Paragraph Structure (Part 2)
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting 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 3)
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting Mark explains what makes a good concluding sentence for a paragraph. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.
Present Passive
AdultsGrammarSmrt Live Mark explains the passive voice and how it is used in the present simple and present continuous tenses. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.
Writing Good Sentences (Part 1)
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting Mark give tips on how to write good sentences. In this lesson, Mark explains that every sentence in English needs at least one subject and verb. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.
Writing Good Sentences (Part 2)
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting In this lesson, Mark explains how to start and end every English sentence. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.
Writing Good Sentences (Part 3)
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting Mark explains the importance of using subjects and verbs to avoid making sentence fragments. This lesson is for intermediate students.
Writing Good Sentences (Part 4)
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting Mark explains how to fix run-on sentences. This lesson is for students at an intermediate level.
How to Write a Summary
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting In this video, we will discuss how to write a successful summary in academic English. Students will learn the important do's and don'ts of summary writing and be able to read a text and summarize it more effectively.
Unity in English Academic Writing
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting This video is on the importance of unity in English academic writing. Students will learn what unity means and why it is necessary in their paragraphs and essays. After the video, students will have an understanding of unity in writing and be able to improve their writing skills.
Subject Verb Agreement
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting This video is on the importance of subject-verb agreement in English. Students will learn what the problem is as well as how to identify it and avoid problems in their own academic writing assignments.
Similes
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting Shaun explains the use of similes as a figure of speech in figurative or narrative writing.
Sentence Fragments
AdultsSmrt LiveWriting 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 LiveWriting 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 LiveWriting 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 LiveWriting 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 LiveWriting 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 LiveWriting 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 Live 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 LiveWriting 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 LiveWriting 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 LiveWriting 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.