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Cozy Grammar
United States
Приєднався 6 жов 2011
Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity.
Curious how grammar can possibly be cozy? Try our FREE mini-course on grammar & creativity, seven lessons from the Basic Cozy Grammar Course about sentences, strong writing, and love.
Co-founded by Marie Rackham and David Mielke, Cozy Grammar helps families, students, and teachers who want to explore new horizons through the power of clear and creative language.
Cozy Grammar's Language Consultant Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma also offers advanced writing and grammar coaching for adults who want to infuse their speaking and writing with greater precision, clarity, and pizzazz in order to achieve personal or professional breakthroughs. Contact us for more information!
Curious how grammar can possibly be cozy? Try our FREE mini-course on grammar & creativity, seven lessons from the Basic Cozy Grammar Course about sentences, strong writing, and love.
Co-founded by Marie Rackham and David Mielke, Cozy Grammar helps families, students, and teachers who want to explore new horizons through the power of clear and creative language.
Cozy Grammar's Language Consultant Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma also offers advanced writing and grammar coaching for adults who want to infuse their speaking and writing with greater precision, clarity, and pizzazz in order to achieve personal or professional breakthroughs. Contact us for more information!
How To Remember The Difference Between Its And It's
The key to distinguishing between it's and its is to remember that it’s, with an apostrophe, is a contraction, and its, without an apostrophe, is a possessive pronoun. Curious how grammar can be cozy? Try our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/
Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity.
Try our FREE Cozy Introduction to Grammar and Creativity, seven lessons from the Basic Cozy Grammar Course about sentences, strong writing, and love: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/
Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity.
Try our FREE Cozy Introduction to Grammar and Creativity, seven lessons from the Basic Cozy Grammar Course about sentences, strong writing, and love: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/
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What words CAN'T a sentence or paragraph start with in English?
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During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about what kinds of words can begin sentences and paragraphs. Curious how grammar can be creative? Check out our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try our FREE ...
Classification of Verb Phrases in English: Principal and Auxiliary or Helping Verbs
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Marie offers an overview of verb phrases, principal verbs, and helping or auxiliary verbs. Click MORE for a list of common auxiliary or helping verbs! Curious how grammar can be cozy? Try our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Here are key auxiliary or helping verbs: BE: be, am, is, are, was, were SHALL: shall, should MAY: may, might HAVE: have, had, has WILL: will,...
When to use the Pronouns I or Me in English
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Do we use the pronoun I or me when speaking about I or me and someone else? Here's a simple way to answer the question easily and playfully. Curious how grammar can be cozy? Try our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try o...
What is the Difference between Adverbs and Helping Verbs in English Grammar?
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During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about the difference between an adverb and a helping verb. Curious how grammar can be creative? Check out our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try our FREE Coz...
Classification of Verbs: Transitive, Intransitive, and Copula Verbs in English
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In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, using the example on the beach in front of her cottage, Marie offers a quick but comprehensive overview of the different kinds of verbs. Curious how grammar can be cozy? Try our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to...
A poem on the power of words | verse 872 from the classical Tamil masterpiece, The Kural
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Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, "The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural," published by Beacon Press. thomaspruiksma.com/kural/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try our FREE Cozy Introduction to Grammar and Cr...
Is "It is they" grammatically correct? Or should we say "It is them"?
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Can it possibly be correct to say "It is they"? Yes, it is, but there is also a more natural and equally correct way to say the same thing: "It is them." Here's why! Curious how grammar can be cozy? Try our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new do...
Inflection Of Pronouns For The Objective Case In English Grammar
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In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, using the example of orcas passing her beach cottage, Marie introduces the objective case of pronouns, giving an example of a pronoun as a direct object. Curious how grammar can be cozy? Try our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring Engli...
How do you define a proper noun from a regular noun?
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During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about the difference between proper nouns and common nouns. Curious how grammar can be creative? Check out our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try our FREE Co...
A poem on hospitality and welcome | verse 90 from the classical Tamil masterpiece, The Kural
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Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, "The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural," published by Beacon Press. thomaspruiksma.com/kural/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try our FREE Cozy Introduction to Grammar and Cr...
How the Oxford or Serial Comma Serves Clarity
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We were recently asked to do a video about the Oxford or serial comma. Here are two examples of how this comma can make our writing clearer. Curious how grammar can be cozy? Try our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try o...
An Introduction to Pronouns and Antecedents | Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement
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In the Intermediate Cozy Grammar Course, Marie explains how antecedents and pronouns work together, offering clear and memorable examples. Curious how grammar can be cozy? Try our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try our...
