The Definite Article: When to use “the” with abstract nouns in English @engvidAdam

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid The definite article (“the”) confuses many English learners. It can be difficult to know when “the” needs to be used with abstract nouns like “love” and “happiness”. In other situations, it might be unclear if the noun is abstract or not. In this advanced English grammar lesson, we will review some of the situations and figure out how to use this important grammatical tool. Take the quiz on this lesson here: engvid.com/the-definite-article-abstract-nouns-english

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The Definite Article: When to use “the” with abstract nouns in English

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2021-08-03 | The definite article (“the”) confuses many English learners. It can be difficult to know when “the” needs to be used with abstract nouns like “love” and “happiness”. In other situations, it might be unclear if the noun is abstract or not. In this advanced English grammar lesson, we will review some of the situations and figure out how to use this important grammatical tool. Take the quiz on this lesson here: engvid.com/the-definite-article-abstract-nouns-english

Check out more of my grammar videos:
English Grammar: When NOT to use an article - 9 rules youtu.be/azrYbrC-xXg
Advanced English Grammar: Participles youtu.be/eWvkSp16VFY

Political Vocabulary in English: 21 Common Terms

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-10-15 | To understand the news in English, it is important to have enough vocabulary to follow the speakers. The news often focuses on politics and political scandals, so in this lesson, we go over common vocabulary from these fields. You will learn terms such as impeach, checks & balances, the silent majority, integrity, manipulate, and more. Build your vocabulary base to be able to watch news, read newspapers, and engage native speakers in political debates. Test your knowledge with the quiz: engvid.com/political-vocabulary-in-english-21-common-terms

More of my videos about political vocabulary:
10 English Expressions from Politics youtu.be/zglSHvH5Xm4
Talking about POLITICS in English youtu.be/h2jBsmGKwLs

In this lesson:
0:00 Political Vocabulary in English
1:15 checks & balances
2:45 due process
2:52 allegation
4:26 silent majority
4:43 vocal minority
5:31 polls
6:02 political suicide
6:44 swing vote
7:46 manipulate
8:26 witch hunt
9:25 partisan & bipartisan
10:33 whistleblower
11:33 obstruction
12:14 subpoena
12:50 treason
13:40 perjury
14:04 deflect
14:26 smoking gun
15:08 impeach

Transcript

Hi, everybody. Welcome to www.engvid.com. I'm Adam. In today's video, I want to talk to you about politics. Now, especially in recent years, there's been a lot of political news from all over the world, but especially from, like, North America, in certain situations in particular. So, today, I wanted to give you some vocabulary to help you understand just the tremendous amount of news that is going on; all the stories that are going on, and it's... keeps going on, and on, and on. Because now we live in the age of the internet, and people can find out what's going on in other countries all the time. So, keep in mind that this is just a partial list; meaning: This is just an introduction. There are many more words, many more expressions that are part of politics that you should get to know, but these will at least get you started. And if you're interested, obviously you can do a little bit more research; do some more reading, etcetera. So, more or less, I'm focusing on political justice - I guess you could say - and how... how politicians basically look after each other or look at each other, and suspiciously, depending on the situation. Right?

So, we're gonna start by exactly that: "checks and balances". This is how governments are... have been established, especially democracies have been established with institutions that can watch each other, so that no group, no institution, no piece of the government gets too much power. A "check" basically means, like, a limiting force. If you put a "check" on somebody, you're limiting them; you're put... you're stopping them from reaching too high or too powerful, etcetera. And "balance" is balanced - means equal power distributed to all the different branches of government. So, in the US, for example, they have the "executive branch" of government, which is the President's office; they have the "judiciary", which is the Supreme Court; and they have the "legislative", which is the "Senate" and "Congress". So, three parts of government; they are co-equal parts of government. "Co-equal" means that each of these three parts has the same power as the other three. Right? So, that's the whole idea. So, the... the Supreme Court makes sure that the government President doesn't do anything illegal. The Senate makes sure that the Supreme Court is okay. They put the judges in there. Everybody has some sort of control over the other two. So, that's the "checks", and they maintain the "balance". So, that's what this is about.

But if there is a problem, if somebody is accused or of doing a crime, or there's some sort of allegation of a crime... an "allegation"... I'm going to go all over the place here. An "allegation" is basically an accusation. It's saying that someone did something bad, but this hasn't been proven yet. So, if you ever watch the news, you will always hear the reporter say: "the alleged murderer", "the alleged rapist", "the alleged thief". They never say: "the murderer", "the thief" until the person has been convicted in court. Until the person has been proven guilty, he is only "alleged" to have done something; only accused. So, when someone is "alleged" or when someone is "accused" of something, that person has their right to "due process". This means a legal and... like, a fair and legal process to try to defend himself or to try... or for the other people to try to convict; to prove guilty. So, "due process" means the ability to talk to a lawyer, the ability to gather evidence, the ability to ask... look for witnesses, or ask experts. Basically, you're allowed to do everything you can in order to protect yourself. And in most democracies, at least, a person is "innocent until proven guilty". […]

“Having” + Past Participle | Advanced English Grammar

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-10-04 | Confused about how to use “having” + past participle in English? In this grammar lesson, I explain this advanced structure, with examples like “having done” and “having finished”. You’ll learn how to form these phrases, when to use them (mainly in writing), and why they indicate completed actions. I’ll also clear up common confusion between participles and gerunds, as in: “Having overseen production...” vs. “Having several years of experience...”. For more practice, take the quiz at engvid.com/having-past-participle-advanced-english-grammar And don’t forget to subscribe for more advanced English lessons!

More of my advanced English grammar videos:
Advanced English Grammar: Participles youtu.be/eWvkSp16VFY
Advanced English Grammar: The Infinitive Clause & the Infinitive Phrase youtu.be/exmDE3cMU24

In this lesson:
0:00 "Having" + Past Participle
0:25 How to use this structure
3:58 Complex examples

TRANSCRIPT
In today's video, we're going to look at a bit of a grammar situation that for some reason
people have a hard time with.
And I'll show you why you shouldn't, because you've already studied this particular structure
in other contexts, with other words and stuff.
So today we're going to look at "having" plus a past participle.
For example, "having been", "having done", "having played", "having finished", etc.
So I'm going to give you a couple of examples to start with, just to show you how we get
to this structure to begin with, and then I'll show you some other situations where
it's a little bit confusing.
So "Having edited his paper, Tom was ready to submit it."
Now, first of all, keep in mind that in spoken English, you probably won't hear this too
much.
It's a little bit formal.
It's mostly used in writing.
But in writing, it is very common to see this structure.
So it's important to understand it.
So first thing you need to understand is that "having" is just... it's basically like a
reduction of a conjunction, a subject, and the verb.
What's very important to remember is that this is a perfect tense, means that whatever
action happened here is finished, is completed, in the past.
Okay?
So, "After he had edited, all of this squeezes to this."
And that's what the "having" means.
The conjunction, "after" or "because", etc., suggests that it's understood in terms of
the context of the whole sentence.
So it's also very important to understand that when you're using this participle in
this kind of structure, the understood subject, like "he", must be the same as the subject
of the next clause.
You can't have this beginning with a different subject because people will not understand
what's happening, who did what, when the action happened, when it finished, etc.
Now, if you want to see it even simpler, I split the two clauses into separate sentences.
"Tom finished editing his paper."
"He was ready to submit it."
These two sentences mean the same as this one sentence.
Now, notice that I don't use "finished".
I could say "having finished editing" instead of "having edited".
So "ing" here, "ed" here.
Why?
Because the "finished" is understood in the "having", because remember, it's a complete
action, so it's obviously he finished doing it, he completed this process, and then we
go to the past participle to show the full mixture of the things, right?
"He had edited", it becomes a past participle squeezed into the "having".
Now, I know this might be a little bit confusing, but we can use this in any context as long
as we have the same subject, right?
So, "Sandy, having finished her chores, Sandy was allowed to go out."
"Having finished her chores", because I don't have a verb for "choring", for example, right?
There's no such thing, so I have to use the "finished" something.
"Having finished" is basically you have twice completion, but because I don't have another
verb for "chores", or I could say "having done her chores", if you want to do it that
way, that would work as well.
"Having finished her chores", "having done her chores", etc.
The "finished", a little bit redundant, redundant meaning you're saying something that you don't
need to say, it's already understood in the "having".
But there are situations where it can be very confusing what is happening, so I'm going
to show you three sentences so that you can compare this particular structure with a simple
participle and with a gerund, which is where people often get confused.
Let's look at that.
Okay, so now we're going to look at a few more sentences, and I'll show you some areas
where it can get a little bit confusing.
So, before we get into the direct comparison, let's look at this one just to give you another
idea of how it could be read in two ways.
Sentences with "having" can be used in two ways.
"Having been to Spain several times, Jim is a great person to ask for tips."
So, this could be an adverb clause or an adjective clause. […]

