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

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

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

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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 5 View Series View This Episode

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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 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 - 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 - Due process View Series

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

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Along with the rule of law, "due process" is an important element of U.S. constitutional law that gives anyone accused of a crime the right to defend him or herself and be judged by a fair and impartial judge or jury. There is a proper, legal way to do this, and that's called due process.

Sigrid - Spring Musings View Series

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Sigrid talks about early spring weather, the importance of dressing in layers, and keeping the grass and weeds in check.

Sigrid - Pumpkin Season - Part 1 View Series View This Episode

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One way to prepare for Halloween is to make a jack o' lantern. In this segment, Sigrid explains what a jack o' lantern is, and how kids and adults celebrate Halloween.

Sigrid - Pumpkin Season - Part 2 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

The pumpkin is ready to carve out. Sigrid explains that pumpkins are indeed an edible type of squash and not just for making into jack o' lanterns. In fact, one pumpkin can become both a pumpkin pie and a jack o' lantern.

Sigrid - Pumpkin Season - Part 3 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

Sigrid finishes carving her pumpkin and places the candle inside so we can see the final effect of the jack o' lantern. Happy Halloween!

Sigrid - Enough is Enough - Part 3 View Series View This Episode

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Lots of English words can serve as nouns, verbs, or adjectives depending on the context. Sometimes even the pronunciation changes. Let's look at the slogan "Black Lives Matter" in both a grammatical and historical context.

Sigrid - Think Fast! - Part 3 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

It's time to think fast again! This time it's a little harder, but focus on the words you know or recognize, and you might be able to guess the answer, even if you don't know the exact word in English. If you don't get all the answers, just watch the video again!

Sigrid - Think Fast! - Part 6 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

In this game, following the description is just as important, if not more important, than guessing the answer in English. Try visualizing what Sigrid is describing. You can also give yourself more time by hitting "pause" while the clock is ticking.

Sigrid - Inauguration 2021 - Part 1 View Series View This Episode

Difficulty: difficulty - Beginner Beginner

USA

In the United States, a presidential inauguration takes place every four years. The US now has a new president, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first woman vice president. Part 1 of this video takes a look at the day before the inauguration.

Sigrid - Inauguration 2021 - Part 2 View Series View This Episode

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Inauguration Day was special this year. In this video, Sigrid recalls some of the highlights and what was particularly striking to her as she watched it. Best of all, you can watch Amanda Gorman recite "The Hill We Climb" right here on Yabla!

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