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@AngloLinkEnglish 5 месяцев назад

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@marcomarkproductions 5 лет назад

I'm a native English speaker and the concept of the subjunctive makes my head spin... I think it's something you just pick up over time

@bjbhvhkvhi 5 лет назад

Marco Mark Productions I’m not a native and I have exam tomorrow..my head spins too. I’d rather didn’t have exam tomorrow😭

@gofranehosni7721 5 лет назад

I am not a native English speaker, but I find the subjunctive mood quite easy. It needs a little bit of concentration so that you can learn the rules by heart and of course it requires a lot of practice on your part.

@pos1000 5 лет назад

It doesn't matter if you were a native English speaker or not , This lesson was really amazing and I'd like to thank Miss Mino for this lesson because Her way on explaining and discussing made this lesson really easy.

@roaklarson9699 4 года назад

I'm also a native english speaker, I'v studied other languages that use subjuntive. Due to that it's kinda easy to understand st least for me

@BudderB0y2222 4 года назад

I’m a native English speaker and I didn’t even know the subjunctive existed until I started studying French and had to learn about it

@miloumaxwell2624 3 года назад

- If you want to make your recommendation simple say this: she should eat healthy food. - If you want to make a formal recommendation use the present subjunctive and say this: it is necessary that she eat healthy food.

@TheStevenmanuel 6 лет назад

I just need to put this here. THANK YOU so much. You were one of the corner stones of my English learning. I use to watch your videos 5 years ago. Your informative videos help me a lot and they are one of the reasons why I can now fluently speak and understand. You may not see this but it doesn't matter. Thank you, thank you very much minoo

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you very much for posting this! It makes me really happy to know that my lessons have been instrumental in your gaining such a high level of English.

@manuelfcasas3472 4 года назад

The subjunctive mood is the Twilight Zone of language learning. Situations that are in the limit of existence. Things that are but are not, at the same time. One of the reasons why learning foreign languages is so interesting. It makes you thnk!

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Very well put, Manuel! I fully agree.

@amj.composer 5 лет назад

I've been speaking English alongside my native tongue for as long as I can remember and never know knew about the subjunctive mood. I also used to use it without realising it, eg. "If I*were* in your place." However, I was only introduced to the topic because of Spanish, as the subjunctive mood is a lot more prominent there. Very interesting how learning a new language improves your previously learnt languages!!

@samuelnanghee 6 лет назад

May God bless You!! thank you very much for your beautiful heart for learners.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

You're most welcome, Sam.

@skyrocketenglishclass 6 лет назад

It's true. The subjunctive in present is hardly ever used in British English. It would be: 'I recommend that she sees a specialist.' BUT we do used this in past. 'I recommended that she see a specialist.' Great lesson!

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@marcomarkproductions 5 лет назад

*I recommend that she see a specialist

@DesiMundaKarachi 3 года назад

One of the best teachers who explains everything so well that one can never forget it forever

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my lessons.

@hartoyohardisumarto5196 3 года назад

Thank you so much for thw lesson of Subjunctive.. It was confusing lesson for me. But understand more clearly after watching tour video.

@hartoyohardisumarto5196 3 года назад

👍👍👍👌

@eanayac 4 года назад

Best Subjunctive explanation I've ever heard of seen!!! I recommend that she MAKE more videos like these!!! Hahaha!

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Thank you, Eduardo! I will consider your beautifully formulated recommendation.

@Wonders_of_Reality 4 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish I wish I could understand it completely.

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

It's a very tricky subject because native speakers take many liberties with it. You don't really need it for daily communication. If you're doing a test and need to know it well, then it will help to make some notes for yourself and then try to teach it to someone else with your own examples. That's the most effective way of mastering anything.

@Wonders_of_Reality 4 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish Thank you very much for this lesson! The past subjunctive is more or less straight forward. However, the present subjunctive was a new concept for me. I’ve seen these constructions before and... Well, I was thinking that someone has just forgotten the -s at the end of the verb. Now I know what it is. That’s a great idea about teaching someone else! Fortunately, I know some fellow-artists who have no idea about present conjunctive. I’ll spread the word! Thanks again! Meanwhile, I’ll watch other lessons on your channel.