A poem on family and strength | verse 1027 from the Kural
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Thomas shares a verse from his new translation of the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics, power, and love, "The Kural: Tiruvalluvar's Tirukkural," published by Beacon Press. thomaspruiksma.com/kural/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try our FREE Cozy Introduction to Grammar and Cr...
Is there any way you CAN'T replace a comma with the word AND?
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During a virtual classroom visit, Thomas answered a question about when you can and cannot replace a comma with the word AND. Curious how grammar can be creative? Check out our FREE course on grammar & creativity: www.cozygrammar.com/intro/ Since 2001, Cozy Grammar has helped over 10,000 students in more than 27 countries to bring English to life and to open new doors of opportunity. Try our FR...
Pronouns In Apposition In English | Appositives | With Helpful Examples!
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Pronouns In Apposition In English | Appositives | With Helpful Examples!
Ephemeral | Ethereal | Meaning, History, and Beauty
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Ephemeral | Ethereal | Meaning, History, and Beauty
A poem on timing, opportunity, and acting without waiting | verse 489 from the Kural
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A poem on timing, opportunity, and acting without waiting | verse 489 from the Kural
Pronouns Beyond Gender | Grammar and Who We Really Are
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Pronouns Beyond Gender | Grammar and Who We Really Are
Introduction to Indefinite Pronouns in English Grammar with Examples
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Introduction to Indefinite Pronouns in English Grammar with Examples
Why Are You So Interested In Grammar?
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Why Are You So Interested In Grammar?
Inflection of Pronouns for Possessive Case
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Inflection of Pronouns for Possessive Case
The Conjunctions between Language and Life | A Greeting for Mr. Lemstrom and His Class
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The Conjunctions between Language and Life | A Greeting for Mr. Lemstrom and His Class
A poem on clarity before action and right effort | verse 468 from the Tamil masterpiece, The Kural
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A poem on clarity before action and right effort | verse 468 from the Tamil masterpiece, The Kural
How Different are Nouns and Pronouns?
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How Different are Nouns and Pronouns?
Inflection of Pronouns for Subjective Case
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Inflection of Pronouns for Subjective Case
A poem about good governance and the abundance of the earth | verse 545 from the Kural
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A poem about good governance and the abundance of the earth | verse 545 from the Kural
Singular or Plural? Everyone, Everybody Knows or Know? Is or Are?
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Singular or Plural? Everyone, Everybody Knows or Know? Is or Are?
How long does a sentence have to be before you can start a new one with the starting words "and", "but", "because"?
Great question! I'd say it's not so much a question of length as of rhythm. Read both sentences out loud back to back and see if your ear doesn't prefer one or the other. And notice how writers you admire handle the same situation. Some may have longer sentences and some shorter, but I think you'll find that all of them have a sense of rhythm.
Here's a video on the difference between gerunds, infinitives, and participles! ua-cam.com/video/ft9ltWHZiv8/v-deo.html
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Umm what is the lenth of the paper
Just a US letter-sized piece of paper, 11 inches by 8.5 inches, cut to be a square of 8.5 by 8.5 inches.
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Here's Marie's special trick for remembering transitive and intransitive verbs: ua-cam.com/video/mAflkjSDKUU/v-deo.html
wonderfully and beautifully guided. Thank you so much for your very special and warm approach. Very helpful!
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My vocation (artist/educator) and my avocation (artist/educator) have merged as one! That’s why I’m interested in language! Thanks for your channel😊
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Thanks, the video was both clear and concise. I am part of the silent generation and not fully familiar with computer jargon so many tutorials are hard to follow. This one was easy and I am about to find out if I am an adequate student.
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Thank you Thomas. Ive enjoyed this session, . Im going to keep on coming back to it until Ive learnt evrery thing. thank you
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You are very proficient in grammar and I enjoyed your lessons. Thanks!
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I love your explanation! Thanks much for your service
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Thank you, this is so helpful!! :) Another way I like to remember infinitives is the phrase “to infinity and beyond” from toy story since it has ‘to’ :D
You're welcome! That's a wonderful way to remember infinitives! All good wishes to you!
Thanks, this helped me with my ELA project.
