Where do the names of the days of the week come from? Learn English with Gill · engVid 2017-02-11 | Have you ever wondered how the days of the week got their names? In this video, I will explain their origins. You'll learn how these names are related to ancient mythology and to the planets. 'Etymology' is the study of the origin of words. Some of the days of the week have a simple etymology, like 'Sunday' -- the day of the Sun, but many of the others aren't as easy! This is a very interesting way to learn about the English language and the cultures that have influenced modern English. I'll also explain how these names relate to the French and German languages. Join me as we will travel back in history, and out into the solar system. I hope you enjoy the journey! Take the quiz to test yourself at http://www.engvid.com/days-of-the-week-etymology/TRANSCRIPTHi. I'm Gill at www.engvid.com, and today we're going to be looking at the days of the week and the origin of the names of the days, which are obviously different in different languages, but in the English language, the days, a lot of them, apart from the sun and the moon, a lot of the days are named after gods. Not... Not god, not the Christian god, but before Christianity came to the UK or to Britain, we had these... It's called pagan gods. "Pagan" just means before Christianity. So, there were these not just one god, but a group of gods, and a goddess as well, a female god. And the days were named after them. Okay. So let's have a look through the days of the week and I'll tell you all about how the day got its name. Okay. So, this goes back hundreds of years, so that's why it's a little strange.So, "Sunday", the main religious day in the Christian world, but before Christianity in the pagan times, Sunday-obviously, "sun"-was named after the sun. Sun's Day. Because, obviously, you look up into the sky and the sun is the brightest thing there, and it keeps you warm and all of that, so everyone knew the sun was very important for human life to survive, so they named the first day of the week after the sun. Sun's Day. And just to make a link, here, with the German language because we share a lot of similar words with the German language: "Sonntag", so in German as well, the sun... The word for "sun" in German is in the name of the German word for Sunday. Okay. Right, so that's Sunday, Sun's Day, the day dedicated to the sun.Next day: "Monday". It's not totally obvious, but it's named after the moon. Moon. "Mon", "moon", so there's a little moon. And again, because the sun, most important and then after that you look up in the sky at night and you see the moon, so it's like the second most important thing that you see. So, Moon's Day, Monday. And in German: "Montag", so that's the moon in German. But also, the example from French because in French the word for "moon" is "lune", "la lune", so in French, again, the day is named after the moon and it's called "lundi". So even in French, which has a different word, it's still connected with the moon. Okay. Right, so that's the sun and the moon for the first two days of the week.Now, this is where it gets interesting. "Tuesday" is named after one of the pagan gods called Tiu, T-i-u. Tiu's Day. Okay? And he came from the sort of North European group of gods. Okay? And Tiu was the god of war. He represented war or... And the god of the sky, generally. And the link, here, with the Southern European gods which come mostly from the Roman gods. So, the French name for Tuesday, and the French words come from the southern group of gods, the Roman god of war is Mars. Okay? Like the planet... There's also a link with the planets, and that's the red planet, Mars. So, in French, Tuesday is called "mardi" because it's linked to Mars. So, in the northern group of gods we have Tiu's Day and he's the god of war, and in the southern group of gods we have mardi, Mars, and Mars is also the god of war in the Southern European gods. Okay. Whoops, sorry. Right.Moving on: "Wednesday", which is always a tricky one to spell, difficult to spell. It's Wed-nes-day, but we pronounce it: "Wensday". That's named after Woden. Woden's Day. Okay? And Woden was the sort of chief god in charge of all the other gods. He was the top god. Woden's Day. Okay. In the southern group of gods, in French, Wednesday is "mercredi", which is named after Mercury. But in this case, Mercury is not the equivalent of Woden. So, sorry, that's a bit not very... Anyway, that's the way it goes. We can't change it. "mercredi" in French is named after Mercury, who was the messenger god. Okay. And again, there's a planet named after Mercury as well. So, anyway, Northern European, Woden's Day. Wednesday. Right.
British English & American English: 11 Vocabulary Differences Learn English with Gill · engVid 2023-06-13 | Would you like a biscuit or a cookie? One area of difference between British English and American English is vocabulary, and in this lesson I’ll be covering a few examples. So if you’re not sure whether to buy a new pair of trousers or a new pair of pants, or if you don’t know whether a biscuit is going to taste the same as a cookie, this class will help! After the video, take the quiz here: https://www.engvid.com/british-english-american-english-11-vocabulary-differences/Learn more about British English with these videos!Learn British accents and dialects https://youtu.be/nDdRHWHzwR4How to pronounce "R" in British English https://youtu.be/zcQ1xcSljQoIn this lesson:00:00 British & American Vocabulary Differences02:01 trousers & pants03:18 dustbin & trash can04:06 rubbish & garbage04:43 boot & trunk06:53 full stop & period07:34 flat & apartment08:29 holiday & vacation09:26 biscuit & cookie10:48 shop & store12:13 university & college13:22 chips & fries
Learn 20 ‘-ISM’ Words in English: VOCABULARY & PRONUNCIATION Learn English with Gill · engVid 2023-05-13 | How many words do you know that end in -ISM? You might be surprised how many there are, from optimism, to symbolism, to journalism, and lots more! In this vocabulary and pronunciation lesson I’ll introduce you to some useful -ISM words, and I’ll demonstrate how to pronounce them. I hope you’ll find it a useful way to expand your vocabulary. https://www.engvid.com/learn-20-ism-words-in-english/More of my videos about vocabulary and pronunciation:Test Your English Vocabulary: Shapes & Patterns https://youtu.be/kDffRF0ueYoBasic English: How to pronounce contractions https://youtu.be/AFoG4hmcqZQIn this lesson:00:00 How to pronounce "-ism" words in English02:17 "-ism" Pronunciation Practice10:11 "-ism" Review
RHYME in English poetry and speech Learn English with Gill · engVid 2023-04-25 | What are the different types of rhyme? How important is rhyming in poetry? Why do we even rhyme at all? If you’ve watched any of my videos on poetry, you’ll already have seen how important rhyming can be in English. In this lesson I’ll explain what the requirements are to create a rhyme, and the different types of rhyme, from full rhyme, to half rhyme, to eye rhyme. Rhyming is easy when you know how, and it can happen in everyday conversation too, often by accident, which makes people laugh. This video will also help you with pronunciation, because rhyme is all about what the words sound like! Test your rhyme skills with the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/rhyme-in-english-poetry-and-speech/Watch all of my poetry lessons here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUec55HG7h2EKV6k3rkYFFIiIn this lesson:00:00 What is a rhyme?01:38 How to make a rhyme02:49 Rhyme in poetry03:46 What is a half rhyme?04:25 What is a visual rhyme?06:33 Rhyme is not enough to make a poem!