@sundaywalker3290 3 года назад

agreed!

@Andre-pl2vg 4 года назад

I'm not a native. Strangely, another day I was writing something in English and, for some reason, I felt that I shouldn't conjugate a verb because of some hypothetical sense in that context, but I didn't know why. Today I'm checking this out. Thanks a lot. Great video!

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Excellent! I'm glad that this video has allowed you to validate your hunch!

@Andre-pl2vg 4 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish hey, maybe you can help with another thing. I never know if I have to say "to me" or "for me" when I want to express opinion; for example, replacing "in my opinion". Should I say "for me your video is great"? Or "to me"...? Is there any difference? I know that in some cases "for" may mean benefit. Thanks in advance.

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

I wish I could give you a clear-cut answer, but I'm afraid I can't. As with all prepositions, things are vague with 'to' and 'for'. Sometimes, they both work: That's useful TO/FOR me. Sometimes, only one is correct: That sounds good TO me. That works FOR me.

@Andre-pl2vg 4 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish that's okay. Greetings from Brazil!

@getmartincarter 3 года назад

THe teacher , for a non native speaker , has a most pleasant soothing accent and a delight to hear.

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Thank you, Martin, for your lovely comment!

@studylend2986 2 года назад

I really liked the examples you made as they incorporated plenty of practical phrases and idioms. I wish you did more exercises with such phrases. (E.g. to be in someone's shoes, to see through, etc.)

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes, I try to teach useful expressions within the grammatical structures.

@Guacamoc 2 года назад

Great video! I have a quick comment on timestamp 5:00: I am a native Midwestern English speaker. We would actually say: I recommended he delays seeing a specialist. But in terms of actual pronunciation: I recuhmended he delays seein’ a specialist. The that is optional, but gives off a tone of formality or intelligence. It also functions as a signifier if soft power.

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Thank you, Elias! Yes, I believe I do mention that in spoken English, one may hear the indicative form.

@Abu-Aley 6 лет назад

Hi Mino, I'm truly excited to see you again with a new lesson, especially with such advanced crucial one ☺. One thumb up is not enough to tell how far your lessons and your teaching approach are magnificent, so I shall give you as many thumb up as I can. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 ☺ Regards, Ahmad,

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you very much, Ahmad! It really makes me happy to read that my teaching method and my lessons are appreciated.

@jose-oq9hy 3 года назад

I'm Spanish and we use quite a lot the subjunctive but I thought this didn't exist in English. I've just realised reading some books from natives speakers. Great explanations by the way!

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Thank you, Jose! I'm glad it's been helpful.

@tinzka 3 года назад

I spotted it right away with the UK anthem "God save the Queen" it's save no saves

@Cat.205 2 года назад

@@tinzka no that’s the imperative because it’s us asking god to save the queen :)

@tinzka 2 года назад

@@Cat.205 Nope, that's not imperative. It's Formulaic Subjunctive. ;) Similar expressions Peace be with you! God bless you! Be as it were!

@urqiyehaciyeva7388 4 года назад

Excellent explanation. I'm also teacher of the english language. But a beginner))) I totally understood Subjunctive Mood but had difficulties in explaining it to students. Thanks to you, I know how to do it now🥰

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Excellent! I'm glad this has been helpful to you.

@urqiyehaciyeva7388 4 года назад

Can you please recommend lessons, videos or channels for advanced learners. How can one carry his english from intermediate level into advanced level. Thank you beforehand💟❤

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

I'd recommend you check out the content of my online course to see if that's what you're looking for. The course covers elementary to very advanced topics. You can join and explore as a free Trial member by visiting anglo-link.com. If you find the course meets your needs, you can upgarde your membership for full access.

@urqiyehaciyeva7388 4 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish ok,thank u very much for these lessons. They're really helpful for non-native speakers. Greetings from Azerbaijan🌷🌷🌷🌷

@hamzaaitsilahcen6306 6 лет назад

It's of vital importance that you keep uploading such great videos. You have no idea how your videos have helped me learn and improve my English. Thank you very much ma'am

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

I'm very glad to read this, Hamza! Indeed, your English seems to be excellent.

