You want to learn how to understand advanced yes/no questions in English? Check out this lesson to learn how native speakers sometimes shorten their questions. You curious? Come in and learn more.
I knew it that people often drop helping verbs in questions! xD
“What are you doing?” becomes “What you doing?”, and there is this characteristic “T_Y” sound. xD
morfik
Alex, one question about the second sentence:
“Did you try the soup?” — If we drop “did”, do we change try to past tense “tried”? — “You tried the soup?”
morfik
You can do both since the listener will think you either meant to say “Did you try…” or “Have you tried…”
Alex
Sir,good day!
,..uhmm,I’m so happy to watch your video, and it was awesome,yes, that topic is basic but it enlightens and force me to use still the helping verbs,…thank you Sir.
rommark02
The same question that I had. I like to pretend that I am an advanced speaker when I drop auxiliary verbs, but of course it is because I don’t follow grammar rules… So, in the second example I would say “You tried the soup?” instead of “Try”.
Elena
it depends on the accent
aiman97
Awesome, I scored 5 out 5
aagarcia24
Thx Alex.I like it when any teacher brings a lesson for advance students. Veary good Alex.I appericiate.
be
Thanks Alex you’re the best teacher!!!!!
Victor
I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE NEW UPDATES FROM YOU……….
Victor
this pleace is amazing do not stop teaching you are best teachers god bless of all you.
allendy
I GOT IT.THANKS
nashat
I GOT IT. THANKS
PMN
How you doing Alex!
Thanks!
yankhonskiy
many thanks for the cognitive information!Alex, you are doing a great job, just keep it up and continue doing that way!:)
Best regards!!!!!!!!!!!
katerynakoziar
Hi, teacher. your explanations about yes/no questions was wonderdful. You solved a lot of doubts that i had . Thanks a lot..
Vandir
Hi , Alex.
My Thai teachers , they always strict , When I cut the auxiliary with that yes/no questions. So, I agree with you about the lesson but sometimes my teachers are disagreeable with that
James
Grammatically, you should put the auxiliary verb. However, in informal situations, many native speakers just drop the auxiliary verbs in questions.
Alex
Alex congrtaulation for your experience. You won all difficulties that all of non native-speakers have. I think that it was and also is rewarding for you, Now you are, in my opinion, a good english teacher. More one , congratulation for your victories.. that’s very good sound to hear.
Vandir
Nice Vid… I got 5/5… Thumbs UP UP UP
teachersaul
great lesson thanks for theaching us Alex!!
bigboy85
Oh god I’ve got 0 :( ,, maybe I will try my best ,,,,
Hhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Zuhra
Me too, but i’m trying.
pafsilipoclub
Hi,Alex!
Your lessons are ALWAYS great!!! Thank you very much!!!Everything is clear and simple.Great job!
Polana
Thanks for this useful lesson. I’m always dreading to talk with englsh native speaers. They offen shorten phrases. That is the reason why it’s dificult for me to understant some movies without subtitles
In France we are worse: we shorten phrases, questions, and words (apocope)for instance ciné instance cinéma.
In engish do you use apocope ?
Yes, please do you want to make a lesson about english apocopes ? Thank you very much. Kind regards
vilainpetitcrapaud
This is a common thing for any language, not only for yours. But this is more complicated than you think. xD But I can tell you that Americans often reduce “function words”, for example “can” or “have got to”. They also simplify words like “cellphone” to “cell”.
This is a very advanced and difficult thing, and it requires a lot of listening of native speakers. :)
Thanks for helping out and for the link. You’re absolutely right. At the advanced level, you have to do some un-learning and realize that the grammar rules you learned aren’t always followed.
Alex
useful lesson, thanks, but…may i try it again?))))))))
olga markova
Thank you for this very useful lesson.
imansour
Thank for the test.It was interesting
Gheorghe
You are good teacher Alex !!!
samet3063
thanks
kavi
thanks Alex.
Emre
Very good lesson!
tks
Marcelo
I understood evrything , thank, i GOT 5
Lazal
thank you :)
scorpionly11
great 5/5 i am so happy , thank you very much
souad
Marvelous lesson Alex ;
One question if you drop the auxiliary verb how to figure out the full answer of Yes or No questions without auxiliary very and without mark for the tense ?
as the second sentences that you said ?
Did you try the soup ?
— you try the soup ?
how to give the full answer ?
and for this kinda of speak can it be used in formal conversation ^^
hisham77
You would answer that question with “Yes, I did.”
