When you have the right textbook, you will find that learning English doesn’t have to be hard or boring. If you are studying English on your own, I’ll show you how to choose the right textbook — what to look for, and what to avoid. These are the two English textbooks I mention at the end of the video: Basic Grammar in Use and Understanding and Using English Grammar.
Before buying a book, we as language learners should know in advance the textbook features that best meet our language learning needs.
These handy tips for buying a book will help us -no doubt about it- to choose the best one.
Thanks James for sharing this useful information .
Have a great day!!!
Regino
Hi! Thanks a lot. Great job!
Which one is correct?
I’m German/ Iranian.
I’m a German/ Iranian.
akbarzahiri
Both are correct, but they have slightly different meanings! “I’m a A German/Iranian” (the noun) refers to nationality — what country you belong to. “I’m German/Iranian” (the adjective) can refer to nationality as well, but it also means ethnicity. For example, you might be born in Canada, have a Canadian passport, etc., but you can still say “I’m Iranian” when you talk about your family and culture.
engVid Moderator
Thanks a lot. Excellent and brief answer.
akbarzahiri
Ok, James let’s go to read book, thank you.
rivo
Thank u James , It was wonderful …
Emily1973
Nice lesson, as usual in James (I have to share my opinions becuase I’m blocked yet after the sad Jade argue; very sad).
I agree all the issues you explain. But: I like old books; I love it. I have checked most of the old shops -no only libraries- in London chasing old books about grammar. Certainl, it does’nt tell us anything about internet but I think that the core of the language is the same now than 200 years befores. I don’t know, of course. But ii was a think I wanted to shar with you. Maybe somene is the same opinion. Thanks Adam!!!!!
greenvelvet
I agree with James. The grammar of a language changes over time.
We need modern,illustrated books and dictionaries to study the real, contemporary English .
byte
No doubt…old books are fascinating! :)
byte
I think the same like you. New books are more usefull. But old books mayble explains more things… I don’t know ;)
greenvelvet
Good job James , i really appreciate .
asala
Its very interesting to say i am very happy to join this site.It may helpful for every one to learn better speaking skills.
akhileshnani
Thanks got 83%.
Abdul Qayum
Very useful lesson. Thank You very much, James.
david27
very nice
jamalalotri
Thanks, That was helpful
scudstorm
You give me an amaizing lesson James,thank you :)
katerinapas1
Yep!!! No doubt about it.
Regino
you are the first Greek to see to this site..!so,I’not only the one…!!!I’m happy for that.
ChristinaGreece
mm How about English File?)
Muslim(Salyaf)
My score was perfect after a long time :D Ya~y. BTW I have some books for tests; TOEIC and EIKEN. I can study English at home any time. I prefer engVid though ;) The title “How to be a gentleman” made me giggling. Thank you for your interesting lesson, James and Mr. E!
Happy04
Great and very useful lesson Mr. James.
Thanks.
byte
Thanks James.
It’s really useful.
Sundate
Very informative..
Thank you James!
Hawwa
Thanks James, very useful lesson
jennifer you
83% amazing ! :)
Rafita-93
You give me a funny lesson James,thanks a lot!!! Really u cool!
Igor188
i donot understand
fatmah12
Don’t worry Fatmah, everything will be ok. Just keep study
Anuar is from Kazakhstan
this lesson is not bad.
SK RIAD
come on james Mr E looks bad today because of you i dont like that man u must take care of himmmmm…thx for this worthy lesson my regards to Mr E cya
kaouache
Thank you vey much !!! <3
haylie
hello Folks, is there anyone looking for speaking-partner to improve speaking skills?
Hany
Hello, Hany…
RAX.uz
yes i did :) and this is my skype : Mr.dirty3
kaouache
yes i’m lookin forward my skype:chandru1306
chandru1306
I invite those who are serious to improve their english in writing or speaking skills. you reach me at talkingpal@gmail.com :)
Hany
Hi Hany ,I am intrested .
mohbend
Thanks James
haiderhabeeb
Tnx James!
