Ereading Worksheets
Action Verbs and Verbs of Being | Parts of Speech App
Get an in depth look into verbs with a video showcasing action verbs and state of being verbs. First, learn what verbs are and the difference between action and state of being. Then, apply new-found knowledge to an interactive pop quiz,...
Rockin' English Lessons
"I Am, You Are, He/She Is" Song–Present Simple "To Be" Lesson–Rockin English (Grammar)
I am, you are, he is, and she is. Gather around and sing loud and proud with this rock n' roll song designed to inform learners about the present tense verb to be.
Rockin' English Lessons
"Have and Has Song"–Rockin' English
A fun, rock n' roll beat and light-hearted example sentences make up this music video designed to support your instruction of perfect tense verbs, have and has.
Learning Upgrade
Verbs 1 Song
Sing along with a short, animated video that defines, provides examples of different types of verbs, and models how they operate in a sentence.
Curated OER
IELTS Writing Essays 7
Lewis continues his look at persuasive strategies in writing, especially as they pertain to the IELTS essay. The focus narrows in even more on conjunctions and logic. Typical errors are shown.
Curated OER
Copulative Verbs and Subjective Complements
Copulative verbs, also known as linking verbs, "link" subjective complements and the original noun, basically renaming the noun. The copulative verb acts like an equal sign. Follow Yossarian the Grammarian as he explains several sentence...
Curated OER
IELTS Writing Essays 6
Be more persuasive with these strategies! Specific to the IELTS essay, Robert Lewis talks about persuasive techniques, such as using reason and appeal to authority, and how to apply them to your writing.
Curated OER
Transitive Verbs and Direct Objects
Yossarian the Grammarian shows us that transitive verbs have a direct object, while intransitive verbs do not. Sentences are written out to illustrate his point.
Curated OER
Participial Phrases and Participles as Adjectives
Participles can be part of a verb phrase (participial phrase) or act as an adjective. Yossarian the Grammarian demonstrates how the verb "to wear" functions differently in various sentences.
Yossarian the Grammarian
Yossarian the Grammarian: What a Verb Is, and What Verbs Aren't
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian clarifies the function of verbs.
Yossarian the Grammarian
English Grammar Lesson: Transitive Verbs and Direct Objects
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian explains the role of a transitive verb and the role of the direct object that receives the action.
Yossarian the Grammarian
Grammar: Two Ways to Construe "Brian Boitano Is Skating"
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian explains how to interpret a sentence that uses present progressive verb tense and ambiguous wording.
Yossarian the Grammarian
What a Verb Is, and What Verbs Aren't: English Grammar Lesson
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian explains what verbs are and are not.
Yossarian the Grammarian
Modal Verbs and Auxiliary Verbs: English Grammar Lesson
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian explains the functions of modal verbs and auxiliary verbs.
Yossarian the Grammarian
Sentence Diagramming 1: Verbs, Subjects, Adverbs: English Grammar Lesson
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian explains how to diagram a sentence that has verbs, subjects, and adverbs.
Yossarian the Grammarian
English Grammar Lesson: Copulative Verbs and Subjective Complements
This video lesson from Yossarian the Grammarian gives a lesson on copulative verbs and subjective complements.
University of Texas at Austin
Spanish in Tx: Tienes Una Entrevista, No Vas a Poner Como Dicen Aqui El Spanglis
Students can listen to a video interview [1:07] with a native Spanish speaker who is now living in America. In this interview, conducted in Spanish, a student discusses the challenge of intertwining "Spanglish" accidentally in formal...
University of Texas at Austin
Spanish in Tx: Mi Mama, Se Graduo Con Una Licenciatura en Administracion De Em
Students can listen to a video interview [0:31] with a native Spanish speaker who is now living in America. In this interview, conducted in Spanish, a student discusses what her parents do for a living.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Spanish Action Verbs
In this Kindergarten through 5th grade interactive video, students learn about Spanish action verbs while exercising! Using their cognitive skills, students listen as the Spanish teacher calls out an action verb in Spanish and then the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Things That Rhyme With Mando
A Spanish vocabulary lesson to get your students moving! Use this video to introduce Spanish verbs. Follow Mando as he acts out the meaning behind each word! [2:30]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
In this Kindergarten through 2nd grade video, students listen carefully as their teacher reads the story "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" by Linda Williams. Students listen for key verbs such as clomp and wiggle...
Turtle Diary
Turtle Diary: Conjugation of Verbs
This TurtleDiary interactive video lesson [2:05] features information about verb conjugation. Practice exercises are provided to supplement this verb conjugation lesson.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Emphasis: Using the Passive Voice: Lesson 2
The lesson discusses the passive voice. This lesson is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Emphasis: Using the Passive Voice." [3:53]
Yossarian the Grammarian
You Tube: Yossarian the Grammarian: What a Verb Is, and What Verbs Are Not
This YouTube video created by "Yossarian the Grammarian," aka Dr. Thomas Peyser, explains the difference between real verbs and words that look like verbs.