Test Your English Vocabulary: SHAPES & PATTERNS Learn English with Gill · engVid 2023-04-04 | Are you able to describe shapes and patterns in English? It’s a very useful thing to be able to do! In this vocabulary lesson for beginners, I’ll teach you many visual description words, from geometrical ones to zigzags, swirls, and wavy lines. With this vocabulary you’ll have fun describing a painting you’ve recently seen, or your friend’s latest colourful patterned shirt! http://www.engvid.com/english-vocabulary-shapes-patterns/More of my vocabulary lessons:How are you feeling? Vocabulary & expressions to answer this common question! https://youtu.be/J6iuefm-2noEnglish Vocabulary Builder: 15 slang & informal words https://youtu.be/Um3l2BECKrcIn this lesson:00:00 Shape Vocabulary in English00:27 square & rectangle02:02 triangle02:45 circle & round03:38 oval04:15 Pattern Vocabulary: dots, spots, checks, stripes, spirals, zigzag, floral, wavy...
6 Famous Quotations from Shakespeare Learn English with Gill · engVid 2023-03-11 | I’ll share with you some of the most famous short quotations from Shakespeare’s plays, with a little bit of background information to the quotation, and something about the character who is speaking. We will cover quotations from Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, and Richard III. However much, or however little you already know about Shakespeare, I hope I can encourage you to explore further, by reading one or more of his plays, watching one of the many film versions, or even doing some performing! https://www.engvid.com/6-famous-quotations-from-shakespeare/Next, learn more about Shakespeare's influence on English: https://youtu.be/alInQ7nzKrIAnd read a poem by Shakespeare with me: https://youtu.be/BU4j7JZzo-AIn this lesson:00:00 Introduction to Shakespeare01:37 "That one may smile and smile and be a villain" — Hamlet04:58 "Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania" — A Midsummer Night's Dream07:38 "When we are born, we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools." — King Lear10:45 "The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose." — The Merchant of Venice12:52 "When I said I would die a bachelor, I did not think I should live till I were married." — Much Ado About Nothing15:29 "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!" — Richard III
English Vocabulary Builder: Learn 15 Slang & Informal Words Learn English with Gill · engVid 2023-02-20 | Wicked! Blimey!! Brilliant!!! Do you know how and when to use these words? Would you like to improve your understanding of informal English? In this lesson I’ll introduce you to a few examples of colloquial expressions, and I’ll explain the kinds of situations where you would use them. You might like to listen out for them in films and series, to hear how they are used. Remember to test your knowledge in the quiz – Cheers! https://www.engvid.com/english-vocabulary-builder-15-slang-informal-words/If you liked this lesson, watch these next:English Vocabulary Builder: Learn 9 Buzzwords https://youtu.be/pMYtwX1gPiQLearn about the Cockney English accent and dialect https://youtu.be/CCeeBP-ePLsIn this video:00:00 – 15 Slang & Informal Words in English –00:51 wicked02:04 cool03:40 brilliant05:01 dead funny06:01 cheers08:01 dodgy09:34 gutted11:48 peckish12:43 knackered14:47 chill (out)16:09 kip & 40 winks17:19 blimey18:58 skint20:10 Fancy that!
Gender Pronouns: Using ‘THEY’, ‘THEIR’, and ‘THEM’ for a single person in English Learn English with Gill · engVid 2023-01-31 | Do you notice people sometimes use the plural pronouns THEY, THEM, and THEIR when talking about one person? In this lesson I’ll explain why this is done to avoid specifying male or female gender. I’ll give some example sentences to show how it works, and I’ll include a test that we can do together towards the end of the video. And there’s also a quiz over on www.engvid.com for you to test your understanding: https://www.engvid.com/gender-pronouns-singular-they-their-them-english/More of my lessons about pronouns in English:Learn English: THOU, THEE, THY, THINE https://youtu.be/DH1ADfs0_xY5-Minute English: WHO, WHOM, WHOSE, WHO'S https://youtu.be/bash3DXnyWUIn this lesson:00:00 The normal usage of they/them/their for plurals01:42 How to use they/them/their for male/female singular05:31 Preferred pronouns08:12 Practice: they/them/their for avoiding gender-specific language
English Pronunciation Practice: SH & SHR Learn English with Gill · engVid 2023-01-07 | Listen and repeat: SH & SHR sounds. These sounds can be tricky to say correctly, even for some native English speakers. In this class, I’ll demonstrate how to shape your mouth to pronounce each of these sounds. You can listen to me pronounce words with ‘sh’ and ‘shr’ in them, and then practice on your own. https://www.engvid.com/english-pronunciation-practice-sh-shr/More of my pronunciation lessons:Basic English: How to pronounce negative contractions https://youtu.be/mdvRis4_79QEnglish Pronunciation Practice: V & W https://youtu.be/bQnCXVwm2rEIn this lesson: 00:00 How to pronounce "sh" & "shr" in English01:37 "sh" pronunciation02:29 "shr" pronunciation09:55 "sh" & "shr" pronunciation review
Let’s Read and Understand a Poem: “In An Artist’s Studio” by Christina Rossetti Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-12-23 | Today we will look at a sonnet by the 19th century poet, Christina Rossetti. It’s called ‘In an Artist’s Studio’, and has a connection with the visual arts and painting. I’ll go through the poem in detail, explaining the meaning and looking at some technical aspects such as rhyme, structure, form, and alliteration. I hope you find it interesting. I’ll also give you some background information on Christina Rossetti, her brother Dante Gabriel Rossetti and his wife Elizabeth Siddal. For more information, and to see some of the paintings, go to: https://editions.covecollective.org/content/dante-gabriel-rossetti-christina-rossetti-and-elizabeth-siddalTake the quiz on this lesson here: http://www.engvid.com/lets-read-and-understand-a-poem-christina-rossetti/More of my videos about poems:Learn English with a Poem: "The Owl and the Pussycat" https://youtu.be/hVidL1o28gwLearn English with a Poem: "The New Colossus" https://youtu.be/mFvqn00AkxAIn this lesson: 00:00 "In An Artist's Studio" by Christina Rossetti 02:43 1. First Quatrain 06:47 2. Second Quatrain 11:01 3. Sestet 20:54 Background information 24:19 "In An Artist's Studio" by Christina Rossetti: Full Poetry Reading
