Advanced English

3.1.01 Listening Exercise

Video 3.1.01 is designed to assess students' ability to comprehend spoken English at an advanced level.  This video is specifically tailored for individuals who already speak and understand English but are working to refine their skills in recognizing subtle nuances, idiomatic expressions, and complex verbal constructions. The goal is to help learners enhance their ability to discern meaning in more sophisticated or nuanced spoken communication, which is crucial for achieving fluency and deeper comprehension in real-world contexts.

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3.2.7 An illustration of the tenses

Video 3.2.7 focuses on breaking down a narrative into its key verbal elements, as illustrated in the preceding videos. These elements include all present and past tenses—both simple and perfect—as well as their progressive forms. By presenting these tenses within the context of a cohesive narrative, the video demonstrates the critical role that each tense plays in conveying meaning and nuance in conversation. This approach highlights not only the differences between tenses but also their practical importance in creating clarity, depth, and subtlety in communication.

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3.3.7 What Modal verbs do

This video provides an in-depth explanation of what modal verbs are, how they are used, and their importance in shaping meaning. Modal verbs play a critical role in creating nuanced linguistic spaces, such as expressing conditionality, obligation, possibility, speculation, and more. By modulating the tone and intent of a sentence, they allow speakers to convey subtle shades of meaning, making them an essential component of effective communication.

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3.4.02 Sentence Structure

Conversations and written statements are seamlessly connected through the use of linguistic elements such as conjunctions, relative clauses, and transitional phrases. These tools help structure discourse, ensuring coherence and clarity in both spoken and written communication. This video provides practical examples of commonly used conversational tools, such as  the use of cohesive devices, that are essential for achieving fluency and effective communication in everyday interactions.

 

3.5.8 Verb and sentence structure review

Video 3.5.8 highlights the importance of effective communication in everyday conversations and how specific linguistic elements contribute to that effectiveness.  It illustrates how  successful communication relies on a variety of linguistic skills, including the use of modal verbs, tenses, complex sentences, and other tools. By illustrating these elements through dialogue, the video demonstrates how they contribute to clearer, more effective interactions between individuals.