English Vocabulary Builder: HOUSING (American & British English) @engvidEmma

English with Emma · engVid Flat or apartment? Elevator or lift? Garden or yard? Different words are used in British English and North American English when talking about where we live. In this lesson, I will teach you common words we use to talk about our home in both American and British English. You will learn words such as: roommate, flatmate, landlord, tenant, flat, apartment, elevator, lift, garden, yard, floor, storey, and more. After the lesson, take the quiz: engvid.com/english-vocabulary-builder-housing-american-british-english

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In this lesson:
0:00 House Vocabulary in American & British English
0:33 apartment & flat
1:08 roommate & flatmate
1:57 garden & yard
3:13 bathroom, toilet, washroom, WC, loo
5:40 elevator & lift
6:26 floors, storeys, stories
9:18 landlord & tenant

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English Vocabulary Builder: HOUSING (American & British English)

English with Emma · engVid 2024-06-25 | Flat or apartment? Elevator or lift? Garden or yard? Different words are used in British English and North American English when talking about where we live. In this lesson, I will teach you common words we use to talk about our home in both American and British English. You will learn words such as: roommate, flatmate, landlord, tenant, flat, apartment, elevator, lift, garden, yard, floor, storey, and more. After the lesson, take the quiz: engvid.com/english-vocabulary-builder-housing-american-british-english

More English vocabulary:
Learn English Vocabulary: Thieves, Robbers, Stealing, Breaking Into... youtu.be/B2UW9yEVQYA
Learn English Vocabulary: SELF-HELP youtu.be/L6E_7b4mlCs

In this lesson:
0:00 House Vocabulary in American & British English
0:33 apartment & flat
1:08 roommate & flatmate
1:57 garden & yard
3:13 bathroom, toilet, washroom, WC, loo
5:40 elevator & lift
6:26 floors, storeys, stories
9:18 landlord & tenant

How to Say Years in English

English with Emma · engVid 2024-12-30 | Learn how to say years correctly in English. It’s not as simple as it seems. There are so many different forms we use, depending on many factors. English learners often struggle with saying years, but I will show you how to get it right. We’ll go over different years, common mistakes, and simple tips to help you say them easily. Saying years correctly is important for dates, history, and everyday conversations. By the end of this video, you’ll be able to talk about any year or time period with confidence! Take the quiz after watching to practice. engvid.com/how-to-say-years-in-english

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In this lesson:
0:00 How to say years and decades in English
2:06 Years that are easy to say
3:53 How to say the years 2010–2019
5:11 How to say the years 1990–1999, 1980s, and more
7:23 How to say the years 2000–2009
9:20 How to pronounce 1600, 1700, etc.
10:34 How to say 1901, 1902...
11:47 How to say decades in English

Transcript:
Hello. My name is Emma, and in today's lesson, I am going to teach you pronunciation of years. So what do I mean by years? Well, I'm going to talk about different years and how we pronounce them. So, in English, we pronounce years differently depending on what year it is. So I'm going to teach you a little bit about this, and to begin with, I'm going to give you an example.

I have here the year, is it 2021 or is it 2021? How do we pronounce this? Well, you can actually pronounce this both ways, but most people pronounce it this way. Most of the time, we actually say 2021, so we break this up, and I'm going to explain other years that follow this in a moment, but I just want to show you some differences.

Now let's look at the next year, okay? Here we have a year. Do we pronounce this as 2005 or do we pronounce this as 2005 or 2005? Well, the way we actually pronounce this year is 2005, so you might be thinking, "Wait a second. I don't understand. Why is it okay to say 2021, but why don't we say 2005 or something like that?" Well, I'm not the one who created the English language, so I apologize, but in today's video, I'm going to try to make this as simple as possible for you. You're going to learn about how to talk about different decades. You're going to learn about the rules that are similar to this, the rules that are similar to this, and when do we use which pronunciation, okay? So let's get started.

Okay, so I know the pronunciation of years can be confusing. Let's start with the easiest ways to pronounce certain years, okay? So the rule I'm going to teach you is the rule we use when we pronounce years, and this rule happens most of the time. So I have here 2010. How do we pronounce this word? We can say "twenty ten". This year is 2010. We can also say "two thousand and ten", but in general, native speakers of English prefer to say "twenty ten", and this is a lot easier. It's a lot faster to say, so it's the more common way to say it. It's the same with this year. What can we say? We can say "twenty eleven". This year is 2012. Can you guess what this one's going to be? 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. Let's just go to the very end of the decade. 2017, 2018, 2019, and then 2020. We can keep going 2021, 2022, 2023. I think you understand the picture. So that's what's happening after 2010. So anytime after 2010, remember, it's easy.

Now let's look at the 90s, okay? What do we say with this one? Well, we follow the same rule, actually. We say "nineteen ninety". What do you think this one is? "Nineteen ninety-one", "nineteen ninety-two", okay? Some of you might have been born in these years, so they're really good ones to know, or maybe for some of you who are older, maybe you went to college during these years, or you remember these years really well. "Nineteen ninety-three". "Nineteen ninety-three". What comes after 1993? Can you guess? If you said "nineteen ninety-four", you're correct. So this goes all the way up to "nineteen ninety-nine", okay? So we have "nineteen ninety-nine". 2000 is a different story, so we'll get to that a little bit later, but all of these are pronounced in two parts. We have the first number, which is the 19, and the second number, in this case, 90, 91, 92, and so forth.

What about if you were born in the 80s? How do you pronounce numbers from this decade? Well, it's the same rule. We can actually say "nineteen eighty". This is "nineteen eighty-one", "nineteen eighty-two", and so forth. So again, you have two parts. You have the 19, and then you have the other part of the year, 80, 81, 82, 83, and so forth. Can you say "nineteen hundred and eighty"? No. So native speakers do not say that. Technically, you are correct, but nobody uses that, okay? […]

English Vocabulary: Housework – Dishes, Errands, Laundry...

English with Emma · engVid 2024-12-06 | Want to learn useful English vocabulary and phrases for everyday home activities? In this lesson, you’ll learn simple words and phrases to talk about chores and errands. Don’t worry if you don’t know those words yet! I’ll explain what it means to “run an errand”, and help you understand the difference between “housework” and “homework”. You’ll also learn whether to use “do” or “make” with things like laundry, dishes, cooking, and beds. This class is great for beginner English learners who want to speak more confidently about their daily routines. engvid.com/english-vocabulary-housework-dishes-errands-laundry

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In this lesson:
0:00 English for Housework
0:33 "homework" or "housework"?
2:09 what verb to use with "housework" and "homework"
3:08 What are "errands"?
5:06 "a cook", "to cook", "cooker"?
6:39 housework activities and their verbs

Transcript:

Hello. My name is Emma, and in today's video we are going to talk about different English words related to housework. Housework is a very important word in English because all of us in some way do housework. So today I'm going to explain what housework is, I'm going to talk about what homework is, because these words are often confused, and we're going to talk about some common words and expressions related to housework.

So to get started, let's do a comparison. I have here two words, "homework", "housework". For many students or learners of English, they confuse these words, but these words have very different meanings. "Homework" is schoolwork that you do at home. So usually with homework, your teacher will give you homework. So the teacher will tell you, "Do this math problem at home." So that's an example of homework. When I was a child, I hated getting homework.

Now this is very different from the word "housework". "Housework" actually has to do with cleaning our house. So there's a lot of different words that are associated with housework. So for example, "doing the dishes" is a type of housework. "Doing the laundry" is housework. "Vacuuming the floors" is housework. "Dusting" is housework. So you get my meaning. "Housework" is the umbrella term that covers all these different tasks we do when we clean our house. Every Sunday, I do housework, and I know a lot of you probably do housework on the weekends as well. So "housework" is another way to say "clean the house".