Stop using the glottal stop! Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-11-23 | Would you like to be a smooth speaker of English? This video is all about the pronunciation of the consonant “t”, which some people, including native speakers, tend to completely avoid nowadays, leading to a rather broken-up style of speaking. The technical name for this is the “glottal stop”. In this lesson, I’ll give you a few examples of what I mean, and I’ll demonstrate how to put the “t” back into your pronunciation and achieve a smoother way of speaking. https://www.engvid.com/stop-using-the-glottal-stop/More of my pronunciation lessons:Learn English Pronunciation: TH & THR https://youtu.be/sPIOxYtguhk Learn British accents and dialects https://youtu.be/nDdRHWHzwR4In this lesson:00:00 Stop using the glottal stop! 03:07 glottal stop before words starting with a vowel 05:12 glottal stop in the middle of a word 06:29 glottal stop in words ending with -ed 07:50 Stop using the glottal stop: Practice
Learn 9 ways to use ‘JUST’ in English Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-10-29 | Have you noticed how that little word ‘just’ seems to mean different things in different sentences? Well, this vocabulary lesson is JUST what you need to get a clearer picture of the different ways the word can be used. You’ll be JUST amazed at the number of different meanings! And to test out your knowledge after you’ve watched the video, JUST head over to www.engvid.com and take the quiz. JUST the ticket! https://www.engvid.com/learn-9-ways-to-use-just-in-english/Are you ready for more English vocabulary? Try these lessons next!10 ways to use the verb KEEP in English https://youtu.be/blM5T5y5o2c5 ways to use SHOULD in English https://youtu.be/FdPSF0_n0uIIn this lesson:00:00 – The Many Uses of "JUST" in English – 00:46 just = recently 01:29 just = immediately 02:07 just = close to the time 02:53 just = only 03:27 just = exactly 04:02 just = honest 04:26 unjust 05:22 just in time 05:41 just the ticket 06:11 just what the doctor ordered 07:17 – Conclusion –
Easy English: How to pronounce the long vowel sound in words ending with ‘e’ Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-10-10 | Have you noticed there’s a difference between the pronunciation of NOT and NOTE, or SIT and SITE? In this lesson I’ll introduce you to this interesting rule, where adding an E at the end of a word changes the previous vowel from short to long. If this sounds strange, don’t worry, I have lots of example words to illustrate it - so don’t QUIT before you’ve started, it’s actually QUITE easy! You’ll also get to learn some new vocabulary along the way. https://www.engvid.com/basic-english-pronounce-long-vowels-e/Next, watch more of my pronunciation lessons:Basic English: How to pronounce negative contractions—ISN'T, WON'T, AREN'T... https://youtu.be/mdvRis4_79QEnglish Pronunciation: How to say words beginning with W+vowel https://youtu.be/21kxEb5dyjYIn this lesson:00:00 The Long "e" Vowel Sound in English 01:12 bit – bite 01:42 fat – fate 01:57 gap – gape 02:28 hop – hope 03:04 not – note 03:14 plan – plane 03:28 quit – quite 04:12 rip – ripe 05:00 sit – site 05:09 strip – stripe 05:55 tap – tape 06:46 trip – tripe 07:33 – Review –
Queen Elizabeth II – My Thoughts and Memories Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-09-29 | In this video I’m sharing a few of my own personal thoughts and memories of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died in early September 2022 after a long, 70-year reign. I also discuss some of the different ways in which the Queen and the monarchy have been viewed in the UK over the last several decades. https://www.engvid.com/queen-elizabeth-ii-thoughts-memoriesDuring the video, I mention two videos which show the Queen’s sense of humour. Here are the links to those: James Bond Olympics Sketch, 2012 https://youtu.be/1AS-dCdYZbo Paddington Bear Sketch, Platinum Jubilee, 2022 https://youtu.be/7UfiCa244XEIMy previous videos about royalty and UK history:The Ages & Periods of English History https://youtu.be/jTabtn7K2i8The British Royal Family: Everything you need to know https://youtu.be/jSDoxNzFMZw
5-Minute English: WHO, WHOM, WHOSE, WHO’S Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-09-22 | Do you ever wonder whether to use WHOM instead of WHO? And what about WHOSE and WHO’S, which sound the same, but have different meanings? In this short lesson I’ll explain the grammar behind these four words, and show how they can be used in a sentence. And then you can test out your knowledge in the quiz. https://www.engvid.com/5-minute-english-who-whom-whose-whosNext, watch these English grammar videos!Gender Pronouns: Using "THEY", "THEIR", and "THEM" for a single person in English https://youtu.be/0eoKIA5IFroLearn English Grammar: "Use", "Used", and "Used To" https://youtu.be/I9CZ-nj9joMIn this lesson:00:00 – Who, Whom, Whose, Who's – 00:17 who 00:47 whom 02:54 whose 03:21 who's 04:41 – Conclusion –
Make your English stronger with INTENSIFIERS: very, really, so, do, definitely, absolutely… Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-09-03 | What are intensifiers? They are little words that have a big impact on the meaning and feeling of your sentence. In this simple lesson, I’ll introduce you to a few examples, and I’ll show you how they can be used in sentences to strengthen them. We will cover the intensifiers very, do, so, really, absolutely, definitely, and extremely. I do hope you find it useful! Test your understanding of this video with the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/make-your-english-stronger-with-intensifiers/More of my lessons for improving your everyday English:Using SIMILES to improve your everyday English https://youtu.be/rzcbmr7ol6EBasic English: How to pronounce negative contractions https://youtu.be/mdvRis4_79QIn this lesson:00:00 7 Intensifiers in English 00:38 very 01:46 do 02:27 so 02:48 really 03:44 absolutely 04:49 definitely 05:44 extremely
‘Shall’ in English: Everything you need to know Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-08-09 | You might sometimes wonder whether to use ‘will’ or ‘shall’ in English. Do you even need to use ‘shall’ at all these days? In this lesson I’ll explain exactly how and when ‘shall’ is used. I’ll also show you which personal pronouns it belongs with, and I’ll give some example sentences to show how it works in practice. Shall we proceed...? https://www.engvid.com/shall-in-english/Next, watch more English grammar lessons!8 ways to use WOULD https://youtu.be/Imfmh66zlX8Basic English Grammar: All forms of the verb "TO BE" https://youtu.be/T3cPixQjH2MIn this lesson:00:00 "Shall" in English: Everything you need to know 00:52 When is "shall" used in English? 03:25 The negative form of "shall": "shall not" & "shan't" 05:44 "Shall" for suggestions and questions 07:11 "Shall" for commands 08:30 Review & Conclusion
