Basic English grammar explained || English Grammar

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8 min, 51 sec

A comprehensive guide to English grammar basics, including parts of speech, tenses, and word order.

Summary

  • Covers parts of speech such as nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and articles.
  • Explains the use and rules of basic tenses: present simple, past simple, and future simple.
  • Discusses the standard word order in English: subject, verb, and object.
  • Introduces a grammar book and workbook recommended by the instructor.
  • Provides tips to avoid common mistakes with adverbs and verbs.

Chapter 1

Introduction to the Class

0:00 - 51 sec

Introduction to the back to school English grammar class.

Introduction to the back to school English grammar class.

  • The class aims to refresh basic grammar knowledge including parts of speech, basic tenses, and word order.
  • Understanding these concepts is crucial for speaking English correctly.

Chapter 2

Nouns and Pronouns

0:56 - 34 sec

Explanation of nouns and pronouns in English.

Explanation of nouns and pronouns in English.

  • Nouns are objects or subjects like 'cat', 'dog', 'mom', and 'table'.
  • Pronouns replace nouns to prevent repetition, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'we'.

Chapter 3

Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

1:33 - 1 min, 21 sec

The roles of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in English language.

The roles of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in English language.

  • Verbs express actions like 'go', 'read', and 'eat'.
  • Adjectives describe nouns with examples like 'old', 'new', 'beautiful', and 'smart'.
  • Adverbs describe actions or adjectives, often ending in 'ly', but not always, as in 'fast'.
  • Adverbs answer questions such as 'when', 'where', and 'how'.

Chapter 4

Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Articles

3:15 - 38 sec

Understanding prepositions, conjunctions, and articles.

Understanding prepositions, conjunctions, and articles.

  • Prepositions like 'about', 'above', and 'across' modify the phrase they precede.
  • Conjunctions such as 'but', 'and', 'however', and 'although' connect sentences or parts of a sentence.
  • Articles 'a', 'an', and 'the' have specific uses, with 'a' and 'an' for new mentions and 'the' for specified items.

Chapter 5

Grammar Book Recommendation

4:24 - 1 min, 3 sec

Promotion of a comprehensive grammar book and workbook.

Promotion of a comprehensive grammar book and workbook.

  • The grammar book covers essential aspects of English grammar with life hacks and real-life examples.
  • The workbook allows for practice and application of the concepts learned.
  • Both resources aim to be affordable and content-rich, providing great value.

Chapter 6

Basic Tenses Explained

5:38 - 1 min, 25 sec

Detailed explanation of basic tenses in English.

Detailed explanation of basic tenses in English.

  • Present simple tense is for habits, schedules, and general truths.
  • Past tense is for actions that happened in the past with either regular or irregular verbs.
  • Future tense uses 'will' before a verb to indicate future actions.

Chapter 7

Word Order in Sentences

7:05 - 1 min, 29 sec

Guidance on proper word order in English sentences.

Guidance on proper word order in English sentences.

  • The typical order is subject, verb, and object, with adverbs placed before the verb and adjectives before the noun.
  • Adverbs should not be placed between a verb and its object.

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