CORRECT YOUR ENGLISH: Top 10 Mistakes with Gerunds & Infinitives English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-03-26 | It takes time to master *gerunds* and *infinitives* in English. In this lesson, I identify and correct the ten most common mistakes that English learners make with gerunds and infinitives. Do you make any of them? For example, if you want to say that you do not smoke anymore, should you say “I quit smoking” or “I quit to smoke”? Is it “I need go to the bathroom” or “I need to go to the bathroom”? What about the idiomatic phrase “look forward to”? Should you say “I’m looking forward to hear from you” or “I’m looking forward to hearing from you”? Find out, then do the quiz to double check your understanding. engvid.com/top-10-mistakes-gerunds-infinitivesGet tutoring, ebooks, and more English resources on my website: https://www.EnglishAlex.comMore of my videos about common grammar mistakes:10 English Grammar Mistakes Accepted in Casual Speech youtu.be/db5zCYLXUxMThe 10 Most Common Preposition Mistakes in English youtu.be/cRKbG4h2YQwIn this lesson:0:00 10 mistakes with gerunds & infinitives0:55 "I need study more."2:08 "He wanted call you."3:06 "My mom stopped to smoke."4:43 "I like read."6:06 "I'm looking forward to hear from you."7:22 "We finished to eat."8:18 "Play badminton is fun."10:05 "We went downtown for watch movie."11:38 "He made me to leave."13:05 "I'm interested in subscribe to your channel."
“He and I” or “Him and me”? Learn the difference! (English Pronoun Rules) English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-10-09 | Should you say “Alex and I” or “I and Alex”? Is it okay to say “My mom and me” at the beginning of a sentence? These are the types of common grammar questions that you will learn the answer to in this lesson about English pronoun order. I review subject and object pronouns, and then go into detail about HOW and WHERE to use them in a sentence. You will learn more than just the basics, as I tell you what is correct, but also tell you what many people actually say. Watch, then test your understanding by doing the quiz! engvid.com/he-and-i-him-and-me-english-pronoun-rulesGet more English resources on my website: https://www.EnglishAlex.comMore videos like this:Top 10 Mistakes with Gerunds & Infinitives youtu.be/O0DsFTWlWRIGo from Standard to Casual English (15 Common Sentences) youtu.be/skT8E3CLiUk In this lesson:0:00 Pronoun Order in English: 6 Rules1:14 Rule 1: Use subject pronouns in the subject position3:50 Rule 2: Use object pronouns in the object position6:41 Rule 3: Place the first person at the end8:53 Rule 4: For singular pronouns, the order is 2nd person, 3rd, 1st10:26 Rule 5: For plural pronouns, the order is 3rd person, 2nd, 1st11:46 Rule 6: Proper nouns are usually placed at the endTRANSCRIPTHey. Yeah. Oh, what am I doing later? Oh, well, my wife and I are going to see a movie. Yeah. What about you and Debra? Okay. Yeah. So, I'll see you and her there. Yeah. That's fine. Okay. Yeah. We'll be there. Okay. Thanks. Bye. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. I'll put that there for now. Oh.Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on English pronoun order. So, in this video, I will give you what are considered to be the grammatical rules or grammatical preferences, in some cases, for pronoun order in English. I will give you what is technically correct, but I will also tell you what you will hear in public, in movies, and other areas where pronoun order sometimes is not followed or the rules of subjects and objects are not followed.So, to begin, the two basics. One of the most common questions I get is, "Should I start a sentence with 'him and I' or 'he and I' or etc.?" And the first rule is for subject pronouns, right? We use subject pronouns in the subject position. So, let's look at the subject pronouns first. The subject pronouns are "I", "you", "he", "she", "we", and "they". So, these are subject pronouns because they do actions, right? So, you always follow a subject pronoun with some kind of action. So, "Darren and I went out for coffee." If you're ever not sure whether you should use "me" or "I" in this position, all you have to do is erase the other person's name and kind of say, "Wait, is it correct to say 'I went out for coffee' or 'me went out for coffee'?" "Oh, yeah. I went out for coffee." So, "Darren and I went out for coffee." "You and he need to talk." Okay?So, I know you might say, "Ah, but 'you' and 'him' sounds so good in this case. 'You' and 'him' need to talk." Nope, because you would never say, "Him need to talk." You would say, "He needs to talk," for example, or "Him needs to talk." No. So, "You and he need to talk." So, subject position, doing an action. You need to use a subject pronoun.Now, in casual speech, in everyday speech, people don't always follow this rule. I'm sure that sometimes I might not follow this rule. I try to follow this rule all the time, but sometimes I will say, "Oh, my sister and me went out for breakfast." Right? "My sister and me did something." This is technically, grammatically incorrect, but you might hear it in casual situations. However, if you are writing an essay, if you are writing anything academic, professional, make sure you stick to the actual rules. And rule number one, use subject pronouns in the subject position.And this makes rule number two very logical as well. Use object pronouns in the object position. So, the object pronouns are "me", "me", "me", "me", "me", "you", "him", "her", "us", "them". Right? So, when they are being acted upon, so objects can be... They can come after prepositions, they can come after verbs, usually they are receiving an action or they are the object of something.So, for example, "Tim spoke to her and me." Right? "Tim spoke... Who did he speak to? Oh, he spoke to her, he spoke to me." Now, you might think you can say, "Tim spoke to her and I." It sounds nice. It sounds like it's formal, and yeah, that should be proper. This is actually a hypercorrection. Okay? So, this means that it's corrected, and it sounds like it's formal, and it sounds like it's more proper, but it's actually grammatically incorrect to say, "Tim spoke to her and I." It's like, no, you don't say, "Tim spoke to I", you say, "Tim spoke to me." […]
Casual English | Learn 10 “ON” Phrasal Verbs: “hold on”, “bank on”, “take on”... English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-09-22 | Learn more phrasal verbs so you can communicate smoothly with Americans and Canadians. In this intermediate English class, I will teach you the meaning of “hold on”, “go on”, “take on”, “bank on”, “look down on”, “check in on”, “try on”, “turn on”, “put on”, and “go back on”. You can listen, learn, and repeat to practice. After the video, take the quiz at engvid.com/10-on-phrasal-verbs Want more? Get my book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs! englishalex.com/product-page/100-practical-english-phrasal-verbsIn this lesson:0:00 10 "on" Phrasal Verbs in English1:40 hold on2:30 go on3:45 take on4:46 bank on6:10 put on7:34 look down on9:29 try on10:29 turn on11:33 go back on13:06 check up on14:10 Review & ConclusionTranscriptYeah. Did you turn on the printer? That? Yes, that's the problem. That's definitely going to work. Yes, I'm sure. You can bank on it. Okay. All right. I'll talk to you later. Okay. Bye.Hey everyone. I'm Alex and you are watching engvid.com. That's E-N-G-V-I-D.com. Thank you for joining me today for this lesson on 10 phrasal verbs with the word "on". So this is an ideal lesson for intermediate and upper intermediate English learners. And if you want to learn more phrasal verbs, maybe you are familiar with my book. If not, check out 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs. This book is available in PDF, e-book, and paperback format. I like the PDF because you can search for things very easily. But I also love paper books because listen to that. Yeah, I love the sound that books make. So 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs, over 900 examples, 20 context-based lessons, a lot of examples. Like check that out. Look at that. There's a lot of stuff going on there and it's all useful, all practical. So check it out. It's at EnglishAlex.com. Check out the link that is attached to this video. All right, let's begin.10 "on" phrasal verbs.You have held on long enough.So "to hold on" means to wait. This is very commonly used as a command. So if I say, "Hold on, hold on, hold on," this means wait, wait, wait. So for example, "Can you please hold on for five more minutes?" So just repeat after me, "Hold on." Yeah, very good. It's often used in this context. So if I'm talking on the phone and someone interrupts me, it's very common for me to say, "Hold on, hold on. Just hold on one second." Or maybe I tell the person to hold on one second. Okay, I'm not finished with my phone call. So just wait, just wait.Next, "go on." So "to go on" means to continue or to move to the next stage of something. So for example, "They went on arguing for another 30 minutes." This means they continued arguing for another 30 minutes. So in terms of moving on to the next stage of something, you can tell someone to, okay, move on to part three of your presentation. Okay, so like go to the next stage, move on to part three. We need to, if you want to say we need to continue, like we need to go on, or you can also say move on. In this case, we need to move on, like go to the next stage. Okay, so repeat after me, "They went on arguing for another 30 minutes." I know, I gave you a long sentence and it was probably a surprise, but that's okay. We need long sentences. We need challenges to help our brains to develop and to continue to grow."Take on", "take