Archive for 'English Grammar'
How to use a hyphen Posted by Gabriele on Jan 29, 2013
A hyphen (—) can often be found between and in the middle of words in English. Take a look at this definition of the word hyphen to get a better idea of what a hyphen is and how it is used. hyphen: a punctuation mark that is used between some compound words or between the…
Telling the Time in English Posted by sasha on Jan 25, 2013
Learn how to tell the time in English with this helpful, easy to follow video: In this video, we’re going to learn how to tell the time in English. Here are some things you use to tell time… a clock an alarm clock a watch Here are some questions: What time is it? What’s the…
How to Make a Bloody Mary Posted by sasha on Jan 16, 2013
Do you like going to bars? Do you like drinking cocktails? Well, why not try and make your own? Sometimes, when we go out and party too hard, we feel hung over the next day. There’s an old English saying that goes, “The hair of the dog that bit you.” It basically means that the…
ESL Home and Furniture Posted by sasha on Dec 19, 2012
Learn how to talk about the rooms in your home and your furniture. Easy to follow instructional video with a voiceover and English subtitles. ” My apartment is in Building 3. It’s on the 7th floor. This is the hallway. In my apartment, there’s a kitchen, a living room, an office, two bedrooms…
Important information on infinitives Posted by Gabriele on Dec 4, 2012
The infinitive form of a verb is the basic dictionary form of a verb used without inflection or tense and usually (but not always) preceded by ‘to’, for example “to drink,” “to eat,” “to write.” Unlike verb tenses (verbs that are conjugated) infinitives do no tell about the time of actions or events or who…
Beginner Video Lesson 1 – Introduce Yourself Posted by sasha on Sep 23, 2012
Start from the very beginning with the first of our Beginner English Video Lessons – Introduce Yourself. Learn how to ask and answer five questions that are used for introductions. Follow along and get some practice:
Comma Practice Exercises Posted by Gabriele on Sep 15, 2012
It is time to practice using commas in English! Yesterday I went over some important rules about comma usage, and today you get to put these rules into practice. Take a look at the two paragraphs below and try to figure out where commas need to be added. When you are finished, scroll down the…