Hi Jennifer! Thank you for the good lesson! I have a little question about it. You state it would be right to say: "There is a couch, a rug, a bookcase, and a piano." But if there are two bookcases in that sequence, how should I say? There is a couch, two bookcases, and a piano, isn't there?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm glad you and a couple others are asking such questions! What follows the verb BE is called the notional subject. Compound subjects generally require a plural verb, so some will argue it's correct to use ARE before a coordinated phrase (two nouns with "and") or a series of nouns. However, my own research makes me draw the conclusion that in reality, most speakers and writers prefer a singular verb after BE when that first item is singular. (Compare: There are two bookcases and a couch.) This is called proximity. It means that our mind registers that first item as singular so we're more inclined to use a singular verb. I mentioned that the contraction "There's" is used in informal speech regardless of what follows. So my answer is that I'd still use: There's / There is a couch, two bookcases, and a piano. If I'm speaking, I really don't think any listener will mind or worry about my subject-verb agreement. As a writer, I'd likely find another structure. HAVE is a common substitute: My living room has a good amount of furniture: a couch, two bookcases, a rug, and a piano. Here's an interesting task: Do a Google search for the phrase "There is a time and a place" and you'll see 63 million results. Change the verb to "are" and you'll find only 9 results in the news. If you filter the results for "There is a time and a place" to new contexts only, you'll still get 37,400 results. One grammar resource widely trusted is the Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English. This book confirms the preference for a singular verb in "There is/ There was/ etc" in both speech and writing when that first item is singular. Hope this helps!

@asmaahassan8003

3 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer I have the same question for you. Can we consider the two answers correct when we mark the pupils'writings especially in primary stages.Can we say"There is / are a cat and a duck" ?By the way your opinion convinces me,but I need simple answer to convince my pupils

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

You can teach students that many English speakers (at least American English speakers) make the verb agree with the noun that follows it. However, they should know that some standardized exams will only recognize a plural verb for a series of items. You can also teach them to reduce their use of sentences that begin with "There is/are." They can challenge themselves to find alternative structures. One resource: dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/there-is-there-s-and-there-are I like the discussion in the Longman Grammar of Spoken and Written English.

@asmaahassan8003

3 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Okay I get the point so we can say that both are correct,but the Americans prefer using singular verb.If I find a pupil Writing there is /are,I will consider it correct,but I should tell them your point

@melissapitts8904

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you.You always make things much easier and crystal clear to me.God bless you and your family.

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind words.

Your teaching style is so amazing!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm happy you enjoyed this lesson. More grammar videos to come! :)

Gennifer you are a born-teacher. You are the best! Your work is perfect. God bless you!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words of support. Have a lovely weekend, Rusiko!

thank you so much for your help teacher Jennifer. You are awesome!

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome.

Your voice is so charming and calming down! Very useful video! Thanks a lot!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Vladimir. Thanks for studying with me!

Dear, You're great!! Thanks for this lesson!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks for the lesson @ teacher Jennifer

You're really amazing Jennifer. Your explanation is comprehensive and clear. Thanks for your efforts and dedicated work. I wish you all the best. I keen on watching every video you upload and I've never missed any video since I subscribed to this channel.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Mahmoud. Thank you for the wonderful support. I'm happy you continue to watch my lessons. Take care!

Thank you. I love your quaite method in explanation. You are really unusual coach.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you can follow my instruction. :)

Thanks so much Jennifer for this video. It's very useful and help even the non native speaker to taker care when they are speaking, or writing. Actually as you said at the beginning of this video, it's easy, and simple for everyone, but always those two words are hiding some tricks, and rules like a trap to make a mistake, because most of us are making mistakes without notice. The last task I tried to solve in academic way, but I felt like you just write the meaning of it to make not wordy and boring for everyone to understand, right!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Neven. It probably wasn't a great idea to use "Are you making common mistakes?" in my thumbnail or title because some of the patterns I mentioned aren't really mistakes. My goal in this lesson was to teach the patterns that were most common. Grammar isn't always about learning rules, but understanding which patterns are best to follow in order to sound most natural. However, the word "mistakes" catches people's attention, so that's why I chose those words! LOL As for the last task, don't worry. I just wanted to model how you can avoid There is/There are structures. There isn't one right answer to the task. :) See you on Simor and Facebook!