on". So if you take on something, you accept it. It's a challenge, usually, something that you agree to do. So you can accept a task or extra work. So if your boss says, "Hey, Alex, I need you to do this project." Like we, it's very important. And I say, "I'm sorry, I can't take on more projects." Like I can't accept more work at the moment. So if you take something on, you can take on a challenge. You can take on a project. You can take on a job or a task at your job. So repeat after me, "I can take it on." This means I can do it. Okay, I can accept this, this work, this project, this task.Okay, next we have "to bank on something" or "to bank on someone". So if you bank on something, you place your hopes in it or you place your confidence in it. Now, hopes and confidence are two slightly different things. For example, they're going to win. You can bank on it. Okay, so you are very confident in this case. So you're very confident that the team, your favorite team is going to win the game. You can bank on it. You can take money to the bank that they are going to win. It's a for sure thing. So if you say like, if you hope for something, it's like, "I'm banking on this making a difference." Like, "I'm really hoping that this is going to make a difference." Like this decision or this thing that I changed or that I bought or something. I'm banking on it making a difference. I'm hoping for it. I have some confidence that it can do it.Another synonym for "bank on" that you might be familiar with is "count on". So you can count on something or someone. You put confidence in them or you hope. In them and yeah, to bank on, to count on. […]
5 Ways to Practice Speaking English Alone English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-09-07 | “I can’t practice my speaking because I don’t have a speaking partner.” This is a common problem for anyone who is learning a second language. However, there are things you can do to practice your speaking—even if you are completely alone! In this lesson, you will learn about shadowing, reading out loud, and visualizing situations. You will also learn how music, literature, poetry, and visual media can help you to improve your pronunciation, stress, and intonation. You can always find a way to practice your English and to improve your speaking skills! engvid.com/5-ways-to-practice-speaking-english-aloneGet more English resources on my website: https://EnglishAlex.comMore of my videos about how to learn English:My Top 5 Tips for Learning English More Effectively youtu.be/rPSnCLLG6QM"Can I learn English by myself?" youtu.be/8yZ1XA0a4e0In this lesson:0:00 5 ways to practice speaking English ALONE!1:02 1. Shadowing2:47 2. Reading out loud4:14 3. Visualizing5:54 4. Singing a song7:28 5. Poems & MonologuesTRANSCRIPTHey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking and welcome to this lesson on five ways to practice speaking by yourself. Another way to put this is solo speaking practice. So, in this video, I will give you five things that you can do to help you practice your speaking even though you are by yourself and even though you don't have a speaking partner or you are not in an English class or you don't have a private teacher, just because you don't have someone to speak with doesn't mean that you can't exercise your speaking muscles by yourself. So, that's what we are going to talk about in this video. And before I start, if this is your first time watching something from my channel, make sure to like the video, share it, and subscribe to my channel. That's all for now.Let's start with number one. Shadowing. Another way to say shadowing is mimicking or perhaps listening and repeating. So, you can watch videos, you can listen to audio recordings, you can listen to dialogues, you can watch and listen to movies and TV shows, you can listen to what people are saying, and repeat. Basically, pause, rewind, and repeat. Repeat the intonation, repeat the pronunciation as well. This is a way to help you practice and to see how the language is supposed to sound or if you... Another way to think about it is to think about how you, you, excuse me, how you want to sound. So, maybe you have found a good role model that you want to emulate, that you want to mimic or shadow. So, for example, if you enjoy the sound of my voice, for example, you can watch some of my videos, pause them, repeat after me, listen. How does my voice sound? How is my intonation? Am I going up or am I going down at the end of my sentences? So, listen and repeat. Shadowing. This is a good way to make sure that you are getting a model for how the language is supposed to sound or how you want to speak.Let's go on to number two. Reading out loud. Pick a book. Pick an article. Pick a paragraph. Anything at all that will help you to read and to exercise your speaking muscles. Reading out loud is great because it allows you to pay attention to the structure of the language you are studying. You can slow down. You can learn and practice the correct forms. You can look at, "Oh, okay, what tense is this? Oh, I can use this word here? Oh, okay." So, you are forcing yourself to speak correctly if the writing is good, of course. So, for example, you might pick up a book like this one. So, lately, I have been reading The Art of Living, which is a philosophical book by Epictetus. I mean, it's not in the original Greek. So, you could pick up a book like this and read, "Okay, nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control." Good advice. Good advice. So, read out loud. Practice your ability also to decode words.And let's move on to number three. Visualizing. So, in this situation, you want to imagine real situations where you would use English. You would practice what you would say in a particular context, a particular situation. So, for example, you can imagine yourself speaking to someone while you are ordering a coffee. Like, imagine you are ordering a coffee, for example. Or, imagine you are making an appointment with the doctor. What would I say in that situation? "Oh, okay. I'd like to make an appointment." Or, "I'd like to make a reservation." If you're calling a hotel, for example. "For two nights, please." Okay? Even short sentences like this will help you to continue stretching your muscles, exercising your speaking muscles. It's all about practice. So, visualize your situation, put yourself in that moment, and yes, you will feel a little funny, but that's okay. You will get used to it after a little while. So, I do the same thing in French from time to time. My French still is not great, but sometimes I talk to my walls, you know? […]
10 Prepositional Phrases you should know | English Vocabulary & Conversation English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-08-26 | *Prepositional phrases* are an essential part of English speaking. In this advanced English vocabulary and speaking lesson, you’ll learn ten common phrases that begin with a preposition, including: "at the same time", "by accident", "by the way", "for good", "for now", "for sure", "in regard to", "in the meantime", "on purpose", and "on time". Even if you know the meanings of these phrases, it is important to take the next step and put them into practical conversational contexts. In addition to learning the meanings and uses of these phrases, make sure you listen to and repeat the sentences in the lesson. This is one of the best ways to help you learn new phrases and expressions. Do not be content just knowing the theory and the individual vocabulary units of a language: PRACTICE USING THEM IN CONTEXT. After you watch and practice with the video, make sure to do the quiz on engvid.com to solidify your understanding. engvid.com/10-prepositional-phrases-english-vocabulary-conversationGet more English resources on my website: englishalex.comMore of my lessons about prepositions:Prepositions in English: Learn 20 Verbs with Their Prepositions youtu.be/s_VjtqfAdX0The 10 Most Frequent Preposition Mistakes youtu.be/cRKbG4h2YQwIn this lesson: 0:00 10 Prepositional Phrases0:37 at the same time1:19 by accident2:40 by the way3:45 for good4:30 for now5:39 for sure6:20 in regard to7:26 in the meantime8:11 on purpose8:47 on timeTRANSCRIPTHey everyone, I'm Alex.Thanks for clicking and welcome to this lesson on 10 useful prepositional phrases. So in this video, I'm going to give you 10 phrases that begin with prepositions and are followed by a variety of words and they are all practical, useful, I'm sorry, I'm still a little embarrassed that you caught me doing what I was doing. I'll tell you what I was doing in a moment.So the first prepositional phrase that I have for you is at the same time, which means simultaneously. Let's look at the example sentence. It's impossible to be in two places at the same time. So at the start of the video, I was trying to rub my head and pat my stomach at the same time. Can you do that at the same time? If you're in a public place, I highly recommend trying it right now. If you're in a private place, even better. So can you pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time, simultaneously? Let me know in the comments.Next up, we have by accident. So if you do something by accident, you do not do it intentionally, you do it accidentally. So I think you messaged me by accident. So you received a weird message from someone and you think, no, I think that was for your girlfriend or for your boyfriend. Ah, I have a story about this. Listen well, children. I had a coworker named Jonathan. And hi, Jonathan, if you're watching this. And Jonathan, Jonathan had a girlfriend named Alex as well. My name is Alex. His girlfriend's name is Alex. He had my name in his phone. Obviously, Alex and Alex were very close. So one day I received