Okay, so what verb goes with "housework"? And what verb goes with "homework"? I have here underlined the word "do". I do my homework. Similarly, we use the verb "do" with "housework". I do my housework. Every Sunday, I do housework. My mom does housework every day. My father helps my mom with the housework. So, again, the verb you want to use with "housework" is not "make", it's not "practice", it's the verb "do".

So now let's look at some examples of housework and some very common words we use when talking about housework. Okay, so we've been talking about housework, and again, those are the different types of activities you do inside the house to clean your house. For a moment, I just wanted to talk about another very important word that is related, but has a bit of a different meaning, and that is the word "errand".

So in English, we often talk about errands. What are errands? Errands are small tasks or jobs we do outside of the house to help us in our daily life. So I'll give you some examples. If you go to the bank to pay some bills, that's an example of an errand. If you go to the gas station and get gas for your car, that's an errand. If you go to the dry cleaners and get your laundry done at the dry cleaners, that's an errand. Maybe you ripped your pants and you needed somebody to sew it for you, so, you know, you go to a tailor. That's an example of an errand. Some types of shopping. The shopping you do that's not fun, that's an example of an errand. So maybe grocery shopping, or if you have to go to a hardware store to buy something for the house, those are all examples of errands. So we use this a lot in English. When you ask somebody, "Oh, what are you doing today?" you might hear the response, "I'm running errands." So the errand is the task or the job you're doing, and the verb that goes with this is the verb "run". I run errands. So I told you, usually on Sundays I do housework. On Sundays I also run errands. That's the day I go to the bank, that's the day I do things outside the house to prepare my house or to prepare myself for the week ahead.

So another thing I wanted to talk about is a mistake I hear a lot of students making. So this has to do with housework. A lot of the times, one thing we do in the home is we cook.

Speak English Naturally: Master LIP & TEETH Sounds in English

English with Emma · engVid 2024-11-13 | Today, you will learn how to pronounce the B, P, M, V, F, and TH sounds correctly in English. We will practice the ten most common words for each sound. I will also give you some tips to help you with your pronunciation. Did you know that many learners have trouble with V and B sounds? TH is another challenging sound in English. But after watching this video, you will know how to say these sounds correctly, and will have the tools you need to check yourself when you speak. Then just make sure to practice until you get it! engvid.com/speak-english-naturally-master-lip-teeth-sounds-in-english

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In this lesson:
0:00 How to say B, P, M, V, F, TH Sounds in English!
1:10 Pronunciation Practice Tips
2:21 Lip Sounds in English: ba, pa, ma
5:25 Most common words with lip sounds
10:23 Teeth & Lip Sounds in English: ve, fe
13:07 Most common V & F words in English
15:07 How to say "th" sounds in English
17:12 Most common TH words in English

TRANSCRIPT:
Hello, my name is Emma, and today I am going to help you with pronunciation. We will look at some difficult sounds in English that many people have problems with. We're going to look at how to pronounce the lip sounds of English, so these are lips. You pronounce "b", "p", and "m" with your lips. We're going to look at the "teeth" sound of English, so those are sounds that have "th" or "th" in them, and then we are going to look at the sounds where you need to use both your lips and your teeth, like "b" and "f", so the "v" sound and the "f" sound in English. So how are we going to do this? Well, first I'm going to teach you how to pronounce the sounds, and then we are going to use those sounds in the most common words. So I will give you the top 10 most common words for each sound that you should be practicing. So let's get started.

Let's talk about tips. Before we start on any of the sounds, you should have a mirror close to you because it's very helpful when you're learning pronunciation to have a mirror to look at what your lips are doing, what your tongue is doing, and what your teeth are doing. That will really help you to improve your pronunciation. We're also going to start slow, pronouncing the sounds slowly, and then the words slowly, and then we will increase the speed and say them quicker. It's easier to learn pronunciation when you start slow and then start saying these sounds quicker. We're also going to be very careful or very logical in the way we are learning these sounds. We're going to start with the sound, then the sound in a vowel, and then the sound at the beginning of the word, and maybe at the end of the word. So let's get started on learning the pronunciation for these important common English sounds.

Okay, so the main lip sounds of English are "ba", and notice what my lips are doing. I'm using both the top and the bottom lip to pronounce the sound. "Ba", "ta" with a "p", and "ma". So you'll notice my lips are doing the exact same thing, "ba", "pa", "ma". The difference in these sounds is actually if the air is flowing through your nose, or in the case of "ma", or if you have a vibration in your larynx for "ba" versus "pa". The main thing I want you to know is that "ba", "ma", "pa", you have the same lips. What's really interesting about the "b" sound, the "p" sound, and the "m" sound are they are actually some of the earliest sounds people learn as babies. Not just in English, in many languages. And the reason for this is it's easy for babies to see the sound. They notice, oh, my mom is doing this sound where her lips come together. So because babies can see this sound, it's frequently the earlier sounds that they make. And that's why in a lot of languages, "ma" or something similar means "mother", and "ba" or "pa" means "father". It's because these are some of the first sounds children are able to make.

So let's practice these sounds. Let's start with the "ba" sound. So I want you to have a mirror, put your two lips together, and say "ba", "ba". Okay, good.

Now let's say the next lip sound, "pa", "pa". And there's a bit of a pop sound with that. You have air coming out when you say "pa".

In fact, if you hold a Kleenex in front of your lips and you go "pa", the air can actually blow the Kleenex up because it's a strong puff of air. And then we have the sound "ma", which is, again, more coming through the nose, "ma".

But all of these are our lip sounds in English. So if you have trouble with these sounds, my recommendation is use a mirror and make sure that both lips are touching, "ma", "pa", "ba".

Okay, so when it comes to learning pronunciation, it can be very difficult. My recommendation is to think about what are the most common words that have the sounds you're having difficulty with. […]

Easy English PHRASAL VERBS for Beginners

English with Emma · engVid 2024-10-29 | Important lesson for beginners! Learn easy English phrasal verbs. If you don’t know exactly what a phrasal verb is, I will teach you that, too. In this class, you’ll learn the following phrasal verbs: slow down, hurry up, get up, go out, turn on, and turn off. You’ll learn the meaning of each one, and hear examples of them being used in sentences. After watching, take the quiz to practice what you have learned. engvid.com/easy-english-phrasal-verbs-for-beginners

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In this lesson:
0:00 What is a phrasal verb?
1:02 look after
2:28 slow down
4:22 hurry up
5:53 turn on
7:10 turn off
8:08 get up
10:11 go out & went out