The Ages & Periods of English History: Victorian, Tudor, Edwardian, Elizabethan... Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-07-12 | Do you know the difference between "Elizabethan" and "Victorian"? Have you noticed how many English or British kings were called Edward, or George, or Henry? In this lesson I’ll give a summary of hundreds of years of English and British history. We’ll talk about some of the labels used for the different periods, and some of the kings and queens – including a short period when we didn’t have a monarch at all! If you’ve heard names like Tudor, Edwardian, Restoration, Victorian, and Elizabethan, but not been quite sure exactly what they mean, this lesson is for you. These names are useful to know if you’re studying anything historical, including literature, architecture, works of art, and music. After the lesson, test your knowledge with the quiz! https://www.engvid.com/the-ages-periods-of-english-history-victorian-tudor-edwardian-elizabethan/Learn more history and culture with these videos!Discover the History of English https://youtu.be/aEH2GkuRIHsHow the UK Is Divided: Countries, Cities, Counties... https://youtu.be/7nt-Kn6bi9UIn this lesson:00:00 What are the periods of English history? 02:23 Periods in English History: Overview 03:58 Medieval (The Middle Ages) 05:48 The Tudor Period 08:33 The Stuart Period 09:17 The English Civil War 10:08 The Commonwealth Period 10:45 The Restoration 13:36 The Hanoverian/Georgian Era 14:55 The Victorian Era 16:07 The Edwardian Period 18:05 The Second Elizabethan Age
“What should I read?” – My Book Recommendations Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-06-16 | What book should you read? People ask me this all the time, so in today’s video, I will give you my recommendations of English books you can read. These books are from different decades. I have quoted from the beginning of each book, to give an idea of its style and subject. I hope you find something here to follow up on and read in full! For a discussion about books and reading with other readers, watch this video next: https://youtu.be/a0de-Ueg5mE In this lesson: 00:00 6 books I recommend 01:06 Moby Dick by Herman Melville 04:22 1984 by George Orwell 06:43 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 11:00 Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf 12:57 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë 15:05 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 16:54 Which book should I read?
Learn 14 Musical Expressions in English Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-05-21 | I’m back to teach you English idioms and metaphors that come from music. I don’t want to sound like a broken record, or blow my own trumpet, but if you say nice things in the comments about this video it will be music to my ears! https://www.engvid.com/learn-14-musical-expressions-in-english/More of my videos about English expressions and idioms:14 English idioms & sayings from food & drink https://youtu.be/AoNB1cJ-tDU13 English idioms from the theatre https://youtu.be/CTwnQt-PS7cIn this lesson:00:00 – Introduction – 00:31 on the fiddle 02:16 harmonious relationship 03:24 drumming up support 04:35 change the record 06:07 sound like a broken record 08:17 rings a bell 08:41 going for a song 09:50 blow your own trumpet 10:41 call the tune 11:36 blow the whistle on & whistleblower 13:47 clean as a whistle 14:46 change your tune 15:42 face the music 17:09 music to my ears 17:49 – Conclusion –
How the UK is Divided: Countries, Cities, Counties, Councils, Wards Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-04-27 | It’s called the United Kingdom, but it’s divided up into four countries! I’ll be focusing on England in particular, and showing how the country where I live is divided up into cities and towns, villages and countryside. I’ll be talking about counties, councils, and wards, and giving a few examples of place names. If you’re planning on moving to the UK, this is essential knowledge. https://www.engvid.com/how-the-uk-is-divided/To learn how to pronounce UK place names, watch these lessons:How to say the names of British cities, by @engvidJade : https://youtu.be/IXkFM3TC108How to pronounce UK place names, by @engvidBenjamin : https://youtu.be/MHCb2D3IMNMAnd for more about Scotland, see my interview with a Scottish poet here: https://youtu.be/UKZ5p2lKCkwIn this video:00:00 How the UK is divided 00:16 Countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland 02:04 Big Cities: London, Birmingham, Manchester... 03:22 Suburbs 04:06 Countryside 05:22 Counties: Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Somerset, Kent, Devon, Cornwall, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk... 05:43 How to pronounce "-shire" names 08:14 Councils 09:09 Wards
English Vocabulary: CLIMATE CHANGE Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-04-04 | Climate change is a major issue all around the world. In this English vocabulary lesson you will learn the main vocabulary connected with global warming, from fossil fuels and greenhouse gases to rising sea levels and extreme weather. Learning these words will help you be able to read and to listen to the news in English, and to discuss these important issues with English speakers. After watching, test yourself with the quiz. https://www.engvid.com/english-vocabulary-climate-change/More videos that will help you understand current events and news: Learn about the UK political system & elections https://youtu.be/f98HtyjcWxEEnglish Vocabulary Builder: 9 buzzwords https://youtu.be/pMYtwX1gPiQIn this video: 00:00 What is climate change? 00:31 global warming 00:53 fossil fuels 01:44 greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide 02:43 threat to human life 03:01 loss of species: plants, animals, coral reefs 03:36 extreme weather: heatwaves, drought, storms, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, volcanic eruptions 07:53 rising sea levels 08:20 melting ice 08:54 food shortage 09:52 What can we do?