Thank you so much, the video was really useful for me.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for studying with me. :)

Hi, Jennifer. I'm from Brazil. Yours lessons are very useful for me.Thank you!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that, Alessandro. Take care!

Perfect video, and help me so much. You are great. Misha

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Very happy this was useful, Misha. Take care!

Hello Teacher, I understand better, thanks for your explanations. I love your videos, they are very clear.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy everything makes sense. :) Take care!

Hi Jennifer, I really love your lessons!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you're studying with me, Wilfried. :)

03:12 *That's* all I needed to know! But in the US this is *very* common use [and no one ever bothers]. For a rookie [like me] this can be very confusing. Thank you, Jennifer.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I hope this was helpful. You'll find more grammar videos in my grammar playlist. You can browse my playlists here: englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/ Take care!

I like your videos and your form to speak and to explain the information. You are an excellent Teacher, Thank you. I am learning English.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you enjoy my lessons, Maria. Kind wishes to you!

Excellent, indeed. You are the best ever. I would have said: there are the bathroom, the two bedrooms and the attic. Thank you Prof. A

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrea! How are you? Not everyone agrees on the rules with There is/There are. I looked over different websites and consulted several reference books I have here at home. Two tips: (1) Follow your instincts, but if you're still unsure, (2) then find an alternative. Especially when you write, you have the time to reword your thought and the writing will be stronger. For example, just say: We have to clean the bathroom, the bedrooms, and the attic.

Thank you so much for this videos , god bless you.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good Job >>> Big thanks Jennifer

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Omar!

Thanks!!! Very good.♥

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you liked this lesson. Kind wishes to you!

All I have to say is Thank u very much Masteress.

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

excelente lección y hermosa teacher!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Jennifer I love your lessons. My english teacher sent me your link adress and I´m realizing a lot of things because I understand you very well. Thanks a lot!! X

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin. Please thank your teacher for me. I'm glad I can strengthen and expand on what your learn in class. Here are all my playlists. www.englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/

I am enjoy learning with you teacher. thank you very much.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you found my channel. :)

Hello from France! I am a beginner and your lessons are so useful for me. your speaking is so clear, I can understand you. Thank you a lot Teacher. Sorry for the mistakes)

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Patricia. I think you're stronger than a beginner. ;) You may like my low intermediate lessons that I film with my children. All the video playlists are on my website. www.englishwithjennifer.com Thanks for studying with me. :)

@patriciaandreatta5697

6 жыл бұрын

hello Teacher, thank you for the link. I watched several videos, very intresting, Good for me. Thank you Teacher and Please continue like that.Thum up!

Thanks!

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

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@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Edieliza. :)

Thank you so much

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Aaah!....yes. Now I got it,but I have to do a review. Thanks.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck in your studies!

I found this rule on internet (We can use this pattern with 'preparatory there' and a passive reporting verb followed by a to-infinitive, especially when saying something exists or existed) Example) There is understood to be a strong desire for peace talks. Here is using a word "preparatory there" What is "preparatory there" In this context I only study dummy subject but What is this .

@Englishwithjennifer

9 ай бұрын

Different sources use different terminology. I understand that a "preparatory subject" a dummy subject. It prepares the way for the real subject to follow. The example you gave is awkwardly written, but it still works.

Thank you ❤

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Thanks for your good efforts Is there an easy and simple way to save and understand English

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. Are you talking about learning vocabulary? I have a number of study tips here. englishwithjennifer.com/study-tips/

@ahmedsaadeddine4318

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, my lady.

You are a great teacher

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Thanks for uploading this video ....

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

This lesson is very useful lm enjoyed of watching thankyou so much..have a good day

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you found it useful! :) Correction: I enjoyed watching it. Have a great weekend!

@user-zh1il8pt8i

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL thankyou for correction

Dear Jennifer Really appreciate your useful videos. The question I have is where can I find a table or list, which there are singular nouns such as "Variety and Stuff" that you mentioned in this video.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I have a very short list in this blog post for teachers. englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2016/08/05/what-you-can-count-on-countable-and-uncountable-nouns/ I mention that a fuller (but not complete) list is in Next Generation Grammar 3. vig.pearsoned.com/store/product/1,1207,store-14563_isbn-013276055X,00.html

Thanks for a good lesson. It'd be grateful that you help me. I want to make sure that this is a grammar rule or just people use it in spoken English. There 'is' a series of things. I have to say there is a bedroom , a bathroom , and a kitchen. instead of There are a bedroom, a bathroom, and a kitchen .

