Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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-english
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"My English isn't improving. What should I do?" youtu.be/tS5Nf7XzTys
Does accent matter? youtu.be/PotjaLNWOHc
In 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
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-english
More of my videos about learning English:
"My English isn't improving. What should I do?" youtu.be/tS5Nf7XzTys
Does accent matter? youtu.be/PotjaLNWOHc
In 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
![How to Use “WOULD” | English Grammar Explanation & Practice
“It would be great if someone explained how to use ‘would’ in real life.” I agree! It’s why I made this advanced English grammar lesson. In this class, you will learn (and PRACTICE!) how to use “would” for offers, preferences, requests, hypothetical situations, reported speech, and more. If I were you, I would watch this video, answer my questions, and do the quiz to double-check your understanding. https://www.engvid.com/how-to-use-would-english-grammar-explanation-practice
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Watch more of my grammar lessons:
English Modals: 4 ways to use SHOULD https://youtu.be/1nt57peMoDc
English Grammar: The 5 Most Frequent Article Mistakes https://youtu.be/SkMVAesuSwc
In this lesson:
0:00 10 ways to use would in English
1:12 would for polite offers
2:20 would for preferences
3:44 would for polite requests
5:25 would for present/future hypotheticals
7:03 would for past hypotheticals
8:35 would for future in the past & reported speech
10:13 would for past repeated behaviours
12:29 would for past habits
14:48 would for polite suggestions
16:49 would for uncertainty or softness
Transcript:
Hey, everyone. Im Alex. Thanks for clicking. You are Learning English with engVid. Today, we are talking about would. What makes this video different? Well, you will participate. Number one, I will explain the different uses of would. Number two, I will ask you to listen and repeat the questions and the statements that I make in this video, and number three, I will ask you some questions that you dont see on the board or ask you to complete some sentences that you dont see on the board so that you can actively participate and actively improve your English.
So, lets begin. First of all, would is used when we want to create some mental distance between us and what we are discussing. There is always the idea of possibility or probability when we talk about would. Its in an imagined reality, a possible space. Okay?
So, lets start with usage number one, polite offers. Look at these sentences. Would you like a drink? Would you prefer tea or coffee? As you can see, to make offers, the common structures are would you like and would you prefer. You dont have a drink now. You dont have tea or coffee now. So, would you like this? or would you prefer this? These are the structures that you use. So, repeat after me. Would you like a drink? Would you prefer tea or coffee? Good. Now, I want you to finish this sentence. Alex, would you like... Ah, yes, I would like that. Thank you.
Number two, you can use would to talk about preferences. So, for example, I would love a glass of wine. Or, How would you like your coffee? So, when you talk about preferences, you can use I would love, I would like. Again, were using would like, were using would love in this case, too. So, let me see here. Yes, let me ask you this question right after I ask you to repeat. So, repeat after me. I would love a glass of wine. How would you like your coffee? Okay, so youre asking about how they would prefer their coffee, or if they would like a glass of wine, or this person would love one. Okay. Imagine we are at a restaurant, and I am your waiter, your server. So, Im going to ask you about your coffee, and I want you to answer my question in a complete sentence. How would you like your coffee? Perfect.
Next, you can use would for polite requests. For example, Would you pass me a knife, please? Would you mind babysitting this afternoon? So, as you can see, in this case, would you pass, its much more common to say, Can you pass me?, Could you pass me?, but would is also possible if you want to sound a little more polite. Also, if you know the phrase would you mind, would you mind is, well, it means, is it a problem for you? Would it be okay? One thing to note about would you mind, we always need an object, and if you use, like, a verb, this is a gerund in this case, you need verb plus -ing. So, Would you mind babysitting this afternoon? Okay. Imagine we are at the dinner table. I want you to ask me to pass you something. So, say, Alex, would you pass me...? Good. Yes, no problem. Here you go. Also, repeat after me. We forgot that step. Repeat, please. Would you pass me a knife, please? Would you mind babysitting this afternoon? Good.