“THAN” or “THEN”? Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-03-11 | THAN and THEN, THEN and THAN: Which one is which? Just one little letter, but it completely changes the meaning. One relates to time and sequence and the other is used to compare. Autocorrect on your phone won’t help you get this right – in fact it might trick you into making a mistake, so it’s up to you to know the correct word to use. In this lesson I’ll clarify the difference between these two important words, and give you a short test to help you practise using them. And of course there’s a quiz too, over on www.engvid.com , so do give it a try and test out your knowledge! https://www.engvid.com/than-or-then/Keep going with more of my basic English lessons!MAY or MIGHT? https://youtu.be/YND9m8q3TJ8Easy English Lesson: Should you use "A" or "AN"? https://youtu.be/1zFF7tXmfR0In this lesson: 00:00 THAN or THEN? What's the difference? 00:33 THAN & THEN: Difference in sound 01:09 When to use 'than' 02:04 When to use 'then' 03:26 Test Yourself: "than" or "then"? 06:28 Conclusion
English Vocabulary Builder: Learn 9 BUZZWORDS Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-02-20 | A buzzword is a word or phrase that is currently popular or fashionable. Some people criticise them for being used too much, but they exist for a reason – they’re useful! In this vocabulary lesson, I’ll introduce you to nine buzzwords and phrases which are currently in regular use. We’ll talk about: the new normal, synergy, unprecedented, unpack, think outside the box, reach out, courtesy call, go viral, and unmute. After you’ve taken the lesson, do try the quiz to test your understanding. http://www.engvid.com/english-vocabulary-builder-learn-9-buzzwords/More of my vocabulary lessons:English Vocabulary Builder: Learn 15 Slang & Informal Words https://youtu.be/Um3l2BECKrcImprove Your Vocabulary: 23 words for being happy/sad in English https://youtu.be/67Q2N11-RuwIn this lesson:00:00 What are buzzwords? 02:19 the new normal 03:57 synergy 06:26 unprecedented 08:38 unpack 10:33 think outside the box 12:00 reach out 13:07 courtesy call 15:23 go viral 16:56 unmute 17:54 – Conclusion –
Basic English: How to pronounce negative contractions Learn English with Gill · engVid 2022-01-24 | Learn how to pronounce negative contractions like ISN’T, AREN’T, WON’T, HAVEN’T, and SHOULDN’T in English. In this basic lesson, I’ll explain how negative contractions are constructed, and how to pronounce them. Make sure you also watch my lesson on how to pronounce the positive contractions here: https://youtu.be/AFoG4hmcqZQTake the quiz to make sure you’ve understood the lesson: http://www.engvid.com/basic-english-how-to-pronounce-negative-contractions/In this lesson:00:00 How to pronounce negative contractions in English 03:23 Pronunciation of negative BE contractions: isn't, aren't, wasn't, weren't, won't 04:05 Pronunciation of negative HAVE contractions: hasn't, haven't, hadn't 04:11 Pronunciation of negative DO contractions: don't, doesn't, didn't 04:33 Pronunciation of "won't" 05:30 Negative MODAL Contractions: wouldn't, couldn't, shouldn't 05:52 SLANG Negative Contraction: ain't 07:07 Conclusion
Advanced English Vocabulary: PUNS & DOUBLE MEANINGS Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-12-28 | Can you understand English jokes? Understanding humour in English is a sign that you’ve reached a new level! In this video, I’ll introduce you to a few examples of verbal humour. I’ll explain how these examples work and what makes them funny. Puns are used in everyday speech and also in newspaper headlines, so this lesson is relevant to spoken and written English. Many puns follow similar patterns, so once you understand how some of them work, you will be able to understand new ones you encounter on your own. http://www.engvid.com/advanced-english-vocabulary-puns-double-meanings/You can find the "Alice in Wonderland" lesson by @engvidAlex here: https://youtu.be/x5XEfqAp1eoAnd if you liked this lesson, try these next!Metaphors in English https://youtu.be/tEGWeQ1FK8ELearn English with a poem https://youtu.be/hVidL1o28gwIn this video:00:00 What are puns? 00:55 Wordplay examples 08:52 Puns in News Headlines
Basic English: How to pronounce contractions Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-11-30 | Learn how to pronounce contractions like I’M, IT’D, YOU’LL, and THEY’RE in English. I’ll explain which verbs are being contracted, and how to say the contractions correctly and easily. Don’t forget to test your knowledge with the quiz, once you’ve watched the video! https://www.engvid.com/basic-english-how-to-pronounce-contractionsNext, watch my video on how to pronounce negative contractions! https://youtu.be/mdvRis4_79QIn this video:00:00 How to pronounce contractions in English 02:37 IS & HAS Contractions: I'm, you're, he's, she's, it's, we're, they're 05:10 HAVE Contractions: I've, you've, we've, they've 06:07 HAD & WOULD Contractions: I'd, you'd, he'd, she'd, it'd, we'd, they'd 07:37 WILL Contractions: I'll, you'll, he'll, she'll, it'll, we'll, they'll
Learn English: THOU, THEE, THY, THINE Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-11-04 | What is thy bidding, my master? Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? You’ve probably noticed these old forms – THY, THEE, THOU, THINE – appearing in English literature, especially poetry. Even modern works that are set in the past or that are trying to be very formal use these words sometimes. But it’s important to understand what they mean exactly and how the words differ from each other. It’s also important to know about the verb endings that go with them, so here is my explanation. After watching the video, do test your knowledge in the quiz – thou knowest it makes sense! https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-thou-thee-thy-thine/Learn more about the history of the English language with these lessons:Discover the history of English https://youtu.be/aEH2GkuRIHsHow did the days of the week get their names? https://youtu.be/4aEsu3EU88kEnglish expressions from Shakespeare https://youtu.be/alInQ7nzKrIIn this lesson:00:00 Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?01:52 What does 'thou' mean?03:28 What does 'thee' mean?03:44 What does 'thy' mean?04:06 What does 'thine' mean?04:42 What does 'thyself' mean?05:16 How 'thou', 'thee', 'thy', and 'thine' are used in English07:10 Quotations using 'thou', 'thee', 'thy', 'thine', 'thyself'17:13 Verb Endings: 'art', 'hast', 'dost', 'didst'21:27 Modern usage of 'thy', 'thou', 'thee'...
