How to choose a textbook, so you can learn English at home

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EngAndres

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

lyly_moi@hotmail.fr

hilasou23

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.