James. That’s an interesting lesson and led me to think about all theses questions.. Thanks a lot for your time!
please accept my best regards .
thanks a lot
Thank you so much :)
U are the best teacher i ever seen and someday i will drink coffee with you
thank a million for your lesson
Thanks James:) YOU ARE THE BEST!
please tell me..subtitles right?
really i need a friend like u ,,,, thank u very much :)
Thank you for you lesson. Can you make video about how to speak faster and improve it ?….
I’m a new student of this website and I have trouble to understanding this language but It is a excelent way of learn it.
You’re right James, I have to dedicate more time if I want to speak it and understand to you native speakers.
Wonderful lesson James , you remind me of my English teacher because you just look like him , anyway , what you said is undoubtedly right since learners desire to learn something “English for instance” without a certain and efficient strategy ! Thanks a lot
Mohamed From Morocco
.Thank you very much, it’s very interesting.
Helpfull vid mr James tank s
you are a great tutor you know.You know how to make people listen to you .And i want to develop the skills too.I am okay with my english but my rate of speech is too fast .And i want to gain a control over it so please help me!
Thanks Jan and I give u regards of Afghanistan students For U and I am also student in Kabul University in English literature department Up to now I don’t know why I study English. Thanks so much that I know now; wow :)
Thank you very much
the lesion is so useful. And you’re a great teacher. Thanks so much.
Thank you James. Do you have videos for advanced business writing?
Thanks James, your job is very helpfull …
..yeah .james. thank u so much. really helps .a lot of people .hope u continue . supporting us.
Thanks! Perfect :)
Actually I feel we are lucky in this world because this site really help full to learn English very well .It has many good teachers I really proud of them and I have a pleasure with them I believe I will come a good English person ……
Well done! this video inspire me to add more time to study English i really hope I’ll be fluent soon! he he
My Gosh.. James, I can’t believe!!! You’re a monster!! You’ve just used incredible tools, mindmaps, detication & motivation strategies, etc.. No doubt, you have a gift from God, you’re a really skilled teacher. Congrats!
thx Thomas from Poland
i love this man !!! he’s really funny !!! thanks for all
Thank you, James
This is very useful. Thanks.
Hello James! Since I started watching your lessons, my English improved and the best part is that I’m enjoying to learn because you are an excellent teacher.
Thank you very much ;)
Is English easier than it appears ?
I’ll spend an hour learning English !!
I have benefited many things from your classes. i’m so grateful m.r James.
Thanks Mr. James .You already open my brain now. bye bye and see you
A wonderful lesson. Great teacher.
Great James,
It’s a pleasure watch your lessons!!!
hey!!
Nice way of teaching
Quite Impressive
Thanks alot :)