English Pronunciation Practice: CH & SH Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-10-14 | Do you know how to pronounce CH & SH correctly in English? It’s important to get them right, otherwise it can cause confusion and misunderstandings! In this lesson, I’ll explain how to make the two sounds, and we’ll look at some pairs of words which sound the same, apart from the CH or SH—you can repeat them after me. Finally, we’ll practise with some sentences containing the word pairs. https://www.engvid.com/english-pronunciation-practice-ch-sh/More pronunciation practice!English Pronunciation Practice: V & W https://youtu.be/bQnCXVwm2rEEnglish Pronunciation: Should you make an S or Z sound? https://youtu.be/hLRqC8v6lNU0:00 How to make the SH & CH sounds in English6:30 SH & CH: Word Practice21:07 SH & CH: Sentence Practice27:07 Review & Conclusion
Learn English with an article from The Guardian Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-09-17 | Today we’ll work on our vocabulary by reading an article from an online UK newspaper, The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/may/26/world-first-fruit-picking-robot-set-to-work-artificial-intelligence-farming . This article was written by Julia Kollewe and Rob Davies, and it’s about robots being used to pick raspberries. You will probably encounter some new English vocabulary and expressions. We’ll learn words such as: “quivering”, “shift”, “tweak”, “punnet”, and expressions such as “let loose”. I recommend reading this and other articles aloud, to help you with pronunciation and fluent speaking.Take a quiz on this lesson: https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-with-a-guardian-news-articleNext, watch my other lessons about learning English with the news!Learn English with a BBC News Article https://youtu.be/JyZnolQsd04Improve your vocabulary with an article https://youtu.be/ePdkKz-drAU
English Pronunciation Practice: V & W Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-08-17 | Do you know how to pronounce V & W correctly in English? I’ve noticed that some people pronounce them both the same way, but in fact they are very different! In this lesson, I’ll demonstrate how to shape your mouth in order to pronounce each of these consonants correctly. Then we’ll look at some example words containing each one -- you can repeat them after me. Finally, we’ll practice with sentences where you have to switch between V & W multiple times. https://www.engvid.com/english-pronunciation-practice-v-w/Watch all of my pronunciation lessons here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lc7pucsco4&list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUeo8MifSBdvIF6eWa1efPdr
Learn about Scotland with a Scottish poet Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-07-06 | Scottish poet Hugh McMillan will read us one of his poems today. We’ll talk about the Scots language as well as aspects of life in Scotland: language, arts, culture, history, geography, politics, and more. You’ll learn about how Scots is a sister language to English, with its own vocabulary, and how even apostrophes can be an issue to be debated. You can find much more about Hugh McMillan and his work at his website: https://www.hughmcmillanwriter.co.uk/ . Also visit his YouTube channel, where you can hear many, many other poets reading their work: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0m1zEKwPe-aY6Lj6CoJmYw . If you would like to learn more about Scotland, Hugh suggests these sites: https://www.electricscotland.com/ https://hiddenscotland.co/ https://asls.arts.gla.ac.uk/ . Finally, the poem read at the end of the video is by Josephine (Josie) Neill. You can find more of her work here: https://www.wigtownbookfestival.com/library/me-and-katie-morrison-the-watergaw & https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p00bktcv (available only in the UK).Learn about English and UK culture with poetry! More of my poetry videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUec55HG7h2EKV6k3rkYFFIi
Improve your English Vocabulary by reading an article with me Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-06-13 | Today we’ll read an article that uses some advanced English vocabulary and expressions. This article by Jon Excell (https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20151027-the-ticking-time-bomb-of-the-thames) is about some World War II bombs that are in the water very close to the shore of the UK. Even though the bombs are now very old, they are still a serious threat. This article uses a lot of advanced words and phrases, so it’s perfect if you are trying to take your English to the next level. Read this article with me, and then I suggest you read more articles on your own at the BBC Future website. Test your understanding of this lesson by taking the quiz: http://www.engvid.com/improve-your-english-vocabulary-reading-articleLet's read some more! Learn English with a BBC News article - Nike trainers on beaches https://youtu.be/JyZnolQsd04Learn English with a poem! https://youtu.be/hVidL1o28gw
Learn English with a BBC News article Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-04-12 | Improve your English with a news article! Together we will go through an article on the BBC News website. I will explain vocabulary and expressions, as well as give you cultural context about the article. Follow along here: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48464664 . I encourage you to read the BBC News website and other English language news sites regularly on your own to develop your independent study skills and improve your English. http://www.engvid.com/learn-english-with-a-bbc-news-article/Next, watch more of my lessons on READING ENGLISH:Improve your English Vocabulary by reading an article with me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePdkKz-drAULearn English with a poem! https://youtu.be/hVidL1o28gw
What are you reading? A group discussion about books. Learn English with Gill · engVid 2021-02-14 | Join me for a discussion about books and reading with four special guests. You’ll hear about different types of books, from fantasy to poetry, philosophy, history, and illustrated books for children. Reading in English expands your vocabulary and gives you a deeper understanding of the language and culture. If you haven’t yet read a book in English, this video should encourage you to start!For English lessons from Alex, go to his channel: https://www.youtube.com/engvidalexTo learn Spanish with Ana, go to Butterfly Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/ButterflySpanish
