K: This is Everyday Grammar. I’m Kaveh. L: And I’m Lucija. Phew, I thought I was going to be late. It’s a good thing that I ran here quickly. K: Well, we’re all glad that you made it on time. But why did you say, “ran quickly” instead of just “ran?” L: Well, I did run quickly. So, I needed a word to describe the verb “run.” K: Ah, so that would be an adverb then, correct? L: Yes, that’s true! Adverbs are often misunderstood. K: Then let’s make today’s episode all about adverbs! K: Adverbs usually describe verbs. But they can also describe adjectives and even other adverbs. L: Adverbs express manner. They express how, where and why an action is done. V: “She completely understands him.” “He literally wrecked his car.” K: Notice that many adverbs have an “–ly” ending, like “quickly,” “surely” and “certainly,” but others do not. L: Some adverbs can go almost anywhere in a sentence. Like, “sometimes.” V: “Sometimes, I feel sad.” “I sometimes feel sa...
L: This is Everyday Grammar. I’m Lucija. K: And I’m Kaveh. What are we doing today again? L: Today we are going to go over the present progressive tense. L: The present progressive tense expresses actions that are unfinished or in progress. K: You form the present progressive tense by using “am” “is” or “are” followed by an –ing verb. L: Kaveh, I’m sorry to go off topic, but did you know it’s snowing outside? K: Seriously? L: No, wait. I think it’s raining now. K: Wait, what? L: I’m starting school today. K: Ahh, I know what you’re doing. You’re giving present progressive examples! L: Yep! And let’s look at them again. V: “It is snowing outside.” “is” + (-ing verb) It is raining. “is” + (“-ing” verb) “I am starting school today.” “am” + (-ing verb) L: Just remember that stative verbs cannot be used in the progressive tense. Stative verbs describe a state of being, or a situation that does not change. You wouldn’t say, “I am kn...
Writer and actor Larry David is behind some of America’s most popular television shows, including Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. The shows often discuss the details of everyday life in a funny way. One time on Curb Your Enthusiasm, David criticized the use of emojis -- symbols often used in text messages and internet exchanges. She texted me. She texted you. How adorable. Yeah... smiley face at the end. Oh! Smiley face, see I hate that. I told her about the smiley faces, I can’t stand it! And everybody uses them! On today’s report, we will discuss grammar and digital communication. We will talk about emojis and the kinds of words they replace. We will also talk about the different ways people around the world use emojis. Increased use of emojis Emojis have their roots in Japan. Their name comes from the Japanese words for “picture” and “characters.” They have been common for years in Japanese electronic messages and Web pages. Over time, people in other countries came to adopt...
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