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I am still confused with the explanation. I didn't get the answer
Thanks for asking. That shows a mind in search of clarity. Let me see how simply I can put it. The questioner notes that we use HAS with singular subjects and HAVE with plural subjects. For example, SHE HAS, HE HAS, and IT HAS versus WE HAVE and THEY HAVE. Why then, the questioner wonders, do we say I HAVE when I is singular? There are actually two different issues involved. In addition to the distinction between singular and plural, there is also a distinction between first person, second person, and third person. First person refers to the speaker or speakers, I and WE, second person refers to the person or people spoken to, YOU, and third person refers to a person or people spoken about, SHE, HE, IT, THEY. In this case, the primary rule to follow is not a rule about singular versus plural but rather a rule about first person, second person, and third person. In English, we use HAVE with both the first person (I and WE) and the second person (YOU), and we use HAS with the third person pronouns SHE, HE, and IT. The one exception is the third person plural: THEY HAVE. In that case, convention over time has combined the two rules. That may be part of where the confusion comes from. Hope that helps! The most important thing, really, is to know which verb form goes with which subject. Once that is learned, everything else flows more easily. All good wishes to you!
If have is used with the same first person pronouns I and we But In present continuous In same 1st person pronouns am with I and are with we In past continuous In same 1st person pronouns was with I and were with we Now where is first person pronouns rule???
@@TaarMereDilKe Good question! In this case, the verb TO BE (am/are/is/was/were/been/being) is an irregular verb, so rather than thinking about rules, it's best simply to learn the form by heart. All good wishes to you!
Great job brother, It is true. the world has to learn a lot from the Tamil community. Thanks to you and congratulations for reaching the treasurers of knowledge. The community who lived a great uncorrupted life 2000years ago... And still survives...
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Great videos for teaching. Highly recommended and very underrated! Thank you for teaching the world with fluidity, grace, and joy. Best regards, -A new and dedicated viewer!
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Great explanation wirh great environment
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Thank you, for sharing whiz deletion, Questioning( who is) nice phrase refering to any statement being a simple sentence,questioning behind(who is)
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Here's more on cases, including a handy memory trick! ua-cam.com/video/r_HuEZ4Qo4U/v-deo.html
Are numbers nouns? Take a peek! ua-cam.com/video/z9xeBoqAxq4/v-deo.html
Here's Marie's special trick for remembering transitive and intransitive verbs: ua-cam.com/video/mAflkjSDKUU/v-deo.html
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For more on commas, here's a video on commas and run-on sentences: ua-cam.com/video/0yEzkfbPeeM/v-deo.html
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I have never eaten a meal as tasty as this.
Glad it was tasty! And if you're curious, try rewriting that sentence a few different ways yourself. Then I can make a suggestion or two!
thank you so much for your explanation! you are the best
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Exactly what I needed to hear today. Thank you.
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I have to say, that your channel is amazing. I have never seen videos about English grammar with chirping birds and a relaxed man in a hammock. That is a great experience and I thank you for it.
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For more on commas, here's a video about commas and run-on sentences: ua-cam.com/video/0yEzkfbPeeM/v-deo.html
Here's Marie's special trick for remembering transitive and intransitive verbs: ua-cam.com/video/mAflkjSDKUU/v-deo.html
Here's Marie's special trick for remembering transitive and intransitive verbs: ua-cam.com/video/mAflkjSDKUU/v-deo.html
The way you explained was super entretaining and friendly. Loved it.
Delighted to hear it. Thanks for your comment and all good wishes to you!
PANIC V - my grandma taught me this; just learn (PA)PANIC V; double the PA. Prepositions, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, nouns, interjections, conjunctions, verbs - (PA)PANIC V - too easy.
Thank you! That's a great way to remember them.
IS THAT THE FNAF MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND????
It's Marie playing the folk tune "Grandfather's Clock." All good wishes to you!
Do you say "there were a time where I was to poor to afford that" or "there was a time when I was to poor to afford that".
Since we're talking about time, the more correct way would be to say: "There was a time when I was too poor to afford that." All good wishes to you!
Gerunds always end in ing Gerunds are verbs ending in ing used as a noun. Infinitives -begin with to or not... Can also be used as nouns Root of the verb .. V1 Participle is a verb can be used as a verb phrase or as another part of speech besides a verb
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You are the sweetest teacher ever!
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Charlie mentioned what intrigues him about grammar is the difference between speaking and writing - especially American English. Learning about grammar is helpful for understanding how it all works together.
Yes, I find that difference deeply intriguing as well. At its best, grammar can offer clarity about what's really going on when we speak and when we write, especially when we have something important we wish to say. Thanks for the comment, and all good wishes!