Englishing
LINKING verbs (be, become, keep, get, go, seem, sound, etc.)
When you want to describe a situation or even someone, for example to list the qualities of something or someone, we use these kinds of verbs: LINKING VERBS, sometimes called copulas. In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will list five different...
Englishing
Lesson on Verb Patterns (verb + ING / verb + to)
This video is about verb patterns. In this mini lesson, Mr. P./Marc will explain four types of verb patterns: Verb + gerund, verb + infinitive, verb + to + gerund, and verb + base of a verb (without either an infinitive or a gerund). As...
Englishing
ESL writing - How to Write a GOOD Topic Sentence
Writing is extremely important in the English language. In this lesson, Mr. P. will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to write a good topic sentence. At the end of the video lesson, he will list some prompts for students...
Englishing
Lesson on how to MAKE QUESTIONS (order of words when making questions)
In this mini lesson, Mr. P./Marc will explain how to make questions easily by giving two different formulas to follow and clear examples. He will delve into four different types of questions. These are: 1. Asking for the object or the...
Englishing
ESL - Genre: An Introduction
A genre is a category of literature or other form of art or entertainment (such as paintings or music) based on certain defining criteria. Genres change over time. Some become unpopular and go away while new ones spring up as trends...
Let's Tute
Understanding the Difference Between Advice and Advise
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between the words "advice" and "advise." They discuss the spelling, pronunciation, and usage of each word. The teacher provides examples and encourages the viewers to test their...
Oxford Online English
Modal Verbs - How to Use Must, Have to and Should - English Grammar Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn about the modal verbs must, have to and should. Do you know the difference between 'must', 'have to' and 'should'? English learners often mix up these three verbs. In this lesson, you can learn how to use...
Englishing
Lesson on the FUTURE (Future Simple, going to, Present continuous, and Present Simple)
This lesson will delve into four types of tenses used for the future: Future Simple - will, going to, Present Continuous and Present Simple. For each one, Mr. P. will list the most important rules there are. He will provide examples as...
Englishing
ESL - How to give a good Dramatic Presentation
If you are a shy person, presentations can be really hard for you. In this lesson, Mr. P. will give you some tips on how to build a good dramatic presentation. This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve their...
Englishing
ESL - Adverbs & Adjects (Difference)
Adjectives modify nouns and noun phrases. Adverbs modify other adverbs, adjectives or verbs. In this lesson, Mr. P. will explain the difference with easy examples. At the end of the lesson there will be an exercise for students to...
Englishing
English Vocabulary Lesson on how to use EUPHEMISMS (senior citizen, big-boned, pre-enjoyed vehicle)
This video is about Euphemisms. They are words that replace very harsh and offensive ones so that you don't sound direct and rude. In this video, Mr. P./Marc will give you some examples of them. Try to use them on everyday language. They...
Englishing
Portmanteau (Frankenwords) (internet, carjack, chillax, brexit, etc.)
Portmanteau is a way to call words that were made up of two words blended together. In this lesson, Marc will discuss these words also called Frankenwords, by putting them in four groups (Computer/technology, Entertainment/Art, Places,...
Englishing
ESL ' How to make a PPT presentation
In this lesson, Mr. P. will show you how to make simple ppt presentations. This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve their English, and for those above levels who wish to clear up doubts about this topic.
Englishing
ESL - First Conditional
Mr. P. will discuss how to use the first conditional by first reviewing the two tenses involved. He will then proceed with the explanation using two formulas to build the topic in discussion. He will then list examples and finally, he...
Englishing
Making INFORMAL or FORMAL requests & permission / MODAL VERBS (Can I, May I, Could we.... )
There are many ways to make requests, either by using the modal auxiliaries can, could, may or might but even by using would like or should like in affirmative sentences. In this lesson, Mr. P/Marc will delve on this points by explaining...
Let's Tute
Understanding the Difference: Enquire vs Inquire
In this video, the presenter explains the difference between the words "enquire" and "inquire" in terms of spelling, pronunciation, and usage. They also discuss the noun forms of these words, "enquiry" and "inquiry."
Englishing
Making a SENTENCE, positive or negative (with Transitive, Intransitive or Ditransitive verbs)
In past lessons, Mr. P talked about making questions. It would be a good idea if students also watch that lesson. In this lesson, Mr. P will delve into making sentences with transitive, intransitive or ditransitive verbs. He will provide...
Englishing
Lesson on Adverbs of FREQUENCY (never, sometimes, always, rarely, periodically, seldom, etc.)
Adverbs of frequency are used everyday in English. In this lesson, Mr. P. will explain in detail how and when to use them, by listing five simple examples: Adverbs of frequency used in questions, in negative sentences, in formal...
Englishing
Comparative & Superlative ADJECTIVES (+er or +est / more than and the most / irregular adjectives)
What are adjectives ? This is a question that Mr. P./Marc had already said in a previous lesson. They are words that modify nouns or pronouns. In this lesson, Mr. P. will talk about the different kinds of adjectives there are there. He...
Englishing
How to write an OPINION ESSAY - Lesson 2: Body Paragraph
In this lesson, Mr. P. will discuss how to write a body paragraph of an opinion essay. He will focus on how to write a topic sentence, detail/supporting sentences, and a conclusion sentence by looking at an easy essay.
Englishing
Lesson on PRESENT SIMPLE tense (routines, habits, talking about feelings, discussing a story)
What's the Present Simple or Simple Present ? In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will answer this question by explaining the six different ways in which this tense is used. He will naturally list easy examples for each usage. He will also...
Englishing
ESL - Past Perfect Simple (Difference with the Past Simple)
The past perfect simple tense is used for actions that happened before another action in the past. In this lesson, Mr. P. will discuss how to use the past perfect simple tense and contrast with the past simple tense. At the end of the...
Englishing
Lesson on the PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE and the PAST SIMPLE (I have lived - I lived)
This video is about the difference between Present Perfect Simple and the Past Simple. Both tenses are often confused even by native English speakers. The Present Perfect Simple is both a past and a present tense and it describes an...
Englishing
Lesson on the SUBJUNCTIVE (It's time...., I wish....)
After explaining how the subjunctive mood is used in English, Mr. P./Marc will list verbs and phrases that go with it. He will especially talk about the verb "wish" and the expression "it's time". He will also list some set phrases such...