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

The pattern holds even in written English. American English speakers recognize this pattern. However, good writers will tend to avoid the use of too many sentences starting with "there is" or "there are." These aren't very descriptive or dynamic sentences.

@asappk8406

3 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer I was glad that I found your video dealing with this sentence. thank you for your clear explanation. Have a good day!

Thank you so much for your lesson... 😊 😊 😊 Yeah... I have seen some native speakers say... There's..... For plural nouns... 😊 😊 😊 But it sounds good... 😊 😊 😊

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the lesson clarified things and reinforced other points. :)

Hi, Jennifer, good see you again. I'm here as always for a new lesson, which I love. Best regards.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hello! Thanks for being here as usual. I'm happy you continue to study with me. :) Have a good weekend!

@aecioflavioperim2392

6 жыл бұрын

You too.

Video is awesome A question is in my mind. Sometimes we see "THERE +to verb" structure Like this this example--:: "The fact is, they are "there to make" money .''' So here Is "THERE word" referring a place Or "THERE" word works like a empty . Please reply 🙂🙂🙂

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

That fact is (that) there are different ways to make money. That fact is + [that-clause]. Dependent clause = there are different ways to make money. "There" is a dummy subject or a placeholder. dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/dummy-subjects The true subject is "different ways."

I like your viduo very good jennifer

What if "There" followed by series of plural dan singular object, like "a dog, 2 women, and a kid", or, " 2 women, a dog, and a kid"? Thanks.

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. Many Americans make the verb agree with the first noun in the list: There's a dog, two cats, and three monkeys. (Especially in spoken English, we tend to use the contraction "there's.") There are three dogs, a cat, and a few monkeys.

thank you for your replay can you give me some formation of plaster in your country as dicoration and some vocabulary of it

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. I'm not very knowledgeable about plaster. Have you done a search on Google yet?

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@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🤗

Hi Jennifer, thank you so much for this video. I have question and I hope you can help me with it: Can we use negative questions with there is/are? For example, can we say "Isn't there any time? Aren't there any people?" Thanks in advance.

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Yes, you can make negative questions when you seek confirmation. Here's a related video on the intonation of such questions. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nWWFypaynLecfZs.html

@jpogawa6237

3 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer HI Jennifer, thank you so much for helping me. I appreciate it =)

"There's a lot of things in here..." 3:15 I'm not sure but it seems to be correct .Here we have "a lot "which is singular so we use "There is " But if we say: "There're many things ...." it's okey for "there are" May be I'm not right...

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Standard grammar tells us that we should use "are" for a plural subject: There are many things. However, the contraction "there's" is sometimes used with plural nouns: "Gosh! There's a lot of things." It's quite common in conversation.

@tarasart8974

3 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Ok.I'v got it. Thank you for making it clear.

Hi. Thank you for your explanation. I have a question. "There is/are a boy and a girl playing in the yard." Which one is correct and why? Thank you in advance.

@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

Many American English speakers will say, "There's a boy and a girl." We like to use the contraction, and we tend to focus on the first noun. If it's singular, we use a singular verb.

@elnareceferova8964

2 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Thanks!

Hi Jennifer ,I found some sentence.Is this correct grammar structure? "There were comparatively speaking more women than men in the workforce in the 90s than in previous decades." How about the word "speaking" should we assume to be the gerund like noun or consider to be actual verb ? If we consider to be actual verb in the form of past continuous , we could add "comparatively" as adverb.Or we assume to be noun or gerund, we can't place wold "comparatively" in front of "speaking".

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

I see that as an adverb phrase. Similar example: Considering the course, I doubted the truth of that statement. = As I considered the source, I doubted... "Comparatively speaking" is a set expression. It can have initial, middle, and final positions. www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/comparatively

@kidsdiseefamilyandgametime1868

5 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Hi...If it is general phrase or clause.I will understand.I asked some teacher said "speaking" is actual verb (not gerund). If I try to break down into grammar structure that mean. There (adv) , it worked as subject of sentence and were (v. to be) + speaking mean this is part continuous form. And "comparatively" is the adverb to explain actual verb "speaking" , normally we could put at the end of sentence.But this case the complement or phrase is so long ,then we have to put it before actual verb.That is my understanding. English is very hard when we see some clause or complex sentence like this.:-) I am just wondering ,we could use "there is/there are" for part continuous form like this. Thanks for your response,Jennifer.

