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Learn to apologize appropriately and identify verbs that take the infinitive -want, seem, attempt, demand, expect, like and love.

Each video has five sections:
Language Functions, Grammar, Idioms, Vocabulary, Pronunciation.

20 FUN ESL VIDEOS Shot on location in USA
Learn English as it is REALLY spoken! Language and instructional design by linguistics expert Dr. Fran Byrnes and Psychologist Eve Ash. 

These 20 groundbreaking programs engage learners through:
•  amusing situations and entertaining characters
•  interesting conversations with authentic language
•  strong storylines and high quality production
•  practical graded activities to build confidence.

 
Key Learning Points

This program covers:

Language Functions - Apologizing - Apologizing for actions; On the spot apology; Indirect apology; Fake sorry; Asking for an apology; Detailed apology.

Grammar - Verbs that Take Infinitives - want; seem; attempt; demand; expect; like/love.

 Idioms Neck and neck;  Get up on the wrong side of the bed; Turn a blind eye; Let it slide; Break even.

Vocabulary - annual report; nickname; abruptly; peace offering; response, logical.

Pronunciation - Rhyming - Hey/Sanjay; bland/grand; never/ever; dark/spark.

This is available as part of

Cutting Edge English At Work Series
These 20 groundbreaking programs combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design, and engage learners through: • amusing situations • entertaining characters • interesting conversations • authentic language • strong storylines • high quality production • practical gr
Categories
Internal communication
English as Second Language
Release Date
Jan 1, 2013
Video Running Time (minutes)
15:00
Producer
Seven Dimensions - Eve Ash
Course ID
CECEAW17