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Looking for a job? Potential employers don’t want to know what you did in the past; they want to know what you accomplished. They want to know what you bring to the table. What contributions can you make, and what results can you bring to their company? In this practical resume writing lesson, you will learn the difference between a TASK-BASED RESUME and an ACHIEVEMENT-BASED RESUME. Stop making this common resume writing mistake today! Study the examples, complete the quiz, and improve your chances of landing a job by making this key change. Good luck! After the lesson, test your understanding with the quiz: engvid.com/dont-make-this-mistake-on-your-resume
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Looking for a job? Potential employers don’t want to know what you did in the past; they want to know what you accomplished. They want to know what you bring to the table. What contributions can you make, and what results can you bring to their company? In this practical resume writing lesson, you will learn the difference between a TASK-BASED RESUME and an ACHIEVEMENT-BASED RESUME. Stop making this common resume writing mistake today! Study the examples, complete the quiz, and improve your chances of landing a job by making this key change. Good luck! After the lesson, test your understanding with the quiz: engvid.com/dont-make-this-mistake-on-your-resume
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![10 words youre not using correctly
When it comes to vocabulary, its easy to mix things up. Does disinterested mean the same thing as uninterested? Whats the meaning of enormity? Is enormousness actually a word? Check out this video to learn the meanings and differences between these words and others, including simplistic & simple, hung & hanged, bemused & amused, cliche & cliched, and more. Think you already know the meanings of these easily confused words? Try your luck with the quiz at https://www.engvid.com/10-words-youre-not-using-correctly ! I guarantee it is anything but simplistic.
Next, watch my lesson on the difference between WHO & WHOM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFbEfp31Lx4
TRANSCRIPT
Hey, everyone. Im Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on ten words you are probably not using correctly. So, just like the title says, I will look at ten words that most people think they know the meanings of, but really you might not. So, this video is intended for people whose first language is English or advanced speakers who are studying the language. Lets not waste any more time. Here we go with number one.
Bemused. Bemused means: Perplexed, puzzled, bewildered. Most people confuse it with the word amused, so it does not mean amused. Sentence example: The plot left me feeling bemused. If you watched a confusing movie, the plot was weird, strange, difficult to understand - it puzzled you, it perplexed you, it left you feeling bemused. Now, if you watch a comedy, that leaves you amused. All right. Lets continue to number two.
Cliché. This one usually comes down to pronunciation. So, cliché is actually a noun; it is not an adjective. The adjective version is clichéd with the little d at the end. So, you can say: Hollywood blockbusters are full of clichés - noun. But if you want to use the adjective: His acceptance speech was so clichéd. All right? So, make sure: If you want to say something is or was clichéd, that youre using that d at the end; and if you want to say something is full of clichés, youre using the noun in that case. Lets move on to number three.
Disinterested. This means unbiased or not influenced by selfish motivation. It does not mean uninterested, as if youre not interested in something. For example: Professional referees need to be disinterested. So, a hockey referee, a basketball referee, a football referee - they need to be disinterested; unbiased. Also think of a supreme court judge - they cannot have bias. We need a disinterested judge or a disinterested party; a mediator. And the use of uninterested: Im uninterested in sports, if youre not interested in sports, for example. All right, here we go. Number four.
Enormity. This means extreme evil; not enormousness. Yes, enormousness is an actual word in the dictionary. For example: We cannot accept the enormity of child labour! The extreme evil of child labour. And here we have enormousness: The enormousness of the pyramids must be seen to be believed, not the enormity. All right? The enormousness - the size. Lets move on to number five.
Fortuitous - this means unplanned or coincidental. It does not mean lucky or fortunate. For example: We ran into a fortuitous obstacle - an unplanned problem; something you didnt plan for, and that was a coincidence when you were doing your project. And here we have fortunate: We were fortunate to qualify for the tax rebate. So, we were lucky or fortunate. Lets move on to number six.
Noisome. This means smelly. It doesnt mean noisy. For example: The noisome fish market gave me a headache. So, Im walking in the fish market, the smells are so strong, so powerful that I start not feeling well and I got a headache. Now, it is possible to say: The noisy fish market gave me a headache, but here, the cause is the noise; the volume of the people talking, and selling, and buying in the fish market. So, remember: noisome - smell; noisy - hearing. Lets move on to number seven.
Nonplussed. This means stunned or bewildered; shocked, if you will. It does not mean unimpressed. It sounds like it would. I am nonplussed - not impressed. But it means I am stunned. Okay? So, for example: The witnesses were nonplussed by the accident. They were stunned, bewildered by the accident. Or: She was unimpressed by the play. So, if youre... You can be nonplussed by a play as well if its very shocking, like 12 Angry Men - excellent. You can feel nonplussed after that; there are some shocking, you know, revelations there. But you can also be unimpressed by a play or a performance. Whew, nonplussed. Lets continue with number eight.
