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English Grammar – Tenses – Overview of all the tenses in English

RebeccaESL — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:31:53 +0000

A quick overview of ALL the main verb tenses in English. I explain which are the most important to master for effective communication at various language levels.

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 – Tag Questions

EnglishLessons4U — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:26:15 +0000

Tag questions can be difficult, can’t they? Learn how to use them properly in this English grammar lesson. You can also watch another lesson on Tag Questions, by AlexESL.

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.

All about phrasal verbs in English

JamesESL — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:38:23 +0000

If you want to “keep up” with other English students, you need to master phrasal verbs. In this lesson, I explain how phrasal verbs work, using “keep up” as my main example.

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.

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.