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

A participle is a verb form, so "speaking" here is a verb form. But participles can be used different ways. It's better to learn certain phrases by their function and meaning. Don't get too caught up in trying to identify the form. Useful phrases in speaking or writing: comparatively speaking relatively speaking frankly speaking

Thanks for the lesson.. I read a sentence somewhere and it looks like awkward for me" YOU HAVE BEHIND YOU A QUITE LARGE ORGANIZATION READY TO ASSIST YOU IN THE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF YOUR DUTIES" is this sentence correct?.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

It can work, but it certainly is wordy, isn't it? We also usually try to avoid separating the verb (have) from the direct object (organization). I'd suggest a rewrite: Behind you is a large organization ready to assist you with the execution of your duties. - - Or something like that.

Dear teacher nice explain...I love you 😚😚😚

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for choosing to study with em. Have a great weekend!

Hi Jennifer. Very very useful! Here's my example: "THERE IS a great website (on the internet) that we can learn English a lot, it's englishwithjennifer." By the way, I was watching a TV talk show and I found very interesting the story of a Russian girl that learned Portuguese by watching Brazilian soap operas in Russia. She was speaking it perfectly. She seemed to be very smart. Thank you so much. Have a nice weekend! (Could you please correct my comment, thanks a lot again.) Bye!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Yes, many have learned languages from TV and films. Soap operas can be interesting to follow. Corrections: THERE IS a great website (on the internet) where we can learn English. It's englishwithjennifer.com." By the way, I was watching a TV talk show and I heard a very interesting story about a Russian girl that learned Portuguese by watching Brazilian soap operas in Russia.

@juliocesarlimadesousa9109

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL Thank you, Jennifer.

Thanks madam

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

Thankyou mam. May you and your channel be always alive.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the good wishes. I hope I can continue my work as well. Please subscribe and like my videos. This helps support my channel. :)

Could i ask one question? I have a question. 1. There is pen, book, pencil and marker. 2. there are pen, book, pencil and marker. Could you tell me which one correct? Thanks

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. Not all sources agree on the grammar here. I believe that proximity is a strong factor in everyday American English. In spoken English, THERE IS becomes "There's" and that's how we start our sentences even if it's a list of several items. As long as the first item (closest to the subject) is singular, then "There's" sounds acceptable to Americans. In writing, it's best to avoid There is/are constructions. A strong writer can usually find alternative wording.

thank you for your kidness i did a reaches but i m still not high level in english by the way thanks again for your help . can i w rite some issue to you and correct it in grammer

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hello. All my videos (beginner, intermediate, advanced) are listed on my website. www.englishwithjennifer.com > Students > KZread videos. You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Simor. I answer short questions on KZread and FB.

Hi Jennifer, you look so beautiful and your classes are very helpful! I love you! I am on behalf of all Chinese to say we love you here!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Steve. I certainly hope my lessons are reaching more learners in and and from China. :) Just in case, here are all my playlists: englishwithjennifer.com/students/yt-videos/

Hi there. I really appreciate you. Could you please explain which one is correct? Are there any eggs here? Is there any egg here?

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Between the two, I'd ask, "Are there any eggs here?" This is more natural: "Do you have any eggs?" "Eggs" is a countable noun. > There are 12 eggs. There are many eggs. For the singular, I'd use "an." > Is there an egg here? ...But this is rather odd. It's hard to imagine the context. Why would you be asking about one egg? You can also use "egg" as an uncountable noun: This product contains egg and wheat. If you're allergic to these foods, don't eat this product. Hope that helps.

@hanarasoli862

5 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer thanks a lot Jennifer.

Hi, dear Jennifer! I was taught to pronounce these structures as one word, thanks God, you pronounced them like I was taught, that is [thereis] and [thera]. But very often I hear that native English-speakers pronounce them separately. And they teach the students to pronounce it separately. Thanks for your great lesson and I have the question : Which is the correct way to pronounce these structures separately or as one word?