As mentioned, it’s more useful for informal conversations. Don’t write professional emails with this structure!
Alex
thank u teacher Alex I haven’t watched yet the video but i’ve downloaded it i really like your website I wish u all the best & by the way, I took the quiz & I got 5 out of 5
thank you so much
salwa
Thank you Alex for your efforts, people like me should be overwhelmed.
Mairaj
I am from India and preparing for jobs in India but foremost I am a writer and have written two novels but they aren’t in English and I want to translate them in English on my own that’s why I am here
emeraldalps
I want to find ways of reaching on that level so if there are any suggestions
emeraldalps
thank you Alex
Dado
Thank you Alex
negar
Well done ! I love this website, thanks a lot :)
anddykoste
It was very interesting lecture. I always knew the natives don´t use always proper grammar in the questions, but I didn´t know why. Now I know.
One question, though.
The question number 4: Could second option be righ too. Did you see him anywhere? Yes, I did.
Adam
Yes, that one is also a possibility. When I made the question, I was thinking “Do you see him anywhere?” instead of “Did you see him anywhere?” I just realized both have the same structure except for the auxiliary verb. Good eye! Thanks!
Alex
thank you Alex, that was great I would never understand that without such an explanation like yours…. : D
Samaa
good lesson, very useful
Luca
Thanks a lot! ur lesson is very useful!
dangdubk
Dear,Alex
Hope u do well,sir
I’m a little bit confused with a question.I hope if,you could help me on.well consider this as an answer of a question ( he is the second child of the family) would u plz make its question form.how can we express the question of this answer?what would that be? by the way this is Mahdi,thanks for the prompt reply by you,
yours faithfully.
Mahdi
We don’t really have a common question for that situation in English. We ask things like “Is he/she the oldest/youngest?” I suppose you could ask, “Where did he come in the birth order?” but it sounds a little strange.
Alex
Hello folks, I want to know when can use ( IF ) or ( WHETHER )or If I can use them both in any sentences?
Omar
it is nice lesson
getinet26
hey Alexs,
I REALLY appreciated to keep in touch you.
so i wana know what is your idea about the key of learning english.and also tell me how can i understand poems well,by the way suggest me some books you consider to be helpfull about grammer.and tell me in this situation that i m not in a native english speaker country,how can i boost my english speaking skill as well?
Mahdi
Hi Mahdi,
If you don’t live in an English-speaking country, it can be very difficult to become fluent in the language. The key is really simple, but the process is really long: exposure. The more you’re around the language, the more you talk with people in the language, the more you read in the language, watch movies in the language, and just practice, practice, practice…the better you’ll get at it. That’s really the key. There’s no substitute for hard work and practice.
In regards to books, there are lots of really good series out there, but none of them is perfect. Here are some of the popular grammar books available today:
Understanding and Using English Grammar by Betty Azar (this is really popular and has lots of practice, as well as pictures and grammar explanation charts. It’s also really attractive.)
Focus on Grammar
Grammar Express
Poems are hard to understand for native speakers of any language! Some quick tips: look at the tense of the poem, learn about symbolic/figurative meaning, learn about analogies, metaphors, and similes.
Good luck!
Alex
Try to choose these fields that you are good at or that are interesting for you. The process of learning will be faster if you give your brain what it likes even if it doesn’t understant the language. xD
morfik
Thanks teacher… You rock!
Victor
Hi.Alex
I wish every thing go well to you.
I really appreciate by your prompt reply
to be brutally honest,I have decided to learn english just like a native,even better,and i will fulfil to that by heading a team.I understand thou art always on the go,but I wana ask you to help me in this manner.Are you up for telling me some of the up-to-date topics that students should pass in orther to get IELTS degree there in Canada.I’m about to work on them.
thanks indeed.
blessed days ahead.
Mahdi
IELTS is tricky because you never really know which topic you’re going to get. I’ve taught it before, and here are some of the topics that came up for the speaking and writing sections:
-family and relationships
-sports and leisure
-environmentalism and animal protection
-the impact of technology
-education
If you didn’t know, there are two writing sections: the first deals with summarizing information from a chart or graph, while the second is about formulating an argument in regards to a given topic.
Hope this helps!
Alex
Hi Alex, 1 question only, is it correct if i said, i did not answered.
Jenny
hey Alex
great to have you
I’M Shabnam from Iran and have been newly known with your site by my pal(Mahdi)
I wana know what,what you consider as the best way of learning English.
your sincerely
shabnam
As I mentioned above, exposure to the language is the key. There is no magic formula except for practice. It helps if you’re in an English-speaking environment, and having a private tutor is a good idea as well, if you can afford it.