@foforubaiay1034 6 лет назад

Yesterday our instructor present your video in our class,,the video was about tenses ..and tomorrow we have an exam in this material subjunctive +all tenses Thank you very much because you make it simple for me ..I watched your videos since along time and i am going to watch it again 💕

@amjadabbas5952 6 лет назад

Fofo Rubaiay I guess you are an Iraqi ?

@foforubaiay1034 6 лет назад

Amjad Abbas yes, I am from Iraq

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

I'm glad my lessons have been helpful to you, Fofo.

@amjadabbas5952 6 лет назад

Fofo Rubaiay Yeah, I knew that from your Tribe !! Rubaiay! I'm from Iraq as well.

@foforubaiay1034 6 лет назад

Amjad Abbas تشرفنا ..

@rizwanpasha9282 3 года назад

Splendidly delivered, explained and presented, Respected Mentor! Cordial gratefulness!

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Thank you, Rizvan! I'm glad it was helpful to you.

@PhD-ZOLO 6 лет назад

Finally, I have just finished all of your's videos on the channel. Thank you so Much

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

My pleasure!

@zeynepmenguyldz6199 3 года назад

You are al life-saver for me! I'm preparing an important exam and İ havent understood this subject until this day in spite of listening different sites ,but İ know it anymore thanks to clear telling. thanks 🙏

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

I'm glad this has been helpful! Good luck with your exam.

@luvjoychoker7807 5 лет назад

At the end of the video, I still have no clue what a 'subjunctive' is, though I got all the exercises correct.

@stefanieblair16 4 года назад

Luvjoy Choker I am learning Spanish and they have it too and I hadn’t even realized in my first language (english) we use it as well. It’s not something we’re taught or think about, it just seeps into your brain when you’re young

@ianhinson2829 3 года назад

From what I can tell, the subjunctive is an action that is the object of the sentence, ie. It is not the main action going on in the sentence. Eg. "I asked her to write it down." The subject "I" did the verb "asked" to the object "her" - but where does leave the verb "write"? In that sentence no one is actually doing any writing at that time. It's just the hypothetical / planned action that is being (in that sentence) requested of "her". So "write it" is kind of an object in its own right, not the main verb (which is "asked"). I only had to find this out because I'm studying Spanish too (on RU-vid 🙂).

@miloumaxwell2624 3 года назад

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@EclecticEccentricNo1 3 года назад

unreal/ imaginary condition - I believe you know about conditional sentences. She explains it at the start of video

@moniqueuu8777 3 года назад

@@ianhinson2829 Subjunctive would be "I asked that she write it down".

@smritiagarwal4534 Год назад

This video cleared all my doubts and has made me more skilled at using the Subjunctives.

@AngloLinkEnglish Год назад

I'm glad this has been helpful to you.

@abhirocky3539 4 года назад

Mam...your voice and content, both are so pleasing.I have fallen in love with your channel. 💞 from INDIA.

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

What a lovely comment! Thank you, Abhi.

@pirahhakro9674 3 года назад

I watched many videos on subjunctive before your videos. They all just confused me. You made it sound so easy. Thank you

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

My pleasure, Pirah!

@tabishkhan9843 6 лет назад

hi teacher Mino. Bundle of compliments for this great video. i wanna say something # It is important that everyone be here at anglo-link to learn English.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

You're very welcome. That's a very nice example of the Present Subjunctive. Thank you!

@yazid1097 6 лет назад

I came across your channel few weekes ago and I noticed you clarify a lot of things which I didn't find on other RU-vid channels, without any flattery you are one of the best teacher on RU-vid thank you for your efforts.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you very much, Yazid, for your kind comment! I'm delighted that my lessons have been helpful to you.

@agutinusmure4769 2 года назад

Subjunctive is complicated to understand. Thank you for teaching me, ....

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@user-br4rt8oi5k 2 года назад

Thank you a lot! You 're really good at explaining things! It was such a pleasure to get acquainted with this English grammar with you!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@antodessin5679 2 года назад

This is great! I needed to get informed of this lesson. I wish that I discovered it earlier. If only it were possible to get back in time. Thank you!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

You're welcome! I'm glad it has been helpful!

@mardisiswanto7610 2 года назад

Clearly explanation, dear teacher.