Easy English Conversation: How to Ask for and Give Instructions

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-09-11 | Need help asking for or giving instructions in English? This lesson is perfect for beginners! Learn how to ask for help, give step-by-step instructions, and use polite questions like “Can you show me how to use the printer?” or “How do I install the game?” We’ll also cover how to give instructions using phrases like “First, do ______,” and “Lastly, add your final touches.” Whether it’s asking “Can you help me with the scanner?” or explaining how to make mashed potatoes, with this class you’ll gain useful English language skills for everyday tasks and formal situations. engvid.com/easy-english-conversation-how-to-ask-for-and-give-instructions

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Shopping at the Supermarket youtu.be/UK3jgQ0gQcM

TRANSCRIPT
Hi, everybody. Welcome to www.engvid.com. I'm Adam. Today's lesson is a bit of a beginner lesson. So, not too difficult, but still good practice for everyone to listen and make sure you review some old material; maybe learn a few new words or expressions here and there. So, what we're going to learn today is how to ask for and give instructions. For example, if you want to use something or if you want to do something, but you're not sure how, you can ask someone to basically show you or teach you how to use it. And they're going to give you step-by-step instructions. So, we're gonna start with the general questions. Again, remember: Native-English speakers might find many other ways to ask, but these are the basics. These are the ones that you can use in any situation to ask for help with something. So, "How can I do" whatever you need to do. "How can I turn on the computer?", "How can I print something?", "How can I use the printer?"

"How do I". "How can I", "How do I" essentially means the same thing. "How can I...?", like: "How will I be able to?", "How do I" or "How do you", "How do you do this?" Same idea. "How do I do this?" Same idea. Means just take the action itself; that's the necessary action. "Do you know how to work this camera?", "Do you know how to use this pencil?" Like, a automatic penci. "Do you know how to, basically, submit an assignment?" Okay. "Do you know how to write an email?" Lots of things. Whatever the action is, just use the verb, the infinitive. Now, again, in... in most English-speaking countries - like Canada, UK, Australia - people tend to be a little bit more polite in asking a question, so they're not very direct. So, you can also create an indirect question by starting with "Can". "Can you", "Can I", etcetera. "Can you help me with this?" Like, you have a... something in front of you, you don't know how to use it or how to work it, you can ask someone: "Can you help me with this?" Or, if the thing you need help with is somewhere else: "Can you help me with the copier upstairs? I don't know how to use it." Right? So, "Can you help me with" whatever you need help with.

Now, "Can you show me how to use this thing?" Or: "Can you show me how to use the printer upstairs?", "Can you show me how to do this?" You want to do a particular action. So, use a machine for example; do an action to someone, for someone, or just generally in the office, for example. "Can you show me how to work this thing?" Here, don't be confused with "work" as job. "How to work" means how to make this thing work; how to make it operate, how to make it function. That's what "work" here means. So, "How do you work this?" That's another question you can ask. "How do you work this thing?" means: How does it work? The same idea. This is very informal; very casual English. Or: "Can you show me how this works?" basically, or: "how to use this?" Depending how to... the same idea. I'm just using: "how this works", because native-English speakers will use this verb a lot, so you should be very comfortable with it, and it has nothing to do with a job. Okay? And that's where English becomes a little tricky. Some words have many uses; many... in many different contexts. But I digress; I'm getting off topic. So, now we have the questions. Let's see how you might get the answer. Okay?

Okay. So, now, we're gonna learn how to give instructions. Now, if you're giving instructions and it's just a one-step thing - just one thing to do - then that's very straightforward. "Just do this." But when you're looking at a process - something that has a few steps - then you need to be a little bit more organized. Right? So, a process or something that... step by step. So, something that... something that requires a few steps, you want to break it down into the step-by-step process. You want to show them: "Do this, do this, do this, do that." But you want to make sure that the person understands the order; because if you just do things randomly, it might not work. If you do things in the order that they're supposed to be done, you will be much more successful. […]

How to pronounce ‘A’ in English (Its not that easy!)

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-08-01 | English words that are spelled with the letter “a” give English learners a hard time. Why does “caught” rhyme with “pot”, while “laugh” rhymes with “half”? In this lesson, we will look at the different ways these words can sound, and I will provide some tips on how to pronounce these words correctly. I will show you the IPA symbols for the different pronunciations of this letter also, but it’s okay if you don’t know IPA. engvid.com/how-to-pronounce-a-in-english

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In this lesson:
0:00 Introduction
1:21 ɔ / "ah"
4:17 ɛə / "air"
5:18 aɪ / "eye"
5:58 eɪ / "eh"
7:38 i / "ee"

Learn 10 ENGLISH IDIOMS from Entertainment

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-07-08 | Even if you have trouble understanding native English speakers, the show must go on. This means that you must continue without giving up. In this lesson, we’ll go over some idioms from the world of entertainment that are commonly used in everyday English. You’ll learn about “stealing someone’s thunder”, breaking a leg, what happens “behind the scenes”, what it means when someone “steals the show”, and more. Watch the video, then take the quiz: engvid.com/learn-10-english-idioms-from-entertainment

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In this lesson:
0:00 10 Idioms from Entertainment
0:26 the show must go on
2:20 to run the show
2:54 be in the limelight
3:48 15 minutes of fame
5:15 showstopper
5:56 steal the show
7:01 steal someone's thunder
7:59 bring down the curtains
8:45 break a leg
9:30 behind the scenes

15 PHRASAL VERBS with meanings you can’t guess!

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-06-16 | Want to *beef up* your English skills? Native English speakers love to talk about food and to use food images to express ideas. This includes using phrasal verbs where the verb is from food, eating, or cooking. But the meaning of the phrasal verb in total often doesn’t have to do with food at all. In this lesson, we’ll look at some of these phrasal verbs, including "duck down", "clam up", "beef up", "chew out", "swallow up", "chicken out", "chew over", "veg out", "boil over", "cut up", "milk for", "fish through", "pan out", and more! Watch the video, then take the quiz: engvid.com/15-food-phrasal-verbs-with-meanings-you-cant-guess