Refute. This means to prove something to be false. It does not mean to allege or argue that something is false. It means to prove it without the shadow of a doubt. So: The lawyer refuted the defendants story. The lawyer proved that the defendants story was a lie. Proved that it wasnt true. […] 10 words youre not using correctly](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oMtAlVnMonI/mqdefault.jpg)
![20 To Phrases That Can Use Verb+ing
Is the correct sentence “I’m used to live here” or “I’m used to living here”? In this advanced English grammar lesson, you will learn TWENTY phrases that can be followed by gerunds (verb+ing). Yes! It’s possible, and it’s much more common than you think. In this class, you will PRACTICE repeating sentences that use phrases such as “lead to,” “object to,” “look forward to,” “pay attention to,” “relate to,” “respond to,” and many more. When you are finished, make sure you do the quiz to make sure you’ve got it. https://www.engvid.com/20-to-phrases-that-can-use-verbing/
For more English resources, check out my website: https://www.englishalex.com
More grammar videos like this:
Correct Your English: Top 10 Mistakes With Gerunds & Infinitives https://youtu.be/O0DsFTWlWRI
USED TO, BE USED TO, GET USED TO: When & How to Use Them https://youtu.be/ymq-OAaSK08
In this lesson:
0:00 20 to + ing Phrases in English
1:16 Particle or preposition?
3:44 adapt to
4:21 adjust to
4:47 add to
5:12 contribute to
5:47 be close to
6:12 dedicate to
6:44 commit to
7:09 lead to
7:50 admit to
8:50 be addicted to
9:48 be accustomed to
11:18 be used to
12:07 get used to
12:54 be opposed to
13:40 object to
14:32 relate to
15:17 respond to
15:41 listen to
16:08 get back to
16:41 look forward to
TRANSCRIPT:
Oh, hey, everyone.
I think I might be addicted to taking selfies, so I apologize about that.
Hey, everyone.
Im Alex.
Thanks for clicking, and thank you for learning English with engvid.com.
Thats E-N-G-V-I-D dot com.
If you are watching this video and you are enjoying it, make sure you subscribe to my
channel on YouTube, click like, and turn on the notifications so you never miss a video.
Now, in todays lesson, we are going to talk about a grammar topic that many people have
questions about once they reach the upper intermediate or advanced level of English,
and that is, Alex, when can I add ing after to?
I know its possible.
Okay?
So, yes.
In this video, I will teach you 20 phrases that use to plus verb ing, or where its
possible to use to plus the verb ing.
Now, before we begin, an important question to ask when you are wondering, Can I use
verb ing after to?
Well, you have to ask yourself, Wait, is this a particle, or is it a preposition?
Now, a particle is, as an example number one, I want to leave.
As you know, if you are watching this video, some verbs in English can be followed by a
gerund, which is verb ing.
Some verbs can be followed by a to infinitive, which is to plus the verb.
So, in this case, I want to leave, to is functioning as, grammatically, what is
known as a particle.
Now, a particle is just a junk word that we throw in, but is necessary in order to continue
and complete a grammatical form.
So, I want to leave, for example, in this case.
Now, for a preposition, one of the rules about prepositions is they are always followed by
objects.
Right?
So, a preposition needs an object.
I live in Canada, for example.
I spent the day with Martha.
Or lung cancer is linked to smoking.
Right?
So, here, remember gerunds are verbal nouns, so they function as nouns, which means they
can function as objects.
Okay?
So, here we have an example where you are using verb ing after to.
How?
Lung cancer is linked to, so you have a phrase, to be linked to something, you have
to be linked to something.
A gerund is a something.
Okay?
So, now, so far, so good, I hope.
You can always rewind the video, listen to me explain this again, or first make sure
you understand about the basics of gerunds and infinitives.
And now, lets continue with learning and practicing the phrases that you can use with
to plus verb ing.
I apologize for the pause.
My brain went in a different direction for a moment.
Now, one of the phrases that you can use is adapt to.
So, for example, Im adapting to using AI.
Here, you can see Im using a verb in the continuous form.
I am adapting.
Adapting to what?
I am adapting to using AI.
I am making the adaptation in the...
Im in progress.
Im in process of doing this now.
This is actually true for me.
Maybe its true for you.
Youre adapting to using AI as it becomes a bigger part of our lives.
Next, we have adjust to.
So, she is adjusting to...
What is she adjusting to?
Something.
Shes adjusting to wearing high heels.
Now, of course, you can say shes adjusting to high heels, right?
To wearing them.
But, yes, another phrase with adjust to.
This is a preposition in this case.
Next, we have add to.