a message from Jonathan and Jonathan's message said, hey, I'm going to be home in 30 minutes. Do you want a pizza? And I said, yeah, pizza would be great, Jonathan, but I think you have the wrong Alex. So yes, Jonathan sent me a message by accident, accidentally messaged me instead of messaging his girlfriend. Has that ever happened to you? I hope not, but it can happen.By the way. So this is a very useful phrase when you're having a conversation. You can use by the way when you want to introduce something into the conversation that you just thought of in the moment and you want to share this information before it escapes your mind. It can be related to the thing you are talking about with your friend or it can be completely unrelated. So for example, it was nice to see you. By the way, did you work things out with your sister? By the way, work things out. If you work things out with someone, you resolve your issues with them. You fix a problem that you had with them, like a conflict of some kind. So yeah, it was nice to see you. Bye. Oh wait, by the way, did you work things out with your sister? Last time I talked to you, you told me you guys were in conflict with each other.Okay, next we have "for good". So if you do something for good or if something finishes for good, it means it is permanent. So you do something permanently forever. Here, "Gary quit yesterday." What a shock. "Gary quit yesterday?" No, not Gary. He's gone for good. This means he is gone permanently, gone forever. Bye bye Gary. No more Gary at this company. He is gone for good. If you end a relationship with someone, you know, you can say, "Sorry, we are finished for good." Permanently forever, okay? Next we have "for now". So if something is for now, it is temporary. So the doctor will see you soon. For now, please wait here. Please have a seat in the waiting room. […]
Learn English Tenses: PRESENT PERFECT with Unfinished Time English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-08-13 | What’s the difference between “I haven’t seen him today” and “I didn’t see him today”? In this advanced English grammar lesson, I will teach you how to use the present perfect with unfinished time. This means using the present perfect with time words such as “today,” “this morning,” “this afternoon,” “this month,” “this year,” and more. If you want to expand your knowledge and usage of the present perfect tense, this class is for you. When you’re done, make sure to do the quiz to test your understanding. engvid.com/learn-english-tenses-present-perfect-with-unfinished-timeGet more English resources at my website: englishalex.comMore of my grammar videos:Start Using the 2nd Conditional in Real English Conversations youtu.be/v0-qw58XWFATop 10 Mistakes with Gerunds & Infinitives youtu.be/O0DsFTWlWRIIn this lesson:0:00 Present Perfect with Unfinished Time1:48 Review: Past Simple & Present Perfect3:39 What is unfinished time?4:12 Examples: Present perfect with unfinished time10:45 "How long...?" with present perfect12:24 "So far" with present perfect13:56 "All day/afternoon..." with present perfect
Natural English: 5 Easy Idioms You Can Learn TODAY! English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-07-24 | When learning another language, we all want to jump past the basics and start using the phrases and idioms that native speakers use without thinking. In this practical English speaking lesson, I teach you five QUICK and extremely COMMON idioms that you can START USING TODAY! This English lesson will improve your conversation skills and help you to sound more natural and confident when speaking English. The language in this lesson includes: “I’m in,” “I’m out,” “I’m up for it,” “I’m into it,” and “I’m out of it.” So, what do you say? Are you in or out? Don’t forget to do the quiz at engvid.com/natural-english-5-easy-idioms , and if you’re up for more great English resources, check out englishalex.com .Get my book, 200 Practical English Idioms: englishalex.com/product-page/200-practical-english-idiomsMore of my videos about idioms:Learn 5 "GET" idioms in 10 minutes youtu.be/2qNUJljesCc5 Encouraging Idioms youtu.be/_fjdYuHMbL4In this lesson:0:00 "I'm..." 5 easy daily expressions0:48 "I'm in."2:05 "I'm out."3:22 "I'm up for it."5:04 "I'm into it."6:20 "I'm out of it."7:57 – Review –
Watch this! 10 Ways to Use Imperatives English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-06-27 | Watch, listen, learn, and practice. In this useful English grammar lesson, I explain the imperative mood and ten ways you can use it in everyday situations. You will see and practice how to use imperatives for instructions, commands, encouragement, positive and negative wishes, directions, advice, and more. Click the play button to start the video. Do the quiz when you’re done watching! engvid.com/watch-this-10-ways-to-use-imperativesFor more English resources, visit my website: englishalex.comMore videos on imperatives:30 Common Commands youtu.be/woCGoyIOqH810 "KEEP" Imperatives youtu.be/emYiESAcUSYIn this lesson:0:00 10 ways to use imperatives in English1:26 Instructions2:24 Commands & Orders3:24 Encouragement3:58 Positive wishes4:26 Negative wishes5:23 Directions5:49 Advice6:35 Requests7:25 Offers & Invitations8:16 Warnings
Let’s get going! 10 Casual English Expressions You Can Start Using RIGHT NOW English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-06-06 | “I can speak English, but I don’t understand informal speech.” Let’s change that! I’ll teach you ten standard English sentences and their casual English equivalents. This lesson will boost your listening comprehension and your speaking confidence! You can interact with the video by listening to my pronunciation and intonation, and repeating the sentences while you watch. To double check your understanding of the casual English used in this video, do the quiz on EngVid at engvid.com What are you waiting for? Let’s get going!Sign up for private lessons and get more English resources on my website: https://www.EnglishAlex.comMore of my casual English videos:Go from Standard to Casual English (15 Common Sentences) youtu.be/skT8E3CLiUk35 words we shorten in conversation youtu.be/jN4hEXwB69wIn this lesson:0:00 10 casual & natural expressions in English1:06 "Do you need any help?" → "Do you need a hand?"2:28 "I didn't hear you." → "I didn't catch that."3:34 "Do you want to come to my house?" → "Do you want to come over?"5:02 "I don't believe it!" → "No way!"6:47 "It's very expensive." → "It's very pricey."7:41 "I put it in the garbage." → "I threw it out."/"I binned it."9:36 "Let's go." → "Let's get going."11:08 "Is that true?" → "For real? Seriously?"12:35 "I'm kidding." → "I'm just messing with you."14:01 "Let's meet at the theatre." → "Let's meet up at the theatre."
Want to Immigrate to Canada? Here’s What You Need to Know. English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-05-10 | Want to immigrate to Canada, but not sure where to start? Get the information you need from a Regulated Immigration Consultant. In my interview with Jen, we will learn about the main paths to Canadian immigration, express entry, wait times, money requirements, English proficiency, best practices, when to ask for help, and the biggest mistakes that could lead to your application being refused. If you’re thinking about moving to Canada, this video will give you a realistic idea of the challenges you might encounter, and the options that are available to you. You may have heard about things such as a work permit, LMIA, student visa, or temporary residence, but aren’t sure which of these might be useful for you or apply to your family’s situation. This video will make these terms and many more clear. engvid.com/want-to-immigrate-to-canadaFor the official, most up-to-date information, make sure to check the following Canadian government links:Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.htmlIRCC Processing Times: canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.htmlExpress Entry: canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/works.htmlFor more useful Canadian immigration tips and information from Jen, follow MyImmigrationCA:YouTube @MyImmigrationCanada Instagram instagram.com/myimmigrationca TikTok tiktok.com/@myimmigrationca In this lesson:0:00 How to immigrate to Canada1:59 What cases do you deal with?4:10 Become a permanent resident of Canada6:10 What's the most popular immigration path to Canada?7:12 How hard is it to get a Canadian work permit?7:38 Spousal Open Work Permit9:00 LMIA: Labour Market Impact Assessment9:52 Can an agent guarantee you a permit?11:28 Is immigrating to Canada the same from all countries?12:57 What is the general checklist?14:21 MONEY15:07 English Proficiency: IELTS, CELPIP?17:18 Letter from employer19:02 What is Express Entry?24:22 How long will I have to wait?28:27 What are the best practices when applying?32:52 How to avoid frustration35:57 Avoiding SCAMS42:53 What are the biggest mistakes people make?49:05 Follow and get in touch with Jen
