Englishing
ESL - Used to (Difference between Past Simple)
Used to is a semi-modal verb. This means, it needs a helping verb to ask and make negative sentences. In this video, Mr. P. will talk about how to use "used to", and will compare it with the Past Simple Tense. At the end of the lesson,...
Englishing
Lesson on how to use HAVE TO (how to express a strong obligation based on a law)
This video is about the modal verb "have to". This modal verb is mostly used for obligations but not only. In this lesson I will concentrate on the usage of obligation for amE and for brE. It is an impersonal obligation so somebody or an...
Englishing
Lesson on how to use COMPOUND ADJECTIVES - (good-looking guy, flat-footed woman, nicely-done)
This video is about compound adjectives. These are words (adverbs, adjectives, nouns, past or present participle) that when put together they become a compound adjective. They are very much used in English when describing a person or a...
Englishing
Lesson on CORRELATIVE Conjunctions (neither...or/ both....and / as....as)
Conjunctions are joiners words that connect parts of a sentence. There are coordinating, subordinating and correlative conjunctions. In this short lesson, Mr. P./Marc will talk about correlative conjunctions. They are two words that are...
Curated Video
10 Common Grammar Mistakes In English
These are my top 10 common grammar mistakes in English. Do let me know in the comments section if you have any questions about this, and feel free to leave feedback or suggestions for future lessons.
Englishing
Inglese per Italiani: Present Perfect Simple vs. 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
Inglese per Italiani: COLLOCATIONS (Grammatica INGLESE su collocations)
A good way to learn a language is by learning words in groups. In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will explain the different types of collocations in the English Language by giving easy examples. This lesson is for elementary students who wish...
Englishing
Grammar Lesson on 7 ways to use the verb to BE (full verb, auxiliary verb, etc.)
This video is about seven ways to use the verb to be. Mr. P./Marc will list seven examples using each different function of the most important verb in the English Language. He will then delve into every different usage and provide its...
Englishing
English Vocabulary Lesson on IN TIME and ON TIME / AT THE END and IN THE END
This video is about the difference between in time & on time. Both expressions are easily confused among students. Use "in time" to to mean at the edge of a specific time. It's mainly used for deadlines. Use "on time" to mean punctual,...
Englishing
ESL - Subordinating Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that join words and sentences together. In this lesson, Mr. P. will about subordinating conjunctions. They are those that are attached to dependent clauses, so they cannot stand alone to give a complete thought or...
Curated Video
May Can Could - Making Polite Requests In English
Three words we can use when making polite requests in English: May Can Could. The main difference between these words: Can, could, & may, is their level of formality. Let's explore those differences here.
Curated Video
Important Rules For The Definite Article THE - English Grammar
Here is a short lesson visiting a few important rules for the definite article 'the'. It's such a common article.
Curated Video
A New Way To Learn English
A new year and a new way to learn English. What Sensations English can offer you - Everyday authentic English in two news videos and a news article EVERY WEEK (plus access to all the previous videos and articles) - All content offered at...
Rachel's English
English Vocabulary Challenge Day 26
LEARN 105 ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS. Do you want to learn English? Are you looking for an English lesson on vocabulary and pronunciation? Learning English vocabulary and pronunciation are my specialties! In this video, I’ll teach you the...
Rachel's English
English Vocabulary Challenge Day 12
You can improve your English vocabulary and English pronunciation by studying these vocab words, repeating them along with me to master each sound. We’ll study each word by focusing on how Americans actually pronounce it, and we’ll...
Rachel's English
Phone it in vs. Dial it in
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in conversation you’ll want to master as many American English idioms as possible. In this video I’ll walk you through two idioms that sound similar but have opposite meanings: Phone It In...
Englishing
Lesson on First Conditional (1st episode) - (MUST WATCH the 2nd EPISODE too !)
The first conditional is the simplest conditional of all four, though you need to remember the formula well. In this lesson Mr. P./Marc will delve into four tips on how to use the first conditional. He will provide easy examples and give...
Englishing
Lesson on how to use modal verb SHALL (Shall we go out this evening?)
This video is about the auxiliary verb "shall". Being used mainly in British English, "shall" is used in four different ways. To express a determination, suggestions, to express a promise or to volunteer to do sth., and finally to...
Englishing
Lesson on Could, Would, Should Have + Past Participle (I could have watched this lesson before)
This video is about could, should, would + past participle. These modal verbs need another verb to complete their meaning. In this lesson though, Mr. P./Marc will teach you how to use them to refer to a past action. Could is used for...
Englishing
Lesson on the English GENITIVE (John's house - James' car)
In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will look at the genitive. There are 4 rules that characterise it. The one taking an apostrophe S, the one taking just an apostrophe, the ones omitting the noun being owned, and those regarding things. Can...
Englishing
Lesson on PAST SIMPLE/SIMPLE PAST (I did not like it, I LIKED it, Did you like it?)
The Past Simple or Simple Past is naturally used when we are talking about events that happened in the past. However, there are few rules that students forget about this tense. In this lesson, Mr. P/Marc will delve into those rules that...
Englishing
Adverbial Clauses: TIME CLAUSES (after, long before, while, the next time, the last time, etc.)
Mr. P. starts this lesson by describing what a main and a subordinating clause are. He then talks about conjunctions and lists some examples. Finally he delves on subordinate clauses. There are three main kinds of subordinate clause:...
Rachel's English
English Vocabulary Challenge Day 20
ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS. Do you want to learn English? Are you looking for an English lesson on vocabulary and pronunciation? Learning English vocabulary and pronunciation are my specialties! In this video, I’ll teach you the precise...
Rachel's English
English Vocabulary Challenge Day 19
Do you want to learn English? Are you looking for an English lesson on vocabulary and pronunciation? Learning English vocabulary and pronunciation are my specialties! In this video I’ll teach you the precise pronunciation of four...