Spending time alone only added to feeling depressed.
Here, we can actually use a possessive gerund, if you would like.
Added to his feeling depressed, or her feeling depressed, or your feeling depressed.
Something like that. […] 20 To Phrases That Can Use Verb+ing](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/opjqiUo1xpA/mqdefault.jpg)


![30 Minutes of ENGLISH VOCABULARY TRAINING (Interactive Practice)
Get ready to build your English vocabulary for the next 30 minutes. In this upper-intermediate vocabulary training class, I present 20 of the most common English phrases, ask you to listen to and repeat sentences, and encourage you to build your own sentences. Need more time? You can always pause and rewind the video. Some of the phrases in this lesson include “all the time,” “better off,” “back and forth,” “step by step,” “get used to,” and “let’s.” All of the phrases in this lesson are included in my book, 300 Practical English Words and Phrases. So if you want more like this, get the book! https://www.englishalex.com/product-page/300-practical-english-words-and-phrases
Take the quiz: https://www.engvid.com/30-minutes-of-english-vocabulary-training-interactive-practice/
If you liked this lesson format, try this 15-minute lesson where youll practice using PHRASAL VERBS: https://youtu.be/gbZVgE8W7kg
In this lesson:
0:00 30 Minutes of English Vocabulary Training
1:24 all the time
2:06 once in a while
2:55 from time to time
3:37 point of view (POV)
4:54 be open to
6:07 better off & worse off
7:55 used to
10:14 be used to
12:38 get used to
14:39 look forward to
15:59 lets
16:54 back and forth
18:38 by oneself
20:18 step by step
21:28 to an extent
22:53 chip in
24:26 count on
25:48 deal with
27:04 keep in mind
TRANSCRIPT:
Hey, everyone.
Im Alex.
Thanks for clicking, and thank you for learning English with www.engvid.com.
Thats E-N-G-V-I-D dot com.
In todays video, I am going to give you some vocabulary training.
So, we will go over 20 common English phrases, and I will give you some example sentences
that you can repeat to help you practice your English so that you can see these phrases
in context.
Whats this Im holding?
Hmm.
All of the phrases that you learn today are from my book called 300 Practical English
Words and Phrases.
This book includes 300 high-frequency English words and phrases with over 2,000 example
sentences.
It has common sentences, phrase variations, multiple meanings of phrases, so you dont
just get one meaning, but multiple meanings in most of the cases, to be very honest with
you.
And, yeah, check it out.
You can get the PDF, the e-book, or this beautiful physical version.
Just check out the link that is attached to this video for more information.
Okay.
Are you ready to start?
Here we go with phrase number one.
All the time.
A very common phrase that you have probably heard, and this means at all times, or constantly,
or regularly.
So, here is an example.
Repeat after me.
We talk all the time.
Good.
This means we talk regularly or constantly.
The computer is on all the time.
This means I never shut off the computer, so that is all the time.
Next.
Once in a while.
Once in a while simply means sometimes, so once, like one time, and then theres some
time that passes and I dont do anything.
So, lets listen and repeat these examples.
I still play guitar once in a while.
Good.
And the second example.
Once in a while, we go to the public pool.
And now, I want you to finish this for me.
Think about your life and say, Once in a while, I visit.
Let me know who you visit once in a while in the comments.
Another phrase for sometimes is from time to time.
For example, repeat.
My car makes funny noises from time to time.
Next, repeat.
We still go there from time to time.
And finally, make your own sentence.
From time to time, I like to...
Okay, good.
Tell me what you like to do from time to time.
The next phrase is point of view.
In writing, sometimes people write POV as a short form for point of view.
So, your point of view is your perspective or how you see something.
Lets look at these two example sentences.
Repeat after me.
Whats your point of view on this?
So, you can have a point of view, a perspective on something.
And next, repeat.
From my point of view, we need to hurry.
This means we need to work faster.
We need to finish this as quickly as possible.
And finally, I want you to give me your point of view on any topic at all.
So, just complete this sentence in the comments or just say it out loud as youre watching this video.
From my point of view...
Okay, good.
Lets go on to the next one.
To be open to something means to be receptive or to be willing to consider.
So, for example, Im open to having my mind changed.
Now, here you notice we have a phrase with to, which is a preposition.
After be open to, if you want to mention an activity, make sure you use verb plus -ing.
You can also use other things, like a noun phrase, as in the second example.
Repeat this one after me.
Are you open to other options?
Good.
This means will you consider?
Can you consider?
Are you open to this?
Or is your mind closed to this?
And repeat...
Not repeat.
Tell me in the comments or say it out loud. […] 30 Minutes of ENGLISH VOCABULARY TRAINING (Interactive Practice)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pAbf9uNoaV0/mqdefault.jpg)