20 common PHRASAL VERBS that are EASY to learn! English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-04-17 | One of the most common questions I receive from English learners is “Why are phrasal verbs like ‘sit down’ necessary?” The answer is that they are an accepted part of English, especially in speaking. Yes, it might sound redundant to say “sit down,” “stand up,” “fall down,” and “continue on” instead of simply saying “sit,” “stand,” “fall,” and “continue,” but phrasal verbs like these add emphasis and intensity to English communication. In this lesson, you will learn about 20 phrasal verbs which generally carry the same meaning as their verb. This makes them easier to learn because you do not have to memorize a separate, idiomatic meaning. The phrasal verbs in this lesson include: call up, clean up, continue on, fall down, fill up, freeze up, help out, hide away, hurry up, lend out, lift up, mix up, pack up, return back to, send out, shake up, sit down, stand up, wait up, and wrap up. Make sure to do the quiz to test your understanding of everything after you have watched the lesson, and continue practicing by writing your own examples in the comments. You can do it! engvid.com/20-common-phrasal-verbs-easy-to-learnFor more phrasal verbs, check out my book 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs: englishalex.com/product-page/100-practical-english-phrasal-verbsMore of my phrasal verb videos:Phrasal verbs with the same meaning youtu.be/02-o_ipzcoA30 English Phrasal Verb Commands youtu.be/_7_QXVcvcfQIn this lesson:0:00 20 INTENSE Phrasal Verbs0:58 call up1:33 clean up2:42 continue on3:24 fall down4:28 fill up4:58 freeze up6:06 help out6:33 hide away7:21 hurry up7:42 lend out8:17 lift up8:49 mix up9:30 pack up10:34 return back to11:15 send out12:04 shake up12:35 stand up & sit down13:51 wait up14:09 wrap up
Speak like a Pro! 25 Business English Phrases English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-03-02 | Do you work with English speakers? You NEED this lesson! Business English has its own vocabulary, so follow and repeat after me as I teach 25 essential phrases that you can use in a professional environment. The English phrases in this lesson include: "reach out", "get in touch", "get back to", "check in", "reply to", "in regard to", "provide an update on", and many more. The purpose of this lesson is to share and practice language you can actually use in an English-speaking office. Test your knowledge with the quiz here: engvid.com/speak-like-a-pro-25-business-english-phrasesGet more English resources, tutoring, and more at my website: https://EnglishAlex.com More videos about English for the workplace:How to write a professional email youtu.be/3Tu1jN65slw12 phrasal verbs for meetings youtu.be/r0QJuH0lmWgIn this lesson:0:00 25 Essential Business Phrases0:30 reach out1:01 get in touch & get in contact2:10 check in3:43 follow up5:48 ask about & inquire about6:56 reply, respond, answer, get back to9:09 Updates: provide, give, get, update11:04 send13:14 according to14:04 in regard to15:07 apologize for & my apologies for16:21 let me17:02 look forward to
PREPOSITIONS IN ENGLISH: Learn 20 Verbs with Prepositions English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-02-09 | Learn 20 of the most common English verb and preposition combinations. In addition to common prepositional verbs such as “depend on” and “listen to,” you will learn “believe in,” “agree with,” “belong to,” “plan on,” “provide someone with something,” and more. This is also a great video for English listening and speaking practice! I understand that English prepositions can be tough for learners, but by seeing, hearing, and repeating correct forms, you can improve your grammatical accuracy. Make sure to listen to and REPEAT the correct forms in the video, and to do the quiz at engvid.com/prepositions-in-english-20-verbs-with-prepositions to test your English skills when you’re finished watching the lesson. This is an intermediate English grammar lesson, but it’s never a bad idea to review the fundamentals even if you’re an advanced learner. I wish you luck with your studies. See you in the comments!For more common English you can use every day, get my book, 300 Practical English Words and Phrases: englishalex.com/product-page/300-practical-english-words-and-phrasesIn this lesson:0:00 What is a prepositional verb?1:08 belong to1:53 deal with2:34 depend on3:38 rely on4:16 count on5:18 listen to6:05 fight for & fight against7:26 plan on8:01 believe in8:40 agree with9:20 approve of10:05 decide on11:12 look at11:57 look for12:36 think about13:06 remind someone of13:49 add something to...14:14 thank someone for something14:49 provide someone with something
Start Using the 2nd Conditional in Real English Conversations English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2024-01-21 | Learn how to use the second conditional in real life. If you know the basics of the second conditional, but are not sure when and how to actually use it when you speak, this advanced English grammar lesson is just for you. I will teach you about implied “if” clauses, common sentence types, and formal words and phrases that you can use with the second conditional. Wouldn’t it be great if you could learn how to talk about potential realities? Imagine if you knew how to use the second conditional with ease! That would be wonderful, wouldn’t it? That’s exactly what this lesson is for. If you are familiar with the basics of the second conditional and you want to know how to apply it to daily life and real English conversations, watch this class. We think you would really love it if you tried it! engvid.com/2nd-conditional-real-english-conversationsVisit my website at https://EnglishAlex.com for tutoring, books, and more!More English for real conversations:54 Common Present Progressive Questions in English youtu.be/aPv9aqUrcOUGo from Standard to Casual English (15 Common Sentences) youtu.be/skT8E3CLiUkIn this lesson:0:00 Use the Second Conditional in REAL LIFE1:44 "It would be _____..."3:14 "That would be _______.4:16 If _______ were to...6:02 Let's say...8:12 Would _____ ever...?10:48 Assuming that...11:13 Provided that...11:42 In the event that...12:27 If I had more time...12:58 If I knew...13:18 I would love that!13:31 I wouldn't say that.13:56 Would you tell me if you knew?14:28 If I were you, I would...14:55 You wouldn't say that if...16:14 I wouldn't do that if I were you.16:39 I wouldn't know.17:19 I wouldn't know what to do in that situation.18:03 I would if I could.18:37 What would you do if...?
Can you solve these 10 FUN RIDDLES? English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-12-30 | Can you solve these 10 English riddles? Riddles are word puzzles. They are language games which use logic, but which also play with words in a way that is meant to trick you and make you say “A-ha!” when you figure out or learn their solution. In this video, there are 10 fun riddles to solve. Don’t worry! You will have time to think about them before you hear the answer. You can always pause the video if you want more time, too. If you enjoy these word puzzles, make sure to check out my resource page for 50 Fun English Riddles...yes, that’s 50! engvid.com/english-resource/50-fun-english-riddlesCheck out my website for tutoring, books, and more English resources: englishalex.comMore fun videos to challenge yourself:10 English TONGUE TWISTERS to improve your speaking skills youtu.be/7uGo3EGGrH815 English words that even native speakers mispronounce youtu.be/2LtpJvfA6xAIn this video:0:00 10 fun riddles0:47 What word starts with E, ends with E, but only has one letter?1:20 I have a head, and I have a tail, but I don't have a body.1:58 What has hands, but can't clap?2:17 What has many keys, but can't open a single lock?2:47 Where does today come before yesterday?3:25 Which month of the year has 28 days?3:48 What has cities, but no houses; water, but no fish?4:32 What goes up, but never comes down?5:04 I sometimes run, but I never walk. What am I?5:34 What can you catch, but can't throw?5:56 – Conclusion –
“ON TIME” or “IN TIME”? #LearnEnglish English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-12-12 | Do you know what the difference between “IN TIME” and “ON TIME” is?
Try it out! Go from Standard to Casual English (15 Common Sentences) English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-12-05 | Speak how most people actually speak! Standard English is important and essential for communication, but in relaxed everyday situations, casual English is incredibly common. Instead of “I don’t understand,” you might hear “I don’t get it .” Instead of “Let’s meet tomorrow,” you might hear “Let’s get together tomorrow.” These are just two examples of casual English expressions. In this lesson, I teach 15 standard English sentences and their casual English equivalents. Other casual expressions in this lesson include: “He’s pissed off,” “I’m beat,” “It’s on me,” “No worries,” “Check this out,” “Try it out,” “I’ll get in touch with you,” and more! Listen and repeat the sentences in the video, do the quiz on EngVid, use the sentences in the comments, and come back in a few days to refresh your knowledge. *You got this!* engvid.com/go-from-standard-to-casual-englishFor even more learning resources, check out my website at englishalex.com .Learn more informal English with these videos!10 Casual English Expressions You Can Start Using RIGHT NOW youtu.be/C4sNHZM6op0Sound more natural in English: 10 informal commands youtu.be/RGVw9oLvuGcIn this lesson:0:00 Change your formal English into casual English1:28 "Look at this!" → "Check this out!"2:09 "I don't understand." → "I don't get it."2:33 "I understand." → "I get it."/"I've got it."3:19 "I'm really hungry." → "I'm starving."4:16 "You're welcome." → "Any time."/"No worries."5:07 "You can do it!" → "You've got this!"6:24 "I'll pay for it." → "It's on me."7:31 "Can I come?" → "Can I tag along?"8:57 "Let's meet tomorrow." → "Let's get together tomorrow."10:28 "I went to bed at 1 am." → "I stayed up until 1 am."11:15 "How are you?" → "How's it going?"/"How you doing?"12:37 "Try it." → "Try it out."13:22 "I'll contact you." → "I'll get in touch with you."14:04 "He's angry." → "He's pissed off."14:56 "I'm tired."/"I'm beat."/"I'm spent."16:35 – Conclusion –
Study grammar or practice??? #LearnEnglish English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-11-24 | Should you study English grammar or should you focus on practicing? Use the 80/20 rule!
