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Male: I think we better 1) review. Female: Yup good idea. Male: OK, the most important rule, the one that all the others serve to protect and 2) execute is that verbs and their subject must agree. Sin
Making Comparisons Female: Now we know that the English language is 1) set up for maximum 2) clarity. We also know that it’s important to make sure that all the units you’re talking about agree. M
Pronouns Male: OK, you got your verbs, you got your nouns, and you got your pronouns. Then there are your 1) modifiers like your adjectives, adverbs and prepositions. Female: This half-hour, we’ll d
Parts of Speech Female: Parts of speech are what we call the basic building blocks of language. They are all words or at least made up of words, but they all play different roles in the sentence. The
Grammar! Why is English grammar so confusing? I studied grammar for many years at school and I still dont understand when to use a tense. Is it the simple present or the present perfect? Whats the difference? My teacher tells me to keep visiting gram
Grammar and US Presidential Elections: Part Two When politicians give speeches, they talk about any number of things, such as their beliefs, personal history, or opinions on major issues. Politicians have to be careful about how they present their id
Grammar! Why is English grammar so confusing? I studied grammar for many years at school and I still dont understand when to use a tense. Is it the simple present or the present perfect? Whats the difference? My teacher tells me to keep visiting gram
March 4 is a very important day for all language students. It is National Grammar Day (NGD). This is the day for you to be extra careful with your grammar in class. It is also a good day to promise yourself to make your grammar better. This day is no
March 4 is a very important day for all language students. It is National Grammar Day (NGD). This is the day for you to be extra careful with your grammar in class. It is also a good day to promise yourself to make your grammar better. This day is no
Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is how to correct other people's grammar. Dr. David asked about how he can correct other people's grammar without losing friends or sounding like a snob. A couple of people, whom I won't name, asked how to deal with b
For VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. Today we have a special guest host. Betty Azar is the most successful writer of grammar textbooks in the world. Generations of English learners will recognize her best-selling book Understanding and
Everyday Grammar: The Sounds of Grammar with Betty Azar Today we have a special guest host. Betty Azar is the most successful writer of grammar textbooks in the world. Generations of English learners will recognize her best-selling book Understanding
Everyday Grammar: 3 Grammar Rules That Are Dying For VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. Today we have good news for English learners. Just as words come and go in English, so do grammar rules. Today we will show you three difficult gramm
Everyday Grammar: Introducing Phrasal Verbs Welcome back to Everyday Grammar from VOA Learning English. Today we look at a very common verb form in English phrasal verbs. There are over 5,000 verbs that fall in this category. Do you know how to use t
Wish You Knew Better Grammar? For VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. In English, wish is a powerful word for expressing your dreams, hopes and desires. Here are some examples: We wish you the best. Her mother wishes they would get marrie
National Grammar Day Is Here! Robert Lowth, bishop of London in the 18th century, wrote a book of grammar rules that are still used today. What will you be doing on Friday? How will you have spent your day? Do you have trouble understanding these que
Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is why grammar matters. One thing people said they wanted to hear more about in my print book is why grammar matters. I didn't think any of you would need convincing, but maybe you're looking for arguments to defend y
An April Fools' show in which Will Ross from 118 Migration impersonates Grammar Girl. Grammar Girl here... This show is also sponsored by Grammar Girls Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing. I've hidden a golden bookmark in five of the copies that
Grammar Girl here. The holidays are upon us, so it's time to answer questions about how to write greeting cards and party invitations. Here's Elaina: Hi. I have a question about the plural form of last names. For example, if the last name is Alvarez,
hug: How do you learn English grammar? The purpose of learning grammar is to help learners to have a better understanding of the language. It is no use remembering grammar rules by rote because there are no rules without exceptions. It is sensible to