In this lesson, you can learn about sentence structure in English.

You’ll learn how to construct all kinds of sentences in English, from the simplest possible sentences, to long, complex sentences which contain many...

A subordinate or dependent clause that acts as a noun is called a noun (or substantive) clause. When a simple noun is not enough to represent a person, place, thing, or idea, we use a noun cl

ause.

A noun clause...

An adjective clause, also known as an adjectival, or relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. In effect, this clause functions as one part of speech: the adjec

tive.

Adjective...

Grammar is the fourth category you are scored on in IELTS Writing Task 2.



Let’s be honest. For most IELTS candidates, getting a 7 or higher in grammar is impossible. Sorry, but

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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...

What structures, exactly, does the examiner need to see to give you a 7 or higher on Grammar in IELTS Writing? Find out from an examiner today, so you know what to spend time on to get the scores you need on IELTS Writing.

Learn when to add zu to infinitive clauses in German. Why do anstatt and um require zu, but modal verbs and a few other verbs don’t? How do these kinds of clauses differ from relative clauses with dass? In this video Herr Antrim...

In this mini lesson, Mr. P./Marc delves into five different subordinating conjunctions: after, as, although, because and before. A conjunction is a word that joins two parts of a sentence to make one. A subordinating one joins...

Complex sentences are made up of an independent clause and a dependent clause. An independent clause has a subject, a verb, and is a completed thought. A dependent clause has a subject, a verb, but is not a completed thought.

An adjective clause, also known as an adjectival, or relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. In effect, this clause functions as one part of speech: the adjective. Why would you want or need to reduce the...

An adjective clause, also known as an adjectival, or relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or a pronoun. In effect, this clause functions as one part of speech: the adjective. Why would you want or need to reduce the...

Sentences convey complete thoughts while fragments do not. In this lesson, Mr. P. will explain what a sentence is. He will also focus on its difference between fragments. He will provide easy examples and list the types of sentences...

Before hearing today's episode, you may not have realized that grammar can boost your intonation. Don't miss this. Today you'll learn how to draw interest with 3 grammar structures for complex sentences which can create life-changing...

This lesson is an introduction to reducing adverb or adverbial clauses. There may be times when you will want to reduce the adverb clause. The reduced adverb clause is especially used in formal writing by adding variety to your sentence...

In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will focus on the -ing & -ed clauses. Clauses are parts of a sentence and they have a verb and a noun. They can also be dependent or independent. These both forms have distinct uses. He will give you some...

Conjunctions are words that join words and sentences together. In this lesson, Mr. P. will about subordinating conjunctions. They are those that are attached to dependent clauses, so they cannot stand alone to give a complete thought or...

Conjunctions join together two parts of a complex sentence. A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. I’ll show you a few simple examples of the two ways you can use them, so you can better...

In this lesson, you can learn about sentence structure in English. You’ll learn how to construct all kinds of sentences in English, from the simplest possible sentences, to long, complex sentences which contain many different ideas....

Have you looked at the IELTS band descriptors? They can be hard to understand, even for natives. Today we'll do a deep dive into the grammar score, and you'll find out, in simple language, what the Examiner needs to hear for a 7+ in this...

Rap song all about clauses

In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about three sentence types: Simple, complex and compound. He will also explain coordinating and subordinating conjunctions using them in complex and compound sentences.

This lesson is designed for...

What is il discorso indiretto, or indirect speech? This is something we would use when wanting to report what was said by someone else. This can actually get quite complicated depending on the tenses involved, so let's go through as many...

Want to level up your English sentence skills? In this video, Marc from Englishing breaks down subordinating conjunctions—the powerful little words that connect ideas and add depth to your writing and speaking.



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Learn basics of syntax, the grammar of sentences. In this first video, explore the difference between the form of words (morphology) and the arrangement of words (syntax). Start digging into sentence structure with examples of clauses...