The neutral pronoun “IT” and spelling skills

This short video is meant to help those who want to learn English with few essential tips. In this specific case I discuss why the third person singular pronoun “IT”, the neutral pronoun, is so important; why short answers are important too and why (especially for Italians) is it crucial to learn spelling skills.

Video Lesson n. 2 – Modal Verbs: Will/Would – Shall/Should – Must/Ought To

This is the second video of a group of two about Modal Verbs. Here I discuss in brief detail WILL/WOULD – SHALL/SHOULD – MUST/OUGHT TO. © L. R. Capuana

Video Lesson n.1 – Modal Verbs: Can/Could – May/Might

This is the first video of a group of two about Modal Verbs. Here I explain why they are so peculiar by listing their main characteristics and I discuss in … Continue reading Video Lesson n.1 – Modal Verbs: Can/Could – May/Might

PAST TENSES – Video Lesson n. 3 – Past Continuous

This third video lesson on past tenses is about the Past Continuous. As I always recommend in class, a good way to learn is to write down, with pen and … Continue reading PAST TENSES – Video Lesson n. 3 – Past Continuous

PAST TENSES – Video Lesson n. 2 – Used to and Would

This second video lesson on past tenses explains the sometimes bewildering difference between “Used to” and “Would”. As I always recommend in class, a good way to learn is to … Continue reading PAST TENSES – Video Lesson n. 2 – Used to and Would

PAST TENSES – Video Lesson n. 1 – Past Simple

This is the first video lesson of, what will probably be quite a long series of such posts, on grammar. It deals specifically with the PAST SIMPLE, how it is … Continue reading PAST TENSES – Video Lesson n. 1 – Past Simple