Alex
teacher what is the correct ? patronize or patronise and
is there a word called patronisinguses..:)
please help me
shehan
“Patronize” is considered the American spelling, while “Patronise” is considered the British spelling.
Make dictionary.com your friend!
Alex
he..he .got it..thank you sir.:)
shehan
Thank you, Sir! I got 4/5.
chanchal17
what is transformation-generative grammer
Mahdi
Best Website to learn English and Best Teachers
Aniket
heeeeeeey alex
could you please answer me as soon as possible
thanks in advanced
shabnam
thanks a lot teacher alex awesome your lesson is very usefull…….
jhun
hi Alex… thanks 4 ur lecture
HOW WE know in Yes /No questions start? because there are (is , are , do , does , have , and has ) to ask questions with?
ARSO
We commonly use it with the subject “you,” but it is possible with other subjects. For example, “Are they gonna come on time?” works as “They gonna come on time?”
Alex
awsome lesson, than you so much
Argenis
Hello,I’ve got 1 question about the dropping of auxiliary verbs…There’s this sentence-“Did you try the soup?”.It actually(if I’m not mistaken,of course) refers to the past,which afterwards,seeing “You try the soup?” makes me confused.Isn’t it better to ask “You tried the soup?”,I mean,to put the verb in the time that it refers to?Cause “You try the soup?” is more about the present tense,like do you do that or are you doing that now.
Olya
“You tried the soup?” sounds more like “Have you tried the soup?” which has a similar meaning to “Did you try the soup?”
Alex
Greetings from Costa Rica! Great opportunity to improve my english! I worked in San Jose Costa Rica teaching english to kids ( public school) Thank you!
Carlos Bristan Nieto
Question 5. (I don’t understand)
You ever been on a roller coaster?
You ever watch professional wrestling?
You ever applied for a job and got an interview right away?
Wouldn’t the three be correct?
nane09
Absolutely. All three are good informal questions.
Alex
You ever watchED professional wrestling?
Paulo H. Dos Santos
Teacher Alex,
I can’t thank you enough.
Keep it up !
raindrops
I got them right 100% .
Regards
raindrops
i apprecite that teacher but can i use that in written english?
mohamed alkanzee
how do we know make questions with (is , am , are ) do , does ? whats the diffirence? because we have wh…? and Yes / NO QUESTIONS?
just the rule.
ARSO
Yes/No questions start with auxiliary verbs. (do/did/can/could/am/is/are/was/were/should/have/might/etc.)
Open questions start with WH- questions words and “how.” (who/what/where/when/which/why/how)
Alex
Oh, I didn’t make myself clear.
I mean, for the same answer, “sometimes”, wouldn’t the three questions be correct?
nane09
Oh, I understando now. The second question is the correct one for it means, Do you ever watch…
nane09
In that case, no. Only the second one is possible, because it asks “Do you ever…?” The other two questions ask “Have you ever…?” which needs a yes/no response.
Alex
hey alexes
it’s awesome lesson but somehow i need to practice. so can u help me to do that?
i need to speak more than listening
abdelfattah20
Sorry, but I don’t do private lessons online.
Alex
It’s OK. just i need to know how to practice if u know anything to help.
thnx
abdelfattah20
very helpful lecture! thanks!!Alex
heerakkim
very nice!!!
duffy38
Hi good lesson thank you.
dukuray
thank you for good lesson
sunshine1992
thanks a lot i understood all but i got 80 (You got 4 correct out of 5.)
Ari Qader
such a great lesson! Thx so much ^^
pui
Thanks Alex ,you’re so good .have a good one.
Momndad
Thanks Alex. That’s great !
toiyeuvietnam1986
thanks
ameer99
Hi Alex, I am new student. thank you
fawazadwani
What is right right auxiliar verb for the question: You ever watch professional wrestling?
Carlos
hi Alex , thanks for lesson
I have question can I say do you try the soup
so this is will be in present
dani187
HI Alex, I just wanna say
u r the champion !! Thx-!!
Trevor Choi
great lesson, thanks for sharing your expertise
to us for free!
leeo
Hi Alex, your classes are really helpful, I’m enjoying watch them all! Thanks.:)
naldonds
thanks a lot
Brazuca
I got 5 correct out of 5… :) thanks a lot Mr.Alex,,u have been teaching me loud and clear.
yas82
Hi, good advice, I had good score in the quiz, but I would like to suggest that in the end give us an explanation about the correct answers.
