Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Stative verbs can be confusing, but not after this lesson! I'll explain what they are, how to use them, and how not to use them. You'll learn the most common verbs that are ALWAYS stative, so there's no confusion in your mind. You'll master verbs like "love", "hate", "need", "know", "understand", "appreciate", "prefer", "realize", and more. Take the quiz on this lesson at engvid.com/stative-verbs-in-english . Then, download my free, full list of stative verbs for reference in the future: engvid.com/english-resources/stative-verbs-in-english
Stative verbs can be confusing, but not after this lesson! I'll explain what they are, how to use them, and how not to use them. You'll learn the most common verbs that are ALWAYS stative, so there's no confusion in your mind. You'll master verbs like "love", "hate", "need", "know", "understand", "appreciate", "prefer", "realize", and more. Take the quiz on this lesson at engvid.com/stative-verbs-in-english . Then, download my free, full list of stative verbs for reference in the future: engvid.com/english-resources/stative-verbs-in-english
![Master English Modals: “SHOULD” or “SHOULD HAVE”?
Do you make mistakes with modals? Are you unsure how to use modals correctly? Watch this lesson and learn when and how to use “should” and “should have” correctly in English. Find out which one refers to the present, past, or future. Improve your general English, academic English, or business English easily and quickly by learning to use these common modals once and for all. https://www.engvid.com/master-english-modals-should-or-should-have/
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More of my lessons about modals:
CAN or COULD? Whats the difference? https://youtu.be/j8brjlHycW0
Can I? Could I? May I? https://youtu.be/FRZxuxjE_bM
In this lesson:
0:00 Learn English Modals: Should & Should have
0:36 How to use should
5:13 How to use should have
9:52 – Practice –
14:39 Using should for expectation
TRANSCRIPT:
Hi. Im Rebecca from engVid. In this grammar lesson, youll learn how to use the word should
in the present, the past, and the future in English, okay? Now, of course, should is
a modal verb or a helping verb, and what that does is that it changes the meaning of the
sentence a little bit, and Im going to show you exactly why we use the word should,
when we use it, and how to use it, okay? And how it changes the meaning of what youre trying to
say, alright? So, are you with me? Lets get started. So, first, lets look at just the word
should. Now, whats easy in English is that luckily, no matter what the subject, okay? I,
you, we, they, he, she, or it, doesnt matter. We dont have to change the rest of what comes
after that. We dont have to change the verb at all, okay? So, unlike in the present tense,
where we have to change it sometimes, here, we dont have to change it, okay? So, it becomes
easier for you. So, lets suppose you want to talk about the present or the future. Why do we say
should? In the present or the future, really, its the future, okay? Because were talking
about something thats going to happen. So, we use should in the future to give advice. We
could be giving that advice to ourselves, or we could be giving that advice to someone else,
okay? So, what it means is something like this. Lets look at an example, okay? Then youll
understand exactly. So, lets suppose that somebody is not well, and youre worried about
them. So, you tell them, You should go to the doctor. Okay? You should go to the doctor.
Now, lets look at that sentence and understand it grammatically. So, what we use was the subject,
then we use the word should, its always like that, doesnt change, doesnt matter what the
subject is, and then were just using the regular base form of the verb. You dont have to change
the verb here at all, okay, when were talking about the present or the future. So, You should
go to the doctor. All right? Or you could say to someone, Somebody did something, and someone
felt hurt. So, you could say, You should apologize to Mary. Or I might say about myself,
or to myself, You know what? I think Mary felt bad when I said that. So, I should,
I should apologize, which means say sorry to Mary, okay? So, this is how we can use should
in a personal situation, all right? Going to the doctor, apologizing to someone, right?
We can also use should to talk about anything, okay? Any part of your life. So, Ive just divided
it up to show you different ways in which you can use it. So, here there are some personal examples.
Here were going to look at some academic examples, how you could use should to talk about
study, and also professional examples, all right? So, here we go. You could say to someone,
All right, lets give me the... Lets give the situation. So, somebody has an exam the next day,
but hes thinking about going out to a party, but he really needs to study, right? So, what do you
tell him? You tell him, I think you should study for the exam. You should study. Okay? Or lets say
both of you have exams, I think we should study for the exam tonight and not go out. Okay? We
should study. Again, youre just saying should plus the base form of the verb. Youre giving
advice to yourself or to someone else. Next, I think you should submit your assignment.