Gallogher
I got %83 thanks James.
volkan67
Don’t blink ! :p
annie974
Thanks James!
Coddeys
dear mate. i want to improve my english.so who want to write for me to this adress i’ll be happy to read your nice words.i want to have a lot of frinds. thank you dear frinds
wow my first time doing this got all right . But still no one believes me because I always shy and don’t talk. Now I am not shy now so thanks James. I will tell everyone to com to this wesibt.
edlesstao
Dear James, thank you for the marvellous lesson!
BmaxB
thank u james
hpdtc
Great lesson James. Thank you
clalonu
Thank you.
Pong
You are great James!!!
your explanations are very clear, infact just scored 6/6 on this quiz :)
Thank you and sorry for any mistakes in my english!
Greetings from Italy!
em87na
Thank you :D
Miramis
hi imanita
hilasou23
Hi James
Thanks for your video. It is helpful.
AdmMali
I got 100%, thanks James, i understood your great lesson
petres83
Thanks.
Menghan
AWESOME QUIZ! DUMB questions! :(
pgeng
Thank you James, very helpful video
yang1jing
Hi James, thanks and special greetings from germany
SteveMai
thank you ;)
vavyte17
Thanks very much, james: 5/6
adalberto75
IT WAS VERY HELPFUL,
THANK YOU JAMES.^_^
TAWF
I GOT 6 OUT OF 6.^_^
TAWF
Thank you very much,James.
It was helpful.
IroidSino
Thanks for your good lesson, James.
Sakura
I got 6 correct out of 6, Thanks alot
Wael Rashed
THANKS JAMES
aroma
Those were the tips I needed about textbooks,man.In other words,that was a superb video.Thanks a lot!
maicon55
i got 83 % . Good job / Thanks :)
Shukur
very helpful
yusril45
Thanks :)
portt
thank u james for valuable information
prasadpatnala
thanks
prasadpatnala
hahaha,your teaching is so funny!
wither star123
Thanks :)
fawwaz1
It was helpfull james but i think your most words is not clear for new english learners like Teacher Emma I like there voice so much….
zubair.rasool95
Thank u Mr James
taky
Very good lesson, teacher you are so enthusiastic!
Thanks.
fotoreal3d
Thanks a lot, very nice tips James.
Unti
I got 100%.
Thanks James!!
María Luisa
thank you very much James, you are the best.
bundersvaguen
Oh,Thank James for such a lucrative lecture.I got a 100.
chisengakunda@rocketmail.com
Thanks James
Givalso
thanks james
hoota id
Thank you James! You are the best!
Simone Brasil
my favurite teacher I like the way that u explain it to us .. thanks you so much
mohamed Al alwany
Thanks :) very helpful! :)
Petra Kohlova
100% thanks James.
mohbend
Thanks.. I’m still trying to get the books name..
could you please write the names ?..
Haider77
HEYYYYYYYYY JAMES WHERE ARE YOU? PLEASE COULD U POST NEW VIDEOS FOR IELTS EXAM ….
mili gomita
Thx James, Great lesson :)
smarthanse
thx james ^ i got D
omer007
Thank you James . The topic is so useful . I enjoy with it :)
AmaniAljabri
Thank you so much Mr James for good English?
sheilla
Hi James
Thanks for your videos. Can you make tutorials how to use “An, in, at the, the” in the text :)
Nimppari
HI, JAMES …. FIST TIME, THANKS YOU, I UNDERSTAND ALL E AFTER DO THE TEST AND HAVE 100% CORRECT… WOWWW I AM SO HAPPY AND THANK YOU!!! SO EASY, SO COOL….I NEED IMPROVE MY ENGLISH A LOT, BUT NOW I DO THIS, SMILING, SEE YOU AND NEXT LESSON.