Prepositions Make a Difference: “THINK OF” or “THINK ABOUT”? English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-11-11 | Learn how to use “think of” and “think about” in this preposition lesson. While both can be used when you want to talk about considering different options, they have a couple of key differences. “Think of” is used when an idea comes to your mind. It is much more sudden. When something requires longer contemplation, “think about” is more common. Watch the class to practice listening and repeating sentences, then do the quiz to test your understanding of the material. engvid.com/prepositions-think-of-think-aboutFor more English learning resources, private tutoring, and more, check out my website: https://EnglishAlex.comLearn more about prepositions:Prepositions Make a Difference: "Hear of" or "hear about"? youtu.be/aaoMCdGibAMThe 10 Most Frequent Preposition Mistakes in English youtu.be/cRKbG4h2YQwIn this lesson:0:00 "Think of" or "think about"?0:35 think of3:41 think about
Learning English? 5 Things to Avoid English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-10-18 | I will show you 5 things that you need to avoid if you are serious about learning English. Most people have good intentions and a lot of motivation when they start learning English. However, many people make significant mental or strategic mistakes when they decide to learn a second language. Remember these tips: It won’t be easy; only studying grammar is NOT a good learning strategy; you need to do a lot of listening practice; don’t be afraid to challenge yourself; and make sure you practice speaking even if you’re alone. This lesson is intended to motivate you and to give you real, practical advice you can start using today to help yourself learn English in a more effective manner. engvid.com/learning-english-5-things-to-avoidFor more resources, books, and private tutoring, check out my website: https://www.EnglishAlex.com/More of my videos about how to learn English:My Top 5 Tips for Learning English More Effectively youtu.be/rPSnCLLG6QMHow To Learn English By Yourself youtu.be/8yZ1XA0a4e0In this video:0:00 5 Mistakes to Avoid when Learning a Language0:31 1. Learning a language is fast & easy!1:35 2. Just studying grammar!3:05 3. Not listening enough!4:16 4. Staying with easy materials.5:45 5. Not speaking enough.7:19 – Review –
Prepositions Make a Difference: “HEAR OF” & “HEAR ABOUT” English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-10-07 | What’s the difference between “hear of” and “hear about”? I explain in this grammar lesson, and also give you a chance to practice using these two common phrases. If you have “heard of” something or someone, it means you are aware that something or someone exists. If you have “heard about” something or someone, it means you have heard some news or more detailed information about something or someone. Watch the class to see these phrases in context, and practice listening to and repeating the example sentences. When you’re done, do the quiz to test your understanding. engvid.com/prepositions-hear-of-hear-aboutCheck out my website https://EnglishAlex.com for private tutoring, English resources, and more!More of my lessons about prepositions:Prepositions Make a Difference: "Hear of" or "hear about"? youtu.be/aaoMCdGibAMThe 10 Most Frequent Preposition Mistakes in English youtu.be/cRKbG4h2YQwIn this video:0:00 "Hear of" or "hear about"?1:36 hear of4:44 hear about7:00 – Review –
C1 Advanced English for Professional Emails English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-09-28 | Learn to write high-level professional emails by using the phrases and sentences in this lesson. This is ideal for C1 advanced English learners who are already working, or who are looking to get a job in an English-speaking environment. You will learn how to provide reasons, causes, and explanations for things by using “given,” “based on,” “due to,” “seeing that,” and “on account of.” After you have watched the lesson, remember to test your understanding of these professional business English words and phrases by doing the quiz. engvid.com/c1-advanced-english-for-professional-emailsCheck out my resource on writing professional emails in English: engvid.com/english-resource/how-to-write-a-professional-emailMore of my videos about writing emails: youtu.be/3Tu1jN65slwyoutu.be/llqPvcciKEMIn this lesson:0:00 Advanced English for Professional Emails1:25 due to2:05 given2:49 seeing that3:17 move forward4:06 based on4:59 on account of/as a result of5:58 sinceTRANSCRIPTHi, Rebecca. Based on what you have said, this sounds like a good idea for us. I'm in. Let me know when we can start. Talk to you soon. Talk to you soon. Alex. Send. Wonderful. Okay.Hey, everyone. I'm Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on C1 Advanced English for Professional Emails. In this lesson, we are going to look at seven different cause-and-effect words and phrases that you can use in professional settings.This is ideal if you have an office job, if you work in a law firm, or if you work in a marketing department. It doesn't matter if you have an office job where you are sending emails, dealing with clients, dealing with customers,emailing your boss, emailing colleagues, coworkers. These are very useful phrases. So, these all relate to cause-and-effect, and cause-and-effect is about giving reasons for something,giving explanations for decisions, or for why something happened the way it did. So, let's begin with "due to". So, "due to" is linked to another phrase that we will get to at the end of this video. "Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel the order." Now, this is a very common sentence, "due to unforeseen circumstances". Unforeseen circumstances are circumstances that you couldn't predict. Like, "Oh, that's a surprise. There was no way we could have prepared for that situation." Okay, so "due to". Let's continue with "given". So, "Given what we know about our competition, it's probably best if we act quickly." So, if something is given, we accept it. It's like, "Okay, we know this is true." So, "Given this information", because we know, we accept this information, we say this information is true. "Given what we know", "Given what you said", "Given the cost of the product", for example. "Given what we know about our competition, it's probably best if we act quickly in this situation."Next, "seeing that". So, if you use "seeing that", you're kind of looking at a situation, looking at a context, and say, "Okay, I see this." "Seeing that your application is incomplete."This means like, "I see that your application is incomplete." "Seeing that your application is incomplete, we are unable to move forward with the process." "To move forward" is a wonderful phrase as well in email contexts and in business meetings as well, and in academics, actually. Well, more so in business settings, actually. So, "to move forward with something" means to take the next step in a process. So, if you work for a company that has a step-by-step process for how to process a new customer or a new client. First, okay, we meet with them.Then, they have to sign a paper. Then, we send the invoice. Then, when they pay the invoice, we send them the product that we promised them. So, okay. "Seeing that your application is incomplete, we are unable to move forward with the process." Let's continue."Based on". "We would need to re-evaluate the terms of the contract."So, "to re-evaluate" is to look at the contract again. Because you gave us, oh, this timeline. A timeline is how long you have to deliver something, a product or a service. Or, yeah, a product or a service. "We would need to re-evaluate."You can also say, "We need to re-evaluate the terms of the contract." So, this is similar to "given"."Based on this information." This is the information we have. This is what the foundation of my argument is. This is what I am basing it on.Next, "on account of", which is a nice fancy way to say "as a result of". So, for example, "The event has been delayed on account of rain." So, "as a result of rain." That's why the event has been delayed.And again, you can put this at the beginning of the sentence as well. All of these you could, technically. So, you can say, "On account of rain, the event has been delayed." "As a result of rain, the event has been delayed." It sounds a little better in the second part in this case, though. […]
“In the end” or “at the end”? #EnglishGrammar #FluentEnglish #LearnEnglish English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-09-17 | What’s the difference between saying “in the end” and “at the end” in English?#EnglishGrammar #FluentEnglish #LearnEnglish
PHRASAL VERBS that mean the same thing! English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-09-09 | Can you use more than one phrasal verb to say the same thing? Absolutely! In this important advanced vocabulary lesson, we’ll look at 5 phrasal verbs and their synonyms. For instance, did you know that you can “put off” OR “push back” a meeting? You can also “cut down” or “cut back” on something – they mean the same thing. This lesson also includes synonyms for “stop by,” “mess up,” and a slang equivalent for “turn up,” as in “turn up the volume.” If you love learning phrasal verbs like these, make sure you get a PDF or physical copy of my book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs: englishalex.com/product-page/100-practical-english-phrasal-verbsIn this lesson:0:00 Phrasal verbs that mean the same thing0:58 cut back on _______, cut down on ________2:40 stop by, pass by, drop by, pop by, swing by5:02 mess up, screw up7:36 push back, put off9:08 turn up, crank up
10 ENGLISH TONGUE TWISTERS to improve your speaking skills English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-08-15 | Practice saying 10 tongue twisters to help you practice and improve your English pronunciation and speaking skills. Can you say them all? There’s only one way to find out! The English tongue twisters in this video include: rubber baby buggy bumpers, a proper copper coffee pot, she seized a sneeze, cooks cook cupcakes quickly, fresh fried fish, and more! Tongue twisters are used by actors and public speakers to warm up before a performance. They are a great way to help you exercise your speaking muscles, and to improve your English pronunciation and enunciation. Let me know if you can say them all in the comments, and if you would like to practice even more tongue twisters, watch this video: youtu.be/xa8nkPkWoWA and read this resource page: engvid.com/english-resource/50-tongue-twisters-improve-pronunciation00:00 – 10 Tongue Twisters –01:04 specific pacific02:27 fresh fried fish03:31 friendly fleas and fireflies04:39 rubber baby buggy bumpers05:43 a proper copper coffee pot07:13 She seized a sneeze.08:26 Cooks cook cupcakes quickly.09:58 Eat it if it's easy.11:54 Ned Nott was shot, but Sam Shott was not.13:31 I had a tough, thorough thought, though.
40+ ways to answer “How are you?” | Fluent English English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-07-14 | Are you ONLY saying “I’m fine, thank you, and you?” when someone asks “How are you?” Do you want to level up your English and use a greater variety of responses to this very common question? In this lesson, you will learn over 40 ways to let someone know if your current mood or situation is positive, negative, neutral, or difficult to explain. Some of the responses in this lesson include: I’m all right, Never been better, Could be better, Don’t ask, Meh, Can’t complain, I’m bouncing off the walls, I don’t even know anymore, and many more! Watch this practical English speaking lesson to feel more comfortable and fluent in conversations today. Think you’re ready for the next step? Take the quiz to test your knowledge. engvid.com/fluent-english-40-ways-to-answer-how-are-youGet more resources and sign up for private classes at my website: englishalex.comMore of my videos about conversational English:30+ ways to greet people in English youtu.be/p5QcM16Jo3o5 English Idioms to Encourage People youtu.be/_fjdYuHMbL4In this lesson:00:00 How to answer "How are you?"01:16 Positive ways to answer "How are you?"07:27 Medium ways to answer "How are you?"11:59 Negative ways to answer "How are you?"