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@nawfelnawfel4950 3 года назад

Crystal clear and complete explanation. Thanks a lot

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@user-lx4ox9yx2i 2 года назад

Good morning! Thumbs up! Clear explanation. I will watch it again and again. Great stuff!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@sajjadtaghizadeh6740 6 лет назад

Hi ma’am. Thank you for this useful lesson. I was going to ask you about this grammar. As always you’re the best.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

You're very welcome, Sajjad!

@DewinaBu 4 года назад

Hi, your video is exactly what I needed. The order of your explanation and video is extremely clear. Thank you! I am practicing and I have a question, which sentence is correct: It is important that Vera consider the weather conditions before she go camping. Or It is important that Vera consider the weather conditions before she goes camping. ? 😊

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Thank you, Emily! Your second sentence is correct. Only the verb 'consider' needs to be in the Subjunctive mood.

@yeyab49 6 лет назад

THANK you, Thank you, Thank you , Subjunctive it is so important to me :) :) :) , your youtube channel has five stars

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

You're very welcome. Thank you for your support.

@tatnobody6425 3 года назад

i have a exam tomorrow helped a lot my teacher doesn't know how to explain

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Good luck with your test.

@jamalphotoshop1719 6 лет назад

thank you very much my dear teacher.i download your lessons and practice every day.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

You're welcome, Jamal.

@gordiehalizadeh6420 5 лет назад

Well-rounded, methodical, and unpretentious ...Thank you infinitely, Minoo!

@AngloLinkEnglish 5 лет назад

Thank you very much, Gordieh! Yours is one of the nicest compliments I've ever had.

@parthasarathidas8202 2 года назад

Excellent Explanation, Madam! God bless you!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Thank you! You too!

@brianl6128 2 года назад

I advise that everyone reading this comment be attentive to his or her use of the subjunctive.

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Nice one!

@craigdylan3953 2 года назад

Excellent job! If I were a student, I would treasure this teacher. ( subjunctive present )

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@ismaelroman6278 5 лет назад

Oh! You're an angel. Thank you so much for such wonderfull class.

@AngloLinkEnglish 5 лет назад

You're most welcome.

@mgaminisilvabs8668 3 года назад

Thank you so much ! Wobderful lesson ! Iam a teacher from Sri Lanka. Great job !

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@2EleDiosSar 2 года назад

one of the best teacher of course

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Thank you!

@stevoiliskovic1034 4 года назад

It is important that everyone explain subjunctive as clearly as you do. :) I learned something new today, thanks. P. S. I would have thought that British English used Present Subjunctive more than US English. On account Britts being more formal in their everyday lives. P. P. S. "When I used to live in France, were I to meet an intelligent man I immediately sought his company. If that be foolish ... Ah, I see you smile at that use of the subjunctive. I confess my weakness for that mood and for fine speech in general. A weakness that I criticize in myself, believe me... Smiling at the use of the subjunctive, in fact, proves your culture twice over because you recognize it to begin with and then because you feel superior to it." Camus - The Fall

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

You're most welcome, Stevo! You're right; it's strange that Brits hardly ever use the Present Subjunctive while it's the more formal sounding option.

@ultraman6950 3 года назад

It is essential I learn this grammar.

@TheEnglishator 2 года назад

Thanks. Really learned for good!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@TheEnglishator 2 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish Really really love you!!!! Your contribution is beyond gratitude!!!

@aeoization 5 лет назад

Something I haven't known before. Thank you very much!

@AngloLinkEnglish 5 лет назад

You're very welcome.

@umidasalayeva4548 Год назад

Thank you. You make this look easy

@AngloLinkEnglish Год назад

You're welcome!

@secret2346 6 лет назад

you are really the best , continue with your great teaching , I’ll always support you!!

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@marcocisneros3331 Год назад

I'm studying grammar in both Spanish and English just to have a more solid understanding of the languages I speak

@GbrElfunk 2 года назад

Fantastic! Such a confusing subject explained in a amazingly clear way!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Thank you! I'm glad it was helpful!

@mgedier 5 лет назад

Excellent. This is so valuable! Thank you very much!

@AngloLinkEnglish 5 лет назад

You're very welcome.

@marianarodriguez-mu9mq 5 лет назад

you're a genius, I understand everything thank u

@AngloLinkEnglish 5 лет назад

You're very welcome, Mariana!