More of my lessons about phrasal verbs:
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In this lesson:
0:00 15 Phrasal Verbs from food
1:15 beef up
2:08 chicken out
3:04 fish through
3:47 duck down
4:10 duck out
4:36 clam up
5:44 veg out
6:08 milk for
7:16 chew over
7:47 chew out
8:18 boil over
9:35 boil down to
10:49 cut up
11:32 swallow up
12:07 pan out

Professional & Business English: Negotiating Vocabulary

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-05-20 | Finding a middle ground is not easy when it comes to negotiations. Both sides need to compromise and weigh the trade-offs. In this professional English lesson, we go over some key terms to use in negotiations so that all the parties involved are happy with the results. You will learn how to use words and expressions such as: “deadlock”, “dealbreaker”, “bring to the table”, “lowball”, “give-and-take”, “beat around the bush”, and many more. Take the quiz on this lesson: engvid.com/professional-business-english-negotiating-vocabulary

More professional English:
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12 Common English Expressions for Work youtu.be/OKE3Q1avXg8

In this lesson:
0:00 English Vocabulary for Negotiating
1:12 middle ground
1:58 compromise
2:13 give-and-take
2:43 alternativesVocabulary Building
3:06 flexibility
3:33 mutual benefit
4:00 reciprocate
4:40 trade-off
5:13 highball & lowball
6:16 proposal & counter-proposal
7:23 deadlock
8:03 dealbreaker
8:44 stand one's ground
9:16 bring to the table
9:55 beat around the bush
10:23 hold all the aces
10:54 keep up one's sleeve
11:25 get back to someone
11:42 What's the best you can do?

English for Real Life: Renting a Car

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-04-26 | To rent a car, you’ll need to know the vocabulary and expressions used in this context in English. In this class, we look at some of the things you need to consider when renting a car including the type of car, policies, insurance, extras, and more. There are specific terms you need to save yourself a lot of money, to keep yourself safe, and to have a comfortable and enjoyable trip. We’ll also consider some of the questions the rental agent may ask you and what you should ask. After the lesson, test your understanding with the quiz: engvid.com/english-for-real-life-renting-a-car

More of my driving videos:
Learn English Vocabulary: Buying a Car youtu.be/pLq9KzUdSbM
Driving in English: Car & Road Vocabulary youtu.be/a5nFBQ5H62U

In this lesson:
00:00 Vocabulary for renting a car in English
00:29 Type of Vehicle: manual, standard, crossover, luxury...
06:03 Car Rental Extras: winter tires, GPS, child seat...
08:43 rental car insurance
12:59 mileage
13:57 pick-up, return/dropoff
14:24 shuttle service
14:44 age requirements
15:30 license requirements
16:28 common questions for renting a car

10 English Expressions with meanings you can’t guess!

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-04-05 | Native English speakers say some strange things, like “Bob’s your uncle” and “Elvis has left the building”. But what if you don’t have an uncle named Bob? How will you understand what this person is saying? In this class, you’ll learn ten expressions that native speakers commonly use that have meanings you can’t figure out from the words themselves. You need to learn what the expression means and when it’s used. So, **bite the bullet** and watch the class. engvid.com/10-english-expressions-with-meanings-you-cant-guess

Learn more English expressions with these videos!
Understand Real English: Famous Lines from Movies youtu.be/guGXV1vzQXo
Baseball Vocabulary, Expressions & Culture youtu.be/TifB_Pn3Psc

In this lesson:
0:00 Expressions with meanings you can't guess
0:38 Bob's your uncle
1:40 bite the bullet
2:58 twist someone's arm
4:03 pay the piper
5:58 don't give up your day job
6:23 to quit cold turkey
6:53 Elvis has left the building
7:43 go belly up
8:10 go postal
9:05 bury the hatchet

Speak and be understood! ‘TH’ & ‘D’ Sounds in English

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-03-13 | Do native speakers have a hard time understanding your pronunciation? Sometimes this is due to mixing up similar sounds. This happens often with ‘TH’ words like ‘thin’ and ‘this’, which sound different even though they look the same. For some people, the ‘TH’ might even sound like a ‘D’. In this class, you will listen to the different sounds of these letters and see how to shape and use the mouth to pronounce them correctly. engvid.com/th-d-sounds-in-english

More of my English pronunciation videos:
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How to make the "TS" sound youtu.be/O5ci5f5wV24

In this lesson:
0:00 Hear the difference between TH voiced, TH unvoiced, D
0:38 How to pronounce voiced TH
1:47 How to pronounce unvoiced TH
2:28 How to pronounce D
4:03 Comparison of TH voiced, TH unvoiced, D sounds

Learn English Vocabulary: Shopping at the Supermarket

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-02-20 | Real English for life in North America: Learn the vocabulary you’ll need to shop for groceries and to find your way around a supermarket. Learn about aisles and displays, the butcher and the fishmonger, and where the produce and household goods are. With all your new English knowledge, instead of being afraid, you can walk right in to the supermarket and buy those frozen pizzas with pride. 🍕 engvid.com/learn-english-vocabulary-shopping-at-the-supermarket

Check out more of my videos with real English you can use:
Ordering at a coffee shop ☕ youtu.be/RX3bwncQI7M
Buying glasses 👓 youtu.be/-k6F1qoejNE

In this lesson:
0:00 English Vocabulary for the Supermarket
0:34 Paying at the supermarket in English
4:31 Supermarket Departments in English
8:06 Aisles and Sections
9:58 Common Supermarket Questions

PHRASAL VERBS: How pronunciation changes their meaning

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-01-30 | What happens to the meaning of ‘come on’ when you stress the ‘come’ and when you stress the ‘on’? How about when you stress them both evenly? In this English lesson, we listen carefully to how *phrasal verbs* are pronounced and learn what happens to their meanings when stress is moved or removed. You might be surprised to hear that the meaning can change completely. You will also learn some new uses of phrasal verbs as they become nouns or adjectives. engvid.com/phrasal-verbs-how-pronunciation-changes-their-meaning

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In this lesson:
0:00 Pronunciation changes the meaning of phrasal verbs!
1:28 Examples with "come on"
5:04 More examples

11 English Expressions for Starting a New Job or Business

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2024-01-14 | Learn 11 office English expressions that are used when starting a new job. When you start a new job or business, there is much to learn and do, and there are a lot of idioms to express these situations. Watch this video to get the ball rolling with these expressions so you can hit the ground running. Then take the quiz: engvid.com/11-english-expressions-new-job-business

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In this lesson:
0:00 English Expressions for starting a new job
0:23 get up to speed
1:05 hit the ground running
1:30 learning curve
2:00 learn on the fly
2:36 learn the ropes
2:58 to catch someone up
3:24 from the ground up
3:48 get on the same page
4:32 get one's foot in the door
5:12 get the ball rolling
5:34 go the extra mile

Understand Real English: Famous Lines from Movies

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-12-12 | You’ve studied a long time but still can’t understand everything a native speaker says? That’s because understanding English is not all about grammar and vocabulary; it’s also about cultural references. In this class, we look at famous movie lines used to create an image in a listener’s mind. “Nobody puts Baby in a corner” or “we’re not in Kansas anymore” are familiar expressions to native speakers but usually confuse English learners. Use the Force to overcome this challenge. Then take the quiz: engvid.com/understand-real-english-famous-lines-from-movies