Thank you
Hector
Hi, good advice, I had good score in the quiz, but I would like to suggest that in the end give us an explanation about the correct answers.
Thank you
Hector
Good day Sir,
I am a student,and I was assigned as the reporter of our class by next week Saturday, and the report that was assigned to me is the SENTENCE PATTERNS, yes I already know/understand that topic, but I need more good explanations for that and wish to have more good examples that I can share to my classmates.In prior to this, I’m requesting that could you please share a video that emphasizes/elaborates the said topic if you don’t mind? I extend my advance THANKS to you Sir.Hoping for your kind response.
Have a great day! MABUHAY!
.
rommark02
Alex. Thinking about the fact of not using auxiliar words in a question is also due to the influence of another language in the culture. All latinamerican people dont use auxiliar forms in the questions because there is no need of doing that ’cause spanish language doesnt require those words. So, the easiest (laziest) way to ask a question in English is to do it in the same way that is done in their home countries. (Just a thinking) ;)
rodrigocruz
what is the key factor to learn english very fast sir….
hanu
thankyou so much. it was helpful
marjan
Hi. Alex, this is a useful lesson.
Thank you so much.
sovannaranou
Got 5 out of 5 , thank you for a great lesson !
dangerous9x
Hi Alex, Thanks so much!! =)
alvarous
thankssssssssssssssss
ahmedsaqo1982
Thanks for your time :) I know is not easy to do this kind of job :)
boldor
Really confuging. Too short lesson for a so difficult issue. Maybe another time we can enjoy of a bigger explanation;)
David
please, may can you put long video more?
thank you
elmajzoob
Alex you and ronnie are my favorites teachers ¡,,, thanks a lot…..
randallrod
Thanks Alex
this time, I saw your video for the first time.
It was very short and sweet!
When I went to America, most of local people spoke very quickly and shortly like this lesson.
I practice hard so that I can close to native speakers.
Thank you
minourajapan
On the question 4 when you answered “yes, I did” If I answer you: did you like pizza?. Yes, I did. Is it wrong?. Thanks for your help.
josedelgado
I got 3 correct answer
ellaine
4 from 5 not a bad result Thanks Alex
marouane10
hi Alex. very helpful lesson :D. thanks very much
ganbashir15
Hi Alex,
wanna , Gonna are formal expressions?
sajidk961
No, they’re informal/casual!
engVid Moderator
Thank You
sajidk961
Hi Sir,
Can you please answer me what is the wrong with
the following answers for the 5th question which I thought correct.
5.
Answer: “Sometimes.”
What’s the question?
my answer: You ever applied for a job and got an interview right away?
You ever been on a roller coaster?
Please tell me what is the wrong with these two answers
babu25472
I got 3 correct out of 5. I think I did my best. But I hope to try the quiz someday again. Thank you, Alex :)
Happy04
I got 4 out of 5 did pretty good!!yeah..very helpful.
Nuru
got a 100 oh yeah
dannibot
5/5 Thanks! Please do more advanced lessons!
viacheslavkr
I’m from Vietnam ! Thanks so much, Alex !
camthanhson
Thank you very much.
bummia
Thank you Alex, you are great teacher.
faustop
Teacher Alex, whether or not the lesson is basic or advance for some of us, you’re giving us a “free lessons” to understand and apply the rules in our everyday usage of the language. Thank you very much. I really appreciate the lesson.
englishtime1980
Thanks sir, amazing I got 100%, I cannot believe.
Abdul Qayum
If I use this form ,the others think that I don’t knoww speak english ,in another countries.
mahroo
thanks Alex.
KhanGee
Got it! Alex, you ever learned Spanish? xD
Zero10
è un po difficile…. is somewhat difficult
thanks Alexx
dilbag italy
Is it true?If we use present progressive as a future the meaning will be unintentional.
Hamid snz
Ehhh 80 %. Alex Thanks.
alpido24
Much appreciated, Alex.. We need more and more.
Saber Hamed
It so easy thanks
Dalaltm
It so easy
Dalaltm
I scored 100%
Imtithal Saeed
100 percent Alex
Zirude
Alex! Thank you!
Romanova Vera
hmmm,,,
i really don’t understand yet,,
especially this question that i got from the quiz
“you go there last night?”
and why the answer is “yes i did”
??
Ni Luh Puspa Dewi
thank you very much
Vivimi
Teaching is a gift, and you have it.