TRANSCRIPT:
Hello. My name is Emma. Let's talk about phrasal verbs. What is a phrasal verb? A phrasal verb
is when there is a verb, which is an action word, so a verb plus a preposition. Prepositions
are words like "up", "down", "in", "out", "over", "on", "off", "about", "at". These
words are prepositions. So, a phrasal verb is a verb plus a preposition. When we have
a phrasal verb, it has a different meaning than a regular verb. Let's look at some examples.
For example, here is the verb "look". "Look" is an action. I look at you. I am looking
at you. The man looks at the cat. So, the man is looking at the cat. This is a regular
verb, "look". When I add a preposition, in this case, "after", "look after", when these
words are together, they have a different meaning. "Look after" means to take care of
someone or something. The grandma is looking after the baby. So, the man looks at the cat.
The grandma looks after the baby. She takes care of the baby. So, when we add this word,
it has a different meaning than without this word.
Let's look at common phrasal verbs in English. Today, we will learn the most common phrasal
verbs for beginners. The first phrasal verb today is "slow down". "Down" is the preposition.
"Slow" is the verb. Together, "slow down" makes a phrasal verb. What does "slow down"
mean? "Slow down" means to tell someone to go slow. So, we use it to tell someone to
go slow. We can also use it for things like cars. When something is moving quickly, we
can say, "Slow down." It means go slow.
Here are some examples. "Slow down. Your English is too fast." Sometimes, students tell me,
"Emma, slow down. Your English is too fast." Here is another... Oh, you can use this if
someone is talking very fast. You can say, "Please, slow down. I don't understand." So,
it's a very good word for people learning English. We can also use it in other ways.
"The car slowed down." So, the car went slow, the car was going fast, and then slowed down.
Here's another example. "Slow down. You're eating too fast." What is the opposite of
"slow down"? There is another phrasal verb that has the opposite meaning. That phrasal
verb is "hurry up", "hurry up". When you say "hurry up", it means you tell someone, "Go faster."
We use this usually when we are a little mad. It's a little impolite. So, for example, "Hurry
up. Get dressed." This means be quick, be fast, put your clothes on. "Hurry up and finish
your breakfast." This means eat quick, finish your breakfast. Many times, parents... So,
mom, dad... Many times, parents use "hurry up" with children, or teachers use "hurry up" with
children. But we can also use it with other people. It means do something fast, be fast,
and it's a little impolite. Let's look at some other phrasal verbs. "Turn on" and "turn off" are
two phrasal verbs. "Turn" is a verb, "on" is a preposition. Together, they make a phrasal verb.
"Turn" is a verb, "off" is a preposition. Together, they make a phrasal verb. Let's learn the meaning
of these phrasal verbs. "Turn on" means to start a machine or to activate something. For example,
"Here is the TV.", "Here is my remote.", "I turn on the TV.", "Turn on the TV." Another example is,
"This is a light.", "I turn on the light." So, this is a common phrasal verb. "Please turn on
the light." The opposite of "turn on" is "turn off". "Turn off" means to stop a machine or to
deactivate a machine. For example, "I turned off the TV." So now, it's off. "I turned off the TV.",
"I turned off the light.", "I turned off the light." That's how we use that. So, we looked at some other
examples. "I turned off the computer.", "Turn off.", and "We turned off the light." Let's look at another phrasal verb.
You know the verb "get". "I get the marker." "Get" is a common English verb. When we add "up", we create a new […]

Easy English Conversation: SUGGEST & RECOMMEND

English with Emma · engVid 2024-10-05 | What is correct: “Can you recommend me a movie?”, “Can you recommend a movie?” or “Can you recommend a movie to me?” Many learners of English make mistakes with “recommend” and “suggest”. In this lesson, I will teach you how to correctly use these words and how to avoid mistakes with these words. Learn how to make grammatical sentences with “suggest” and “recommend”. I recommend you take the quiz after you watch this class... or else! engvid.com/easy-english-conversation-suggest-recommend

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In this lesson:
0:00 How to use "suggest" and "recommend" correctly in English
0:48 Common mistakes with "suggest" and "recommend"
1:31 What words to use after "suggest" and "recommend"
4:08 suggest/recommend + that clause
5:48 Do you need to use "that" after "suggest" or "recommend"?
9:30 suggest/recommend + -ing verb
12:51 suggest/recommend + noun/noun phrase
17:17 suggest/recommend + wh question word

“Should I move to Canada?”

English with Emma · engVid 2024-09-19 | Are you thinking of moving to Canada? You might be asking the following questions: Are there jobs in Canada? Are Canadians rich? Is it easier to live in Canada than other places? Is it a good place to raise a family? Is it safe? What are the benefits and disadvantages of life in Canada? In this video, I will give you my honest opinion and advice about moving to Canada, especially Toronto. I am not an immigrant, but I have watched the immigration journey of many students, friends, family, and colleagues. I hope this video helps you to decide if Canada is the right place for you to achieve your goals. For people who have immigrated to Canada, do you agree with the points in this video? Write about your Canadian experience in the comments! engvid.com/should-i-move-to-canada

Watch @engvidAlex's video about immigrating to Canada: youtu.be/DF_JhrH3AMs

In this lesson:
0:00 "Should I move to Canada?"
1:53 Are Canadians rich?
5:10 Is it easy to find a job in Canada?
8:14 Life in Canada: Positives
13:43 Life in Canada: Negatives
18:34 So... should you move to Canada?

TRANSCRIPT:
Hello. My name is Emma, and today we are going to talk about whether you should move to Canada.
Many people want to come to Canada. As some of you know, I'm from Canada, I live in Toronto,
and so I thought it would be a great idea to make a video about what it is like moving
to Canada and living in Canada. Many students ask me, "Is Canada a good country to move
to? Is it a good country to immigrate to?" My answer is always, "Well, it depends on
what your goals are." So, I'm going to talk a little bit about that later. Before I talk
about this video, I also wanted to tell you a bit about my background. So, I teach English,
I have many students from many countries around the world, I teach immigrants English, I am
the granddaughter of an immigrant, so my grandfather immigrated to Canada, and I have a lot of
friends who are immigrants. In fact, more than half of Toronto... More than half of
the people from Toronto were actually born in other countries. So, we are a place and
a city of immigrants. So, in this video, I'm going to talk a little bit about life
in Canada. We'll talk about the first question a lot of people wonder, "Are Canadians rich?
Are there jobs in Canada? What about housing? Is it easy to buy a house or find an apartment?
What are the good things about living in Canada, and what are the bad things?" I hope by the
end of this video, you will have more information to help you make your decision about moving
to Canada.
All right. So, one thing many people in the world believe is that all Canadians are rich,
and if you come to Canada, it is easy to become rich; you just need to work hard. Unfortunately,
this is not exactly true. So, let's talk a bit about this. The Canadian dollar, so the
Canadian currency, is very strong. So, when Canadians go to other countries, we often
can buy quite a lot of things because we have a strong currency. But here's the problem.
When you live in Canada, everything is very expensive. So, I'll give you some examples
of this. Let's start here. So, in Canada, in 2022, the average salary was about $41,000
US. So, that's what the average Canadian made. There's some Canadians that make more money
than this, and there's a lot of Canadians who make less money than this. Now, the problem
is you might think, "Well, that's a lot of money." But if you think how much money a
house is in Canada, it's over $800,000 US. You might think, "Well, what about if I rent?"
Rent is also extremely expensive in this country. Food is very expensive. Pretty much
everything is very expensive. So, you make a lot of money, but then you lose most of
your money every month because of the cost of daily living. So, yes, Canadians make a
lot of money in general, but we also spend a lot of money on rent, food, transportation.
It's an expensive country to live in. We also have very high taxes. So, a lot of the money
you get goes back to the government. So, again, life in Canada is very expensive, so it might
seem like Canadians are rich. When many immigrants come here, they start to work, and they think,
"Great. I'm making so much money." But then they have to spend all the money they make
on the cost of daily living and on rent. So, it's a very expensive country.
A lot of people don't realize also that Canada has a problem with homelessness. There's many
people who are poor in Canada and actually live on the streets. You might not know this
because when you think of Canada, you probably picture a beautiful country with a lot of
nature. That exists, but in the cities, many cities have problems with homelessness. It
might even be worse than where you're from, or there might be less homeless people, but
I can tell you, Canada has a lot of homeless people.
So, let's learn

“I USED TO”, “I GOT USED TO”, “I’M USED TO”: What’s the difference?!

English with Emma · engVid 2024-09-03 | Many English learners are confused by “used to”. “I am used to waking up early” has a different meaning than “I used to wake up early.” In this important English class, I will teach you about the grammar of “used to”, “get used to”, and “be used to”, with plenty of examples and practice. You can then make sure you’ve understood by testing yourself with the quiz. engvid.com/i-used-to-i-got-used-to-im-used-to-whats-the-difference

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In this lesson:
0:00 "Used to" or "get used to"?
4:03 "used to" examples
6:40 "get used to" examples
10:35 "be used to"

TRANSCRIPT

Hi, everyone. My name is Emma, and in today's video, I am going to teach you the difference between "used to", "get used to", and "be used to". Many learners have trouble with these different phrases, and the reason is they are so similar, but they have very different meanings.