@santiagooribe4862 6 лет назад

Thank you very much! You are an excellent teacher. Your explanations are extremely clear and precise. Incidentally, I recommend that you make a video on the genitive case in English. That would be very helpful for a lot of people, I think.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

You're most welcome, Santiago. I have made a note of your request.

@m.berdiyeva6751 4 года назад

Thanks very much. It is clear explanition

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

You are very welcome!

@sanchaitanathornjirapat7132 2 года назад

Firstly, I didn't know how the subjunctive work,but I can understand perfectly, Thanks

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

I'm glad it was helpful!

@lanzie123 3 года назад

question! how about the usage of "had been" instead of "were" in some situations such as "If I had been less tired, I would not have overslept" versus " If I were less tired..." Similarly you could think of the Beyonce song "if I were a boy" that is a context where you might also say or write "if I had been born a boy" to me as a native English speaker in the US, the use of were in this kind of situation would imply present instead of past. In other words, beyonce is saying right now in this instance if I were a boy instead of a woman this is what I would do, whereas if she wanted to refer to a past decision or action that would have been impacted by being a boy, she might say "if I had been a boy, I would have been a boyscout when I was growing up." By saying "had been" it makes it clear you refer to the past, but is this technically an incorrect/informal usage or does it count as subjunctive?

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

That's another completely valid construction (3rd Conditional), but grammar books don't teach 'had done' as a subjunctive form.

@milivojepetrovic866 2 года назад

Masterfully explained!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@danielmazuela 6 лет назад

Hi Mino, I'm glad to see that you're back. Thanks very much for this reminder video and I look forward to watching your next video lesson 😀😊

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

You're very welcome, Daniel.

@Elementfifth 2 года назад

Thank you from Romania!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@carolinarusucarolinaphysio1369 5 лет назад

Thank you for the lesson! I appriciate

@AngloLinkEnglish 5 лет назад

You're very welcome.

@Mustangg 2 года назад

English is my first language but I have never learned this in school or even thought about it until I started learning Spanish... strange. But this video is very helpful

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@mariateresapalozzi2477 6 лет назад

Really educative and you have tremendous charisma

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you very much, Maria Teresa. I'm glad you liked the lesson.

@jcr1138 6 лет назад

One of the best lessons on the subjunctive! Thank you Minoo.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

My pleasure!

@shakhawathossain7766 2 года назад

Your lesson on this topic is so lucid and enjoyable.

@sadeghmoayedian3912 3 года назад

That was really good. Thank you. Since the lesson is so hard, it's not a bad idea to include some examples from the news in your lesson.

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Thank you, Sadegh! I'm glad you've enjoyed this lesson. It's always delicate to use authentic material in YT videos because of copyright issues. That's why I prefer to come up with my own examples. Also, I find that when we're learning a complex structure for the first time, it's best to keep the vocabulary relatively simple so that the focus remains on the structure.

@zarifhussain6256 4 года назад

In last I want to say thanks for all your professional slide that you have prepared furthermore your teaching style is so formal can't believe that you have made so much effort and videos ate freely available thanks for all once again (y)

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate your kind comment, and am glad you've benefited form this lesson.

@tonyloredo2477 4 года назад

At 7:44 I believe you meant to say: "If the situation is real or probable, you can use the PRESENT PERFECT TENSE after 'look as if / though'.". Did I get it right or am I missing something?

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Hello Tony, No, I say the PRESENT TENSE. It can be any Present tense. I just happen to have used the Present Perfect tense in my example.

@rajenderjangir2727 4 года назад

Excellent.Ma'am.you have explained it very nicely.

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Thanks a lot, Rajender!

@anee7163 6 лет назад

It was such a useful lesson minoo . You are so great . Thanks a lot . Keep bringing us more such lessons. We have been benefiting a lot.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

You're very welcome., An. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@anee7163 6 лет назад

Anglo-Link ☺

@johnjoe5104 4 года назад

Miss with much respect to you, this is the first lesson I come to conclude that you did not explain exactly what is the subjunctive in examples

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

That's o.k. John. It's a tricky topic. I'd recommend you search the topic and watch other teachers' lessons as well for more examples and clarification.