Derya07
Thanx teacher it’s very good lesson
Marwa92..
You ever been on a roller coaster?
You ever watch professional wrestling?
You ever applied for a job and got an interview right away?
Merci Alex pour ces leçons courtes et efficaces.
Pour moi, j’aurais pu répondre “quelquefois” à chacune des trois phrases ci-dessus.
For me, I could have answered “sometimes” at each of the three questions above.
Ai-je raison ou tort ?
Am I right or wrong ?
beernaard
Thanks Alex you’re the best teacher!
SUKRUT JAIDEE
Good job, thanks a lot Mr.Alex.
falshahrani
Thank you very much Alex!
Alex-1956
thank you SO much Mr. ALEX
as always marvelous lesson and excellent explanation .
alharth
4/5 it’s good. The last made me confuse to choose between C or D lol
califeine
hi Alex
you are unique like Mr.Adam
you’re really helpfull for me and i thanks a lot for your throuble!
zohra.saad
Thank you teacher Alex.
Mbuta51
Thanks a lot, Alex.
yushchishina anna
I watched this video twice on June 13, 2021, and took the quiz after watching it once. I got five correct out of 5.
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168 COMMENTS
I knew it that people often drop helping verbs in questions! xD
“What are you doing?” becomes “What you doing?”, and there is this characteristic “T_Y” sound. xD
Alex, one question about the second sentence:
“Did you try the soup?” — If we drop “did”, do we change try to past tense “tried”? — “You tried the soup?”
You can do both since the listener will think you either meant to say “Did you try…” or “Have you tried…”
Sir,good day!
,..uhmm,I’m so happy to watch your video, and it was awesome,yes, that topic is basic but it enlightens and force me to use still the helping verbs,…thank you Sir.
The same question that I had. I like to pretend that I am an advanced speaker when I drop auxiliary verbs, but of course it is because I don’t follow grammar rules… So, in the second example I would say “You tried the soup?” instead of “Try”.
it depends on the accent
Awesome, I scored 5 out 5
Thx Alex.I like it when any teacher brings a lesson for advance students. Veary good Alex.I appericiate.
Thanks Alex you’re the best teacher!!!!!
I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE NEW UPDATES FROM YOU……….
this pleace is amazing do not stop teaching you are best teachers god bless of all you.
I GOT IT.THANKS
I GOT IT. THANKS
How you doing Alex!
Thanks!
many thanks for the cognitive information!Alex, you are doing a great job, just keep it up and continue doing that way!:)
Best regards!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, teacher. your explanations about yes/no questions was wonderdful. You solved a lot of doubts that i had . Thanks a lot..
Hi , Alex.
My Thai teachers , they always strict , When I cut the auxiliary with that yes/no questions. So, I agree with you about the lesson but sometimes my teachers are disagreeable with that
Grammatically, you should put the auxiliary verb. However, in informal situations, many native speakers just drop the auxiliary verbs in questions.
Alex congrtaulation for your experience. You won all difficulties that all of non native-speakers have. I think that it was and also is rewarding for you, Now you are, in my opinion, a good english teacher. More one , congratulation for your victories.. that’s very good sound to hear.
Nice Vid… I got 5/5… Thumbs UP UP UP
great lesson thanks for theaching us Alex!!
Oh god I’ve got 0 :( ,, maybe I will try my best ,,,,
Hhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Me too, but i’m trying.
Hi,Alex!
Your lessons are ALWAYS great!!! Thank you very much!!!Everything is clear and simple.Great job!
Thanks for this useful lesson. I’m always dreading to talk with englsh native speaers. They offen shorten phrases. That is the reason why it’s dificult for me to understant some movies without subtitles
In France we are worse: we shorten phrases, questions, and words (apocope)for instance ciné instance cinéma.
In engish do you use apocope ?
Yes, please do you want to make a lesson about english apocopes ? Thank you very much. Kind regards
This is a common thing for any language, not only for yours. But this is more complicated than you think. xD But I can tell you that Americans often reduce “function words”, for example “can” or “have got to”. They also simplify words like “cellphone” to “cell”.
This is a very advanced and difficult thing, and it requires a lot of listening of native speakers. :)
Listen to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mS7w_np2Nw
Thanks for helping out and for the link. You’re absolutely right. At the advanced level, you have to do some un-learning and realize that the grammar rules you learned aren’t always followed.
useful lesson, thanks, but…may i try it again?))))))))
