Sentence Fragments
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingGrammarEducation... This video is on sentence fragments, which are a common problem in students' academic writing. Students will learn how to identify the problem and how to avoid or correct it.
Semicolon
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingGrammarEducation... In this video, we will discuss the function of and rules for the semi-colon in English writing. Students will learn how and when to use this punctuation mark properly and effectively in their academic writing.
Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingGrammarEducation... In this video, we will discuss run-on sentences and comma splices in English. What are they and why are they important to avoid? Students will be shown how to identify this common problem in their own writing and how to correct it.
Process Paragraph and Process Essay
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducation In this video, we will discuss how to write a paragraph or essay explaining a process. Students will learn the different kinds of process writing and will be given tips for writing their own compositions.
Prepositional Phrases
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingGrammarEducation... 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
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducationLanguageGrammar... 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.
Paragraph Structure
AdultsSmrt LiveEducationWriting In this video, we will discuss the structure and organization of a standard paragraph, as well as the importance of the topic sentence. After the video, students will have an understanding of paragraph structure and be able to write a strong topic sentence.
Opinion Essay or Persuasive Essay
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducation 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.
Negative Inversion
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducationLanguageGrammar... 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)
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducationLanguageGrammar... 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)
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducationLanguageGrammar... 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.
Formal Writing
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducationLanguage... 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.
Definition
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducation In this video, we will deal with how to write an extended definition in English. Students will learn specific methods of defining terms and concepts to make their writing clearer. After the video, they will be able to successfully write their own extended definition.
Comparison / Contrast Essays
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducation 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)
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducationLanguage... 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.
Combining Sentences (Part 2)
AdultsGrammarSmrt LiveEducationLanguageWriting... 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.
Classification Essay or Paragraph
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducation 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
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingEducation 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.
Past Perfect #2 - Intermediate English with Mark #16
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting English classes streamed live on YouTube by Canadian and American teachers. During the class you can chat directly with the teacher and other students.