So, let's get started by talking a little bit about the difference between "used to" and "get used to". Okay, when we talk about "used to", this is the one you might already know. We use "used to" to talk about the past. We use "used to" to talk about something we did in the past. Usually, it is a repeated action. This means it happened more than once, or it was a routine in the past. I also want you to pay close attention to my pronunciation. "Used to", okay? So, even though there's an "ed", we're not pronouncing it like "used", we're pronouncing it as one syllable as "use", "used to".

Okay, so now let's talk a little bit about "get used to", and then I'm going to give you some examples so you can understand the differences between these two phrases. So, "used to", we use to talk about the past. "Get used to" can be used to talk about the past, the present, or the future. We use "get used to" when we are talking about something we have become accustomed to, something we've become familiar with, something that might have been strange at first, but then it became normal. These types of situations are when we use the phrase "get used to". So, let's look at some examples.

So, we'll start with "used to". In the past, you see I have the music symbols here. How do you think I used to listen to music? Well, when I was in high school, I used to listen to CDs. For those of you who are really young, you might not know what a CD is, so let me grab one for you. I have here my Guns N' Roses CD. So, I used to use a CD player, and I used to lie down on my bed and listen to Guns N' Roses. I'd listen to their CD. So, that's how we use "used to".

Now, you might see here a funny picture. I'm not a great artist. I'm a terrible artist, actually, but this is supposed to be me, and that thing on my head, that's a mask. So, during the coronavirus, at the beginning, everyone had to start wearing masks in my city, like this blue one. At first, it was very strange. It felt uncomfortable. It was weird. I was not used to it. But then, because I wore the mask every day, it became normal for me. I became accustomed to it. So, in this case, what I can say is I got used to wearing a mask during coronavirus. So, now we're going to look at some more examples of the difference between "used to" and "get used to" to really help you understand the differences between these different phrases.

Okay, so now let's look at some examples of "used to" and "get used to". These examples will really show you the difference in the meaning of these two phrases. So, and actually, I have some things to show off in order to demonstrate "used to". The first sentence, "I used to read this book." What book am I talking about? Let me go grab it. Okay, so this is a book from my childhood. I used to love this book. It's called Mr. Bell's Fix-It Shop. When I was a child, I used to read this book. So, notice how we have "used to", and then we have a verb, "read". Is there anything strange about the verb "read", or do we have -ing at the end? Do we do anything with this verb? No. It's actually really simple. We keep this verb in the base form. We don't do anything to it. "I used to read this book."

"When I was a child, I used to watch cartoons." Now, I don't, really, because I don't have time, but when I was a child, I used to watch cartoons. Every Saturday morning, I used to watch cartoons. So, again, I have my verb here, "used to", and then the verb that comes next, "watch", is in its base form. We don't do anything to it. We just use the base form of the verb, nice and simple.

Okay, this is a fact for you about me. "When I was in high school, I used to have red hair." So, "I used to have red hair." Again, we're talking about something in the past that is not true now, and if you look at the verb I'm using, "have", we are not putting it in the past tense. We're using the base form of the verb. Why? […]

Easy English Conversation: MEET, SEE, GET TOGETHER, MEET UP...

English with Emma · engVid 2024-08-10 | What’s the difference between “meet” and “meet up”? What does “get together” mean? In this English class, you will learn how to use key social expressions including “to see someone”, “to meet someone”, “to meet up with someone”, “to get together”, and “a get-together”. You’ll learn which expressions to use in formal situations and which are slang. I hope to see you soon! After the lesson, take the quiz: engvid.com/easy-english-conversation-meet-see-get-together-meet-up

More Easy English Conversation videos:
"Did you know"/"Do you know" youtu.be/p1D3GmN_24A
Talking about interests & hobbies youtu.be/azaCzXkxlIw

In this lesson:
0:00 "meet" or "get together"?
4:26 "get-together"
6:03 "meet" or "see"?
10:00 "meet up"
11:23 Practice

TRANSCRIPT:
Hello, my name is Emma, and in today's video, we are going to learn some English that is
very important for our social lives.
So we're going to learn words like "meet", "see", and "get together", and we're going
to learn the differences between these words and how to use them.
They're very important words, and we use them a lot in English.
So my first question to you is, which sentence is better?
Every weekend I meet my family, or every weekend I get together with my family?
Both of these sentences are possible, but one is a little bit better than the other.
Okay, so which sentence is better?
Well, they're both possible, but I would say the second sentence, "Every weekend I get
together with my family" is the better sentence.
And the reason is because we use "get together" informally when we're talking about social
events, and we usually use "meet" in formal situations.
So for example, at work I meet with my boss.
This is a formal situation.
I use the word "meet".
At work, I meet with clients.
I meet with customers.
These are all formal situations, whereas when I'm seeing my friends or my family, it's not
formal.
We're having fun.
I can relax.
I can be myself.
So in these cases, when we're socializing, we can use "get together with".
So the major difference is this "meet" is usually used for work situations, and "get
together" is used more for social situations.
Now let's learn a little bit more about these two verbs and how we use them.
Okay, so let's look at some more examples with "get together".
Again, we use "get together" to mean spend time with someone.
It's often when there's a group of people together for an event, like a party or to
hang out.
So how might we use this?
Well, someone might ask you, "What did you do last weekend?"
You might say, "Oh, I got together with my family."
This means you spent time with your family.
Again, we use this a lot in English, so it's a really good expression to use.
Notice here I wrote "got".
"Got" is the past tense of "get".
And I want to also just show you this word "with".
When we use "get together", we need to talk about who we got together with.
So you'll see this preposition, "Who did you get together with?"
"I got together with my friends."
"I got together with other YouTubers."
"I got together with my family."
"I got together with my co-workers."
So we use the word "with" after "get together".
All right, let's look at another example with "get together".
So every Tuesday, I get together with my friends.
So this is - we're talking about every Tuesday, we're talking about the present tense, so
we can say "get" instead of "got".
"Got" is for the past, "get" is for the present, and "will get" is for the future.
Okay, so what about as a noun?
Well, we can use "get together" as a noun.
What you will notice is we have the word "get", and then we have here this hyphen, and then
we have the word "together".
So it has that little hyphen to connect the word when we use it as a noun.
And how do we use it as a noun?
Well, here's an example.
I went to two get-togethers.
This means - this means I went to two events where people were at, they might be parties.
The reason I said "two" here is because I want to show you "get together" is a countable
noun.
We can count the number of get-togethers.
So that means that if you're talking about one get-together, you need the article "a"
or "the" in front of it.
There is a get-together this weekend.
Do you want to come to the get-together?
And again, it just means an event, usually with friends or family.
So let's look at another example.
At the get-together, I saw Adam, James, Ronnie, Rebecca, and Alex.
It was an engVid get-together.
So get-together is another great word to use when you're talking about your social life.
[…]

Learn English Vocabulary: Thieves, Robbers, Stealing, Breaking Into...

English with Emma · engVid 2024-07-20 | Do you know the difference between ‘stealing’ and ‘robbing’? Learn all about crime words in English with this lesson. You will hear these words a lot if you watch movies or shows in English, or if you read the news. In this class, we will talk about:
• People: thief, thieves, robber, burglar, pickpocket, criminal
• Verbs: steal, stole, stolen, rob, robbed, break in, broke in, broken into
• Common mistakes to avoid
• Proper usage with objects, people, and places
• Real-life examples and contexts

Improve your English skills and expand your vocabulary with these commonly used words and phrases. They’re common because crime is common. Where is Batman? Maybe he is busy doing the quiz on this lesson. engvid.com/learn-english-vocabulary-theft

More vocabulary lessons to watch next:
Housing (in American & British English) youtu.be/D-O6hcq9aIA
Talk about being TIRED youtu.be/C3voPvOPdjU

In this lesson:
0:00 English Vocabulary: Stealing, thieves, robbers, criminals!
4:06 thief & thieves
6:57 criminal
7:59 robber
9:00 burglar
9:42 pickpocket
10:27 "Steal": Usage
13:17 "Steal": Common Mistakes
15:46 "Rob": Usage
18:48 "Break into": Usage

Let’s relax and learn some English vocabulary & expressions!