@johnjoe5104 4 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish all I meant is would it be possible for you to elaborate on them in another video. That's my intention. It's simply like a student asking his or her teacher to explain sth again. If that's possible of course. Sorry for any inconvenience.

@safooraqayoom1243 6 лет назад

very helpful and impressive.. thank you for the useful inf0rmation ma'am.. I always keep waiting for your new lessons.. plz keep uploading...

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you very much for your support, Mir.

@chilakashalemraju3668 3 года назад

So valuable ma'am. Thank you so much

@ivankitanov8159 6 лет назад

Hi Minoo, You're awesome as always. Greetings from Bulgaria.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you very much, Ivan. I'm glad you liked the lesson.

@idworkhard 4 года назад

We, the non-native speakers, understand the Subjunctive mood better than the native speakers because we actually study it. Sooooo... good luck trying to convince them it's a real deal. I guess that's the consequence of not teaching grammar at schools any more.

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Absolutely true!

@mairazaheer3423 3 года назад

😲 that was so impressive...helped me a lot.....stay blessed ma'am

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@DUDE-dc6lv 2 года назад

Love you, thanks for the video

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

You are very welcome!

@parsaataapour 2 года назад

Extremely useful😍 I got it perfectly. Thanks a million

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

You are most welcome, Parsa!

@brunalimameira567 2 года назад

Hi, teacher! I'd like to know what alternatives and sentences of your video I can use in American-English and what alternatives and sentences of your video I can use both in American-English and in British-English. I got these alternatives and sentences from your video: Alternative 1: Using the modal verb "should" (present & past): - It is necessary that they should be warned of the risks. - I recommend that he should see a specialists. Alternative 2: After expressions of importance: using "for..." + "infinitive with to" - It is necessary for them to be warned of the risks. Informal English (note): - It's necessary that they be warned of the risks. - It's necessary they are warned of the risks. - I recommended that he delay seeing a specialist. - I recommended he delayed seeing a specialist. I really thank you if you could answer my questions!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

All of them are correct, both in American and in British English. The 'should' form is more common in British English. The 'base verb' form is more common in American English. The other two forms are equally common in the two versions.

@Awed1b 3 года назад

Hi, and Thank you for the lesson. In, "I wish she (not be) so busy the whole time.", your correct answer was, "I wish she weren't so busy the whole time." Is there anything wrong with the alternative, "I wish she was not so busy the whole time."? Thanks again, B.

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Hello William. 'I wish she was ...' doesn't follow the grammar rules, but it's a common 'native' mistake, and therefore acceptable in spoken English.

@sonalthakkar498 2 года назад

What an amazing lesson it is! Thankyou. I had one doubt I would be Thankful if you answer that please I'd rather we not discuss this any further Answer you gave: I'd rather we didn't discuss this any further My doubt: I'd rather we not discussed this any further( instead of didn't I made discuss as discussed (past tense) is that right?) Do reply

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Thank you, Sonal! In the same way that you have to use 'didn't discuss' to create the negative form of the Past Simple tense 'discussed', you also have to use 'didn't' to create the negative form of the Past Subjunctive form, except for 'were'.

@sonalthakkar498 2 года назад

Thankyou

@sonalthakkar498 2 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish there is one more thing bothering me in subjunctive please if you could answer that too. Present subjunctive: Eg : it is necessary that they be warned of the risk(so y warned doesn't follow the subjunctive rule as the "be" form of verb has followed right otherwise instead of " be " it would be "are" but it is subjunctive so " be " comes, so same way, should'nt it be "warn" ? As a subjunctive, y adding "ed" is necessary?)

@sonalthakkar498 2 года назад

Sometimes subjunctive just wrack the brains but thanks, you are here, again Thankyou for such a great content.

@curly2387 3 года назад

Thank you! Excellent lesson on the subjunctive!

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

You're most welcome!

@larissamariaschroeder3521 3 года назад

I hope you can answer my question: Why did I find the following example in a grammar book? It's high time something WAS done about it. Would it be right if I say: It's high time something were done about it? Thanks a lot! I finally understood the subjunctive form!

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Hello Larissa! Indeed, you can use 'were', and that would be grammatically more acceptable. However, as the Subjunctive is hardly used (especially in British English), it has become more common to use 'was' instead of 'were' with the exception of the expression 'If I were ...'

