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Jessica and Liz - How Much and How Many View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

United Kingdom

In this clip, Jessica and Liz show us how to respond to the two similar but, nevertheless, distinctly different questions of "How many?" and "How much?" Enjoy!

Giving Directions - with Lauren and Matt

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

United Kingdom

If you've ever been lost in the city and in need of assistance, then this video may just what the doctor ordered! Lauren helps Matt navigate his way around the streets of London and find his way from point A to point B. We hope this video from England is helpful!

Jessica and Liz - Conjugate the Verb 'Throw' View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

United Kingdom

Learn about conjugating verbs in several different tenses and forms in this playful clip. See how many you can identify. Enjoy!

Jessica - On Books View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

Jessica takes apart the inside and outside of some books for us… but not literally.

In New York with Caralie - The Empire State Building

Difficulty: difficulty - Intermediate Intermediate

USA

Caralie introduces the New York City skyline as seen from the Empire State Building. Do you think you can name all of Manhattan’s highest buidlings?

Sigrid explains - Noun Phrases in the News View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

In the United States, there are rights that allow all people who are accused of something to defend themselves: "the rule of law" and "due process of law." Right now, these rights are being challenged, and so it's important to know what they're all about.

Sigrid explains - Causative constructions - Part 6 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

It's time to mix and match the formulas we've talked about. Sigrid mixes and matches them to talk about stuff she can't or doesn't want to do herself. She invites you to do the same.

Sigrid explains - Causative constructions - Part 5 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

This segment lays out the building blocks of a passive causative construction. We also compare and contrast causative constructions with other similar constructions. Sigrid uses the expression "to mix and match," which means putting different things together in different ways.

Sigrid explains - Causative constructions - Part 4 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Sigrid introduces passive causative constructions, which combine causal verbs and the passive voice. We use them all the time in everyday conversation when we focus on the object rather than the subject.

Sigrid explains - Causative constructions - Part 2 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Now that you have an idea about what causal verbs and causal constructions are, let's give them some context. We're still using the verbs "have," "let," "get," and "make," and the theme is housepainting.

Sigrid explains - Causative constructions - Part 3 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Let's look "under the hood," and see how to build causative constructions using "have," "let," "get," and "make."

Sigrid explains - Causative constructions - Part 1 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

What are causatives? Causal verbs are used to cause things to happen. They're used in causative constructions. Although there are various specific verbs in this category, we commonly use four ordinary verbs for this: ("have," "let," "get," and "make"). Let's make some sense of them.

Essential vocabulary with Sigrid - Delay delay delay - Part 4 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

This final segment is about two fun expressions: "to kick the can down the road" and the currently popular expression, "Delay, delay, delay." Then Sigrid sums up parts 3 and 4.

Essential vocabulary with Sigrid - Delay delay delay - Part 3 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Now we'll look at some verbs and phrasal verbs that use imagery to talk about plans and timetables that change. This segment is about "to shelve," "to put on ice," "to put on hold," and "to hold off."

Essential vocabulary with Sigrid - Delay delay delay - Part 2 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Here is one more verb to use when you want to avoid giving an answer: "to stall." Sigrid then sums up and gives you some tips for remembering all of the related verbs from both segments of this video.

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