English with Emma · engVid 2024-06-03 | Learn new English vocabulary and expressions to talk about relaxing in this class. First we will talk about the difference between ‘relaxed’ and ‘relaxing’. Then, I will teach you common expressions about relaxing including take it easy, unwind, chill, R & R, take a break, take a breather, sit back, kick back, put your feet up, and recharge. After taking this lesson, do the quiz, and then you can kick back. engvid.com/relax-english-vocabulary-expressions

Learn more English expressions for everyday life:
English Vocabulary: talk about being tired in English youtu.be/C3voPvOPdjU
11 expressions about socializing youtu.be/VgG0J2-OxfM

In this lesson:
0:00 10 ways to talk about relaxing in English
0:48 relax
3:31 take it easy
6:09 unwind
7:54 chill
9:28 R&R
10:45 take a break/breather
12:16 sit back & kick back
13:16 put my feet up
14:09 recharge (your batteries)

EASY ENGLISH CONVERSATION: How to tell a story in English

English with Emma · engVid 2024-05-08 | Telling stories during conversations can be difficult for English learners, but it’s an important skill to have and a great way for people to get to know you. In this class, I will teach you how to tell a story during a conversation. I will teach you key expressions we use to start telling a story including: “Did I ever tell you about...”, Let me tell you about...”, “That reminds me of...”, and “You’ll never guess what happened!” I will teach you key words and some grammar (i.e. simple past tense, past continuous tense) that we often use when we tell a story. Finally, learn a great phrase to use if no one laughs at a funny story: “You had to be there.” engvid.com/easy-english-conversation-how-to-tell-a-story-in-english

More Easy English Conversation videos:
Talk about interests and hobbies youtu.be/azaCzXkxlIw
"Did you know...?" or "Do you know...?" youtu.be/p1D3GmN_24A

In this lesson:
0:00 Conversation Skills: Telling a Story
0:39 How to start telling a story
1:12 "Did I ever tell you about the time...?"
1:59 "That reminds me..."
2:45 "Let me tell you about..."
3:13 "You'll never guess what happened!"
3:36 "I have a funny story for you."
4:02 Short or long?
5:22 Signal Words: first, then, next, later, finally
7:00 Telling stories in the simple past tense
8:38 Telling stories in the past continuous tense
10:42 How to end a story

LEARN ENGLISH MODALS with Sherlock Holmes

English with Emma · engVid 2024-04-14 | Learn English grammar and have fun at the same time! Sherlock Holmes is a detective and he gives us a perfect way to learn and remember modals and their usages. In this class, Sherlock will teach you how to use “must have”, “might have”, “could have”, “may have”, “couldn’t have”, and “can’t have”. Modals are used a lot in English, especially when we are trying to understand what happened in a past situation. Watch this class and learn with lots of examples. After watching, take the quiz to make sure you’ve understood everything. engvid.com/learn-english-modals-with-sherlock-holmes

If you liked this lesson, check out these videos:
Learn how to use "not" and modal verbs: youtu.be/Jjnl4jGSY_4
Another fun way to learn English grammar: songs! youtu.be/GNafqH-gz18

In this lesson:
0:00 Learn English Modals with Sherlock Holmes
0:32 basic modals in English
3:08 past modals in English
7:02 must have
11:11 might have, may have, could have
15:47 can't have, couldn't have

What sounds do animals make… in English? 🐔 🐸 🐄 🐶 🐈

English with Emma · engVid 2024-04-08 | COCK-A-DOODLE-DO! 🐄 🐶 🐈 🐔 🐸 🐀 🐉

Customer Service English: The H.E.A.R.T. Approach

English with Emma · engVid 2024-03-23 | Do you work with customers? Are you in the tourism or service industries? This class is for you. It’s also important for anyone applying for jobs in customer service. In this lesson, I will show you the HEART method. The HEART method is an approach to customer service. HEART stands for Hear, Empathize, Apologize, Respond, Thank. Learn how to use the HEART method to deal with customers and also learn what specific English phrases you can use at each step. Then, take the quiz on this lesson: engvid.com/customer-service-english-the-heart-approach

More English for work:
How to talk about your boss in English youtu.be/mlOo68azqlE
Learn English: 8 common ways to describe your coworkers youtu.be/JncspyYVjls

In this lesson:
0:00 Customer Service English: The HEART Approach
1:06 H: Hear
2:21 E: Empathize
4:02 A: Apologize
5:48 R: Respond
7:32 T: Thank

“It was a piece of cake.” 🧁

English with Emma · engVid 2024-03-12 | CAKE… mmm. An easy English idiom for you to learn and use today!

EASY ENGLISH CONVERSATION: Talk about interests and hobbies

English with Emma · engVid 2024-02-28 | “What are you into?” “What do you do for fun?” Learn how to ask someone about their interests, and learn how to answer and talk about your own hobbies. Talking about interests and hobbies is natural in conversation, especially when you are first meeting someone or getting to know them. In this video, you’ll learn useful questions for asking someone about their hobbies, including: “What do you do for fun?”, “How do you spend your free time?”, “What do you do in your free time?”, “What are you into?”, “Tell me about your hobbies.”, “Tell me about your interests.”, and more. engvid.com/easy-english-conversation-interests-hobbies

More of my Easy English Conversation videos:
Easy English Conversation: How to tell a story in English youtu.be/4OlTWMfIQ8U
Easy English Conversation: Talk about food youtu.be/EjYp7oDMM6s

In this lesson:
0:00 Talking about hobbies in English
0:50 What is a hobby?
2:09 What are "interests"?
3:23 Common English questions about hobbies

“I dunno”

English with Emma · engVid 2024-02-20 | Say “I don’t know” the way native English speakers do… it’s a VERY common English expression.

LOVE AND GRAMMAR: English for Online Dating

English with Emma · engVid 2024-02-12 | Are you looking for love? Want to meet someone online? Don’t let your grammar and spelling mistakes get in your way! Grammar and writing skills are very important in the world of dating. When people make grammar mistakes, it can be a turn-off for potential romantic partners. In this class, I will teach you how to avoid common grammar and spelling mistakes. This will help you in online dating. Your or you’re? To or too? Then or than? I will end your confusion over these and more. engvid.com/love-and-grammar-english-for-online-dating

More videos about relationship-related English:
English Phrasal Verbs for Sex, Love & Dating youtu.be/CPnveccPS0k
Real English Conversation: Talking about family youtu.be/O3h7bUFrP0Q

In this lesson:
0:00 Love, Dating, GRAMMAR
1:40 "you're" or "your"?
4:16 "to" or "too" or "two"?
5:52 DON'T YELL!
7:28 "should of" or "should've"?
10:38 Always re-read!
11:40 "then" or "than"?
13:46 Use paragraphs!
16:59 "can't", "can not", or "cannot"?
19:01 Go and find love!

69 ways to say “OUGH” in English!

English with Emma · engVid 2024-02-03 | There are so many ways to pronounce “OUGH” in English. Do you know them all?

