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How Some Words Get Forgetted
English is a confusing language for many reasons. But the irregular verbs might be the most confusing part. Why is "told" the past tense of "tell" but "smold" isn't the past tense of "smell"? It turns out that the study of irregular...
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Jean-Baptiste Michel: The mathematics of history
What can mathematics say about history? According to TED Fellow Jean-Baptiste Michel, quite a lot. From changes to language to the deadliness of wars, he shows how digitized history is just starting to reveal deep underlying patterns.
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TED-ED: Beware of nominalizations (AKA zombie nouns) - Helen Sword
Few mistakes sour good writing like nominalizations, or, as Helen Sword likes to call them, zombie nouns. Zombie nouns transform simple and straightforward prose into verbose and often confusing writing. Keep your nouns away from...
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Avoiding Shifts in Tense
A video titled "Avoiding Shifts in Tense" which instructs how to avoid shifting verb tense while writing an essay.
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Understanding the 8 Parts of Speech | Grammar Essentials | EasyTeaching
All the words in the English language can be organised into groups according to the role they play in a sentence. We call these groups ‘parts of speech’.Knowing how words function helps us to construct sentences. Words are generally...
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Mastering the -ing Form: Continuous Tenses, Gerunds, and More! | EasyTeaching
In this English grammar lesson, we explore how the -ing form is used in different contexts and for different purposes, including:1) Continuous tenses2) Adjectives3) Nouns4) After certain verbs5) After prepositions6) After certain...
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How to Write a Thesis
Howcast - Whether in grade school or grad school, this guide will help you write a pitch-perfect thesis statement for any essay.
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How to Use Adjectives
Howcast -Learn how to use adjectives correctly from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.
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Experiencias de racismo: negative pronouns 'nada', 'nadie', 'nunca'
Pupil outcome: I can understand and use 'nada', 'nunca' and 'nadie' in the context of people’s experiences of racism in Mexico. Key learning points: - 'Nada' means 'nothing, anything', 'nadie' means 'nobody, anybody', and 'nunca' means...
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Vocabulary Builder: English Verbs for Interactions
Advance your English vocabulary with this vocabulary builder lesson, and learn some English verbs for interactions.
Professor Dave Explains
The Complementary Infinitive in Latin
In Latin there are certain verbs of necessity, command, prohibition, or emotion which are followed by an infinitive. This is called the complementary infinitive, and it is needed in order for the first verb to make sense. This will make...
Professor Dave Explains
Simple Future Tense in Latin (First and Second Conjugation)
We've already learned about the present tense in Latin, so now let's take a look at the simple future tense, for first and second conjugation verbs. This will use a specific infix, and help us say things like "I will", or "I shall"....
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“haben” and “sein” in the Past Tense (Präteritum Guide) - A2/B1 German Grammar
Welcome to the ultimate guide on mastering 'haben' and 'sein' in the Präteritum tense! 🇩🇪 Why watch this video? In this comprehensive lesson, I, Herr Antrim, will guide you through the nuances of using two of the most essential verbs in...
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Past Tense of German Modal Verbs Made Easy
In German grammar lesson we dive into the complexities of using modal verbs like "mögen," "müssen," "dürfen," and more in the past tense. This comprehensive guide simplifies the use of modal verbs in the Perfekt and Präteritum tenses,...
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Betrayed by Digital? : The Unseen Edge of Physical German Flashcards!
Betrayed by Digital? : The Unseen Edge of Physical German Flashcards! Let's unravel the surprising benefits of using physical flashcards over digital ones in your journey to mastering German. Dive deep into the nuances of effective...
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Konjunktiv 1 vs. Konjunktiv 2: Your Complete German Guide
Konjunktiv 1 vs. Konjunktiv 2: Your Complete German Guide In this comprehensive guide to German grammar, Herr Antrim explains when, why and how to use Konjunktiv 1 and Konjunktiv 2 in German. If you've ever puzzled over when to use each...
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Konjunktiv 2: How to Form Sentences with "würden" | B1 German Grammar Lesson
Konjunktiv 2: How to Form Sentences with "würden" | B1 German Grammar Lesson In this lesson, you'll start to conquer the Konjunktiv 2 by focusing on how to form sentences with "würden". The Konjunktiv 2 is often perceived as one of the...
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Konjunktiv 2 with Modal Verbs | B1 German Grammar Lesson
In this B1 German Grammar Lesson, you will learn how to use modal verbs in Konjunktiv 2. This lesson will cover how to form and use "möchten," "müssten," "dürften," "könnten," "sollten," and "wollten" to express contrary-to-reality...
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Konjunktiv 2: Special Verb Forms Explained | B1 German Grammar Lesson
In this B1 German Grammar lesson, you’ll learn the unique Konjunktiv 2 forms of certain German verbs. Learn how verbs like "geben" (gäbe) and "wissen" (wüsste) are conjugated differently from regular verbs. We will explore why some verbs...
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Exploring Adverbs in English Grammar
Discover the role of adverbs in enhancing our understanding of verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in sentences. Learn how adverbs provide details on how, when, where, and to what extent actions occur, making language more vivid and...
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Mastering Basic Parts of Speech: The Foundations of Language
This video provides a comprehensive overview of the essential parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. It explains how these elements combine to form correct and complete sentences, enhancing communication. The...