Next, watch my video about English expressions that come from TV! youtu.be/VgyOXlKYEX4
And discover more cultural references in my video about expressions from sports: youtu.be/2l4DqOzCRPA

In this lesson:
0:00 Famous movie quotes
0:51 "If you build it, they will come."
2:34 "Make him an offer he can't refuse."
3:26 "Show me the money!"
4:19 "I love the smell of napalm in the morning..."
5:50 "Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."
7:08 "Nobody puts Baby in the corner."
8:42 "You talking to me?"
9:38 Famous quotes from Star Wars
9:57 "Do or do not. There is no try."
10:23 "Obi-Wan has taught you well."
10:41 "The Force is strong with this one."
11:12 "Use the Force, Luke!"
11:25 "The greatest teacher, failure is."
12:25 "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."
13:27 Bonus quote

5 Common Writing Mistakes to Avoid

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-11-20 | Good writing is much simpler than most people realize. In order to improve your writing, there are certain common mistakes you should try to avoid, including wordiness, redundancy, assumptions, and more. In this writing lesson, I’ll show you examples of each mistake, and teach you how to make sure your writing is free of these. engvid.com/5-common-writing-mistakes-to-avoid

For more English writing videos, check out my channel @WritetotheTop !
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In this lesson:
0:00 5 Writing Mistakes to Avoid
0:57 1. Wordiness
6:18 2. Jargon
9:05 3. Redundancy
12:17 4. Assumptions
15:37 5. Freestyling

Learn English: Baseball Vocabulary, Expressions, Rules, and Culture

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-10-26 | Learn the vocabulary, rules, and culture of baseball. Watch this lesson to learn about some of the basic words used in baseball, like “home run”, “umpire”, “strike out”, “diamond”, and “inning”. We’ll also see how some of these words are used in other, everyday situations. Have fun with sports and English. engvid.com/learn-english-baseball-vocabulary

Learn more sports vocabulary with these videos:
Learn English: Basketball Vocabulary youtu.be/Ht0U9IL5B6E
10 Common English Expressions from Sports youtu.be/2l4DqOzCRPA

In this video:
0:00 Learn about BASEBALL!
2:08 Baseball: Rules & Vocabulary

16 “MAKE” Phrasal Verbs: “make for”, “make off”, “make out”...

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-10-05 | It’s almost impossible to make it through a conversation without hearing some phrasal verbs. Instead of making up meanings for them, be sure to know them. Phrasal verbs are like other vocabulary – you need to learn the meaning and memorize through repetition. What makes phrasal verbs a bit more difficult is that similar phrasal verbs have completely different meanings! Watch this video to understand some phrasal verbs with "make", such as "make up with", "make at", "make up for", "make after", and more. engvid.com/16-make-phrasal-verbs

More of my PHRASAL VERB videos:
13 Phrasal Verbs with GO youtu.be/hOghoQY57iY
14 Phrasal Verbs with meanings you can't guess! youtu.be/wvxlX3kAsoU

In this video:
0:00 16 Phrasal Verbs with MAKE
0:34 make up
3:16 make it _______
5:30 make after
5:58 make over
6:43 make away with & make off with
7:29 make for & make towards
8:07 make of
8:36 make out

5 Tips for Teaching a Beginner’s English Class

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-09-18 | Are you new to teaching English? Do you have a classroom full of beginners? There are some important things you need to know before you begin. With over 20 years’ experience teaching English in different countries, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. In this video, I’ll give you 5 tips that will help you make your beginner English class enjoyable for you and for your students. engvid.com/adams-5-tips-for-teaching-a-beginners-english-class

If you liked this video, watch these next:
My Top 10 Tips for Better English Speaking youtu.be/cJprHJ4mrPI
Top 6 Soft Skills for the Workplace youtu.be/SFdSUHslLhU

In this lesson:
0:00 My tips for teaching
1:36 1. Teachers are students
5:34 2. Know your students
10:13 3. Don't rely on textbooks
14:08 4. Technical: vocab, how much to speak, interaction
17:45 5. Be prepared!!!

Essential English Grammar: WILL or WOULD?

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-08-25 | Do you know when to use ‘will’ and when to use ‘would’? Watch this grammar lesson to end all your confusion. In some cases, ‘would’ is simply the past tense of ‘will’, but in other contexts they have very different meanings and uses – such as real vs. hypothetical situations. In this lesson we look at how to use these two verbs and how mixing them up can be confusing to a reader or listener. Watch the video, then test your understanding with the quiz: engvid.com/essential-english-grammar-will-or-would

More of my English grammar lessons:
How to use IF & WHETHER youtu.be/Klnroe1UBRs
When NOT to use an article youtu.be/azrYbrC-xXg

0:00 "WILL" & "WOULD" in English
0:34 the functions of "will" & "would"
2:24 "will" & "would" for future & hypotheticals
5:39 "will" & "would" for reported speech
7:25 "will" & "would": complex example 1
10:34 "will" & "would": complex example 2

“WHO’S YOUR DADDY?” 13 English Expressions of Superiority

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-07-28 | Show somebody you are stronger or more important than them with these somewhat aggressive expressions. Many of these are slang expressions, and you should only use them when you know exactly what situation to use them in. Some of these expressions are rude or bullying in almost any context, so watch your words! We’ll look at expressions like “showing someone who’s boss”, “look down on”, “be top dog”, “to school someone”, and more. Who’s your daddy? engvid.com/whos-your-daddy-13-english-expressions-of-superiority

More of my videos about slang:
11 common English words with slang meanings youtu.be/e-SkWVml_pw
Real English: Talking about BEER youtu.be/YusO7Qx0htM

In this video:
00:00 13 Expressions of Superiority in English
00:46 to school someone & take someone to school
01:37 to take someone's lunch
01:55 show someone who's boss
02:19 to have an air of superiority
02:34 look down on
02:47 inferior
03:05 to own someone
03:24 Who's your daddy?
03:54 back it up
04:11 to put someone in their place
04:41 be someone's...
05:40 power trip
06:21 alpha

IELTS Speaking: How to get a much higher score

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-06-30 | To get a higher score on the IELTS Speaking test it’s important to know what the examiners are listening for and how they score your talk. In this test prep lesson, we review the 4 scoring criteria for the IELTS Speaking. I will give you my tips on how to get the best results in each. Take the quiz on this lesson at engvid.com/ielts-speaking-how-to-get-a-much-higher-score

Check out more of my IELTS videos:
IELTS Writing: How to get the best results youtu.be/9Qb81hdFK3E
IELTS Reading; True/False/Not Given Questions

In this lesson:
00:00 How the IELTS Speaking is scored
00:47 The 4 criteria for IELTS Speaking scoring
03:12 Fluency
04:52 Coherence
05:43 The 3 parts of the IELTS Speaking test
07:56 Lexical Resource and Grammatical Range & Accuracy
12:48 Pronunciation
16:01 Holistic Scoring

Learn English Vocabulary: Buying a Car

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-06-02 | Before you buy a car, there are some words and expressions you should know in order to make a good decision. A car is an investment, so you need to know what kind of mileage you’ll get, what fees are involved, what kind of warranty to expect, and many other important details. In this lesson, we’ll look at the key features and requirements of car ownership. You’ll learn vocabulary such as MPG, sedan, bumper-to-bumper coverage, lien, financing and many, many more. I’ll teach you what these terms mean and also talk about how they’re important when you’re looking to buy a car. Ready? Let’s go. engvid.com/learn-english-vocabulary-buying-a-car