🍨 Do you have a SWEET TOOTH? 🍩

English with Emma · engVid 2024-01-25 | I DO! #LearnEnglish

Speak English Naturally: WANNA, GIMME, LEMME, GONNA

English with Emma · engVid 2024-01-18 | Improve your spoken English and your comprehension with these key contractions: “wanna”, “gimme”, “lemme” and “gonna”. In this class, you will learn what each of these words mean, how to use them, when to use them, and when not to use them. I will show you how to train your ear to recognize these words when you hear them in natural English conversations and in movies. Next, test your understanding with the quiz: engvid.com/speak-english-naturally-wanna-gimme-lemme-gonna

More of my Speak English Naturally videos:
Speak English Naturally with WOULD contractions youtu.be/dmozaTka7zs
Speak English Naturally: Silent Syllables youtu.be/2gcfHpGpsOw

In this lesson:
0:00 What are contractions?
1:27 "wanna"
3:13 "gimme"
4:14 "gonna"
5:09 "lemme"
5:58 "gotta"
7:08 "kinda"
7:42 "dunno"
8:21 – Practice –

Learn English Grammar: INDIRECT SPEECH (REPORTED SPEECH)

English with Emma · engVid 2023-12-27 | Learn how to use reported speech with me and my sister Audra. “Reported speech” is when we say what someone else said. This is also called “indirect speech”. For example, Audra says, “I am Emma’s sister.” When I tell other people what Audra said, I would say the following: “Audra said she was my sister.” We use reported speech with verbs like “said”, “told”, and “ask”. We use reported speech frequently in conversation. Watch this class to learn about reported speech and see many examples. Test yourself with the quiz at engvid.com/learn-english-grammar-indirect-speech-reported-speech

Watch more of my videos with Audra here:
How to talk about the future in English youtu.be/oElFKkE_GoU
Real English Conversation: How to talk about the weekend youtu.be/nalf4N9yPcs

In this lesson:
0:00 What is reported speech?
1:30 Reported Speech: Examples
6:58 How to change direct speech into reported speech
11:36 Reported Speech: Practice

Drink, drank, DRUNK! 🥂

English with Emma · engVid 2023-12-20 | Learn the three forms of the verb ‘drink’ in English.

Do you know how to use “SAME OLD” in English?

English with Emma · engVid 2023-12-13 | What have you been up to? SAME OLD! #EnglishExpressions #LearnEnglish

“How are things?”

English with Emma · engVid 2023-12-06 | “How are things?” is a VERY common, everyday expression in English. Learn what it means and how to respond naturally.

Learn English with Mario

English with Emma · engVid 2023-12-02 | Mario is a famous video game and movie character. Did you know that English is not Mario’s first language? In this video, I study Mario’s English to decide if he speaks English well. I look at his most famous sentences and discuss his use of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and expressions. Finally, I give Mario some tips on how to improve his English. Do you think Mario speaks English well? What about Luigi? engvid.com/learn-english-with-mario

Keep improving your spoken English with these videos:
Do you want to change your accent? youtu.be/epDM3eiSyP4
How to speak English more fluently & fluidly youtu.be/y0P-_atY41M

In this lesson:
0:00 Learn English with Mario!
2:45 "It's a me, Mario."
4:35 "I'mma gonna win."
6:24 "Ouch."
6:57 "Here we go!"
8:29 "Let's a go!"
10:26 "Way to go!"
11:28 "Thank you so much for playing my game!"
13:37 "We did it!"
14:34 "Okey dokey!"
15:38 "You know, I gotta say, it's nice to have a mini Mario."

Phrasal Verbs: “PUT ON” & “TAKE OFF”

English with Emma · engVid 2023-11-22 | Watch me put it all on and take it all off!
#LearnEnglish

How to use “WORK OUT” correctly in English

English with Emma · engVid 2023-11-15 | #Phrasal Verbs #LearnEnglish Do you “make work out”, “do work out”, or “work out”?

Don’t plagiarize! How to cite correctly in academic writing

English with Emma · engVid 2023-11-08 | Plagiarism is a big problem that can lead to very serious consequences. When I was in high school, I accidentally plagiarized because I did not know how to do citations. Many students accidentally plagiarize when they write essays or do presentations. In this video, I will first show you exactly what plagiarism is. Next, I will teach you how to avoid plagiarism by citing sources properly. I will give examples using APA and MLA. You’ll learn all about signal phrases, in-text citations, bibliographic citations, reference/works cited pages, and more. It’s okay if you don’t know what these terms mean – I will explain them all in the video. After the lesson, take the quiz at engvid.com/dont-plagiarize-how-to-cite-correctly-in-academic-writing

The Purdue OWL website I mention in the video: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/

More of my academic English lessons:
How to write a good essay: Paraphrasing the question youtu.be/o9aVjBHEEbU
How to study efficiently: The Cornell Notes Method youtu.be/xSYnGhlnzyw

In this video:
0:00 Plagiarism & Citations: Your Complete Guide
0:56 What is plagiarism?
2:17 Examples of plagiarism
7:33 How to do a citation
13:08 Examples of References/Works Cited pages
13:44 How to Cite: Use Signal Phrases!
15:46 What is a bibliographic citation?
16:47 Signal Phrases Examples
19:10 In-Text Citations: Examples
19:54 Bibliographic Citations: Examples
21:43 When you don't need to cite

How to Remember Vocabulary: The W.R.A.P. Method

English with Emma · engVid 2023-10-13 | I want to share with you a great way to learn and remember new words. It’s called the WRAP method. WRAP stands for Write it down, Repeat it, Associate it, and Picture it. Many language learners spend a lot of time learning new words, but then forget them after a couple of days. By using the WRAP method, you can remember more words and improve your English (or any other language you are learning). Watch this video to learn more about how to use this method, then let me know in the comments how it works for you. engvid.com/how-to-remember-vocabulary-the-wrap-method

More of my videos about how to learn English better:
Learn & study more effectively with BLESS ME youtu.be/NTm5QdDp7F8
Learning English for beginners: My top tips youtu.be/Ff5FUoo2YZA

In this lesson:
0:00 How to remember anything: The W.R.A.P. Method
0:51 1. Write it down
3:51 2. Repeat it
6:55 3. Associate it
12:28 4. Picture it
15:34 Test!

Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don’t, Didn’t

English with Emma · engVid 2023-09-25 | Do you make mistakes with “don’t”, “no”, “not” and “didn’t”? You are not alone. Many English learners confuse these negatives. In this basic English grammar lesson, I will teach you how to use these words. Remember, practice makes perfect, so take my quiz after the class to practice what you learned. engvid.com/negative-words-in-english-no-not-dont-didnt

More videos for beginners:
How to use SO & NEITHER in English youtu.be/kbd_CajdXaw
Learning English for Beginners: My top tips youtu.be/Ff5FUoo2YZA

In this lesson:
0:00 Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don't, Didn't
2:15 "not" after the "be" verb
5:59 "not" with modals/helping/auxiliary verbs
8:58 "cannot" or "can not"?
9:32 – Quiz: "not" –
11:53 "don't"
13:41 "doesn't"
16:55 – Quiz: "don't" & "doesn't" –
18:10 "didn't"
21:48 "no"

What verb with MONEY?

English with Emma · engVid 2023-09-15 | Do you do, make, or win money? #learnenglish #grammar

Ive run out of... #PhrasalVerbs #LearnEnglish

English with Emma · engVid 2023-09-07 | "RUN OUT OF" is a useful phrasal verb.