Thank you for this very useful lesson.
Thank for the test.It was interesting
You are good teacher Alex !!!
thanks
thanks Alex.
Very good lesson!
tks
I understood evrything , thank, i GOT 5
thank you :)
great 5/5 i am so happy , thank you very much
Marvelous lesson Alex ;
One question if you drop the auxiliary verb how to figure out the full answer of Yes or No questions without auxiliary very and without mark for the tense ?
as the second sentences that you said ?
Did you try the soup ?
— you try the soup ?
how to give the full answer ?
and for this kinda of speak can it be used in formal conversation ^^
You would answer that question with “Yes, I did.”
As mentioned, it’s more useful for informal conversations. Don’t write professional emails with this structure!
thank u teacher Alex I haven’t watched yet the video but i’ve downloaded it i really like your website I wish u all the best & by the way, I took the quiz & I got 5 out of 5
thank you so much
Thank you Alex for your efforts, people like me should be overwhelmed.
I am from India and preparing for jobs in India but foremost I am a writer and have written two novels but they aren’t in English and I want to translate them in English on my own that’s why I am here
I want to find ways of reaching on that level so if there are any suggestions
thank you Alex
Thank you Alex
Well done ! I love this website, thanks a lot :)
It was very interesting lecture. I always knew the natives don´t use always proper grammar in the questions, but I didn´t know why. Now I know.
One question, though.
The question number 4: Could second option be righ too. Did you see him anywhere? Yes, I did.
Yes, that one is also a possibility. When I made the question, I was thinking “Do you see him anywhere?” instead of “Did you see him anywhere?” I just realized both have the same structure except for the auxiliary verb. Good eye! Thanks!
thank you Alex, that was great I would never understand that without such an explanation like yours…. : D
good lesson, very useful
Thanks a lot! ur lesson is very useful!
Dear,Alex
Hope u do well,sir
I’m a little bit confused with a question.I hope if,you could help me on.well consider this as an answer of a question ( he is the second child of the family) would u plz make its question form.how can we express the question of this answer?what would that be? by the way this is Mahdi,thanks for the prompt reply by you,
yours faithfully.
We don’t really have a common question for that situation in English. We ask things like “Is he/she the oldest/youngest?” I suppose you could ask, “Where did he come in the birth order?” but it sounds a little strange.
Hello folks, I want to know when can use ( IF ) or ( WHETHER )or If I can use them both in any sentences?
it is nice lesson
hey Alexs,
I REALLY appreciated to keep in touch you.
so i wana know what is your idea about the key of learning english.and also tell me how can i understand poems well,by the way suggest me some books you consider to be helpfull about grammer.and tell me in this situation that i m not in a native english speaker country,how can i boost my english speaking skill as well?
Hi Mahdi,
If you don’t live in an English-speaking country, it can be very difficult to become fluent in the language. The key is really simple, but the process is really long: exposure. The more you’re around the language, the more you talk with people in the language, the more you read in the language, watch movies in the language, and just practice, practice, practice…the better you’ll get at it. That’s really the key. There’s no substitute for hard work and practice.
In regards to books, there are lots of really good series out there, but none of them is perfect. Here are some of the popular grammar books available today:
Understanding and Using English Grammar by Betty Azar (this is really popular and has lots of practice, as well as pictures and grammar explanation charts. It’s also really attractive.)
Focus on Grammar
Grammar Express
Poems are hard to understand for native speakers of any language! Some quick tips: look at the tense of the poem, learn about symbolic/figurative meaning, learn about analogies, metaphors, and similes.
Good luck!
Try to choose these fields that you are good at or that are interesting for you. The process of learning will be faster if you give your brain what it likes even if it doesn’t understant the language. xD
Thanks teacher… You rock!
Hi.Alex
I wish every thing go well to you.
I really appreciate by your prompt reply
to be brutally honest,I have decided to learn english just like a native,even better,and i will fulfil to that by heading a team.I understand thou art always on the go,but I wana ask you to help me in this manner.Are you up for telling me some of the up-to-date topics that students should pass in orther to get IELTS degree there in Canada.I’m about to work on them.
thanks indeed.
blessed days ahead.
IELTS is tricky because you never really know which topic you’re going to get. I’ve taught it before, and here are some of the topics that came up for the speaking and writing sections:
-family and relationships
-sports and leisure
-environmentalism and animal protection
-the impact of technology
-education
If you didn’t know, there are two writing sections: the first deals with summarizing information from a chart or graph, while the second is about formulating an argument in regards to a given topic.