Deborahcosta
Thanks James, very nice work with great advice. I’ve got 100% .
River Nile
could you speak slower?I can not understand all your words
Thanks alot
asal
Thanks Jame. it’s really good.
holan986
Hi James. I downloaded the books you recommended (Yes, because they’re very expensive as you said) and I’m liking very much. I’m a good listener (I can understand many sentences) but the visually characters helps too. So Thanks a lot.
Nay
thanks a lot,it sounds good
eman saleem
You are an awesome teacher)
kskotenko
thanks a lot teacher
krachleur
I was estimation that I’m the first Chinese guys in here. LOL! .Like everyone of you, just wanna to polish my english . make more friends . Here, Thats my skpe:ledsmaster23 . And make it happen .Thx!
Miki Tao
thanks a lot teacher
abdalrahmanfib
Thank you,James.
Steven Chen
Many many thanks for the useful information Mr.James..it’ll help me preparing for my English test next month
Sadia
isn’t useful at all !
Jasmine1601
thanks a lot James, really it is helped me. Great! I got from 6 questions 6 correct answer
yusuf-nabotov
thank you for sharing, got 100 wow!
florabel
Thank you James. The first point is very important.
Anuar is from Kazakhstan
Thanks for your recommendations.
wir2ozz
Thank you for your video.
Tull
Thanks James
mSir
Very good, James! I’m enjoying very much this place and your lessons to learn this awesome language. Thank you very much!! :)
jlsj2014
yes .. i perfect the exam hehehe.. thanks for this lesson , atleast , now i know how to choose which book is best to buy..
rubencgarciajr
Hi James I speak english a little but i got 83%
I am happy thank
Shoma
Very good explanations James, as usual. I would like to know your opinión about the gramar book “Grammar for CAE and Proficiency” by Martin Hewings.
That’s the book I’m following to prepare my CAE exam next 24th July.
Thx and Regards,
enpuna
waaaaaaaaaaoo, i got 100% marks.
kamranBadar
thanku sir
Remily
Wow , thank you James . You really help me a lot for how to selecting textbook.
English as my second language , I always use wrong grammar to write a sentence , even in this comment~ haha..
Now i know how to learn grammar :)
I really love yours video , funny and really meaningful.
Peter Gaelic
Thanks.
Iamhere.
six out of six :)
sarahb
Thanks again MR. James great lesson.
maungjohn
Once again can you send to my email (jon.solm@gmail.com) what kind of book should I read to improve my English skill other than grammar book? Thanks
maungjohn
Thank you JAMES.
this is really a good lesson.
but…. my question is….
I am INDIAN, I am a Student,i need to improve my English grammar (with lot of grammar exercise + answer). what book should I read ???… give me the name of this books
info.avijitde
Hello, James. What d’you think about Rosetta Stone courses? Do they provide a high quality service?
Kind regards, Kirill.
Kirill85
Thank you James for this lesson. I will buy an useful book using your advices.
Glorietta
Great lesson!! I just have one question: these 2 books you suggested can be used from beginners to advanced students or not? I’m really interested about them and practice my English by myself since I don’t have anybody to talk to. Btw, I got 10/10 :) Thanks!!!
Rosane Vieira
I got 6 out of 6. Not bad But i should re watch the video because i didn’t write out the tricks.
lhidya
if you learners want to have the books recommended by the teacher, go on 4shared.com and type the titles. You’ll be able to download them for free.
lhidya
fantastic tips
Alvin the Viking
Thanks James .. I think reading is the best way to learn a language also to master every part in it .
aboood1994
Awesome Work! Ek number :)
susheelvishwakarma
Igot 100%
Maribelle
This site is very helpful. Kudos! to all of the teacher of EngVid specially “James”. He’s always tryin’ to be humorous, which makes the lesson more fun and interesting. SIMPLE and CONCISE. Thanks a lot!
JanMelzar
Thanks alot james :)
by the way I’m interested in speaking english with someone ..