Submit, give in, hand in, submit your assignment to the professor. Okay? This is something you
need to do with school and college, university, all right? Another example, somebodys looking
for a job, and hes not sure which job to apply for, but you think this is a good possibility
and a good match for him or her, so you say to her, I think you should apply for that job.
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![Power Up Your Work English Vocabulary
Do you get stuck while speaking English? I’ll show you how to fix that problem. Watch and learn how to speak more fluently and confidently right now. We’ll multiply your vocabulary by learning the secret of word forms or word families, for words like manage, organize, supervise, compete, motivate, and more. Join me and power up your English today. https://www.engvid.com/learn-business-english-faster-word-families/
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Learn more business vocabulary: 8 Better Ways to Say Important https://youtu.be/V1Pj9xZHcpw
Heres another way to increase your vocabulary faster: https://youtu.be/RgDVHO9c4hM
In this lesson:
0:00 Learn More Vocabulary FASTER with Word Families
2:11 manage, manager, management, ?????
4:31 organize, ?????, organization, organizational
6:32 ??????, motivator, motivation, motivational
7:55 supervise, supervisor, supervision, ?????
9:36 advise, advisor, ?????, advisory
12:19 compete, competitor, competition, ?????
14:47 -er or -or?
15:36 Test Yourself
Transcript:
Hi. Im Rebecca from engVid. Today, Ill share with you two important and useful strategies to improve your vocabulary, and specifically your business vocabulary, in faster and smarter ways. The two ways are this. Im going to show you what you could learn, and second, how you should learn it. All right? So, here we go.
Now, of course, there are many, many different things that you need to learn when youre learning a language - the grammar, the vocabulary, the pronunciation, so many other points. Today, were focusing on the vocabulary. And again, there are many smart strategies to master the vocabulary. This is definitely one of them.
So, what were looking at today is whats called formally, if you look it up on the internet, word forms. And what does that mean? That means, for example, lets say you know the meaning of the word manage. Okay? However, when you start to speak in a sentence and youre trying to convey a particular thought, sometimes you might get stuck, because even though you know the verb manage, maybe you dont know all forms of the word. So, all forms of the word, when we say that, we mean the verb, the person noun, the noun itself, the adjective, and also the adverb, although today were focusing on the other four, not the adverb. The adverb is very often like the adjective.
So, lets see how to do this, what you know already, and what gaps you need to fill in. And that way, when youre speaking, you wont get stuck because you dont know one of the word forms. I like to actually think of each of these like a word family. Its like get to know... If you... If you meet one of them, one member of the family, get to know the whole family. Right? The mother, the father, the brother, the sister, and that way you will feel very comfortable in their company. All right? So, lets get started.
So, lets take the first family or group and see how it goes. So, first were looking for the verb itself. The verb here is manage. Okay? So, you could manage or look after or be responsible for employees or projects, things like that. Many, many things in life which we manage. The person who manages, the person noun is manager. Right? Hes my manager, shes my manager, etc. The general noun is management. Well get a chance to pronounce all of these in a minute, dont worry. But what is the adjective? So, if you dont know one of these four, its possible that you could get stuck when youre trying to express something even though you took the trouble to actually learn the meaning of the word manage. Thats the hard part, to connect that first basic word. But once you learn a verb, its wonderful if you know all of the forms. All right?
So, do you know that if you say John has experience or John is looking for role, what is the adjective of the verb manage? Do you know what it is? If you need some time, pause the video, join me in a few seconds, but Im going to go on now. So, the actual adjective here is managerial. Did you know that word? Have you heard it before? Well, you can use it now. So, say it after... Lets go through all of them. Okay? Lets also pronounce them correctly. Manage, manager, management, managerial. Hes looking for a managerial role. He has managerial experience. Okay? So, see what happens if youre missing one of those words, thats when you get stuck. But if you know all of the forms, you wont get stuck. All right? Lets continue and see how it works.