My Top 5 Tips for Learning English More Effectively English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-06-20 | “How do I learn English?” is a common and important question I hear from my students. The real question they are asking is “How do you learn another language?” In this video, I give you my top 5 tips for learning English (or any new language). The secret to second language acquisition is regular immersion and mass input. But what does that mean? Can you learn English by watching movies and TV shows? Yes! That is a very important part of it, but it’s only one factor. In order to truly immerse yourself in a language, you need to make sure you are activating your receptive and productive skills – that means listening, reading, speaking, and writing. How many of the methods mentioned in the video do you use to study English? Let me know in the comments. Good luck with your studies. You can do it! engvid.com/my-top-5-tips-for-learning-english-more-effectivelyStudy with me and download more resources on my website! englishalex.comMore of my videos about improving your learning skills:Learning English? 5 things to avoid youtu.be/tfNcA3BjkOQ"What's my English level?" youtu.be/X77lescagKc00:00 What's the best way to learn English?00:45 1. Listen to and read in English regularly.02:50 2. Read out loud.04:28 3. Listen and mimic.07:03 4. Learn phrases and sentences.08:41 5. Write what you hear, then write some more.11:41 – Conclusion –
10 English Grammar Mistakes that are Accepted in Casual Speech English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-05-23 | There is a difference between how people *should* speak and how they *actually* speak. Language is democratic. This means that the community of people who speak a language ultimately decide which words and structures are accepted in that language. Let me be clear: YOU SHOULD ALWAYS STRIVE TO USE CORRECT GRAMMAR, especially in formal situations such as work reports, emails, and academic essays. However, in casual, everyday situations, almost everyone makes mistakes. And I don’t just mean people who are learning a new language – I mean people who speak that language as their first language. In the case of English, there are many grammatical mistakes which people make, but which are accepted in informal situations. I look at those mistakes in this video, including the technically incorrect usage of “there is” instead of “there are”, “lay” instead of “lie”, “less” instead of “fewer”, “me” instead of “I”, and more. Watch this class to learn the correct usage in all of these cases, and to learn how many people actually speak in casual settings. Test your own grammatical understanding by doing the quiz at engVid – and don’t worry if it’s not perfect! You’re probably not alone. engvid.com/10-english-grammar-mistakes-that-are-accepted-in-casual-speechLearn more about common English mistakes: 15 English words that even native speakers don't pronounce correctly youtu.be/2LtpJvfA6xAThe 10 Most Frequent Preposition Mistakes in English youtu.be/cRKbG4h2YQw00:00 – 10 Grammar Mistakes (that are accepted) –02:02 "There is" or "there are"?03:03 "There was" or "there were"?03:44 "Less" or "fewer"?04:22 "You and me" or "you and I"?05:11 "Between you and I" or "between you and me"?06:21 "Who/whom" or "that"?07:01 "Should of" or "Should've"?07:51 "Farther" or "further"?08:57 "In regard to" or "in regards to"?10:18 "Lie" or "lay"?13:09 – Conclusion –
Learn 5 “GET” Idioms in 10 minutes English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-04-29 | Learning idioms doesn’t have to feel impossible. The best way to learn new vocabulary is to place it in contexts that you can relate to – that feel real to you. And the more often you see or hear a new vocabulary item, the more likely you are to eventually remember it and use it in your own life. So, if you want to boost your idiomatic English skills and learn more uses for the verb “get,” this video is for you. Watch it to learn the meanings of the following phrases: get one’s hands dirty, get a taste of one’s own medicine, get a second wind, get bent out of shape, and get over something or someone. Pause the video as you watch it, and repeat the examples. Listen and mimic my intonation and pronunciation. When you’re done, get my book, 200 Practical English Idioms, to continue boosting your vocabulary. englishalex.com/product-page/200-practical-english-idiomsIn this lesson:00:00 – 5 "GET" Idioms in English –01:02 Get one's hands dirty02:36 Get a taste of one's own medicine03:55 Get a second wind05:50 Get bent out of shape07:00 Get over something/someone
3-Word Phrasal Verbs: put up with, get around to, make up for... English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-04-15 | How many three-word phrasal verbs do you know? In this essential advanced English vocabulary lesson, I teach you TEN practical three-word phrasal verbs that you can start using in your conversations today. To make things a little simpler, all of the phrasal verbs in this lesson are inseparable and transitive, so you don’t have to worry about where to place the object, or wonder if an object is necessary in the first place. The phrasal verbs in this video include: come up with, get along with, get around to, put up with, look forward to, look up to, look down on, live up to, keep up with, and make up for. If you find this lesson useful, pick up a digital or physical copy of my book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs: englishalex.com/product-page/100-practical-english-phrasal-verbs00:00 – 3-Word Phrasal Verbs –02:16 come up with03:03 get along with04:11 get around to05:41 put up with06:58 look forward to08:00 look up to09:16 look down on10:55 live up to12:14 keep up with13:39 make up for14:24 – Summary –
Let’s practice everyday English with ‘GO’! English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-03-16 | In this lesson, I reveal SIX different ways you can use the word “go”. You can go shopping, go for a jog, go on vacation, go to bed, go to the doctor, and go to a party – and these situations are just the beginning! Do you “go home” or “go to home”? Do you “go to bank” or “go to the bank”? Watch this lesson to learn and engage with practical English vocabulary, and to increase your conversational accuracy. After you watch the video and repeat the examples in it, make your own original sentences in the comments. Finally, to see a full list of these phrases, go to my resource page at English with Alex: englishalex.com/post/100-collocations-with-the-word-go-go-home-go-on-vacation-go-to-the-park-and-many-moreCheck out my site for even more resources: englishalex.comNext, watch these lessons:Adverb-Adjective Collocations in English youtu.be/LKO-F4gO2hgThe 25 Most Common Verbs in English youtu.be/8f36orgFXJIIn this lesson:00:00 – 6 "GO" Collocations in English –00:21 "go" + "-ing" activities00:59 "go" + adverbs of place02:29 "go to" + specific places and experiences03:36 "go on" + an excursion04:36 "go for" + a single activity05:24 "go to the" + public place06:06 – Conclusion –
Polite English: 10 Ways to Make Offers (formal → neutral → casual) English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-02-26 | Words have power. They can make people feel comfortable or awkward – welcome or isolated. One of the things which affects these feelings is the formality of the language we use. Formality is one of the most important and delicate aspects of language learning. In this lesson, I teach and discuss 10 common ways that you can make offers in English, arranging them by level of formality. What’s more casual: “Let me take your coat,” or “Allow me to take your coat”? Find out in the lesson and learn other common offer phrases, such as: “Would you like,” “Would you like me to,” “Have some,” “May I,” “Shall I,” “Can I get you,” “Do you want,” and “Take one.” Boost or reinforce your understanding of formal and casual English, then do the quiz to test what you have learned. engvid.com/polite-english-10-ways-to-make-offersWould you like one of my books? You can get them here! englishalex.com/booksNext, learn 10 informal commands in English: youtu.be/RGVw9oLvuGc00:00 10 polite ways to make offers in English01:36 "Shall I...?"02:28 "Allow me to..."04:15 "May I...?"05:23 "Would you like me to...?"07:14 "Would you like...?"08:32 "Can I...?"10:07 "Do you want...?" & "Do you need...?"11:33 "Let me..."13:20 "Have one." & "Have some."
10 PHRASAL VERBS with “UP”: set up, pick up, catch up, bring up... English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-02-04 | Once you reach an upper intermediate or advanced level of English proficiency, you notice that phrasal verbs are everywhere. You can’t hear an English conversation without someone using a phrase like “set up” or “pick up.” These types of phrases are essential for fluent and proficient English conversation. In this lesson, I look at 10 phrasal verbs which use the word “up.” In addition to “set up” and “pick up,” the list includes: free up, put up, bring up, catch up, fill up, get up, grow up, and make up. The purpose of this English vocabulary lesson is to help you practice phrasal verbs in real contexts, so you can increase your speaking confidence and your English vocabulary bank. Make sure you pause the video and repeat the sentences as you watch. Write your own examples in the comments. To learn even more phrasal verbs, pick up a digital or physical copy of my book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs: engvid.com/to/alexphrasalverbs00:00 10 "up" phrasal verbs01:25 free up02:18 put up03:26 bring up04:19 catch up05:15 fill up06:39 get up07:40 grow up08:49 make up10:03 pick up11:46 set up
English Grammar: The 5 Most Frequent Article Mistakes English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2023-01-14 | Learn about five of the most common grammar mistakes made by English students – and learn how to avoid them! Articles are an area where you may have trouble in English, because the rules on when to use them and when not to use them are probably different from your first language. Learn whether you should say “I’m an engineer” or “I’m engineer,” “I like apples” or “I like the apples,” and more. The rules for job titles, adjectives before nouns, public places, general statements, and superlatives are taught in this video. This is an essential beginner English lesson for students who want to improve their grammar and their speaking skills in English. Watch it, become more aware of these English article mistakes. Finally, make sure to do the quiz on EngVid to solidify your understanding. engvid.com/english-grammar-the-5-most-frequent-article-mistakesFor even more English resources, check out my website: englishalex.comMore videos like this:The 10 Most Frequent Proposition Mistakes youtu.be/cRKbG4h2YQwEnglish Grammar: Using "THE" before "NEXT" & "LAST" youtu.be/sX68G8EAczAIn this lesson:00:00 English Grammar: Article or no article?00:43 Job titles & statuses – article or no article?01:58 Adjectives followed by singular nouns – article or no article?03:17 Public places – article or no article?05:19 General statements – article or no article?07:12 Superlative adjectives – article or no article?
