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Master Modals with the SEAM Method, Part 3 – Preference & Opinion

James — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:22:07 +0000

Learn how to master the meaning and usage of modals. This grammar lesson will teach you how to state your preferences as well as give your opinion, using would, would rather, would like to, and more.

English Grammar – By or Until?

Emma — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:01:09 +0000

By or Until? “I will be there by 5 pm” or “until 5 pm”? What is the difference? In this English lesson, I talk about these two time prepositions, giving many different examples to highlight their meaning. By the time you take the quiz on this grammar lesson, you will know when to use by and until.

How to Use Auxiliary Verbs in Conversations

James — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:42:55 +0000

This lesson will teach you some easy ways to use auxiliary verbs like a native speaker. Improve your conversation skills by learning how to express polite interest and answer questions quickly!

“Yes, I do” or “Yes, I have”? – Speaking English

Alex — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:12:29 +0000

Learn this easy trick to remember how to answer yes/no questions that use do and have. This is useful for beginners, and a good reminder for intermediate students who may still be making this common mistake. For more information on short answers, watch Rebecca’s short answer lesson.

Basic English Grammar – TO BE verb

Ronnie — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:30:24 +0000

To be is the most common verb in English. In this basic grammar lesson, I will teach you how to use this verb correctly. You will learn the positive, negative, and question forms of to be. Even higher-level English students make mistakes with this most basic verb, so even if you think you know this already, you should watch to review.

English Grammar – How to compare: “as cold as ice”

Jon — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:30:05 +0000

There are many ways to compare in English and in this lesson, I’ll teach you a simple structure that you can use. Watch this free grammar lesson and then practice with the quiz.

English Grammar: Modifying Comparatives – a lot, far more, much, a little, slightly

James — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:51:50 +0000

Learn how to modify comparatives to be more accurate and make your English more interesting and descriptive. This grammar lesson will help you to write and speak in a more precise manner. Guess what? In English, when you communicate precisely, you sound smarter!

DO & MAKE – How to talk about housework in English

Ronnie — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:44:15 +0000

“I do the laundry.” “I make my bed.” Do or make? How and when do we use these verbs in English? In this class, you’ll also learn vocabulary to talk about doing work around the house. We also have a printable list of common Do & Make expressions.

The Top 3 English words you need to know – HAVE

James — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:28:25 +0000

There are three words in English you must know to master the language. Do you know which ones they are? In this lesson you will be taught the first: have. We use this word in basic sentence structure, but it has other uses, too. Do you know its basic meaning? Do you know the five ways that have is commonly used? Watch this lesson now and find out!

English Grammar – like, would like, be like

Alex — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:00:06 +0000

What do you like to do on the weekend? What would you like to do this weekend? What are your weekends like? Learn the difference between these types of questions in this useful English grammar lesson about easily confused expressions.