Learn more car vocabulary:
English for Real Life: Renting a Car youtu.be/ux9iLl83zF4
Driving in English: Car & Road Vocabulary youtu.be/a5nFBQ5H62U

In this lesson:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 dealer, dealership
01:13 sticker price, base price, MSRP
02:11 blue book
02:26 make, model
03:08 used car, certified pre-owned
04:07 dealer invoice
04:30 buy, finance, APR, lease
05:35 down payment
06:09 buyback, buyout
07:05 features & options
07:38 standard
08:06 add-ons
08:28 road-side assistance
08:58 rebate
09:54 total cost of ownership
10:38 trade-in
11:45 taxes & fees
12:34 all in
13:10 coupe, sedan, SUV, hybrid, hatchback, pickup
14:29 Transmission: auto & manual
15:38 recall
16:21 lien
18:08 warranty
19:48 lemon
20:02 bait & switch
21:04 depreciation
21:48 MPG
22:01 parts
22:29 insurance
22:53 rearview camera
22:56 remote starter
23:21 navigation
23:27 stereo
23:37 My advice

Learn about Ice Hockey from a Canadian

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-05-04 | Want to watch hockey and be able to talk about the sport with Canadians and Americans? In much of North America, hockey is very popular, and talking about it is a good way for you to engage in casual English conversation with your colleagues. Watch this lesson to learn about some of the basic rules and words used in hockey, like puck, goalie, penalty, powerplay, and overtime. See how some of these words are used in other, everyday situations as well. engvid.com/learn-about-ice-hockey-from-a-canadian

Next, learn more English related to North American culture!
English Vocabulary: 12 Internet words youtu.be/duunFMQOos4
English expressions that come from TV youtu.be/VgyOXlKYEX4

In this lesson:
00:00 Let's learn about hockey
01:35 the rink
02:02 the NHL and other leagues
03:28 the puck
04:01 periods, overtime, shootout
05:01 hockey player positions: forwards, defencemen, goalie, referee, coach
06:48 goal, assist
07:12 penalty
07:40 powerplay
08:27 shorthanded
09:12 playoffs & Stanley Cup
10:44 skates, stick, puck
11:41 the boards
11:54 bodycheck
12:41 Now let's watch some hockey!

Questions You Might Be Asked at a Restaurant (+ how to answer)

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-04-08 | When you travel or live in an English-speaking country, you’re going to deal with servers in restaurants. They speak quickly and expect a quick response. If you don’t understand what they ask you, or if they don’t understand your response, you may get food that you didn’t want! To avoid this, be prepared. Watch this lesson to learn some of the common questions you’ll be asked in a restaurant, as well as how to answer them. We’ll cover questions such as: “How would you like your steak, eggs, or potato done”?, “Tap or draught?”, “Buttered or plain?”, and more. Have you ever been in a situation in an English-speaking country where you didn’t understand what a server was asking you? Let me know in the comments. engvid.com/restaurant-questions-how-to-answer

If this lesson helped you, check out these videos next:
Cooking Vocabulary in English: chop, grill, sauté, boil, slice... youtu.be/EOT2NxyWBbg
Learn polite expressions in English - don't be rude! youtu.be/MJRcANHEys4

In this lesson:
00:00 Introduction
01:31 "How would you like your ______?"
02:02 Steak: rare, medium, well done
03:33 Eggs: fried, scrambled, poached, hard boiled, sunny-side up, over easy, over medium, over well, yolk
05:37 Bacon: crispy, chewy
06:01 Salad Dressing: mixed in, on the side
06:42 Potato: french fried, mashed, baked
07:57 Bread: toasted, buttered, plain
08:46 Chicken: white or dark meat?
09:18 Beer: tap, draft, bottled, pint, half-pint, pitcher
10:09 Water: still, sparkling, pop, soda
11:18 Common questions a server may ask you

English Vocabulary Builder: Using the Computer & Internet

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-03-19 | So many words related to computers and the internet are only in English. Make sure you know exactly what these words mean by watching this lesson. We will look at words like "cursor", "tabs", "browser", "click", and many more. After watching, take the quiz to test your knowledge. engvid.com/english-vocabulary-builder-computer-internet

Next, watch my video about computer hardware: youtu.be/fhQqmdAHs38

In this lesson:
00:00 – Vocabulary: Computer Commands –
00:52 delete & backspace
02:01 enter
02:22 shift & caps lock
03:07 escape
03:46 scrolling & page up/down
04:26 cut, copy, paste
04:55 save & save as
05:20 print screen
05:54 cursor
06:44 ctrl
07:17 password
08:57 hack
09:20 log in, sign up, sign in
10:15 search
10:32 minimize, maximize, close
11:20 tabs & windows
12:11 back
12:31 refresh
12:59 home
13:17 browser
13:43 history
14:24 toolbar
14:39 taskbar
15:04 bookmarks

Noun + Preposition Phrases (NOT Phrasal Verbs!) with Body Parts

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-02-28 | Many English learners find it hard to get their heads around expressions with prepositions. Many times they think these are phrasal verbs. Actually, they are just prepositional phrases, or collocations with prepositions. Anyway, they just don’t have the stomach for it, so they get their backs up when it comes to these lessons. Don’t worry. In this class, we look at prepositional phrases using body parts as the nouns, like let your hair down, get the pulse of, put a finger on, and many others. engvid.com/noun-preposition-phrases-body-parts

Looking for more videos like this? Check out these next:
Learn English Prepositions: Preposition Collocations youtu.be/aRXVMJQImSo
Learn English Vocabulary: Your Body & Organs youtu.be/ZNk73qAY01I

In this lesson:
00:00 – Noun+Preposition Expressions with Body Parts –
00:58 thumbs up & thumbs down
01:50 have/get a leg up
02:41 let your hair down
03:19 have/put your finger on
04:01 keep your eyes on
04:25 keep an eye out
05:18 keep your head/chin up
05:54 heads up
06:40 get/wrap your head around
07:22 hand out
07:45 have a stomach for
08:19 back up against
09:21 muscle through

Tricky English Question Structures: Tag Questions, “Do you mind?”, “Are you in?”...

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-02-12 | You want to speak English well, don’t you? Yes, you do, which is why you’re here at EngVid. Sometimes, questions in English seem tricky because you don’t know whether to say yes or no, regardless of what you think about a topic. In this English class, we’ll look at what these question types mean and how to answer them. No more confusion. engvid.com/tricky-english-question-structures-tag-questions

If you liked this lesson, check out these videos:
6 Confusing Word Pairs youtu.be/ArheAe0n3_s
14 Expressions Even Native English Speakers Get Wrong youtu.be/Ls7-y_r6bHk

In this lesson:
00:00 Introduction
00:47 How to answer tag questions
06:43 How to answer "Are you in?"
07:15 How to answer "Are you into...?"
07:38 How to answer "Are you in or out?"
08:06 How to answer "Are you down with...?"
08:50 How to answer "Are you cool with...?"
09:26 "You in?"

Learn English expressions that come from TV shows: Friends, Seinfeld, 30 Rock...