Hope this helps!
Hi Alex, 1 question only, is it correct if i said, i did not answered.
hey Alex
great to have you
I’M Shabnam from Iran and have been newly known with your site by my pal(Mahdi)
I wana know what,what you consider as the best way of learning English.
your sincerely
As I mentioned above, exposure to the language is the key. There is no magic formula except for practice. It helps if you’re in an English-speaking environment, and having a private tutor is a good idea as well, if you can afford it.
teacher what is the correct ? patronize or patronise and
is there a word called patronisinguses..:)
please help me
“Patronize” is considered the American spelling, while “Patronise” is considered the British spelling.
Make dictionary.com your friend!
he..he .got it..thank you sir.:)
Thank you, Sir! I got 4/5.
what is transformation-generative grammer
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heeeeeeey alex
could you please answer me as soon as possible
thanks in advanced
thanks a lot teacher alex awesome your lesson is very usefull…….
hi Alex… thanks 4 ur lecture
HOW WE know in Yes /No questions start? because there are (is , are , do , does , have , and has ) to ask questions with?
We commonly use it with the subject “you,” but it is possible with other subjects. For example, “Are they gonna come on time?” works as “They gonna come on time?”
awsome lesson, than you so much
Hello,I’ve got 1 question about the dropping of auxiliary verbs…There’s this sentence-“Did you try the soup?”.It actually(if I’m not mistaken,of course) refers to the past,which afterwards,seeing “You try the soup?” makes me confused.Isn’t it better to ask “You tried the soup?”,I mean,to put the verb in the time that it refers to?Cause “You try the soup?” is more about the present tense,like do you do that or are you doing that now.
“You tried the soup?” sounds more like “Have you tried the soup?” which has a similar meaning to “Did you try the soup?”
Greetings from Costa Rica! Great opportunity to improve my english! I worked in San Jose Costa Rica teaching english to kids ( public school) Thank you!
Question 5. (I don’t understand)
You ever been on a roller coaster?
You ever watch professional wrestling?
You ever applied for a job and got an interview right away?
Wouldn’t the three be correct?
Absolutely. All three are good informal questions.
You ever watchED professional wrestling?
Teacher Alex,
I can’t thank you enough.
Keep it up !
I got them right 100% .
Regards
i apprecite that teacher but can i use that in written english?
how do we know make questions with (is , am , are ) do , does ? whats the diffirence? because we have wh…? and Yes / NO QUESTIONS?
just the rule.
Yes/No questions start with auxiliary verbs. (do/did/can/could/am/is/are/was/were/should/have/might/etc.)
Open questions start with WH- questions words and “how.” (who/what/where/when/which/why/how)
Oh, I didn’t make myself clear.
I mean, for the same answer, “sometimes”, wouldn’t the three questions be correct?
Oh, I understando now. The second question is the correct one for it means, Do you ever watch…
In that case, no. Only the second one is possible, because it asks “Do you ever…?” The other two questions ask “Have you ever…?” which needs a yes/no response.
hey alexes
it’s awesome lesson but somehow i need to practice. so can u help me to do that?
i need to speak more than listening
Sorry, but I don’t do private lessons online.
It’s OK. just i need to know how to practice if u know anything to help.
thnx
very helpful lecture! thanks!!Alex
very nice!!!
Hi good lesson thank you.
thank you for good lesson
thanks a lot i understood all but i got 80 (You got 4 correct out of 5.)
such a great lesson! Thx so much ^^
Thanks Alex ,you’re so good .have a good one.
Thanks Alex. That’s great !
thanks
Hi Alex, I am new student. thank you
What is right right auxiliar verb for the question: You ever watch professional wrestling?
hi Alex , thanks for lesson
I have question can I say do you try the soup
so this is will be in present
HI Alex, I just wanna say
u r the champion !! Thx-!!
great lesson, thanks for sharing your expertise
to us for free!
Hi Alex, your classes are really helpful, I’m enjoying watch them all! Thanks.:)
thanks a lot
I got 5 correct out of 5… :) thanks a lot Mr.Alex,,u have been teaching me loud and clear.
Hi, good advice, I had good score in the quiz, but I would like to suggest that in the end give us an explanation about the correct answers.
Thank you
Hi, good advice, I had good score in the quiz, but I would like to suggest that in the end give us an explanation about the correct answers.