@larissamariaschroeder3521 3 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish thanks a lot!

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

You're welcome, Larissa!

@Childrensmathes 6 лет назад

You must be a professor of English language,I think.P Siva Rao,India.

@ayzoRBX 2 года назад

i recommend that this be in my playlist! If it weren't for you I'd be doomed. Are these correct?

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

Absolutely! Nice examples!

@Rajkumar-oj3pj 6 лет назад

Thank u very much for this lesson. I request you to upload more interesting lessons.

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Please browse my YT channel. You may find other lessons that might interest you.

@Rajkumar-oj3pj 6 лет назад

Anglo-Link thank you mam

@almadeliacavazosgonzalez2573 2 года назад

Muchas gracias, muy buena explicación!

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@JS-os5bl 3 года назад

A very good teacher, an excellent lecture. Now I clearly know whether to use a given structure or rather choose an alternative.

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Thank you! I'm glad it's been helpful to you.

@JS-os5bl 3 года назад

@@AngloLinkEnglish A subscription flies to you like a bird, Ma'am.

@AngloLinkEnglish 3 года назад

Lovely! Thank you!

@AntEverything 4 года назад

THIS NEEDS TO BE TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS!!!!

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

I suppose it's not because not all native speakers use it. I think it's important that students know about it so they don't get confused when they hear it used.

@samirasara6770 4 года назад

It is

@jonathanrouse36 4 года назад

This is fantastic! Thank you so much for this video. I have been trying to explain to my French students what the heck the subjunctive is in English and this is as clear and easy to follow as any example that I;ve heard! Thanks again!

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

You're welcome, Jonathan. I'm glad this has helped your students.

@ESJonas 2 года назад

Sometimes I feel this topic is harder for native speakers than for some speakers of certain other languages.

@AngloLinkEnglish 2 года назад

That's very true!

@MrFrenchteacher1 6 лет назад

Excellent video!

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@MrFrenchteacher1 6 лет назад

Anglo-Link God save the Queen

@davidheo2425 4 года назад

why do native speakers use the subjunctive especially for a few verbs? What intention do they have when they use the subjunctive? In my grammar book, there's a verbs list, which is used after the subjunctive(demand, insist, propose, recommend, suggest, etc.). And I'm having difficulties remembering them, 'cause I don't know the criterion why they were chosen among many verbs...I need your help..

@AngloLinkEnglish 4 года назад

Hello David, I' afraid I can't think of a logical reason. I think it's just a grammatical form that has come from Romance languages, and a little bit of it has stuck. Native British English speakers hardly ever use it. As I said in the lesson, they circumvent it by using 'should'.

@rezaulshumon8113 6 лет назад

Thank u! Minute 10:17 Why it is upgrade? I recommend that she upgrade a membership. Why not upgrades as it is 3rd person?

@AngloLinkEnglish 6 лет назад

As I mention in the lesson, the present subjunctive form = the base verb (infinitive without to). As I mention in one of the notes, in everyday spoken English, you can use the normal tense (upgrades), but not in formal written English.

@stephcroft1844 5 лет назад

So, if we drop "that" There's no subjunctive? And if I say "It's necessary they be warned" Would be wrong because there's no "that"? And " It was vital that they be warned of the risks" Will be " It was vital they be warned of the risks" And if I put a "that" It'll be wrong. "it was vital that they were warned of the risks. " And is this right? "I recommended they should see a specialist" And does this mean if I said "I'd rather eat pizza" it would be wrong? Or it's better "I'd rather I ate pizza" And if I skip the second "I", can I keep it in present? " "I'd rather eat pizza".Should I use it with (prefer) too? "I'd prefer to eat pizza " "I'd prefer I ate pizza" Hmm...

@roaklarson9699 4 года назад

Ok, I'm a native english speaker so I'll be able to help. I think, in the first example with the question about 'that'. You could use it without 'that' but it sounds kinda wierd. If I were you I'd use 'that'. In your second question about the form; I'd just leave it as is. If you wanted you could switch the main verb to 'I prefer'. Although it sounds more formal and kind of akward in colliquial english. I hope that this helped you.