The first word here is... The verb is organize. All right? What does it mean to organize something? It can mean to put something in order, like organize your home, organize your files, or it can mean to plan something, like an event, or a party, or a conference. […] Power Up Your Work English Vocabulary](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NA1v9nElKxw/mqdefault.jpg)






![Confusing English Grammar: “HAS BEEN” or “HAS GONE”?
Confused about “has been” and “has gone”? This short English lesson makes it easy! With a clear explanation and practical examples, you will understand when someone has returned (“has been”) and when they’re still away (“has gone”). Watch now and start speaking more correctly and confidently in social, academic, and work situations. You can do it! https://www.engvid.com/confusing-english-grammar-has-been-or-has-gone/
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More confusing English grammar:
https://youtu.be/Jp2xeQMQi5E
https://youtu.be/Mp6SYj9w5mo
In this lesson:
0:00 has gone or has been?
3:00 Test
Transcript:
Let me ask you a question. What is the difference between these two sentences? John has been to Brazil and John has gone to Brazil. Whats the difference? Is there a difference? If so, what is it? If not, why not? Okay, so lets find out, alright?
The answer is that yes, there is a definite difference between these two sentences. Lets understand why. John has been to Brazil means that John went to Brazil and came back. Now hes back to wherever, okay? And John has gone to Brazil means John went to Brazil and hes still in Brazil, okay? Lets look at that a little bit more carefully.
So, has been is from the verb to be, right? Been comes from the verb to be. Gone comes from the verb to go. When we say John has been to Brazil or John has been to the supermarket or John has been to the bank, anything, okay? It means somebody went somewhere and they came back. Now theyre back. Theyre not there now. Theyre two directions. But when we say someone has gone to Brazil or to the office or to the concert, it means they went there and theyre still there. Got it? Thats the difference.
Alright, so now, as I said, the verb been comes from the verb to be. Its an irregular verb. To be is an irregular verb. And here, were using it in the present perfect. Gone comes from the verb to go, also an irregular verb. And here, were also using it in the present perfect. Has been, has gone, but completely different meanings, right? So, just imagine, for example, if youre on the phone with someone and lets say you get home and your friend was supposed to meet you at home and hes not there or shes not there, so youre on the phone and you say, Hey, where have you gone? Why are you saying, Where have you gone? Because theyre not here. Theyre somewhere else, right? Where have you gone? Im waiting for you, okay? But now, they come back. Or you were trying to reach somebody and you couldnt reach them and now they finally walk in and you say, Hey, Ive been trying to call you. Where have you been? Why are we saying, Where have you been? Because clearly, they went somewhere and now they are back in the presence with you, okay? So, these are the differences between have been and have gone.
So now, lets do some practice. Number one. Marias not in the office. Do we say, Shes gone to a conference or Shes been to a conference? Marias not in the office. Shes gone to a conference or shes been to a conference. Well, the answer is, Shes gone to a conference. Why? Because shes not in the office. Shes not here. Shes there, right? So, shes gone to a conference. She hasnt come back yet. She hasnt returned.
Next, number two. Hey, there you are. I was waiting for you. Where have you gone? Or, where have you been? Whats the answer? So, remember theyre saying, Hey, there you are. I was waiting for you. Where have you been? Where have you been? Okay? Why? Because the person is now in front of you, so obviously they went somewhere and they returned. So, remember, if its two directions, then we say been. If its only one direction, we say gone, alright? Next. Oh, and did you notice something, by the way, about how Im pronouncing this? In North America, we usually just say been. Even though its written like this, we say been, b-i-n. Okay? Where have you been?
Next, number three. The doctor was here until two oclock, but hes gone to the hospital now. Or, the doctor was here until two oclock, but hes been to the hospital now. Which one is right? Think about it. So, it should be hes gone. He was here. Hes not here now. Hes gone to the hospital. Okay? Hes there. Thats it.
Next, number four. Are you going to the library? No, Ive already gone there. Or, no, Ive already been there. Which is the right answer here? Think about it. So, two people are speaking, theyre both in the same place, and theyre asking - or they might not be in the same place, but theyre speaking - and theyre saying, Are you going to the library? And the person says, No, because I already went there and came back. So, how do we say, I already went there and came back? Ive already been there. Okay? Good. […] Confusing English Grammar: “HAS BEEN” or “HAS GONE”?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PAUZdF8TGjY/mqdefault.jpg)