Now, remember I said that there is a mental distance, a hypothetical nature to the use of would in English. So, we can use would for present or future hypotheticals. This is the second conditional, okay? So, if you want to learn more, we have lots of videos on the second conditional and after the third conditional as well. So, first, listen to these. I wouldnt do that if I were you. And, How would you do it? Okay. Now, you repeat after me. I wouldnt do that if I were you. […] How to Use “WOULD” | English Grammar Explanation & Practice](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XBOmMYHtjJo/mqdefault.jpg)


![Ask Perfect English Questions | 20 Forms You Should Know
How do you start a conversation? Ask a question! In this practical English lesson, I teach you 20 English question types you NEED to know. You will learn question structures for offers, requests, locations, directions, costs, quantities, yes/no confirmations, and future plans. Want to learn and practice more English questions and answers? Get my BRAND NEW BOOK, Perfect English Questions (and How to Answer Them!): https://www.englishalex.com/product-page/perfect-english-questions-and-how-to-answer-them It has many more real world contexts, and it includes a list of the Top 100 English Questions. It also has a massive question structure appendix that you can use as a reference to help you practice and perfect your English. https://www.engvid.com/ask-perfect-english-questions-20-forms-you-should-know/
In this lesson:
0:00 How to ask PERFECT English Questions
1:53 4 Types of Request Questions
3:25 3 Types of Offer Questions
4:39 2 Types of Location & Direction Questions
6:07 3 Types of Questions About Cost
7:32 4 Types of Quantity Questions
9:25 2 Types of Yes/No Questions
10:33 2 Types of Questions About the Future
Transcript:
Past continuous. Past perfect. Present continuous. Like questions. Small talk. Small talk. Tag questions. This book has everything. Hey, everyone. Im Alex. Thanks for clicking, and welcome to this lesson on 20 essential question forms in English. So, today, I am going to give you 20 question forms that you need to know, you should know, if you want to become a fluent English speaker. And all of the questions and question types that Im looking at today come from my new book, which is called Perfect English Questions and How to Answer Them. So, in this book, I have a lot of context-based chapters. So, questions about quantity, questions about how to make offers, requests, ask for directions. At the back, I even have a list of the top 100 English questions, and I have an appendix. The appendix is massive, and as you can see, I have how questions, why questions, modal verb questions, questions in all of the English tenses. So, if you would like to know how to make good English questions and have some sample answers, check out the link that is attached to this video, and you can pick up this book in PDF, eBook, or paperback format. Check it out.
Now, on to todays lesson. Of course, there are many, many hundreds of English question types. In this video, we will just look at 20 so that its more manageable for you.
First, lets start with requests. So, we will start with the most informal to the most polite, right? So, here we have can I, could you, may I, and would you mind. So, listen and repeat after me. Can I borrow your car? Could you pass me my glasses? May I speak with Dr. Lam? Would you mind driving today? Good. So, again, can I, the most casual, informal way to make a request, right? So, Can I borrow your car? Can I borrow two dollars? Can I have that? Can I see your phone for a moment? So, request to ask if you can do something. Could you, very neutral, Could you pass me my glasses? Could you pass me the salt? for example. May I, much more polite, right? May I speak, May I have, May I see that for a moment? And Would you mind, as you can see, driving, verb plus -ing, always with would you mind. Is it a problem for you? This is the meaning of would you mind. Is it okay? Next, here we have four question forms. Can I, could you, may I, would you mind.
Next, we have offers. So, we have three forms for offers. Do you want, would you like, and then can I with some specific verbs. Well talk about that in a moment. So, first, offers. Repeat after me. Do you want another piece? Like another piece of cake or another piece of chocolate, for example, right? Youre offering it. Its like, Do you want another cookie? for example. Cookies, yeah, maybe later. Next, repeat after me. Cookies, would you like something to drink? Okay, Would you like something to drink? And then, finally, Can I give you a hand? Now, in this one, Im not actually giving you, you know, a physical hand. Can I give you a hand? means Can I help you? Right? Can I help you with something?
So, we have requests. We have offers. Next, we have locations and directions. So, these are some of the most important questions if you are a tourist in an English-speaking country or, you know, if you are in any country, you need to know how to ask these questions. So, for example, Where is the mall? Repeat after me. Sorry, I forgot to ask you to repeat. Where is the mall? How do I get to the park? Okay, so, Where is the mall? […] Ask Perfect English Questions | 20 Forms You Should Know](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XiesATEtpUo/mqdefault.jpg)

![Speak with Confidence! 13 Minutes of PAST SIMPLE Conversation Practice
“I want to practice speaking in the past.” That’s great! In this English conversation lesson, I have many past simple questions for you to answer. For example, “How was your weekend?” “Did you go anywhere?” “Did you sleep okay last night?” “Where were you born?” “Did you grow up there?” “Did you play any sports as a kid?” “How old were you when you learned to ride a bike?” and more. But pay attention! I will answer the questions, too. When you’re done the lesson, do the quiz to see if you understood my answers. Finally, if you like this style of English practice, get my NEW book, Perfect English Questions (and How to Answer Them!) and take your conversation skills to the next level. https://www.englishalex.com/product-page/perfect-english-questions-and-how-to-answer-them
Take the quiz on this lesson here: https://www.engvid.com/interactive-past-tense-english-speaking-practice/
In this lesson:
0:00 Past Tense English Speaking Practice
1:26 Hey! How was your weekend?
2:22 Did you go anywhere?
2:35 How was the weather?
3:13 How was your morning today?
4:00 What time did you wake up?
4:32 Did you sleep okay?
4:46 How many hours did you get?
5:27 What did you have for breakfast?
6:33 Where were you born?