I’m not that perfect guy In english , english is my second language
But you can try me on skype .. my email : abdo7940@gmail.com if you are interested
Abdo Hazem
wow i got it all, it means i understood what Sir James discussed in the video. Thank you Mr. James.
saaduddin
Thanks for the tips.
Fabri
I don’t read books but I like very doing the test at the end of each of your lessons ,-)
Reynald
Mr.James,I love your lessons ,that’s easy to study.:)
Janny chou
Thank you James, your are the best.
Marta Lopez
i got 5 corret out of 6.
actually i aspired to be a good english speaker so i bought “use in english” a month ago.
but i disfavor to read it.
now i will make steady and persistent effort
to become an outstanding english speaker.
noah
the book buying for me a month ago is
not “use in english” but “grammer in use.”
noah
Great teacher! I am new here. And i liked the way that it works.
fomonfredini@1234
Thanks a lot i got 100%
ALKEBSEE
thanks!
shihai182
Goog lesson, thanks Mr James
Laraismo
Nice lesson
Shkruallah175@gmail.com
You got 6 correct out of 6.
thank you
M kartal
Thanks James!
Alex-1956
Thanks . Mr James
83%?
Reynalda
6/6
well done,James
greetings from Kazakhstan 18 Dec2o21:)
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Before buying a book, we as language learners should know in advance the textbook features that best meet our language learning needs.
These handy tips for buying a book will help us -no doubt about it- to choose the best one.
Thanks James for sharing this useful information .
Have a great day!!!
Hi! Thanks a lot. Great job!
Which one is correct?
I’m German/ Iranian.
I’m a German/ Iranian.
Both are correct, but they have slightly different meanings! “I’m a A German/Iranian” (the noun) refers to nationality — what country you belong to. “I’m German/Iranian” (the adjective) can refer to nationality as well, but it also means ethnicity. For example, you might be born in Canada, have a Canadian passport, etc., but you can still say “I’m Iranian” when you talk about your family and culture.
Thanks a lot. Excellent and brief answer.
Ok, James let’s go to read book, thank you.
Thank u James , It was wonderful …
Nice lesson, as usual in James (I have to share my opinions becuase I’m blocked yet after the sad Jade argue; very sad).
I agree all the issues you explain. But: I like old books; I love it. I have checked most of the old shops -no only libraries- in London chasing old books about grammar. Certainl, it does’nt tell us anything about internet but I think that the core of the language is the same now than 200 years befores. I don’t know, of course. But ii was a think I wanted to shar with you. Maybe somene is the same opinion. Thanks Adam!!!!!
I agree with James. The grammar of a language changes over time.
We need modern,illustrated books and dictionaries to study the real, contemporary English .
No doubt…old books are fascinating! :)
I think the same like you. New books are more usefull. But old books mayble explains more things… I don’t know ;)
Good job James , i really appreciate .
Its very interesting to say i am very happy to join this site.It may helpful for every one to learn better speaking skills.
Thanks got 83%.
Very useful lesson. Thank You very much, James.
very nice
Thanks, That was helpful
You give me an amaizing lesson James,thank you :)
Yep!!! No doubt about it.
you are the first Greek to see to this site..!so,I’not only the one…!!!I’m happy for that.
mm How about English File?)
My score was perfect after a long time :D Ya~y. BTW I have some books for tests; TOEIC and EIKEN. I can study English at home any time. I prefer engVid though ;) The title “How to be a gentleman” made me giggling. Thank you for your interesting lesson, James and Mr. E!
Great and very useful lesson Mr. James.
Thanks.
Thanks James.
It’s really useful.
Very informative..
Thank you James!
Thanks James, very useful lesson
83% amazing ! :)
You give me a funny lesson James,thanks a lot!!! Really u cool!
i donot understand
Don’t worry Fatmah, everything will be ok. Just keep study
this lesson is not bad.
come on james Mr E looks bad today because of you i dont like that man u must take care of himmmmm…thx for this worthy lesson my regards to Mr E cya
Thank you vey much !!! <3
hello Folks, is there anyone looking for speaking-partner to improve speaking skills?
