Passive Voice
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This short video teaches English learners about the passive voice in speaking and writing.
Noun Plurals: Rules and Exceptions
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The first thing English students learn about English nouns is that they become plural by adding -s. Then, they are confronted with all the exceptions!
These nouns take -es in the plural form: analysis, crisis, hypothesis, axis, nemesis, basis, thesis, parenthesis, synthesis, oasis, synopsis.
These nouns take -a in the plural form: criterion, phenomenon.
Since vs. For
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Learners are often confused by the words "for" and "since" when practicing their English. Here is a short tutorial on when to use which.
Past Tense vs. Present Perfect
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English verb tenses can be tricky for second language learners. Here, Alan explains the difference between the past tense and present perfect in English. If you have questions afterward, write us so we can help.
Common Spelling Mistakes
/Alan discusses the differences between words that sound similar but are wholly different in their meaning. The examples presented in the video are 1) apart vs. a part, 2) a lot vs. allot, and 3) every day vs. everyday.
English Modal Verbs, Part 3
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In this grammar lesson, Alan talks about the second group of English modal verbs, that related to Ability. Learn about the variations in meaning with these expressions: can, can't, could, couldn't, probably able, should be able, may be able, and more!
Verbs of Un-Doing
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What happens if you make a mistake? Can you fix it? Can you take it back? Sometimes you can...with verbs of un-doing. Here is how.
Note: When we add the optional preposition “up” to the verb, it gives a sense of completeness, a sense of doing something “up” to 100% fullness.
Reason or Result?
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English learners often say things wrong like:
"I am interesting in American football." or: "The meeting was very bored this afternoon."
Find out why they're wrong and how to fix them with this simple grammar explanation.