Help a Charity, Save a Life Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-12-30 | Learn about a lifesaving medical charity, Anthony Nolan. The charity works internationally to help people with blood cancer recover by matching them with stem cell donations. See if you, or someone you know, can become a stem cell donor via an international database, and save a life. You’ll also hear what it’s like to work for a charity. This is also an excellent opportunity for you to listen to an English conversation between two native speakers.Learn more about the Anthony Nolan organization here: https://www.anthonynolan.orgWorld Marrow Donor Association: https://wmda.info/donor/become-a-donor/Watch more of my interviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUcYPVPgFLjx7LBxCpFFVOl8
Comparing life during lockdown in China & England Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-12-05 | In this discussion with Michelle, my student from China, we talk about her experience during the 2020 lockdown, and compare behaviour and attitudes about the pandemic in China and in England. I also talk to Michelle about her experience living in London, and she gives her tips on learning English and adjusting to life in an English-speaking country. http://www.engvid.com/life-during-lockdown-china-england/Watch more of my interviews with students: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUcYPVPgFLjx7LBxCpFFVOl8
Learn English with a Poem: “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-11-14 | Improve your English with a sonnet by the American poet Emma Lazarus. This poem was written in 1883, but it has a lot of relevance to what is happening in the world today. You might feel threatened when looking at an old poem – all that formal unfamiliar vocabulary can be intimidating. But I’ll show you that it doesn’t have to be scary. I’ll take you through the poem line by line and explain the difficult words and concepts. We will also learn a little bit about the poem’s structure and rhyme scheme. This is the article I refer to in the video: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/articles/144956/emma-lazarus-the-new-colossusTake the quiz here: https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-with-a-poem-the-new-colossus-emma-lazarus/Watch more of my poetry lessons: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUec55HG7h2EKV6k3rkYFFIi
Life in the UK: A professional couple who moved to London 5 years ago talk about their experience Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-10-28 | Have you thought about moving to England? In this interview, you’ll hear about the experience an Italian couple had when they moved to London almost six years ago. They talk about finding a place to live, finding jobs, and how they support each other. We talk about their reasons for choosing to leave their lives in Italy and come to London, as well as what they find difficult. You will also hear about their professional lives from their perspective as non-native speakers, as well as how they have been dealing with life during the 2020 health crisis. https://www.engvid.com/life-in-the-uk-interview-professional-couple/You can find all my interviews in this playlist! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUcYPVPgFLjx7LBxCpFFVOl8
Life in the UK: Whats it like to move to, live, and work in London? Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-09-21 | What’s it like to move to the UK and raise a family here? Watch this interview with one of my London-based students, Chong from Malaysia. You will hear about Chong’s experiences of coming to the UK to live, study, and work, his first impressions, the weather, the food, and of course the language! https://www.engvid.com/life-in-the-uk-whats-it-like-to-live-in-london/For more interviews with my students, watch:What's it like to move to the UK? (Kamila from Poland) https://youtu.be/hiyIZG2Cy18Study & work in the UK (Hara from Greece) https://youtu.be/w9hxeka_drQ
Life in London: Fish & Chips Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-09-03 | Are you feeling hungry? I think you will be after watching this video! Today we are out and about in the suburbs of London. Come with me and visit a very special Fish and Chip shop called The Vintage Fish. This kind of food is traditional in England. We’ll be meeting Selim, the owner of the shop, who will tell us all about fish and chips, and will show us how it’s cooked. Be sure to visit The Vintage Fish if you’re going to be in London: http://www.vintagefish.co.uk/ Take the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/life-in-london-fish-chips/Watch more of my videos about life in London:Life in London: Visiting an art gallery https://youtu.be/CK4OrYTsf-QWhat's it like to move to the UK? https://youtu.be/hiyIZG2Cy18Study & work in the UK: Interview with my English student https://youtu.be/w9hxeka_drQ
Learn 7 Time Expressions in English Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-08-11 | Is it IN TIME or ON TIME? IN GOOD TIME or JUST IN TIME? In this English lesson, I’ll explain seven different time expressions, and the way they are used, with examples and situations. I think IT’S ABOUT TIME, don’t you?! Test yourself with the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/learn-7-time-expressions-in-english/ For even more English expressions about time, watch this video by@engvidRebecca : https://youtu.be/vij3fxKvEtA
Study & work in the UK: A talk with my English student about her journey! Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-07-19 | An interview with my student from Greece, Hara. She's been living in the UK since 2013. Watch and learn what it was like for her to move from her sunny home to the UK for university, and why she ended up staying to live and work as a medical researcher in London. https://www.engvid.com/study-work-in-the-uk-a-talk-with-my-english-studentWatch next: Life in London: Visiting an art gallery https://youtu.be/CK4OrYTsf-QWhat's it like to move to the UK? https://youtu.be/hiyIZG2Cy18
Learn 55 abbreviations for texting & messaging in English Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-06-25 | ru someone who sends a lot of texts? If so, u probably use abbreviations to shorten the words. In this English lesson, I will introduce you to many abbreviations used in texting and online messages. Here are some examples: bday, ez, ppl, sry, gnite, wd, g2cu, gf, bf, fyi, cu, yr... In total, there are 55 abbreviations you can start using to shorten your words and shorten your communication. They are useful in informal written communication such as text messages, informal emails, and online discussion forums where you need to reply briefly and quickly. A word of warning: as much as these are fun and useful, they are not a substitute for learning proper English! But for short and informal communication, these will come in handy. So if a friend sends you a text message like, “Don’t 4get my bday party and byob”, you will know exactly what they mean! https://www.engvid.com/55-abbreviations-texting-english/Watch next:Phone English https://youtu.be/OWDyWLhu0FYHow are you feeling? https://youtu.be/J6iuefm-2no