Hello, Hany…
yes i did :) and this is my skype : Mr.dirty3
yes i’m lookin forward my skype:chandru1306
I invite those who are serious to improve their english in writing or speaking skills. you reach me at talkingpal@gmail.com :)
Hi Hany ,I am intrested .
Thanks James
Tnx James!
I got %83 thanks James.
Don’t blink ! :p
Thanks James!
dear mate. i want to improve my english.so who want to write for me to this adress i’ll be happy to read your nice words.i want to have a lot of frinds. thank you dear frinds
lyly_moi@hotmail.fr
wow my first time doing this got all right . But still no one believes me because I always shy and don’t talk. Now I am not shy now so thanks James. I will tell everyone to com to this wesibt.
Dear James, thank you for the marvellous lesson!
thank u james
Great lesson James. Thank you
Thank you.
You are great James!!!
your explanations are very clear, infact just scored 6/6 on this quiz :)
Thank you and sorry for any mistakes in my english!
Greetings from Italy!
Thank you :D
hi imanita
Hi James
Thanks for your video. It is helpful.
I got 100%, thanks James, i understood your great lesson
Thanks.
AWESOME QUIZ! DUMB questions! :(
Thank you James, very helpful video
Hi James, thanks and special greetings from germany
thank you ;)
Thanks very much, james: 5/6
IT WAS VERY HELPFUL,
THANK YOU JAMES.^_^
I GOT 6 OUT OF 6.^_^
Thank you very much,James.
It was helpful.
Thanks for your good lesson, James.
I got 6 correct out of 6, Thanks alot
THANKS JAMES
Those were the tips I needed about textbooks,man.In other words,that was a superb video.Thanks a lot!
i got 83 % . Good job / Thanks :)
very helpful
Thanks :)
thank u james for valuable information
thanks
hahaha,your teaching is so funny!
Thanks :)
It was helpfull james but i think your most words is not clear for new english learners like Teacher Emma I like there voice so much….
Thank u Mr James
Very good lesson, teacher you are so enthusiastic!
Thanks.
Thanks a lot, very nice tips James.
I got 100%.
Thanks James!!
thank you very much James, you are the best.
Oh,Thank James for such a lucrative lecture.I got a 100.
Thanks James
thanks james
Thank you James! You are the best!
my favurite teacher I like the way that u explain it to us .. thanks you so much
Thanks :) very helpful! :)
100% thanks James.
Thanks.. I’m still trying to get the books name..
could you please write the names ?..
HEYYYYYYYYY JAMES WHERE ARE YOU? PLEASE COULD U POST NEW VIDEOS FOR IELTS EXAM ….
Thx James, Great lesson :)
thx james ^ i got D
Thank you James . The topic is so useful . I enjoy with it :)
Thank you so much Mr James for good English?
Hi James
Thanks for your videos. Can you make tutorials how to use “An, in, at the, the” in the text :)
HI, JAMES …. FIST TIME, THANKS YOU, I UNDERSTAND ALL E AFTER DO THE TEST AND HAVE 100% CORRECT… WOWWW I AM SO HAPPY AND THANK YOU!!! SO EASY, SO COOL….I NEED IMPROVE MY ENGLISH A LOT, BUT NOW I DO THIS, SMILING, SEE YOU AND NEXT LESSON.
Thanks James, very nice work with great advice. I’ve got 100% .
could you speak slower?I can not understand all your words
Thanks alot
Thanks Jame. it’s really good.