How to use ChatGPT to study for the IELTS exam

English with Emma · engVid 2023-09-01 | Are you studying for the IELTS exam? The free AI app ChatGPT can help you in so many ways! In this video, we’ll work together as I show you what you can do with it. You’ll see how to use ChatGPT to practice your IELTS essay skills for the writing section. You’ll learn how to get ChatGPT to score your own essays, so you can see your current level. You can ask it to show you what your mistakes are, so you know what you have to work on. Then you can even ask it to give you practice material to help you improve in those areas. ChatGPT is not perfect, but I think it’s a very useful tool for students studying for the IELTS. Take the time to watch this video and then try it yourself. engvid.com/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-study-for-the-ielts-exam

Watch my first video about ChatGPT: youtu.be/YGGTcyxtV4g
Get some IELTS Listening practice! youtu.be/m54Vfvt_QD4

In this video:
0:00 Use ChatGPT to help you on the IELTS
1:28 Find general IELTS information with ChatGPT
5:03 Ask specific questions
7:35 Getting feedback from ChatGPT
10:20 Can ChatGPT score my IELTS essay?
14:37 Ask ChatGPT for detailed feedback on your writing
16:10 Make ChatGPT rewrite your entire essay!
18:36 ChatGPT is sometimes wrong!
21:47 Get IELTS essay topics from ChatGPT
22:32 Make ChatGPT write an example IELTS essay
25:30 Get ideas on how to answer IELTS essay questions
29:13 Get ChatGPT to help with IELTS Speaking
31:18 ChatGPT... for emotional support??
35:03 Practice areas where you are weak
40:16 Use ChatGPT to improve vocabulary
44:54 Learn about the scoring of the IELTS with ChatGPT
47:11 Practice IELTS Speaking with ChatGPT
51:28 IELTS General letter writing help
53:31 ChatGPT for IELTS Prep: The good and the bad

Easy English Conversation: REGRETS

English with Emma · engVid 2023-08-11 | Learn to talk about feeling bad over something you did. We call these feelings in general “regrets”. How can we talk about regrets? In this English lesson, I will teach you all about how to talk about regrets. For example, you will learn the correct form – is it “I regret to stay up late” or “I regret staying up late”? Watch this video to find out and then take the quiz to practice what you have learned. engvid.com/easy-english-conversation-regrets

More of my Easy English Conversation videos:
Talk about interests & hobbies youtu.be/azaCzXkxlIw
Talk about food! youtu.be/EjYp7oDMM6s

In this lesson:
0:00 How to talk about regrets in English
0:55 Example 1
3:51 Example 2
5:24 Practice
8:42 NOT regretting something
10:15 Regretting NOT doing something
13:50 Talking about what we should have done instead
15:21 Audra regrets...

How to use ChatGPT to learn a language

English with Emma · engVid 2023-07-22 | Are you learning a language? I will show you how to use the free AI app ChatGPT to help you learn. It doesn’t matter if you’re learning English or another language. In this practical video, I’ll show you how you can use ChatGPT to learn vocabulary, check if what you’ve written is correct, get explanations in your native language, and even figure out what you should learn next. I am often afraid of using new technology, but I found this tool was very helpful and easy to use. It’s very exciting. There are so many ways this tool to improve your language learning. engvid.com/how-to-use-chatgpt-to-learn-a-language

Next, watch my video on how you can use ChatGPT to help you study for the IELTS! youtu.be/PDiBKzxLMyI

02:03 What is ChatGPT?
03:49 5 ways ChatGPT can help you learn a language
06:35 How to sign up for a free ChatGPT account
08:45 Start using ChatGPT to learn
11:21 Use ChatGPT to learn new vocabulary
15:08 Translating with ChatGPT
15:56 Learn the difference between two words with ChatGPT
18:53 Ask ChatGPT for example sentences
20:15 What vocabulary should you learn? Ask the AI!
22:36 Get ChatGPT to write you a story
28:10 Make ChatGPT correct your mistakes
32:11 Can ChatGPT help with pronunciation?
33:15 Ask ChatGPT for general learning advice
33:49 What does ChatGPT think of Emma?
36:07 Summary: Pros & Cons of learning a language with ChatGPT

TOILET ENGLISH: Where is the toilet? Bathroom? Washroom? Loo? Lavatory? WC? 🚽 💩 🧻

English with Emma · engVid 2023-06-16 | English speakers have many words for toilet or the room with the toilet. Bathroom, restroom, the gents, loo, and washroom are a few examples. Did you know we often use different words depending on where we live? For example, in Canada we often say “washroom”. In England, you might hear “the toilet”. Find out what vocabulary to use in which countries to mean the toilet or the room with the toilet. If you are traveling or living in an English-speaking country, there is a good chance you will need to know some of these words. If you don’t learn them, you may have to soil yourself in public 🚽 💩 🧻. engvid.com/toilet-english-where-is-the-toilet-bathroom-washroom-loo-lavatory-wc

If you liked this video, watch these next!
English Vocabulary & Expressions with HOUSE and HOME youtu.be/9BgbfJ0jlQA
North America & England: Cultural Differences youtu.be/VZrrmR9PF3g

00:00 Where is the bathroom/toilet/washroom/WC...?
00:58 "toilet"
01:54 "bathroom"
02:48 "restroom"
03:27 "washroom"
04:31 "the men's room" & "the ladies' room"
06:07 "loo"
07:09 "lavatory"
07:58 "WC"
08:33 "latrine"

Phrasal Verbs: warm up #phrasalverbs

English with Emma · engVid 2023-05-26 | Learn how to use the phrasal verb "warm up" and the meaning of "leftovers" in English. #engvid #learnenglish

Easy English Vocabulary: THING & STUFF

English with Emma · engVid 2023-05-16 | Do you know how to use the words “thing” and “stuff” naturally in English? “Thing” and “stuff” are very useful and common words in English conversation. We use these words in many different ways and in many different expressions. Although they are similar, there are some key differences between these words. Learn the grammar and meaning of “thing” and “stuff” in this lesson. I will also teach you expressions using these words, such as “How are things?”, “the thing is...”, “to have a thing”, “my things”, and “poor thing”. engvid.com/easy-english-vocabulary-thing-stuff

Learn more informal English with these videos:
Easy English Conversation: 11 Common Social Expressions youtu.be/VgG0J2-OxfM
Learn English: "-ish" youtu.be/o8QGGXJvmLQ

00:00 "Thing" & "Stuff" in English
00:27 How to use the word "thing" in English
01:39 "Thing" examples
03:31 "How are things?"
04:04 "The best thing to do is..."
04:48 "The thing is..."
05:25 "Poor thing."
06:14 How to use the word "stuff" in English
07:11 "Stuff" examples

Polite & Positive English: How to wish “good luck” + how to respond

English with Emma · engVid 2023-04-27 | There are many fun, easy expressions in English to wish someone luck or to encourage someone. In this lesson, I will teach you some common expressions for this, as well as some expressions you can use to respond. I will go over “break a leg!”, “knock ’em dead”, “fingers crossed”, “you got this”, “best of luck”, “wish me luck”, “blow someone away”, “how did it go?”, and “nailed it”. engvid.com/polite-positive-english-good-luck

Learn more English expressions you can use in conversations:
Stop saying I'M SORRY: More ways to apologize in English youtu.be/qJiWCzULfco
"THANKS": 5 common expressions (that don't all mean the same thing) youtu.be/Io6-K5RrjvU

In this lesson:
00:00 Better ways to wish good luck and to respond
01:20 Break a leg!
02:04 You got this!
02:52 Knock 'em dead!
04:33 Fingers crossed.
06:40 You'll blow them away.
07:36 Best of luck.
08:38 Wish me luck!
09:48 How did it go?
10:52 Nailed it!
11:07 Killed it!
11:35 It went well!

