Englishing
PHRASAL VERBS (Verb + particle / separable or inseparable / get + adjectives or participle)
Phrasal verbs are an important part of the English Lexicon. They are actually used in everyday English conversations and informal writing. In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will delve into this part of English vocabulary. He will explain the...
Englishing
ESL - Expletive sentences (there, here, it)
Expletive constructions are phrases or sentences that begin with “There are,” “There is,” “It is,” “It was", "Here comes", etc. The verb “to be” is also part of many of these uninspired sentences. In this lesson, Mr. P. will give an easy...
Englishing
How to use ADVERBS of DEGREE (absolutely, awfully, largely, entirely, almost, nearly, really)
An adverb is formed adding -ly to adjectives, but not always. There are tons of exceptions. In this lesson Mr. P. will delve into how and when to use adverbs of degree. He will list five different ways where adverbs of degree are used,...
Englishing
ESL - Phrasal verbs (transitive and intransitive)
Phrasal verbs are difficult to learn and to use. In this video lesson, Mr. P. will try to make this topic of english grammar easier for students. He will explain how a phrasal verb is made of and how to use them. He will talk about...
Curated Video
IELTS Writing Tips: Use Commas for Emphasis
Today you’ll learn how to add adverbs with commas for emphasis in IELTS Writing.
Englishing
ESL - Collocations
Collocations are groups of words that they usually go together. There are seven groups of collocations. In this video lesson, Mr. P. will explain every pattern and will give examples for each. He will list collocations with HAVE, MAKE...
Englishing
Confusing English: WELL vs. GOOD (Differenza tra WELL e GOOD - Lingua INGLESE )
In this video you will learn the difference between the words #well and #good. It will give you easy examples. This lesson is addressed to the beginner student who wishes to learn English grammar, but also to advanced students who need...
Englishing
Lesson on ADVERBS of time: yet, already, just and still (Using Present Perfect but not only)
This lesson is dedicated to the often confused adverbs of time: yet, already, just and still. Three of them are mostly used in the present perfect tenses but there also few exceptions. Mr. P./Marc will explain when it is also used...
Englishing
Lesson on COMPOUND NOUNS (two or more words put together to create a new meaning)
In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will start by explaining what a noun is. Then he will concentrate the lesson on what compound nouns are. A compound noun is a word made up of 2 or more words put together. They are usually introduced by...
Englishing
Lesson on Present Continuous & Present Simple for the FUTURE (He is coming next month)
The Present Continuous and the Present Simple can be used for a future action. They are used on a daily basis to indicate a future arrangement or a scheduled event for the future. In this lesson, Marc will provide easy examples in order...
Englishing
English Vocabulary Lesson on INTENSIFIERS and MITIGATORS (extremely, so, very, a bit, quite)
This video is about intensifiers and mitigators. These adverbs modify other adverbs or adjectives. To intensify means increase or become intense, so intensifiers make an adverb or an adjective more intense. Mitigators instead make an...
Englishing
Lesson on how to use QUITE - (He is QUITE rich - He QUITE understands Italian)
Quite is an adverb and so it modifies adverbs and adjectives. However, #quite can have many meanings in different contexts. Mr. P./Marc will explain all these meanings by giving a diagram with different easy examples for students to...
Englishing
What are INTENSIFIERS & MITIGATORS (Very, extremely, fairly, a bit, really, incredibly, completely)
What are intensifiers and mitigators ? This is the question that Mr. P. will answer in this concise lesson. He will provide example sentences using both intensifiers and mitigators. This lesson is intended for intermediate students who...
Englishing
Lesson on COMPOUND NOUNS (two or more words put together to create another meaning)
In this lesson Mr. P./Marc will start by explaining what a noun is. Then he will concentrate the lesson on what compound nouns are. A compound noun is a word made up of 2 or more words put together. They are usually introduced by...
Curated Video
Don't Make These Two Grammar Mistakes on IELTS! - IELTS Energy Podcast Bonus
Don't Make These Two Grammar Mistakes on IELTS! - IELTS Energy Podcast Bonus
Curated Video
How to Use ‘Albeit’ for Higher Writing Scores
Today you’ll learn how to use the linking word ‘albeit’ for higher writing scores. Recently, I posted about the high-level linking word ‘albeit’, and noticed that most students did not know how to use it correctly. This is because the...
Englishing
Lesson on how to use COLLOCATIONS (watch t.v. - get a job - speak fluently - etc.)
A good way to learn a language is by learning words in groups. In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will explain the different types of collocations in the English Language by giving easy examples. This lesson is for elementary students who wish...
Curated Video
Adverbs Of Frequency | English Grammar Lesson
Let's explore common adverbs of frequency. This English grammar lesson will help you to accurately talk about what you do in your day-to-day life. Do let me know in the comments section if you have any questions about this, and feel free...
Englishing
Lesson on how to use ADJECTIVAL PHRASES (Phrases whose main word is an adjective)
When you want to describe a noun you need to use adjectives, relative clauses or adjectival phrases. The latter ones are phrases whose main word is an adjective. There can be three types of adjectival phrases. Those that use a present...
Curated Video
Use Adverbs to Increase your IELTS Writing and Speaking scores!
Adding adverbs directly increases your IELTS Writing and Speaking scores, and it’s easy to do!
Englishing
Inglese per Italiani: COLLOCATIONS (Grammatica INGLESE su collocations)
A good way to learn a language is by learning words in groups. In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will explain the different types of collocations in the English Language by giving easy examples. This lesson is for elementary students who wish...
Curated Video
5 Things You Must Do Daily For Effective Communication Skills
Here are 5 things you must do daily for effective communication skills in English or any language you are learning. Learning a language can only be effective if you incorporate study into each and every day, but what exactly should you...
Curated Video
Types of Phrasal Verbs | Introduction to Phrasal Verbs (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of my introduction to phrasal verbs. (With bloopers and my cat!) In this lesson I explain the two different types of phrasal verbs: separable and inseparable. An explanation of phrasal verbs! Even if you already use...