Hi James. I downloaded the books you recommended (Yes, because they’re very expensive as you said) and I’m liking very much. I’m a good listener (I can understand many sentences) but the visually characters helps too. So Thanks a lot.
thanks a lot,it sounds good
You are an awesome teacher)
thanks a lot teacher
I was estimation that I’m the first Chinese guys in here. LOL! .Like everyone of you, just wanna to polish my english . make more friends . Here, Thats my skpe:ledsmaster23 . And make it happen .Thx!
thanks a lot teacher
Thank you,James.
Many many thanks for the useful information Mr.James..it’ll help me preparing for my English test next month
isn’t useful at all !
thanks a lot James, really it is helped me. Great! I got from 6 questions 6 correct answer
thank you for sharing, got 100 wow!
Thank you James. The first point is very important.
Thanks for your recommendations.
Thank you for your video.
Thanks James
Very good, James! I’m enjoying very much this place and your lessons to learn this awesome language. Thank you very much!! :)
yes .. i perfect the exam hehehe.. thanks for this lesson , atleast , now i know how to choose which book is best to buy..
Hi James I speak english a little but i got 83%
I am happy thank
Very good explanations James, as usual. I would like to know your opinión about the gramar book “Grammar for CAE and Proficiency” by Martin Hewings.
That’s the book I’m following to prepare my CAE exam next 24th July.
Thx and Regards,
waaaaaaaaaaoo, i got 100% marks.
thanku sir
Wow , thank you James . You really help me a lot for how to selecting textbook.
English as my second language , I always use wrong grammar to write a sentence , even in this comment~ haha..
Now i know how to learn grammar :)
I really love yours video , funny and really meaningful.
Thanks.
six out of six :)
Thanks again MR. James great lesson.
Once again can you send to my email (jon.solm@gmail.com) what kind of book should I read to improve my English skill other than grammar book? Thanks
Thank you JAMES.
this is really a good lesson.
but…. my question is….
I am INDIAN, I am a Student,i need to improve my English grammar (with lot of grammar exercise + answer). what book should I read ???… give me the name of this books
Hello, James. What d’you think about Rosetta Stone courses? Do they provide a high quality service?
Kind regards, Kirill.
Thank you James for this lesson. I will buy an useful book using your advices.
Great lesson!! I just have one question: these 2 books you suggested can be used from beginners to advanced students or not? I’m really interested about them and practice my English by myself since I don’t have anybody to talk to. Btw, I got 10/10 :) Thanks!!!
I got 6 out of 6. Not bad But i should re watch the video because i didn’t write out the tricks.
if you learners want to have the books recommended by the teacher, go on 4shared.com and type the titles. You’ll be able to download them for free.
fantastic tips
Thanks James .. I think reading is the best way to learn a language also to master every part in it .
Awesome Work! Ek number :)
Igot 100%
This site is very helpful. Kudos! to all of the teacher of EngVid specially “James”. He’s always tryin’ to be humorous, which makes the lesson more fun and interesting. SIMPLE and CONCISE. Thanks a lot!
Thanks alot james :)
by the way I’m interested in speaking english with someone ..
I’m not that perfect guy In english , english is my second language
But you can try me on skype .. my email : abdo7940@gmail.com if you are interested
wow i got it all, it means i understood what Sir James discussed in the video. Thank you Mr. James.
Thanks for the tips.
I don’t read books but I like very doing the test at the end of each of your lessons ,-)
Mr.James,I love your lessons ,that’s easy to study.:)
Thank you James, your are the best.
i got 5 corret out of 6.
actually i aspired to be a good english speaker so i bought “use in english” a month ago.
but i disfavor to read it.
now i will make steady and persistent effort
to become an outstanding english speaker.
the book buying for me a month ago is
not “use in english” but “grammer in use.”
Great teacher! I am new here. And i liked the way that it works.
Thanks a lot i got 100%
thanks!
Goog lesson, thanks Mr James
Nice lesson
You got 6 correct out of 6.
thank you
Thanks James!
Thanks . Mr James
83%?
6/6
well done,James
greetings from Kazakhstan 18 Dec2o21:)