Why You Should Learn the Bad Words in English

English with Emma · engVid 2023-04-06 | There are many “bad” words in English. We can call these words curse words or swear words. I believe learners of English need to learn these words. Many learners say embarrassing things because they don’t realize what the bad words are. Watch this video to learn why you should learn the bad words and what the bad words in English are. What do you think? Should English learners learn the “bad” words or not? engvid.com/why-you-should-learn-the-bad-words-in-english

Check out my previous lessons about "bad" words in English:
youtu.be/zH-3RPgrAmg
youtu.be/SXl6OE2LhLM

Real English Conversation: Talking about FAMILY

English with Emma · engVid 2023-03-13 | My sister Audra helps me teach you expressions and vocabulary about family. Watch us play a fun game that will help you learn the new expressions. In this class, you’ll learn the following family terms in English: black sheep, breadwinner, spitting image, runs in the family, take after, mama’s boy, get along with, baby of the family, daddy’s girl, follow in someone’s footsteps, and stay-at-home parent. You’ll also see an old photo of my grandma...let me know in the comments if you think I take after her. Next, test your understanding with the quiz: engvid.com/real-english-conversation-talking-about-family

More of my English conversation lessons:
Real English Conversation: How to talk about the weekend youtu.be/nalf4N9yPcs
Become a small talk master with the FORD method youtu.be/glBGzRw1rWw

In this lesson:
00:00 Family Expressions in English
00:55 the favorite
02:42 black sheep
04:10 the baby of the family
05:22 daddy's girl
06:36 the spitting image
07:40 to take after
10:10 get along with someone
11:56 a mama's boy
14:45 runs in the family
15:47 follow in someone's footsteps
16:40 breadwinner
17:27 stay-at-home parent

Top 10 Important Phrasal Verbs for Your Daily Routine

English with Emma · engVid 2023-02-23 | Learn 10 common phrasal verbs we use every day. First, I will teach you what a phrasal verb is. Then I will teach you how to use: "head out", "meet up", "go out", "sleep in", "get in", "get up", "heat up", "warm up", "work out", and "tidy up". These phrasal verbs are often used in English conversation because we use them to talk about what we do every day. Take the quiz after watching to practice your new vocabulary. engvid.com/10-phrasal-verbs-daily-routine

Check out my website at https://teacheremma.com!
More of my phrasal verbs videos:
English Phrasal Verbs for Love, Sex & Dating youtu.be/CPnveccPS0k
Phrasal Verbs for Travel: "drop off", "get in", "check out"... youtu.be/IDToW3e43Ss

In this lesson:
00:00 What are phrasal verbs?
02:25 sleep in
03:50 get up
04:40 head out
05:54 heat up
07:25 work out
08:16 warm up
09:50 meet up
11:04 go out
12:05 get in
13:04 tidy up

Learn English: -ish

English with Emma · engVid 2023-02-02 | Learn a very simple and easy expression in English: ‘-ish’. In conversation, we often add ‘-ish’ to the end of a word to change its meaning. What is the difference between green and greenish? What colour is my hair? Is it brown or is it reddish, blondish, or brownish? I’ll also teach you some other ways in which the suffix ‘-ish’ appears in English. Take the quiz on this lesson here: engvid.com/learn-english-ish

Check out my website at https://EnglishTeacherEmma.com, and watch more of my vocabulary videos for beginners!
Learning English for Beginners: My top tips youtu.be/Ff5FUoo2YZA
Easy English Vocabulary: THING & STUFF youtu.be/d_8tSKjYiRw

00:00 How to use "-ish" in English to mean kind of/somewhat
02:22 "-ish" adjective examples
05:17 Practice: "-ish"
07:27 Nationalities that end with "-ish"
08:24 Verbs that end with "-ish"

How NOT to learn a language

English with Emma · engVid 2023-01-10 | I usually teach the best ways to learn. In this video, I will teach you what not to do. Many people offer advice on language learning. Sometimes it’s good advice, but sometimes it’s wrong. In this video, I’ll tell you about language learning ideas and strategies that don’t work and that you should avoid. Save your time and money by avoiding the language learning methods I talk about here. engvid.com/how-not-to-learn-a-language

Visit my website: https://TeacherEmma.com
More of my lessons about how to learn English:
How to speak English more fluently and fluidly youtu.be/y0P-_atY41M
How to listen to lectures: Understand and remember with these strategies youtu.be/1aVwhhGUMV8

00:00 – How (not) to learn a language –
00:28 If it's boring, it's harder to learn
04:23 "Should I try to learn all words?"
09:17 "Can I learn a language while sleeping?"
10:48 "Should I focus on grammar?"
12:57 "Should I translate in my head?"
14:11 Avoiding mistakes
15:05 Language learning = work?
16:07 "How much should I practice in a day?"
17:31 "How much money should I spend?"

Learn English with CHRISTMAS SONGS 🎵

English with Emma · engVid 2022-12-16 | Christmas songs are a great way to learn English grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Let’s have fun and learn English with music. Practice the present continuous tense with “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. Sing lyrics with the past tense with Wham’s “Last Christmas”. Learn about prepositions with “Up on the Housetop”. Do you like my singing? engvid.com/learn-english-with-christmas-songs

Next, watch these videos!
How to use songs to learn English youtu.be/GNafqH-gz18
The most common preposition mistakes in English youtu.be/NTrvUvlPdXM

In this lesson:
00:00 Learn English with Christmas Songs
02:07 Important Christmas song vocabulary
04:45 Santa Claus is Coming to Town
12:43 Up on the Housetop
18:45 Last Christmas
21:49 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
23:37 Christmas song recommendations

“THANKS”: 5 Common Expressions (that don’t all mean the same thing!)

English with Emma · engVid 2022-11-17 | There are a lot of ways to say thanks in English. And there are a lot of expressions that use the word “thanks”, but aren’t exactly used to thank people. In this English class, I’ll teach you 5 “thank” expressions. You’ll learn what they all mean, as well as how and when to use them. We will discuss “thanks anyway”, ”thank you”, “thanks though”, and “thanks but no thanks”. These expressions are very common in conversation. After watching, take the quiz to practice and check your understanding. engvid.com/thanks-5-common-expressions

More of my videos about English expressions:
Polite & Positive English: How to wish "good luck" + how to respond youtu.be/8SapxjrfC6A
Easy English Conversation: 11 Common Social Expressions youtu.be/VgG0J2-OxfM

In this lesson:
00:00 "Thanks" Expressions in English
00:40 thank you
01:39 thanks
03:02 "th" pronunciation in "thanks"
04:21 thanks anyway
06:26 thanks anyways
07:12 thanks though
11:46 thanks, but no thanks
15:47 – Practice Questions –

Easy English Conversation: SUCCEED IN & MANAGE TO

English with Emma · engVid 2022-10-24 | Learn about the words "succeed in" and "manage to". We use these words when we talk about our achievements. You can use these words during job interviews and many other situations. It's easy to make grammatical mistakes with these verbs. Learn how to make sentences with these words. Take our quiz to practice what you learned. engvid.com/easy-english-conversation-succeed-in-manage-to

Get more conversation practice with me! https://TeacherEmma.com

More of my Easy English Conversation videos:
Easy English Conversation: Talk about food! youtu.be/EjYp7oDMM6s
Easy English Conversation: "Did you know?" or "Do you know?" youtu.be/p1D3GmN_24A

6 ways to pronounce ‘-OUGH’ words in English

English with Emma · engVid 2022-10-06 | Don’t you hate all the different ways there are to pronounce “ough” in English? Why do you have to learn all that?! For example, “though”, “through”, and “thought” all have different “ough” pronunciations. Think about the words “cough”, “enough”, and “bought”. Does “ough” have the same pronunciation in these words? English pronunciation and spelling can be confusing. Watch this English class to help you with these tricky sounds. Then, take the quiz at engvid.com/6-ways-to-pronounce-ough-words-in-english

Join my English club and get more resources at https://TeacherEmma.com! Plus, check out these pronunciation lessons:
Silent Letters: When NOT to pronounce B, D, and L youtu.be/AqQaZBPxkB4
English Pronunciation Practice: OO & U youtu.be/R7A0yx0cnGU

In this lesson:
00:00 – The 6 Important Ways to Pronounce "ough" in English –
01:08 Listen to different sounds that "ough" makes
03:18 "ough" – "aw" sound
08:19 "ough" – "o" sound
09:50 "ough" – "oo" sound
10:51 "ough" – "uff" sound
13:32 "ough" – "ow" sound
15:03 "ough" – "awf" sound
15:36 – Review –