7:19 Did you grow up there?
8:19 Did you play any sports as a kid?
9:01 Did you have any pets?
10:24 How old were you when you learned how to ride a bike?
11:05 What did you want to be when you grew up?
Transcript:
Hey, everyone. Im Alex. Thanks for clicking. Today, I want to talk to you. In this video, I will ask you some past tense questions, and I want you to answer those questions. I know that its difficult to practice speaking by yourself if you dont have a speaking partner, so today, I want to be your speaking partner. In this video, all of the questions, the majority of the questions, are also included in my new book, Perfect English Questions and How to Answer Them. So, in this book, I have questions in all of the English tenses. I have questions for specific situations. I have negative questions. I have tag questions. Just any question type you can think of, its probably in here. Ways to talk about work, school, etc. If you want this book, check out the link that is attached to this video, or just go to englishalex.com, and youll see it on the front page. You can get the PDF from my website and the eBook from my website. Just one price for both of them, ePub version and a PDF version. For the physical version, just follow the links to Amazon. You can check it out.
All right. Now, lets begin. So, I will ask you a question, and you will answer the question for me, and I will participate and give you my answer as well. So, first, Hey, how was your weekend? before you say anything. Maybe youre watching this on a Thursday. If you are watching this on a Thursday, maybe you can think about, Hey, what did you do yesterday? or, you know, How was yesterday? for example. So, lets start that again. Hey, how was your weekend? Oh, nice. Oh, me? Yeah, my weekend was good. I actually... I went to the water park with my cousins and with one of my daughters. So, I went to the water park. We had a great time.
How about you? Did you go anywhere yesterday or on the weekend? Did you go anywhere? Okay, nice. And how was the weather yesterday or on the weekend? How was the weather? Oh, was that hot or was it cool, warm? Ah, okay. When I went to the water park, the temperature was around 28 degrees, which is, like, perfect for swimming, but in the middle of the day, it went up to 32, which is too much for me. My poor skin cant handle 32 degrees Celsius.
So, and how about today? Let me ask you about your morning. So, I imagine, you know, youre not watching this right in the morning, right after waking up. So, how was your morning today? Was it busy? Was it nothing special? Was it normal? How was your morning? Okay. Me, my morning was typical today. I woke up, you know, I put on my clothes, I got dressed, and I had breakfast with my family, and then I came here to record this conversation, to talk to you, actually.
So, what time did you wake up this morning? What time did you wake up? Okay. Hmm. Do you usually wake up around that time? Hmm. Yeah, today, I woke up around seven, which is later than usual for me. Normally, I wake up around six oclock, but today, I woke up around seven. Okay.
And by the way, did you sleep okay? This can mean, like, did you sleep well? So, did you sleep okay last night? Oh. And how many hours did you get? How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Hmm. Me? I slept okay. Its difficult to say how many hours of sleep I got last night. Im not sure. Honestly, maybe I got four, maybe I got six. It wasnt a restful night, basically. I will say that. So, I think I got around, yeah, probably about, lets say five, five hours of sleep total last night. Not a good night. All right. […] Speak with Confidence! 13 Minutes of PAST SIMPLE Conversation Practice](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YeAG_gQxDIg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Casual English | Learn 10 “ON” Phrasal Verbs: “hold on”, “bank on”, “take on”...
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 https://www.engvid.com/10-on-phrasal-verbs/ Want more? Get my book, 100 Practical English Phrasal Verbs! https://www.englishalex.com/product-page/100-practical-english-phrasal-verbs
In this lesson:
0:00 10 on Phrasal Verbs in English
1:40 hold on
2:30 go on
3:45 take on
4:46 bank on
6:10 put on
7:34 look down on
9:29 try on
10:29 turn on
11:33 go back on
13:06 check up on
14:10 Review & Conclusion
Transcript
Yeah. Did you turn on the printer? That? Yes, thats the problem. Thats definitely going to work. Yes, Im sure. You can bank on it. Okay. All right. Ill talk to you later. Okay. Bye.
Hey everyone. Im Alex and you are watching engvid.com. Thats 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. Theres a lot of stuff going on there and its all useful, all practical. So check it out. Its at EnglishAlex.com. Check out the link that is attached to this video. All right, lets 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. Its often used in this context. So if Im talking on the phone and someone interrupts me, its 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, Im 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 thats 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. Its 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, its very important. And I say, Im sorry, I cant take on more projects. Like I cant 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, theyre going to win. You can bank on it. Okay, so you are very confident in this case. So youre 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. Its a for sure thing. So if you say like, if you hope for something, its like, Im banking on this making a difference. Like, Im 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. Im banking on it making a difference. Im 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. […] Casual English | Learn 10 “ON” Phrasal Verbs: “hold on”, “bank on”, “take on”...](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zhh9W2KMMkc/mqdefault.jpg)



