Curated Video
Introduction to Phrasal Verbs (Part 1)
An introduction and explanation of phrasal verbs. All the theory you need! Even if you already use phrasal verbs, it's easy to forget the basics, so this English tutorial is appropriate for intermediate as well as advanced students....
Englishing
English Vocabulary Lesson: BY THE TIME (By the time this lesson finishes, I will have understood)
This video is about the expression of time "by the time". Frequently misused, this expression can be used for a past, present or a future action and it means, "at some point before". By the time is followed by a clause with a relative...
Englishing
English Vocabulary Lesson on the difference between LIKE and AS
In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will talk about the difference between like, as a preposition and as, as a conjunction. Like is used with a noun, as instead is used with a phrase (subject + verb). He will also explain other differences and...
Curated Video
What is a Linking Verb? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1209
Do you know the difference between stative verbs and linking verbs? You will after this episode! Today we share grammar tips to help you avoid mistakes on your IELTS speaking and writing exams.
Englishing
Confusing English: HARD vs. HARDLY (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Students have requested lessons on vocabulary, so in this lesson Mr. P./Marc will delve into the difference between "hard" and "hardly". This is part of the playlist called "confusing English". You may also find other lessons on that...
Curated Video
The Perfect Hyperbole for IELTS Speaking and Writing
Today you’ll find out how to use hyperbole with the adverb “catastrophically” on the IELTS exam.
The Learning Depot
Adverb Clauses: An Adverb Clause is a Part of Speech Classed as an Adverb
Adverb clauses also known as adverbial clauses function as one part of speech: the adverb. We know that an adverb answer modifies a verb, an adjective, and another adverb. It answers the question “when?”, “where?”, “how?”, “why?” “to...
Curated Video
Fluently Reading Dialogue: Recognizing Clue Adverbs
In this video, the teacher provides tips and strategies for reading dialogue fluently by recognizing clue adverbs. By emphasizing the importance of matching the character's tone and expression, the teacher demonstrates how to bring...
Englishing
Lesson on ADVERBS (Easily Explained)
This video is about "adverbs". Adverbs are important because they can modify a verb, an adjective or other adverbs in a sentence. There can actually be adverbs of time, place, manner, degree and frequency. The latter one will be taught...
The Learning Depot
Prepositional Phrases as Adjectives and Adverbs
A group of words that may take the place of a part of speech is called a phrase. In an earlier lesson, I explained the seven types of phrases, but in this lesson, I expand on the prepositional phrase. The prepositional phrase is a...
Englishing
ESL - Direct and Indirect Objects
Direct objects follow action verbs and they receive the action of the verb. Indirect objects instead, tell to or for who and to or for what the action of the verb is done. In this lesson, Mr. P. will explain direct and indirect objects...
The Learning Depot
What is a Conjunction? 3 Types of Conjunctions | Coordinate | Subordinate | Correlative
In this lesson, you will learn about the three types of conjunctions: coordinate, subordinate, and correlative. You will learn about the acronyms FANBOYS, THAMOS, and SWABITs.
The Learning Depot
Simple and Compound Subjects and Predicates
A sentence may consist of only two words, a substantive (noun or pronoun) and a predicate, verb or verb phrase. However, subjects and predicates usually include other words that explain or complete their meaning. Learn about the simple...
Curated Video
Using Descriptive Adverbs to Enhance Writing
In this video, the teacher explains the concept of descriptive adverbs and how they can be used to enhance writing by providing more precise details about actions. The teacher provides examples and prompts students to practice...
Curated Video
Identifying Adverbs in Sentences
The video is a lesson on adverbs and how they function in sentences. The instructor provides examples of sentences with adverbs and instructs viewers to identify the function of the adverb in each sentence. The video emphasizes that most...
Grammaropolis
A Preposition Introduces a Prepositional Phrase
Li'l Pete may be at the front of a prepositional phrase, but without the phrase, he's just an adverb.
Grammaropolis
An Adverb Modifies an Adjective
When an adjective is hungry, all it takes is for an adverb to share his sandwich to make the adjective not hungry.
Curated Video
Understanding Adverbs
This video provides a lesson on adverbs and their function in sentences. The video also demonstrates how adverbs clarify the meaning of sentences by telling when, where, or how the action happened. The lesson includes examples and...
Cerebellum
English Punctuation: Commas & Colons
Learn how to use commas for fun and profit, and how to make colons work for you. This clip introduces you to the idea of using a semi-colon. This is part 2 in the series: 'English Punctuation 2: A Beginner's Guide'.
Curated Video
Adding Adjectives and Adverbs to Make Your Writing More Precise
In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using interesting adjectives and adverbs in writing to make ideas more precise and vivid. They provide examples and guide students through practice exercises, encouraging them to...
Yossarian the Grammarian
The Adverb, and How Adverbs Are Used: English Grammar Lesson
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian explains the adverb and how adverbs are used.
Yossarian the Grammarian
Sentence Diagramming 1: Verbs, Subjects, Adverbs: English Grammar Lesson
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian explains how to diagram a sentence that has verbs, subjects, and adverbs.
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Read Dialogue by Recognizing Clue Adverbs
In this lesson, you will learn how to fluently read dialogue in context by recognizing clue adverbs. [3:49]