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-01-23 | Native English speakers often use cultural expressions in their everyday conversations. Many of these expressions come from, or became widespread from, popular TV shows. “Regifting” came from Seinfeld; “going commando” came from Friends, and so on. In this video, we look at some common expressions and the shows they came from to give you some context to understand native English speakers. engvid.com/learn-english-expressions-from-tv-shows

Learn more English expressions with these videos:
Understand Real English: Famous Lines from Movies youtu.be/guGXV1vzQXo
Understand more in English: Expressions from Pop Culture youtu.be/f4s1wWAR3X0

In this lesson:
00:00 – Expressions that come from TV shows –
01:12 five-o
02:09 har de har har
02:58 regifting
04:17 dealbreaker
05:35 spam
07:18 meh
08:28 going commando
09:15 Debbie Downer
10:14 jump the shark
12:26 yada, yada, yada

14 Expressions Even Native English Speakers Get Wrong

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2023-01-03 | English is a tricky language. It’s so tricky, in fact, that even native speakers often make mistakes with it. Here are 14 very commonly misused expressions that many speakers don’t even realize they are using incorrectly. These include irregardless, ex-patriot, piece of mind, could care less, and more. Take the quiz on this lesson here: engvid.com/14-expressions-native-speakers-get-wrong

What is a "native speaker", anyway? I discuss it in this video: youtu.be/I-ZRADPbE4Y
Learn to avoid more common English mistakes: How & when to use LESS, FEWER, and LEAST in English youtu.be/hMDdpDY7u54

In this lesson:
00:00 – Common English Mistakes: Expressions –
01:01 "could care less"
01:52 "irregardless"
02:52 "for all intensive purposes"
03:53 "anyways"
04:22 "self-depreciating"
05:38 "ex-patriot"
06:48 "nip it in the butt"
07:48 "piece of mind"
08:43 "slight of hand"
09:21 "1st come, 1st serve"
09:51 "wet your appetite"
10:33 "deep seeded"
11:25 "hunger pains"
12:01 "case and point"

Learn English: 20 Expressions about Secrets

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-12-06 | For your eyes only: this lesson is full of secrets. Actually, between you and me, I spill the beans pretty quickly in this one. You may not realize it, but in conversation, we talk about secrets pretty often. It’s therefore no surprise that we have a lot of expressions about keeping and sharing secrets. In this English class, you’ll learn twenty of these expressions. engvid.com/learn-english-20-expressions-about-secrets

More of my videos about English expressions:
12 Common English Expressions for Work youtu.be/OKE3Q1avXg8
Common MILITARY expressions & vocabulary in everyday life youtu.be/437ExXEvYzc

In this lesson:
00:00 English Expressions about SECRETS!
01:05 let in on
01:27 between you and me
01:41 doesn't leave this room
02:16 what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas
03:37 for your eyes/ears only
04:00 mum's the word
04:31 keep it hush hush
04:47 my lips are sealed
04:58 in the vault
05:24 off the record
06:37 let the cat out of the bag
06:58 spill the beans
07:12 to rat someone out
07:55 give something away
08:08 let something slip
08:23 to leak
08:53 to crack
09:08 an open secret
09:39 whistleblower & snitch

5 Tips for University Applications: Essays, Letters, Statements, etc.

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-11-05 | Applying to university or college is a complicated process. Making it even more difficult is the requirement of an essay, statement, or letter. In this video, I share some tips to help you understand the different types of writing you might need to submit and ways to make them more effective. engvid.com/5-tips-for-university-applications-essays-letters-statements

Before you send off your application, get someone else to look over your writing and tell you where to improve! I offer professional editing services and will work with you to make sure you have a strong essay, letter, or personal statement. Find out more: editorproof.com

In this video:
00:00 Writing for University Applications: My Top Tips
01:01 Personal statement, statement of purpose, letter of intent, cover letter, essays
02:48 Give yourself enough time!
04:01 Your English is important!
04:37 Do not send your first draft.
05:04 Know the requirements.
06:16 It's not an academic essay.
06:59 Don't repeat information.
08:50 Remember that others are also applying.
10:59 Who are YOU?
13:30 Focus on the future.
15:52 What do you want to do during and after your studies?
17:44 How, not why.
18:33 Essays: Answer the question!
20:03 Don't try to impress...
20:51 Work with someone to perfect your statement.

Who is a native speaker?

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-10-20 | Who is a native speaker? This question seems to confuse – and even upset – a lot of people. Being a native speaker does not mean you come from a particular country, like Canada or somewhere in the UK. Being a native speaker has to do with geography, your familiarity with local cultural references and idioms, and other factors. In this video, I hope to answer this question and clear up some of the confusion. Then you can decide whether speaking “like a native speaker” of a particular place is something you want to set as a goal for yourself or not. engvid.com/who-is-a-native-speaker

Next, check out my top 10 tips for better English speaking: youtu.be/cJprHJ4mrPI

Learn English Prepositions: Preposition Collocations

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-09-30 | Prepositions are function words. As there are many functions, these small words have many uses. They are especially hard to learn when combined with other words. We call these combinations preposition collocations. In this lesson we focus on collocations with prepositions grouped around the words “house”, “time”, and “agree”. You will learn preposition collocations such as in-house, outhouse, by the time, at the time, agree to, agree on, and many more. More importantly, you will start to understand some ways in which you can group preposition collocations when you encounter them. After the lesson, take the quiz: engvid.com/learn-english-prepositions-preposition-collocations

For more about preposition collocations, watch this playlist from my other channel, @WritetotheTop: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoe3OLL3MuwJvBjLRQ2zvrl3vZAXwdrG

In this lesson:
00:00 – 3 Types of Collocations –
01:19 in-house
01:42 outhouse
02:28 on the house
03:05 is housed in
03:50 in time
04:06 on time
04:25 at the time
05:02 out of time
05:06 by the time
05:12 with time
05:33 until such a time as...
05:43 overtime & over time
07:23 agree to
07:40 agree with
07:53 agree about
08:24 agree on
08:32 agree in
08:48 – Review –

IELTS Writing: How to get the best results

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-09-13 | To get a higher score on the IELTS Writing test, it’s important to know what the examiners are looking for and how they score your summary, letter, and essay. In this video, we review the 4 scoring criteria and discuss tips on how to get the best results in each. After watching this video, you will be familiar with the scoring criteria of Task Achievement & Task Response, Cohesion & Coherence, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy. You will learn what each of these mean exactly, what examiners care about when they score your work according to the criteria, and where you should focus your study efforts.

Get my new book, the IELTS Writing Self-Evaluation Guide! writetotop.com/product/ielts-writing-samples-edited-assessed-scored

Watch my IELTS/TOEFL Writing Assessment series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKoe3OLL3MuwZPqDcnnfccSHM7y3g72jh

In this video:
00:00 How is IELTS Writing scored?
01:04 The 4 Scoring Criteria for the IELTS Writing
04:21 Task Achievement
06:34 Task Response
09:55 Cohesion & Coherence – Organization
14:04 Lexical Resource – Vocabulary
19:03 Grammatical Range & Accuracy – Grammar

11 common English words with slang meanings you can’t guess!