5 Proverbs to Inspire Language Learners English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-12-28 | You can’t learn a new language in a month. It takes time, dedication, and many mistakes. Whether you feel positive or negative about your language learning progress right now, this video is a reminder that learning takes time. You need to go one step at a time, be comfortable with making mistakes, engage with other people who are learning the language, and remember that learning IS A PROCESS. So, the next time you feel frustrated by your second language progress, remember these proverbs: Rome wasn’t built in a day; actions speak louder than words; you can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs; if you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours; you have to learn to walk before you learn to run. Take the quiz to test your understanding: engvid.com/5-proverbs-to-inspire-language-learnersMore of my videos about learning English:"My English isn't improving. What should I do?" youtu.be/tS5Nf7XzTys"What's my English level?" Going from beginner to intermediate English youtu.be/X77lescagKcIn this lesson: 00:48 Rome wasn't built in a day.01:36 Actions speak louder than words.02:20 You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.03:29 If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours.04:55 Learn to walk before you learn to run.05:30 – Summary –
USED TO, BE USED TO, GET USED TO: When and How to Use Them English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-11-30 | Three of the most essential phrases in English are “used to,” “be used to,” and “get used to.” How do you use them, and are they all related? Watch this important English grammar lesson to learn how to use “used to” to talk about the past, and “be used to” and “get used to” to talk about things you ARE accustomed to, or you are BECOMING accustomed to. Learn which tenses most commonly use these phrases, and confidently talk about where you used to live, what you’re used to, and what you’re getting used to. Then test yourself with the quiz: engvid.com/used-to-be-used-to-get-used-toFor even more examples and contextual explanations of these indispensable English phrases and many others, get my book, 300 Practical English Words and Phrases: englishalex.com/product-page/300-practical-english-words-and-phrasesIn this lesson:00:00 "used to", "use to", "be used to", "get used to"01:39 "used to"05:13 "used to" or "use to"?06:38 "be used to"11:04 "get used to"12:27 – Summary –
The 10 Most Frequent Preposition Mistakes in English English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-11-11 | Almost every language learner struggles with prepositions. This is perfectly normal because when we are learning a new language, we want to transfer the rules and phrases from our first language to our new language. This works sometimes – but not always! Should you say “I listen to music”, or “I listen music”? Is the correct sentence “He went to home”, or “He went home”? These are just two of the common confusions that I discuss in this essential English grammar lesson. What about “married to” vs. “married with”? “For” or “during”? “Depend of” or “depend on”? Watch this video to find out if you make any of these ten frequent English preposition mistakes. To review this lesson in greater detail, read the article that I wrote about it: englishalex.com/post/beginner-english-10-most-frequent-english-preposition-mistakes-audio-gifs-and-practice-included Take the quiz here: engvid.com/the-10-most-frequent-preposition-mistakes-in-englishLearn the difference between the common phrases HEAR OF and HEAR ABOUT: youtu.be/aaoMCdGibAMIn this video:00:00 10 Common Preposition Mistakes 01:50 listen to 02:39 depend on 03:20 it depends 03:50 to + verb 04:56 married to 05:34 for + durations of time 06:47 possessive apostrophes vs. "of" possessives 08:20 good at 09:44 go home 10:35 enter + a place 11:17 been to
“Can I learn English by myself?” English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-10-15 | How can you learn a language by yourself? In this video, I’ll provide suggestions and resources that can help you get over the challenges studying on your own and get you to the next level. I know it’s not possible for everyone to go to a language school or to get a private teacher, and the good news is, you don’t need those things if you have the motivation to truly learn something, and if you have the right resources. The best part about learning a language alone? There are limitless FREE resources to help you learn online! However, if you do reach a level where you feel you need more practical language, check out my book, 200 Practical English Idioms: engvid.com/to/alexidioms I also offer private classes if you’re an intermediate or upper intermediate student who has specific questions, or if you just want a conversation partner. To buy the book or sign up for private classes, go to englishalex.comTake the quiz on this lesson at engvid.com/can-i-learn-english-by-myself
10 Ways to Say Thank You in English English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-09-27 | Improve your vocabulary and express your feelings more clearly by learning these 10 simple phrases we use to thank other people. When someone gives you something or does something nice for you, it is polite to say “thank you”. This is the most common sentence people use to express gratitude in English. Do you know any other sentences? In this video, I’ll teach you 10 ways to show gratitude, and thank YOU for helping me reach 1 million YouTube subscribers. Some of the sentences in this video include: “I appreciate it,” “I’m grateful for your support,” “This means a lot to me,” “I couldn’t have done it without you,” “This means the world to me,” “I owe you one,” and more. Practice your English speaking and listening skills, boost your vocabulary, and learn some useful and polite English expressions. As always, thanks for clicking! Remember to do the quiz after watching the video at engvid.com/10-ways-to-say-thank-you-in-englishLearn more conversational English with these videos!17 ways to say "YOU'RE WELCOME" in English youtu.be/nCArWgfnMw85-Minute English: 5 "SURE" Phrases youtu.be/ubZcS27bccEIn this lesson:00:00 ONE MILLION SUBSCRIBERS!01:54 Thank you, Thank you very much, Thank you so much.02:40 Thanks, Thanks so much, Thanks a lot.03:15 I really appreciate it.03:55 I appreciate your ______.04:56 I'm grateful for _______.05:32 I couldn't have done it without you.06:34 This means a lot to me.07:13 This means the world to me.07:49 Your help means the world.08:29 I owe you one.09:08 Conclusion
5-Minute English: 5 “SURE” Phrases English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-09-08 | Can you learn five useful phrases in five minutes? For sure! In this video, you will learn how to use one of the most useful words in English, ‘sure’, in a variety of phrases and situations. The phrases included are: sure, for sure, sure thing, make sure, and sure can/do/am/would/will/etc. If you’re looking for practical language you will actually use in casual situations, this English lesson is for you. Oh, and make sure to do the quiz when you’re done. Repeat after me: “Sure thing, Alex!” engvid.com/5-minute-english-sureCheck out my new book, 300 Practical English Words and Phrases! englishalex.com/product-page/300-practical-english-words-and-phrasesMore English you can use in everyday life:30 English Phrasal Verb Commands youtu.be/_7_QXVcvcfQEnglish Vocabulary Boost: 25 "LET'S" Imperatives youtu.be/aazGFw4FU1MIn this lesson:00:00 What does 'sure' mean? 00:15 'sure' for acceptance 00:50 'for sure' & 'sure thing' 01:38 'sure did', 'sure would', 'sure could', 'sure will' 03:28 'make sure' 04:43 Summary & Conclusion
Learn 150+ Phrasal Verbs in English English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-08-16 | Phrasal Verb Masterclass: Are you ready to learn over 150 phrasal verbs in English? Phrasal verbs are difficult to learn and remember because it’s often hard to guess their meaning from context, and because they usually sound very similar to each other. In this video, first I will give you my strategy for memorizing phrasal verbs. Then you’ll learn over 150 phrasal verbs, from everyday ones such as “turn on” and “pick up”, to phrasal verbs used in the office, and more. If you want to take your learning of English phrasal verbs even further, buy my book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs: engvid.com/to/alexphrasalverbs00:00 – Learn 150+ Phrasal Verbs in English –01:12 – How to Remember Phrasal Verbs –08:51 – 10 Everyday Phrasal Verbs –21:12 – 12 Phrasal Verbs for Meetings –22:30 set up23:06 start off23:56 call off24:54 deal with26:15 bring up27:39 jot down28:52 run out of30:07 figure out30:55 go over32:21 hand out33:28 look into34:24 wrap up35:40 – 5 Ways to Use the Phrasal Verb "Take Off" –43:46 – 8 "Push" Phrasal Verbs –43:59 push ahead45:24 push around46:05 push away46:47 push back47:29 push back (against...)48:14 push for49:05 push/press on49:52 push past51:02 – 6 "Hang" Phrasal Verbs –51:24 hang on52:09 hang up53:00 hang out53:47 hang around54:46 hang in56:02 hang on someone's every word57:39 – Phrasal Verb Opposites –01:06:10 – 5 Common Phrasal Verbs –01:06:21 look forward to01:08:23 get along with01:09:36 put up with01:11:26 give up something01:12:48 put off01:13:56 – 20 Intransitive Phrasal Verbs –01:15:01 break down01:15:39 catch on01:16:19 die out01:17:23 drop by01:18:15 end up01:19:07 get back01:20:08 grow up01:20:55 hold on01:21:12 move in01:22:10 set off01:22:53 show up01:23:27 slow down01:23:51 speak out01:24:35 take off01:25:21 turn out01:25:50 pass out01:26:56 watch out01:27:11 turn around01:27:54 catch up01:29:51 – 4 "Put" Phrasal Verbs –01:35:12 – 5 "Hold" Phrasal Verbs –01:40:02 – 10 Phrasal Verbs for the Office –01:41:02 fill out01:41:28 run out (of)01:42:26 note down01:43:04 back up01:44:03 come up01:44:55 keep up with01:45:28 set up01:46:02 go through01:46:26 find out01:46:59 call off01:47:53 – 5 "Get" Phrasal Verbs –01:54:42 – 30 Phrasal Verb Commands –02:12:55 – 3 Ways to Use the Phrasal Verb "Give Back"02:20:58 – 7 Ways to Use the Phrasal Verb "Make Out" –02:27:55 – Phrasal Verbs for Job Interviews –02:28:10 go over02:29:11 take on02:30:08 carry out02:30:56 get in & show up02:32:00 speak up02:33:47 depend on02:34:53 call in02:35:54 keep up with02:36:39 follow up02:37:32 get back to someone02:39:11 – 5 Ways to Use the Phrasal Verb "Get Out" –