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

You may find YouGlish to be very helpful. It's a free listening/pronunciation tool. Type in words or phrases. You can also filter for US, UK, or Australia. Try a search for the phrases in question. First of all, you'll see more search results for "There's" compared to "There is." That tells you that the contraction is common in spoken English. Second, both are used. When talking about pronunciation, sometimes it's not about right or wrong. It's about speaking clearly enough to be understood and speaking appropriately. More formal statements and more emphatic statement use more careful speech. "There are" are two words linked very closely. Again, listen to YouGlish. Some speakers make them more distinct, but others blend the words together more.

@user-vn8yk4oo8u

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Hello ,the pronunciation fry clear you have a magic saund .your stayle is simple .I weayt next video .Good LUCK .

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support. :)

Nice madame txs

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Kind wishes to you!

A query... sva rule says compound subject where more than one subject joined by AND is always plural and takes plural verb... isn't a series with AND is a compound subject... Shouldn't it be true for sentences starting with THERE and HERE?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

It's important to remember that rules usually have exceptions. I like to teach students to look for patterns rather than rules. Certain situations call for specific patterns. What we may hear in an academic lecture is not what we'd likely hear in a TV show or in song lyrics. In informal spoken English, contractions with "IS" are quite common regardless of number: There's still a few more things I need to pack. Also, there's a tendency for proximity to play a strong role. THERE often agrees with the first noun listed. This tendency is recognized by some grammar sources/reference books.

@AaryanDgr8

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL ... what if I'm editing formal documents?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Actually, you want to limit use of "There is/are" and "Here is/are" structures in more formal writing. They tend to make sentences sound wordy. If you do use them, then avoid contractions. I would still argue in favor of proximity with "There is/are" and have the verb agree with the first noun listed.

Mam please make a video on how to find errors in conditional sentences.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I have some older videos on conditional sentences in my playlist called the JenniferESL Archives. It's on my website: www.englishwithjennifer.com > Students > YT videos. But I hope to make new lessons soon!

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@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good Luck Jennifer ESL

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. :)

Hi, Coach. Are the sentences right or wrong? What is there in your hands? Who is there in that room? What books are there in the bookcase? Which books are there in the bookcase, English books or French books? Thanks a lot

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

Suggested wording: What is in your hands? Who is in that room? What kind of books are there (in the bookcase)? What kind of books are there (in the bookcase), English books or French books?

@haiyen1439

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer thanks a lot.

@haiyen1439

Жыл бұрын

Dear teacher. Are the sentences right or wrong? Which should I use? Thanks a lot. - This boy and girl can cross the street. - These boy and girl can cross the street. - This boy and this girl can cross the street.

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

We usually have one determiner before the first noun: This boy and girl have been waiting. The boy and girl have been waiting. You can also say, "These children have been waiting."

@haiyen1439

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer thanks a lot my great teacher!

Is this statement grammatically correct? There's dozens of passengers in the carriages.(I saw this in a Series on Netflix)

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

I won't say it's "correct," but this is common in spoken English. The contraction "there's" is often used before plural nouns. The fact that you heard it in a Netflix series shows that it was used in spoken English.

He saw the boy came yesterday. Mam , is this sentence correct? Mam , what is mean by " over a period of time. Thank you!

@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

Good question. The pattern with perception verbs like "see" and "hear" is this: see someone DO something hear someone DO something Use the base verb. This means you observed the action as it happened. He saw the boy come in. He saw the boy enter. He saw the boy arrive. He heard someone come in. He heard someone open and close the door. A period of time refers to duration: Over the past ten years, I've improved my knowledge of grammar.

Good

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for the lesson

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for studying with me.

Hello teacher please help me with this.. 1There are beautiful forests in my country 2.Beautiful forests are in my country. Why is the second sentence wrong here?

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

To state the existence of something, we use "there is/are." Here are alternatives: My country has beautiful forests. In my country, you'll find beautiful forests. In my country, we have beautiful forests.

hi jennifer!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. How are you?

@yeshuachail2

6 жыл бұрын

i am great .thanks

Your living room seems to be as lovely as you!

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

You're sweet. There are some chips on the walls and dust on the shelves, but this room is comfortable. It's my favorite place in the house. Adding the piano to this room made it absolutely wonderful! Take care, Gabriel.