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-08-22 | Some English learners have a beef with native speakers who don’t speak clearly. ‘Beef’ is slang for ‘problem’. What are some other English words that you commonly use that have alternative meanings? How about crash, can, busted, or trash? In this slang lesson, we’ll go over these and other common words that have additional, surprising meanings. Don’t veg out: watch the lesson instead. Then take the quiz: engvid.com/11-common-english-words-slang-meanings

Learn more English slang and informal expressions with these videos!
6 UNCOMMON uses of COMMON English words youtu.be/YZ0JtOEFMLc
“WHO’S YOUR DADDY?” 13 English Expressions of Superiority youtu.be/SKm7nAFcWog

Polite & Professional English: How to soften your language

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-07-26 | Effective communication is not only about words and sentences; to get along with people from different cultures, you also need to know how to speak without being rude or making people angry. In this class, we will go over ways to soften your expressions in English. For example, instead of telling someone, “You’re wrong,” you can say, “I’m not sure that’s entirely accurate.” We will cover different strategies for softening your language, including using modal verbs, avoiding one-word answers, and more. Take the quiz on this lesson at engvid.com/polite-professional-english-how-to-soften-your-language

Keep improving your professional English with these lessons!
Professional English Vocabulary: Meetings youtu.be/oBq-7_-LwIs
Learn POLITE expressions in English youtu.be/MJRcANHEys4

In this lesson:
0:00 Introduction
1:52 Turn a statement into an opinion
2:50 Modal verbs
3:27 Negative questions
4:38 Polite expressions
9:22 Polite ways to say no
11:08 "But"

13 Phrasal Verbs with GO: go for, go on, go along, go ahead...

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-06-26 | Do you want to improve your vocabulary? Great! Go for it. Don’t forget to add phrasal verbs including the ones in this video using the verb "go". We’ll go over expressions like "go away", "go against", "go out", "go around", and more. After watching, test yourself with the quiz. engvid.com/13-go-phrasal-verbs

More of my videos about phrasal verbs:
16 "MAKE" Phrasal Verbs youtu.be/5Q1LRungTaE
14 phrasal verbs with meanings you can't guess! youtu.be/wvxlX3kAsoU

In this lesson:
00:00 Phrasal Verbs with "GO"
00:32 go for
01:42 go up against
02:31 go away
03:46 go by
04:40 go ahead
05:26 go out
05:57 go all out
06:14 go along
07:05 go around
07:47 go off
08:17 go against
08:55 go on
09:20 go without

English Grammar: Adjective Clauses with Prepositions

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-06-03 | Today we’re going to talk about adjective clauses, specifically adjective clauses with prepositions. This is an advanced English grammar topic, and it’s time for you to learn it! We’re talking about sentences such as “The book, in which she discusses her long career, is a real eye-opener.” This lesson explains the construction and use of this clause type and shows you how to reorder sentences in order to find the right object. engvid.com/english-grammar-adjective-clauses-prepositions

More advanced grammar:
Advanced English Grammar: The Infinitive Clause & the Infinitive Phrase youtu.be/exmDE3cMU24
Advanced English Grammar: Noun Clauses youtu.be/9SrEEPt4MQA

In this lesson:
00:00 Introduction
00:21 What are prepositions?
00:45 How to use prepositions in adjective clauses/relative clauses
04:26 Prepositions need to be followed by 'which' or 'whom'
08:08 Mixing tenses in adjective clauses

How To Understand Native English Speakers: Shortened Words

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-05-09 | This lesson is helpful coz it shows you how native speakers shorten words in everyday English conversation. “Coz” means “because”, and there are many shortened words like this. In this class, we’ll look at comfy, delish, cas, meds, and more – I hope this lesson will be one of your faves. engvid.com/native-english-speakers-shortened-words

More of my videos on word shortening and abbreviations:
How to understand native speakers youtu.be/nigdf69TSNE
Business acronyms & abbreviations youtu.be/vPGPeDyiF_I

In this video:
00:00 14 words that native English speakers shorten
01:26 1. "cas"
02:13 2. "cos"/"cuz"
03:20 3. "comfy"
03:49 4. "delish"
04:25 5. "congrats"
04:50 6. "legit"
05:38 7. "faves"
06:24 8. "max"
06:41 9. "meds"
07:33 10. "sec"
08:00 11. "slow-mo"
08:32 12. "dunno"
09:17 13. "f'real"
09:53 14. "w'sup"

Learn English: Basketball Vocabulary

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-04-15 | Do you love basketball? Want to watch NBA games in English and talk about the game with your English-speaking friends? Watch this vocabulary lesson to learn about some of the basic words used in basketball, like hoop, backboard, shoot, lay-up, and slam dunk. I’ll also show you how some of these words are used in other, everyday situations as well. Have fun with sports and English. Note: there is a small spelling mistake in Larry O’Brien’s name in the lesson. It is spelled with an ‘e’. engvid.com/learn-english-basketball-vocabulary

More of my videos about SPORTS:
Learn English: Baseball Vocabulary, Expressions, Rules & Culture youtu.be/TifB_Pn3Psc
10 English Expressions from Sports youtu.be/2l4DqOzCRPA

In this video:
00:00 basketball vocabulary
00:46 court
00:54 arena & stadium
01:15 sidelines
01:40 3-point line
02:24 guards, forwards, center, coach, referees
03:09 basket, backboard, hoop, net
03:39 4 quarters & overtime
04:26 out of bounds
05:17 3-point line
05:19 free throw line
05:54 key
06:23 pass & shoot
06:31 dribble
06:54 turnover
07:02 foul
07:21 eject
07:51 assist
08:08 steal
08:14 rebound
08:36 slam dunk
09:36 lay up
10:22 playoffs
10:30 Larry O'Brien Trophy

Build a picture with your words: 5 descriptive writing tools

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-03-23 | Learn how to create a vivid picture in your reader’s mind. Strong descriptive writing involves adjectives and comparisons, but it also requires other tools, such as metaphors, similes, and attention to the five senses. In this video, we look at how to use these tools to help your readers “see” what you are describing. Using these techniques makes your writing clearer and more powerful. engvid.com/5-descriptive-writing-tools

More of my videos about writing:
5 common writing mistakes to avoid youtu.be/u_Ijeo8djHs
Writing skills: the paragraph youtu.be/0IFDuhdB2Hk

In this lesson:
00:00 What is descriptive writing, and why should you use it?
00:52 1. Use adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases
04:28 2. Appeal to the senses
07:08 3. Simile
08:50 4. Metaphor
09:21 5. Analogy
10:13 Examples of similes, metaphors, and analogies
13:15 How to use these tools in your writing

How to ask for and give directions in English

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-02-28 | Learn the language used to ask for and give directions, whether you’re walking or driving. Are you planning to visit a foreign city? What will you do if you get lost there? You will likely have to ask someone for directions back to your hotel or to the attraction you were planning to visit. They’re probably going to answer speaking quickly, using specific words and terms, so you better know what to expect. Even if you’re not visiting an English-speaking country, as a tourist you will very often be communicating in English! In this class, I’ll teach you how to use terms such as: "next to", "not far from", "kitty corner", "across the street from", "fastest way to get to", "head to", "eastward", and many more. Take the quiz on this lesson here: engvid.com/how-to-ask-give-directions-in-english

Learn more useful English for getting around:
Travel English: How to go through customs at the airport youtu.be/PEvi3np6ncc
Real English: Vocabulary for tourists youtu.be/tWTwb4cTKk0

In this video:
00:00 How to ask for directions in English
00:58 How can I get to _________?
01:15 Where is ___________?
01:39 Can you tell me how to get to _________?
02:28 Do you know where _________ is?
02:35 What's the fastest way to get to __________?
03:22 past
03:34 at/on the corner of ______ and _____
03:49 kitty corner
04:20 next to & beside
04:26 near, close to, not far from
04:36 in front of & behind
04:40 across the street from
04:45 between ______ and _______
04:59 on the left/right
05:14 to the north, on the west side
06:04 orientation
07:44 Giving directions: Verbs to use
08:02 walkable
08:22 head/go straight, up/down _____, north on _____, past _____
09:23 follow
09:59 turn
10:54 take the ______
11:40 go _______ stops, get off at ________
11:54 cross the street, go across _________
12:07 avenue, road, street, boulevard
12:57 when you get to ________
13:07 look for
13:12 landmarks
14:30 Once you get there, ask again...
15:05 You can't miss it.

