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Most Commonly Confused Words: it’s/its, your/you’re, their/they’re/there – Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini-lessons

Back by popular demand! It’s been a while since my last video lesson, this was actually filmed months ago, hence the winter clothes but since friends and colleagues keep asking me when I’ll make more of these as they enjoy and learn from them, I made some time to post. A quick, short, to the point lesson! I’m a bit rusty but getting there!

So here it is:

I’ve noticed, as you might have too, that quite often, people confuse its/it’s, you’re/your and there/their/they’re especially on emails and texts.

So, if you find it difficult to remember when to use what, watch the video and do the short exercise!

As always, comments, ideas, and suggestions are welcome!

Eleni

Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini-lessons- Christmas Special!

Do you know what’s depicted in these Christmas related pictures? Watch the video to refresh your knowledge or learn some new Christmas vocabulary!

As always, I hope you enjoyed the video and comments or suggestions welcome.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Eleni

Words to use instead of ‘very ‘- Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini lessons

We all use the word ‘very’ a lot!

On today’s mini-lesson I provide you with a few alternatives. If you have any more ideas, write them below!

I hope you enjoy this video. As always, ideas, comments, and suggestions are welcome!

Eleni

Correct the sentences – Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini lessons

On today’s mini lesson, I present you with 7 sentences which all include common mistakes English learners make when they write.

All you have to do is correct them and watch the rest of the video to check your answers.

As always feedback, commments and ideas are welcome!

Eleni

Pay, Save or Keep? – Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini lessons

On today’s mini lesson I focus on collocations with the verbs pay, save and keep with the use of a matching exercise. As always, comments and suggestions are welcome!

Correct answers:

save electricity
keep in touch
save energy
pay attention
keep a promise
pay a visit
keep a secret

Eleni

False Friends – Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini lessons

On today’s mini lesson I’ll teach you all about false friends, words that sound the same in other languages but they have a different meaning in English.

Can you think of any more examples?

As always comments, suggestions and any feedback are welcome!

Eleni

Greek Root Words – Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini lessons

Today’s lesson is about Greek root words in English.

Can you think of any more examples other than the ones mentioned on the video? Comment below if you do.

As always, feedback, comments and ideas are welcome!

Eleni

The Odd One Out (pronunciation) – Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini lessons

Today’s mini-lesson is a short pronunciation game. The Odd One Out. Out of the three words in each set, which ones differs in terms of pronunciation?

I hope you enjoy it!

Any feedback and/or suggestions for future videos as always welcome!

Eleni

Easter Special – Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini lessons

Since it’s Easter in Cyprus, Greece and Christian Orthodox communities across the world, I thought I’d make a fun little Easter Special lesson on Easter vocabulary.

Please note the lesson is not focused on Cypriot/Greek Easter but Easter in general, so it’s useful to all English learners.

Simply look at the photos and try to guess the word.

How many did you get right?

As always comments, ideas and any feedback are welcome.

Happy Easter!

Eleni

Contronyms – Eleni’s Love to Learn English mini lessons

What are contronyms and what are some examples of contronyms?

That’s what today’s lesson is all about.

As always, feedback, comment and suggestions are welcome!

Eleni