Thank you
Good day Sir,
I am a student,and I was assigned as the reporter of our class by next week Saturday, and the report that was assigned to me is the SENTENCE PATTERNS, yes I already know/understand that topic, but I need more good explanations for that and wish to have more good examples that I can share to my classmates.In prior to this, I’m requesting that could you please share a video that emphasizes/elaborates the said topic if you don’t mind? I extend my advance THANKS to you Sir.Hoping for your kind response.
Have a great day! MABUHAY!
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Alex. Thinking about the fact of not using auxiliar words in a question is also due to the influence of another language in the culture. All latinamerican people dont use auxiliar forms in the questions because there is no need of doing that ’cause spanish language doesnt require those words. So, the easiest (laziest) way to ask a question in English is to do it in the same way that is done in their home countries. (Just a thinking) ;)
what is the key factor to learn english very fast sir….
thankyou so much. it was helpful
Hi. Alex, this is a useful lesson.
Thank you so much.
Got 5 out of 5 , thank you for a great lesson !
Hi Alex, Thanks so much!! =)
thankssssssssssssssss
Thanks for your time :) I know is not easy to do this kind of job :)
Really confuging. Too short lesson for a so difficult issue. Maybe another time we can enjoy of a bigger explanation;)
please, may can you put long video more?
thank you
Alex you and ronnie are my favorites teachers ¡,,, thanks a lot…..
Thanks Alex
this time, I saw your video for the first time.
It was very short and sweet!
When I went to America, most of local people spoke very quickly and shortly like this lesson.
I practice hard so that I can close to native speakers.
Thank you
On the question 4 when you answered “yes, I did” If I answer you: did you like pizza?. Yes, I did. Is it wrong?. Thanks for your help.
I got 3 correct answer
4 from 5 not a bad result Thanks Alex
hi Alex. very helpful lesson :D. thanks very much
Hi Alex,
wanna , Gonna are formal expressions?
No, they’re informal/casual!
Thank You
Hi Sir,
Can you please answer me what is the wrong with
the following answers for the 5th question which I thought correct.
5.
Answer: “Sometimes.”
What’s the question?
my answer: You ever applied for a job and got an interview right away?
You ever been on a roller coaster?
Please tell me what is the wrong with these two answers
I got 3 correct out of 5. I think I did my best. But I hope to try the quiz someday again. Thank you, Alex :)
I got 4 out of 5 did pretty good!!yeah..very helpful.
got a 100 oh yeah
5/5 Thanks! Please do more advanced lessons!
I’m from Vietnam ! Thanks so much, Alex !
Thank you very much.
Thank you Alex, you are great teacher.
Teacher Alex, whether or not the lesson is basic or advance for some of us, you’re giving us a “free lessons” to understand and apply the rules in our everyday usage of the language. Thank you very much. I really appreciate the lesson.
Thanks sir, amazing I got 100%, I cannot believe.
If I use this form ,the others think that I don’t knoww speak english ,in another countries.
thanks Alex.
Got it! Alex, you ever learned Spanish? xD
è un po difficile…. is somewhat difficult
thanks Alexx
Is it true?If we use present progressive as a future the meaning will be unintentional.
Ehhh 80 %. Alex Thanks.
Much appreciated, Alex.. We need more and more.
It so easy thanks
It so easy
I scored 100%
100 percent Alex
Alex! Thank you!
hmmm,,,
i really don’t understand yet,,
especially this question that i got from the quiz
“you go there last night?”
and why the answer is “yes i did”
??
thank you very much
Teaching is a gift, and you have it.
Thanx teacher it’s very good lesson
You ever been on a roller coaster?
You ever watch professional wrestling?
You ever applied for a job and got an interview right away?
Merci Alex pour ces leçons courtes et efficaces.
Pour moi, j’aurais pu répondre “quelquefois” à chacune des trois phrases ci-dessus.
For me, I could have answered “sometimes” at each of the three questions above.
Ai-je raison ou tort ?
Am I right or wrong ?
Thanks Alex you’re the best teacher!
Good job, thanks a lot Mr.Alex.
Thank you very much Alex!
thank you SO much Mr. ALEX
as always marvelous lesson and excellent explanation .
4/5 it’s good. The last made me confuse to choose between C or D lol
hi Alex
you are unique like Mr.Adam
you’re really helpfull for me and i thanks a lot for your throuble!
Thank you teacher Alex.
Thanks a lot, Alex.
I watched this video twice on June 13, 2021, and took the quiz after watching it once. I got five correct out of 5.
5/5
best regards,Alex(Kazakhstan o7 Dec2o21:)