13 Phrasal Verbs with STAND: stand by, stand out, stand down...

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-02-04 | There are so many phrasal verbs that use the word ‘stand’ in English. They sound very similar, but these all have different meanings, and the meanings are hard to guess. In this class, I’ll teach you 13 phrasal verbs with ‘stand’, as well as some noun forms that go with them. We’ll look at: stand up, stand up for, stand up to, stand for, stand by, stand in for, stand out, stand around, stand aside, stand back, stand off, stand down, stand with, and more. You’ll learn the meaning of each and hear examples. Stop standing around and start learning. Then, take the quiz at engvid.com/13-stand-phrasal-verbs

More of my phrasal verb videos:
10 GET Phrasal Verbs youtu.be/N6f6gPG3p60
14 Phrasal Verbs with RUN youtu.be/m4bl2vbisR4

In this lesson:
0:00 What's a phrasal verb?
0:37 stand up
1:14 stand-up
1:42 stand up for
2:22 stand up to
2:53 stand for
4:04 stand by
5:17 standby
6:02 stand in
7:00 stand out, standout
7:56 stand around
8:22 stand aside
9:18 stand back
9:57 stand off, standoff
10:39 stand down
11:29 stand with

Advanced English Grammar: The Infinitive Clause & The Infinitive Phrase

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2022-01-10 | What is an infinitive clause? What is an infinitive phrase? You might be interested to learn that this sentence includes an infinitive clause (“to learn that...”). It’s a clause that includes an infinitive followed by a noun clause used together as a complement to what preceded it. Well, that sounds complicated, but if you watch the lesson with me, we’ll go through it step-by-step. You’ll learn the construction, usage, and have plenty of examples and practice. Let’s start.

Take the quiz on this lesson here: engvid.com/advanced-english-grammar-infinitive-clause-infinitive-phrase
More of my advanced English grammar lessons on clauses:
Noun clauses youtu.be/9SrEEPt4MQA
Adjective clauses with prepositions youtu.be/CsFtVU7f_yc

In this video:
0:00 Introduction
0:10 What is a clause?
0:19 What is a phrase?
0:50 What is an infinitive clause?
2:07 Infinitive clause examples
6:22 What is an infinitive phrase?
8:07 Using an infinitive phrase as a subject

Understand REAL English: Fictional Characters in Everyday English

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2021-12-14 | Yoda, Barbie, MacGyver, and Sherlock Holmes all have something in common: they are fictional characters that native speakers often refer to in order to express an idea. Remember: understanding native English speakers is not all about grammar and vocabulary; it’s also about cultural references. In this lesson, we learn about 15 of these characters – who they are and what they mean in everyday English. After you watch the video, test your understanding with the quiz: engvid.com/understand-real-english-fictional-characters

Learn more cultural references with these lessons!
English Vocabulary: 12 Internet words youtu.be/duunFMQOos4
Talking about MOVIES in English youtu.be/Gb87bAkFkYc

In this video:
0:00 Introduction
1:01 Darth Vader & Yoda
2:26 Tarzan
3:08 Charlie Brown
4:07 MacGyver
5:38 Captain Ahab
6:27 Barbie & Ken
7:42 Forrest Gump
8:59 Mary Poppins
9:42 Sherlock Holmes
10:41 Yeti/Bigfoot/Sasquatch

14 Phrasal Verbs with RUN: run off, run out of, run over...

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2021-11-16 | If you are studying English, you will eventually run across some phrasal verbs. In this lesson we look at phrasal verbs that include the verb RUN. These include: run out, run into, run off, run up, and more. Most of these phrasal verbs are very common. You’ll hear them often, so it’s important that you understand what they mean and how they’re used in different contexts. After watching the lesson, test your understanding with the quiz. engvid.com/14-run-phrasal-verbs

More of my lessons on phrasal verbs:
10 GET phrasal verbs youtu.be/N6f6gPG3p60
14 phrasal verbs with meanings you can't guess! youtu.be/wvxlX3kAsoU

In this lesson:

0:00 Introduction
0:47 run out (of)
1:55 run through
2:41 run in/into
4:13 run off
5:41 run about/around
6:18 run up
7:48 run down
9:02 run over
9:31 run away
10:19 run across
10:48 run for

Learn Real English: 12 Current Words & Expressions

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2021-10-22 | Has someone called you a snowflake? Who is the G.O.A.T.? Did you get triggered by my last video? Each of these questions includes a word or expression that you will not find in your English textbook. They’re all words that are popular and used a lot in today’s culture. Watch this lesson to learn how to use English words and expressions such as goals, snub, throw shade, bae, woke, gaslighting, and more. Take the quiz on this lesson at engvid.com/learn-real-english-12-current-words-expressions/#quiz

More vocabulary lessons to watch:
English Vocabulary: 12 Internet words youtu.be/duunFMQOos
10 English Expressions from Politics youtu.be/zglSHvH5Xm4

0:00 Introduction
0:56 throw shade
2:25 gaslighting
4:12 trigger
5:07 snowflake
7:02 snub
7:56 bae
8:31 ghost
10:02 woke
11:32 GOAT
12:21 goals
13:19 binge
14:22 meme

Parts of Speech in English Grammar: PREPOSITIONS, PRONOUNS, CONJUNCTIONS, ARTICLES

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2021-09-28 | The first step in building a strong understanding of grammar is knowing all the parts of a sentence, because every word in every sentence fills a role. In this English grammar lesson, you’ll learn about articles (a/the), prepositions (for, by, to, in...), conjunctions (and, but, when, if...), and pronouns (he, it, these, all...). Learn exactly what each of these elements of the sentence do and how they interact with the other parts of the sentence. Once you’ve watched this video and understood it, make sure you watch my classes about other parts of speech:
Nouns & Adjectives youtu.be/EZpSew68-eI
Verbs & Adverbs youtu.be/nEx49LO-j-c

Take the quiz here: engvid.com/speech-in-english-grammar-prepositions-pronouns-conjunctions-articles

In this video:
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Pronouns
4:47 Articles
6:37 Prepositions
8:53 Conjunctions

10 Common English Expressions from Sports

Adam’s English Lessons · engVid 2021-09-03 | In North America, sports are a very important part of culture and life. It doesn’t matter if you care about sports or not – you need to know a little bit about them in order to understand many common expressions used in everyday English. For example, ‘quarterback’, ‘rain check’, and ‘make a pit stop’ come from football, baseball, and racing. Watch this English class to learn these and many other expressions that come from sports. Then, take the quiz here: engvid.com/10-common-english-expressions-from-sports

More of my lessons on English expressions:
Learn POLITE expressions in English youtu.be/MJRcANHEys4
10 English Expressions from POLITICS youtu.be/zglSHvH5Xm4