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@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like them a lot, too! :)

i,am arabic i,m love your video

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you liked this grammar lesson. :)

@yahyatv5851

6 жыл бұрын

thank you for your programms i,m search for your channel becouse your channel is very nice

please help "(if "THERE " word is used for inversion in a sentence and it is showing "Adverb of place" As. There stood my friend.(Inverted form) If this same sentence is added to a subordinate clause, will "THERE" word become "dummy THERE". are there any such rules in english As. .......When "there" stood my friend.)) Will "THERE" become a "dummy subject" here? Or "THERE" word is still an "adverb of place" here Please reply 🙂🙂

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

Hello. Remember that "there" can also be an adverb to indicate place: You're there. I'm here. My friend stood over there. There he stood. (adverb + subject + verb)

Hello, please write me (( which one is correct? There is coffee and tea..... Or there are coffee and tea..? And the ship sail in the sea or on the sea?

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Most Americans pay attention to the first word. "Coffee" is uncountable, so I would use "is." Boats and ships are on the water. Fish are in the water.

@ulviyyerefili3416

4 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer thank you for your help

Hello,MS.just a qt the word variety can have the plural form varieties. Am i right? Why dis u say it is uncountable?if am not mistake.

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Fiona. "Variety" can be countable or uncountable. It has a singular and plural form.

@hakimhakim3843

3 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer hi ms.conxerning there is I heard that in giving a list the 1st n is sing but when the first word is plural we use there are right

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Grammar books first teach these patterns: There is + (singular or uncountable noun). There are + (plural noun). In everyday communication, especially in conversation, American English speakers often choose the singular verb if the first item in the list is singular. It's about proximity.

@hakimhakim3843

3 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer ok thnx . Just another qts hhhhh concerning in and at for place do we say at her school or in her school sometimes I get confused in using in and at.

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

There are situations when one preposition makes more sense than the other. We use AT for location: at work, at school, at home, at the office, etc. We use IN for a setting, status, or state: One of my private students is in medical school. (She's a student in a medical program.) More info here: kzread.info/head/PLfQSN9FlyB6TT9yUCjC6QLTMphzLq2Ay0

Hi Jennifer 👋💜We will be happy if you live here thanks so much 💐🌺

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it seems like we live online, but we need time offline, too. Right? Take care!

how are you teacher . i hope you are fine my problrm of english is my pronunciation so what your advice teacher

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hi. Please follow me here on YT as well as on FB and Twitter. :) I have study tips on my website: www.englishwithjennifer.com > Students > Study Tips

Hi Mrs. Jennifer thank you for lessons. 🙏😘 From Indonesia

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Regards from the USA!

Mam could you clear my doubt ? As you know we use "any" in negative & questions and "Some" in positive sentence. But I don't understand why "any help "is used in answer instead of some help. Question: has anyone offered to help you with the tea? Answer: No, but I would be very grateful for any help you can give. Mam shouldn't it be No, I would be very grateful for some help you can give. Mam kindly explain this.

@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

"Any" sounds less demanding here. I'll accept any and all help you offer.

I am so happy to be the first to comment, My dear teacher 😀

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, Ra'ed. You are the first this time. :) Thanks for choosing to study with me each week. I'll post a related task on Simor tomorrow morning (my time). It will put everyone's listening skills to the test! See you there.

@raed2178

6 жыл бұрын

I think there's a slight typo in the English subtitles in 5:52 "You're writing will sound worthy" ➡ "Your writing will sound wordy".

@messahelalhadj6048

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so mah

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Got it. Thank you. :)

@raed2178

6 жыл бұрын

JenniferESL You are most welcome, Jennifer 💜

Please help because it's very confusing.🙏🙏 1 The first obvious example is the case where 'there' is given a Riemannian metric on M And you have also taught in lesson After "there" comes (is, are) then comes noun but here after (is , are) Above a "action verb" have come . In sentence subject has come after "main verb" What is rule of making above sentence 2 "It is Peter who there is gone " Please explain it mam

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

#1 The relative clause begins with "where." Remember with THERE IS structures, the real subject follows the linking verb. In a sentence like "there is hope," the true subject is "hope." I don't know the context of your example. It looks like a passive construction. My similar example: [This word] is given [a special meaning]. subject = this word passive verb = is given Idea: someone or something gives the word a special meaning. (SVOO) The active sentence has two objects (ditransitive), and the indirect object was used to make the passive sentence. #2 This sentence is not clear or correct. Suggestion: It is Peter who is gone. That's called a cleft sentence. More info here: englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2017/05/12/3-common-mistakes-with-the-pronoun-it-helping-students-master-dummy-subjects-and-cleft-sentences/

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

Incorrect: There is killed raven on stage./ There is lying a book./This is the place where there is given a book. Possible corrections: There is a dead raven on the stage./ A book is lying there. /This is the place where a book is given.

