Opinion Essay or Persuasive Essay
Adults Writing
This video is on how to write a successful persuasive, opinion-based academic essay in English. Students will learn how to structure and organize an opinion essay and will be given tips to make their essays successful.
Paragraph Structure
Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss the structure and organization of a standard paragraph, as well as the importance of the topic sentence. After the video, students will have an understanding of paragraph structure and be able to write a strong topic sentence.
Parallel Structure or Parallelism
Adults Writing
This video is on parallel structure, or parallelism, in the English language. Students will learn what parallel structure is, why it is important, and how to recognize problems in their own writing. After the video, students will be able to write grammatically parallel sentences.
Prepositional Phrases
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In this video, we will discuss prepositional phrases in English, what they are and why they are important to understand. After the lesson, students will have an understanding of these phrases and know how to use them to improve their reading and writing skills.
Process Paragraph and Process Essay
Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss how to write a paragraph or essay explaining a process. Students will learn the different kinds of process writing and will be given tips for writing their own compositions.
Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices
Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss run-on sentences and comma splices in English. What are they and why are they important to avoid? Students will be shown how to identify this common problem in their own writing and how to correct it.
Semicolon
Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss the function of and rules for the semi-colon in English writing. Students will learn how and when to use this punctuation mark properly and effectively in their academic writing.
Sentence Fragments
Adults Writing
This video is on sentence fragments, which are a common problem in students' academic writing. Students will learn how to identify the problem and how to avoid or correct it.
Paragraph Structure (Part 1)
Adults Writing
Mark explains the basic rules for structuring paragraphs. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.
Have and Have Got (Part 1)
Adults Writing
Mark explains the difference between using "have" as an auxiliary verb and a full verb. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
Have and Have Got (Part 2)
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Mark explains the meaning and usage of the phrase, "have got." This video is for students at an intermediate level.
The Present Simple Tense (Part 1)
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Mark explains the form for making the present simple tense. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
The Present Simple Tense (Part 2)
Adults Writing
Mark explains the meaning and use of the present simple tense. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
The Present Continuous Tense
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Mark explains the form and usage of the present continuous tense. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
State and Dynamic Verbs (Part 1)
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Mark explains the difference between state and dynamic verbs. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
State and Dynamic Verbs (Part 2)
Adults Writing
Mark gives more information about state and dynamic verbs. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
Predicting the Future (Part 1)
Adults Writing
Mark explains common English grammar used when predicting future events. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.
Predicting the Future (Part 2)
Adults Writing
Mark explains common English grammar used when predicting future events. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.
Intentions and Plans (Part 1)
Adults Writing
Grammar used to describe intentions and plans. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.
Unity in English Academic Writing
Adults Writing
This video is on the importance of unity in English academic writing. Students will learn what unity means and why it is necessary in their paragraphs and essays. After the video, students will have an understanding of unity in writing and be able to improve their writing skills.
Writing Good Sentences (Part 4)
Adults Writing
Mark explains how to fix run-on sentences. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.