TED-Ed
TED-ED: One of the most difficult words to translate... - Krystian Aparta
As simple as it seems, it's often impossible to accurately translate the word you without knowing a lot more about the situation where it's being said. Krystian Aparta describes the specific reasons why it can be difficult, citing...
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TED-ED: When to use "me", "myself" and "I" - Emma Bryce
Me, myself, and I. You may be tempted to use these words interchangeably, because they all refer to the same thing. But in fact, each one has a specific role in a sentence: 'I' is a subject pronoun, 'me' is an object pronoun, and...
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Correcting Shifts
A video titled "Correcting Shifts" which discusses the types of pronouns and identifying shifts in pronoun person in writing.
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Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
This video titled "Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement" explains the use of pronouns in place of nouns and pronoun antecedent agreement.
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Creating Cohesion
This video, entitled "Creating Cohesion," explains how to write cohesively and why it matters.
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Relative Pronouns: When and Why to Omit Them | EasyTeaching
Relative clauses often begin with a relative pronoun. Like in these two sentences. Sometimes the relative pronoun can be left out.In this lesson, we’re going to look at when and why the relative pronoun can be left out.
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How to Use Pronouns
Howcast -Learn how to use pronouns properly from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.
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Subject & Verb Agreement When Subject Is "Each"
Howcast -Learn the rule of subject and verb agreement when the subject is "each" from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.
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Further word-level revision
Pupil outcome: I can practise word-level test questions. Key learning points: - A word family is a group of words common in feature, pattern or meaning. Prefixes and suffixes can build word families. - A synonym is a word with the same...
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In class: 'estoy' and 'está' for location
Pupil outcome: I can respond confidently to the register using 'estoy' for myself, and 'está' for others. Key learning points: - The sound-symbol correspondences [a] and [o] can be practised with the source words 'alto' and 'dos'. - The...
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What someone else is like: 'soy' and 'es'
Pupil outcome: I can use 'soy' and 'es' with a range of adjectives to describe what I and someone else are like in general. Key learning points: - 'Soy' means 'I am', 'es' means 'she, he, it is' when describing general traits. - Spanish...
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Me and you: être 1st and 2nd persons singular
Pupil outcome: I can say who I am and what kind of person I am. Key learning points: - Je (I) and tu (you) are pronouns. They tell us who is doing the verb or who the verb is about. - Être means 'to be, being', je suis means 'I am' and...
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At school: singular -er verbs
Pupil outcome: I can use singular -er present tense verbs to understand and talk about activities. Key learning points: - The sound-symbol correspondence [-ez] and ‘et’, meaning and, sound the same as [é] and [-er]. - Verbs in the...
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Formation of C, G, O and Q
Pupil outcome: I can form the capital letters C, G, O and Q. Key learning points: - Capital letters are the upper case formations of a letter - Capital letters and lower case letters can be formed in a similar or different way - Capital...
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Prepositional Phrases: Master Them in Minutes!
Learn the rules of preposition phrases and how to use them confidently in your writing and speaking. Understanding prepositional phrases is a crucial part of English grammar, and with this video, you'll be well on your way to language...
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Eins vs. Eines vs. Ein: A Guide to German Articles - Shallow German Deep Dive
In this Shallow German Deep Dive, we tackle the perplexing trio of "Eins vs. Eines vs. Ein," guiding you through the nuances of these German articles and indefinite pronouns. Whether you're counting, stating quantities, or navigating...
Wonderscape
Exploring Adverbs in English Grammar
Discover the role of adverbs in enhancing our understanding of verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in sentences. Learn how adverbs provide details on how, when, where, and to what extent actions occur, making language more vivid and...
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Understanding Contractions and Singular Possessive Pronouns
Delve into the basics of English grammar with a focus on contractions and singular possessive pronouns. Learn how to form contractions using "not" and verbs like "to be," and distinguish between similar sounding words such as "it's" (it...
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Pronouns: Simplifying Language in Sentences
This video explores the function of pronouns in English, highlighting their role in replacing nouns to streamline sentences. It demonstrates how pronouns like 'I', 'we', and 'they' can efficiently substitute for both proper and common...
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Exploring Points of View in Literature: First Person Perspective
Delve into the intricacies of first person point of view in literature, where stories are narrated by characters directly involved in the events. Learn about the nuances of singular and plural first person perspectives through examples...
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Review for You: Using Contractions
Mr. Griot reviews the origins of contractions and practices using them properly in a sentence.