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Prepositional Phrases

Adults Writing
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.

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.

Negative Inversion

Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss negative inversion, a common grammatical structure in academic English used to add emphasis to your writing. Students will learn the various ways we use inversion and will be able to create sentences to improve their own writing.

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers (Part 1)

Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss misplaced and dangling modifiers in English. Students will learn what a modifier is and what common mistakes are often made with modifiers in writing. After the lesson, students will be able to identify these problems and correct them.

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers (Part 2)

Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss misplaced and dangling modifiers in English. Students will learn what a modifier is and what common mistakes are often made with modifiers in writing. After the lesson, students will be able to identify these problems and correct them.

Metaphor

Adults Writing
In this video, we will learn the importance of the metaphor in descriptive and narrative writing.

Formal Writing

Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss the important differences between formal and informal language in written English. Students will learn the formal style which is more appropriate for academic English writing.

Comparison / Contrast Essays

Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss the structure and organization of a comparison/contrast essay. Students will learn the different styles of comparing and contrasting, and after the video, will be able to organize and write a more effective essay.

Combining Sentences (Part 1)

Adults Writing
This video is on the different kinds of sentences in English; we will discuss how to combine our ideas to vary the length and style of our sentences to make our writing more interesting and clear.

Using Colons

Adults Writing
This video is on the function and rules of the colon. Students will learn how to properly use a colon and when they should use it appropriately.

Classification Essay or Paragraph

Adults Writing
In this video, we will discuss writing a successful classification essay or paragraph. After the video, students will be able to examine a topic, break it down into categories and organize the information in a logical composition.

Basic Essay Structure

Adults Writing
In this video, we will go over the basic structure of an essay. After the video, students will have an understanding of how an essay is organized and what the essential components of a successful essay are.

Making Questions

Adults Writing
Mark explains the basic rules for making questions. This video is for students at a pre-intermediate level.

Paragraph Structure (Part 2)

Adults Writing
Mark describes what makes a good supporting sentence as part of the series on paragraph structure. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.

Paragraph Structure (Part 1)

Adults Writing
Mark explains the basic rules for structuring paragraphs. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.

How to Write a Successful Persuasive, Opinion-based Academic Essay in English

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.