English Poetry: Learn about THE SONNET Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-06-05 | Learn about a form of poetry called the “sonnet”. Though poetry can be a bit complex because of all its rules, those very rules can produce some interesting and beautiful texts. The sonnet started in Italy in the 13th century, so the first sonnets were in Italian. We started seeing English sonnets in England in the 16th century. In this lesson, I will teach you more about the history of the sonnet, and then, I will show you an example written by Shakespeare. This is a chance to add to your vocabulary and to learn something about an aspect of English literature. After watching, you can take a look at some of my other poetry lessons. http://www.engvid.com/english-poetry-sonnet/Watch next:SHAKESPEARE'S influence on everyday English https://youtu.be/alInQ7nzKrIPoetry: the HAIKU https://youtu.be/YhIE4Dw6HKcPoetry: the LIMERICK https://youtu.be/d5fOvCTBIzQ
22 ways to use ‘OUT’ in English: outfit, outlook, output, outcry, out loud... Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-05-18 | The word “out” has so many uses in English! “Out” may be short, but it is mighty! More than just a preposition, “out” has many uses in combination with other words. In this English lesson, I will introduce you to some of them and help you to increase your vocabulary. For example, “outcome” is another word for “end result” or “consequence”. The phrase “out of date” means that something is not fresh anymore. There are so many combinations of “out” with other words that they cannot all be named here, but here are more words you will learn in this lesson: outing, out loud, outer space, outcry, outfit, outlook, output, outnumber, outcast... and more! https://www.engvid.com/22-ways-to-use-out-in-english/Watch next:10 "UP" Phrasal Verbs https://youtu.be/Xya8vp0yswc10 Ways to use "KEEP" https://youtu.be/blM5T5y5o2c
How to pronounce ‘R’ in British English Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-04-29 | In this lesson I’ll explain the British English pronunciation of ‘R’ in different words. In some words the ‘R’ is sounded, but in other words the ‘r’ is silent. I’ll demonstrate the pronunciation, and will give you some sentences to practise on. To finish, you might even like to try this tongue-twister: Round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran! http://www.engvid.com/how-to-pronounce-r-in-british-english/
Learn English Grammar: The 4 Conditionals Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-04-13 | Do conditionals in English drive you crazy? They’re so easy to get mixed up! There are four conditionals in English grammar, numbered zero through three. So in this lesson I’ll give you an overview of all four, with examples of each. If you watch this video and do the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-grammar-the-4-conditionals/ you will have a better understanding of conditionals in English. (That last sentence is an example of the first conditional!)
Learn English Vocabulary: Going to the theatre Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-03-24 | In this vocabulary lesson, I’ll be giving you some useful words connected with a visit to the theatre in England. Have you visited the “box office” or read a “programme”? I’ll also give you practical tips on what to expect while you’re there, as well as how to chat with a friend about the show. You will learn words like “foyer”, “auditorium”, “usher”, “interval”, “fringe”, “set”, “scenery”, “characters”, “plot”, and more. I will give you lots of ideas of what to talk about after the performance. After watching, you will know exactly what to expect from a visit to the theatre in the UK. No need to buy a ticket because all you have to do is click, and the performance will begin!WATCH NEXT:1. REAL ENGLISH: How to talk about art: https://youtu.be/W-dn5OSuRlk2. Life in London – Visiting an art gallery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK4OrYTsf-Q&list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUdXCO23ICAF0H3N9c35SWfv&index=133. The Vocabulary of Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf0N2Y4ReR8&list=PLjvCo2ax1ZUdXCO23ICAF0H3N9c35SWfv&index=3Take the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-vocabulary-going-to-the-theatre/#quiz
Learn English Grammar: What’s the difference between ACTIVE & PASSIVE? Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-03-06 | What are the active and passive voices in English? We use the active voice in a sentence when the subject performs a verb. For example: “Jim wrote a letter”. We use the passive voice when the subject is acted on by the verb. For example: “The letter was delivered by the postman”. Now, when should you use which voice? That is the question! In this English grammar lesson, I will teach you about using the active and passive voices. I will explain in more detail the difference between the two and give you lots of examples to solidify your understanding. I will also show you how to change a sentence from active to passive, or passive to active. You will learn some reasons why you might choose one or the other. This will help you in everyday speaking, as well as in writing, making your English more varied and interesting. Don’t forget to do the quiz after watching! https://www.engvid.com/learn-english-grammar-active-passive/
IELTS & Academic English: How to talk about percentages Learn English with Gill · engVid 2020-02-16 | I will teach you how to express percentages, proportions, and fractions in English. It may seem intimidating to learn mathematical terminology in a new language, but I will make it fun and interesting for you. It is useful to be able to talk about percentages in English because you might use figures, fractions, and percentages in your work, in a course, or even in everyday conversation. This lesson is also useful for those planning on taking the IELTS exam or any other exam where they give you some figures and percentages that you will need to understand and describe. We will focus on the topic of literacy to talk about how many people in the world are able to read and write. There is a 100% chance that you will improve your English if you complete the quiz after watching! https://www.engvid.com/ielts-academic-english-percentages/
