Real English Vocabulary: Taking care of your car

Maybe someday, Aboumar :)

Hi Knopfler,

Manual cars used to be standard, but these days most cars are automatic. You actually need to request a manual car. Sports cars are a bit different, but even they are majority auto I think.

Thanks Muse :)

A smile back Byte :)

Keep trying, Terrysam. It gets easier ;)

Thanks Khaled :)

I’ll see what I can do Federico :)

Hi Mols,

The most common snetence type is S – V – O, but there are others. Figure out who/what is doing the action and to whom/what. then you’ll know the right positions for each.

Well, Dmitry, while these are very good suggestions, most cars don’t carry these.

Hi Digranoff,

For those who don’t know much about cars, it’s shock absorbers. Those who do know, simply shorten it to shocks.

Welcome Zxzx :)

Welcome Fresitha :)

Hi Mehdi,

The best tip I can give you is that you need to learn as much as your students. That said, don’t be afraid to say the words “I don’t know”– just make sure you do know for the next class ;)

Good luck

Hi Shero,

We actually have two videos on this:

James’: https://www.engvid.com/dictionary-vocabulary/

and mine: https://www.engvid.com/when-and-how-to-use-a-dictionary/

I hope these help.

Well, Mehdi, the simplest answer is that that is how the language is constructed ;) We can take lots of shortcuts, but then we would change the language itself. I’m sure you can do the same in your language. Keep in mind that if you ask a native speak “Why you need that book?”, he would understand you, but he will also understand that English is not your first language.
Think of this as an example–I ain’t got none ( I haven’t got any)– This person would be understood, but his/her education level would also be understood.

Hi Ssamoo,

I think you can retake it after some time.