“Should I learn British English or American English?” English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-07-19 | What’s the difference between American English and British English, and which one should you focus on as a student? What about Canadian English and Australian English? The answers depend on your personal situation and your goals. If you plan to immigrate to the United States or to work for an American company, or for a company that deals with American clients, you should of course focus on American English. It is also important to note that English has many regional varieties, and you should make time to study the one that will be most useful for you. In this video, I also mention several countries and whether it is more practical to study British or American English if you plan on living in or working with people from those countries. Of course, it is inevitable that you will see both! The important decision you need to make is which one you are going to focus on. I hope you enjoy this video and that you have a lot of success in your studies! engvid.com/should-i-learn-british-english-or-american-englishGet more English resources on my website: englishalex.comHear about my experience learning English as a child! youtu.be/PFqlpX83Zb0Watch my videos about why English is easy to learn: youtu.be/gh0AxqLMGDk…and why English is hard to learn: youtu.be/-qMkXaxwEEU
5 English Idioms to Encourage People English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-06-22 | We all need to hear a kind, encouraging word sometimes. When life gets hard, the support and positive energy of our friends can help keep us moving forward and to hold on to hope even when we feel hopeless. In this positive lesson, you will learn five common English expressions you can use to support and encourage the people in your life who need it most. The idiomatic phrases covered in this lesson include: keep your chin up, hang in there, don’t give up, you’re on the right track, and give it a shot. When you’re done, make sure to take the quiz to test your understanding of these helpful phrases. What other words of encouragement do you already know? Let me know in the comments. engvid.com/5-english-idioms-to-encourage-peopleFor more English resources, visit my site at https://EnglishAlex.comMore of my videos about expressions and idioms:15 positive expressions youtu.be/W02qm0qGTw020 ways to say "that's cool!" in English youtu.be/rzaYhufOuaA
Increase your vocabulary by using your senses English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-05-27 | Go beyond “good” and “bad” by using your senses – I’ll show you how. We use the words “good” and “bad” to make quick, general judgments about how we experienced something. These words are shortcuts that give other people a sense of our feelings about a new food we tried, a movie we saw, or about any experience we have had. However, everyone – whether they’re an English learner or someone whose first language is English – comes to a point where they want to use more precise vocabulary to express themselves. In this lesson, I will teach you how to use your senses to expand your vocabulary and to find the words you are really looking for. Yes, this method is challenging to use in the heat of a real conversation, but it is possible, and it will help you to grow your communication skills. Don’t forget to keep the conversation going in the comments. How did this video make you feel? engvid.com/increase-your-vocabulary-by-using-your-sensesFor private classes and more resources, visit my website at https://www.EnglishAlex.com !More videos to improve your vocabulary:How to use sense verbs in conversation youtu.be/iIO76NMYLfIImprove your vocabulary: Adjectives & idioms for how people look youtu.be/DBVwSP2AKBM
Improve Your English Vocabulary: Using Sense Verbs in Conversation English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-05-03 | Want to improve your spoken English? Watch this video. I will show you how human senses are referred to when giving commands (imperatives). You will learn the following imperatives in this lesson: look at that, listen to this, watch it, check it out, touch here, taste this, try it, give it a listen, and more. So what are you waiting for? Give the video a look and share it with your friends and family. Don’t forget to do the quiz when you’re done! engvid.com/using-sense-verbs-in-conversation Note: this video is made with respect to those with sensory differences and is meant to inform.More English vocabulary videos:Increase your vocabulary by using your senses youtu.be/vpJYH2F-6OALearn EATING vocabulary in English youtu.be/gkFdG3TdI6ESign up for classes and get more resources at https://EnglishAlex.com!In this video:0:00 What are "sensory" verbs?1:22 What's an imperative?2:03 Look 2:38 Listen4:03 Feel4:32 Watch5:32 Touch6:06 Smell6:36 Taste7:06 Try/check8:12 Give it a __10:19 Review
Basic English: “BORROW” or “LEND”? English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-04-10 | In this English lesson for beginners, you will learn the difference between the verbs “borrow” and “lend”. Avoid the most common mistakes with these words, and start asking for things with confidence. You will also learn how to be polite and use the word “could” for requests: “Could I borrow your pencil?” “Could you lend me your phone?” Master these two simple structures and increase your English confidence today. When you are finished, make sure to complete the quiz on EngVid.com: engvid.com/basic-english-borrow-or-lend/#quiz Until next time, thanks for clicking, and good luck with your studies!Learn about more common English mistakes:Improve your English: WHO or WHOM? youtu.be/OFbEfp31Lx410 words you're not using correctly youtu.be/oMtAlVnMonI
Positive English: 15 expressions to encourage and praise others English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-03-17 | In this positive English conversation lesson, I will teach you 15 ways to encourage others and to give them praise. You will learn phrases like “It’s worth a shot,” “Go for it,” “You got this,” “Way to go,” “You did it,” “Good work,” and more! Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, there is something useful here for you. These phrases are useful to encourage your friends who are going into a job interview, preparing for a test, starting a new relationship, or who just need someone to give them a small positive push in the right direction. Check out the quiz once you’ve watched the lesson. You’re gonna rock it, so go for it! engvid.com/positive-english-15-expressions-encourage-praiseGet more resources and regular updates at https://www.EnglishAlex.com!More of my videos on conversational English:How to make small talk at work youtu.be/n6u5McnSdv017 ways to say YOU'RE WELCOME in English youtu.be/nCArWgfnMw8In this lesson:0:00 How to support & encourage people1:08 Go for it1:41 You can do it1:57 You got this2:14 You're gonna rock it2:43 You're gonna kill it2:59 You would be perfect for that3:34 Just do it3:55 Good work4:13 Nice job4:25 You got it4:38 You did it5:03 Way to go5:08 I knew you could do it5:18 You rock5:38 Quiz & more resources
Whats my English level? Going from Beginner to Intermediate English English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-02-25 | How do you know if you are an intermediate student? In this video, I will tell you what parts of the language you should be comfortable with before moving to intermediate learning materials. I will discuss topics like the alphabet, talking about your daily routines, specific grammar tenses you should be familiar with, and listening comprehension skills. Of course, everyone is different and no two English learners are alike. You might be quite good in one of these areas, but not in others, and that’s okay! This video is meant to give you some clear targets you can shoot for to grow your confidence and to do a self-test of your current English abilities. Let me know in the comments if you feel comfortable with everything I’ve discussed in this video. engvid.com/from-beginner-to-intermediate-englishMore of my videos about learning English:"My English isn't improving. What should I do?" youtu.be/tS5Nf7XzTysDoes accent matter? youtu.be/PotjaLNWOHcIn this video:00:00 How to tell if you're an intermediate English learner 00:26 Can you talk about routine, likes, and dislikes? 01:27 Are you comfortable with letters and numbers? 02:18 Can you express yourself in public places? 02:55 Do you know these grammar rules? 04:10 Do you understand children's shows? 05:06 Can you express yourself when speaking? 05:41 Summary & Conclusion
English Vocabulary Boost: 10 “KEEP” imperatives for daily life English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-02-01 | Memorizing short, set phrases is one of the best ways to grow your vocabulary and your language toolbox when studying a second language. In this simple and practical English lesson, I’ll teach you 10 everyday imperatives that use the verb ‘keep’. This class provides you with real English you can use, and that is short and simple to practice. You will learn to use: "keep going", "keep trying", "keep it up", "keep quiet", "keep at it", "keep it to yourself", "keep your chin up", "keep it down", "keep your distance", and "keep the change". Don’t forget to do the quiz after you watch the video at engvid.com/10-keep-imperatives . Keep up the good work!More vocabulary lessons to watch:English vocabulary: 5 verbs that smart people use! youtu.be/dNBpAWlwmmgLearn English vocabulary for card games youtu.be/0sRuMdsrXSoIn this video:00:00 Learn 10 "KEEP" Imperatives 00:47 1. Keep going! 01:37 2. Keep trying! 01:53 3. Keep at it! 02:30 5. Keep quiet! 02:58 6. Keep it down! 03:23 7. Keep it to yourself! 04:44 8. Keep your chin up! 06:01 9. Keep your distance! 06:41 10. Keep the change! 08:11 Review 09:19 4. Keep it up!
“Should I worry about my accent?” English with Alex · engVid English Classes 2022-01-04 | Does accent really matter? If you’re trying to improve your English, you might be wondering if accent reduction is something you should worry about. In reality, accents are a common and normal part of language and add flavor to people’s speech. In this video, I discuss the difference between accent and pronunciation, and I share three questions you need to ask yourself if you are considering accent training: Where do you live? What do you do? What level of discomfort are you comfortable with? One of my goals with this video is to start a conversation with you in the comments. Let me know about your experiences with speaking English in public. Have you ever been misunderstood? Was it an issue with your pronunciation or your accent? As usual, if you have ever felt discouraged while speaking in public, the important thing is to keep practicing and keep moving forward. Progress is better than perfection. engvid.com/should-i-worry-about-my-accentNext, improve your English pronunciation with these videos!Practice pronunciation with TONGUE TWISTERS youtu.be/xa8nkPkWoWAFix these basic English pronunciation mistakes youtu.be/JGDoLc6ndWoIn this video: 00:00 "Should I worry about accent reduction?" 01:02 The difference between accent & pronunciation 01:58 1. Where do you live? 02:14 2. What do you do? 03:26 3. What level of discomfort are you comfortable with? 05:14 Review