What if it's not a series of nouns...What if there are only two nouns joined with and....Shall we use is or are...e.g. There is/are a book and a pen on the desk.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

This is a very good question! The truth is that not all grammar resources choose to address this use of two nouns (called a coordinated noun phrase), and if they do, they don't all agree. Some will argue that in your example the words "a book and a pen" are the subject (called a notional subject), and as a compound subject, a plural noun must be used: There are a book and a pen. However, many speakers are guided by proximity. That means the noun closest to the verb BE controls the choice between a singular verb and a plural verb. I found at least one resource (Longman Grammar of Spoken an Written English) that confirms the preference for a singular verb before a coordinated noun phrase ("a book and a pen") when that first item is singular. This grammar reference book gives examples not only from conversation, but also from written speech, mainly the news and fiction. My own preference is to use the singular verb, but because I know there's debate over this, I'd avoid the construction when writing. In conversation, I think it's fine. In writing, I'd challenge myself to use another structure and richer vocabulary: I carried a book and a pen with me to class. / I placed the book and the pen on the desk./ I spotted a book and a pen on the desk./ Etc.

@RashaAssem

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this clear detailed reply with which you approached my question.

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

I just edited that to emphasize that the first item controls the verb. I think that's the tendency in speech and writing. That's what I feel, that's what I've read, and that's what some other teachers think, too. :)

@RashaAssem

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Jennifer.

I learn that in my school

@Englishwithjennifer

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for reviewing with me.

Hi my sweet teacher thank you for your lesson

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

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Hello, Jennifer How's everything? Be honest, I just met a terrible question which was from my kid. He asked, "There is my pen." Is it correct? Then I really don't know how to response him. Please help me out of this!! Appreciate it

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. If he was looking for it and found it, he can say, "Look! There's my pen." He's using "there" for location. If he's holding it upon finding it, he can say, "Here it is! Here's my pen."

@gummywu

5 жыл бұрын

I should say, if I put it in Yes or No question such as "Is there my pen?" Yes, there is your pen. Is it all right?

@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Is my pen there? (location) Yes, it's there. / Yes, it's here.

@gummywu

5 жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Appreciate it. Touched.

Can we say there is river?

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

How about 'there' + quantifier? Should it be... 1.) 'There is a group of students' OR 'There are a group of students'? 2.) There is a bunch of flowers OR There are a bunch of flowers?

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

Good question. I'll consider following up with a video. :) Let the verb agree with the noun before the prepositional phrase: There is a group... There is a crowd... There is a team... There is a crew... (Follow this pattern with collective nouns. American English speakers prefer a singular verb with collective nouns.) There are phrases that are considered quantifying phrases. You'll use a plural verb. There are tons of reasons... There are a ton of reasons... There are a lot of reasons... There are a dozen reasons... There are a number of reasons... I think I'll have to make a new video to explain why bunch could go either way. :) In this video, my example uses "stuff" and it's uncountable, so a singular verb is used. With flowers, you may hear both. I'll tell you why in my new video.

@accbcell

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer Thank you a lot for your attention and explanation.

@accbcell

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer e.g. There is a series of reasons? There is a list of reasons?

@Englishwithjennifer

Жыл бұрын

1 series, 2 series, 3 series (irregular countable noun) - a series of events 1 list, 2 lists, 3 lists (regular countable noun) - a list of reasons

@accbcell

Жыл бұрын

@@Englishwithjennifer So it should be “There is a list/series of reasons”. Thanks. 🙏

1) There is some water in the bottle. There isn't any sugar in the kitchen. Is there a cup in the drawer ? 2) There are some books on the table. There aren't any seats left. Are there any apples in the bag ?

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Super examples, Mollie! I also like how you demonstrate that There is/There are is commonly used with prepositional phrases of location. You have good instincts!

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@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Hello! Welcome to my channel.

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@Englishwithjennifer

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ahmedal-iraqi7123

5 жыл бұрын

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@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

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@Englishwithjennifer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

There are or is anything

@Englishwithjennifer

3 жыл бұрын

Is there anything? There is something.

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@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my new lesson. :)

perfect as usual :-*

@Englishwithjennifer

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Kind regards!