VirtuAule English Language System
Temporada 4
C1 Unit 43
C1 Unit 42
C1 Unit 41
Temporada 3
por Anthony Lombardi
SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT + ADVERB CLAUSES OF TIME VirtuAule LISTEN - C1 Unit 43 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/fdOvBMduIeMhIEwJ?ref=Link word groups Would you mind... giving me a lift to the station? She said she was pleased to be back. The other evening we were eating in a restaurant... when something funny happened. The cashier explained to him... that she couldn't open it... unless he ordered a meal. I think you're sitting in my seat. I'm sorry, I thought it was free. Would you mind moving your bag? Nevertheless, friends are important. Despite all of this, Grace still likes her classes. Sarah works on the programme ... while her husband watches the children. My friend lives in Moscow. My friends live in Shanghai. My brother and sister live in Seoul. My brother, sister, and cousin live in Tokyo. Every man, woman, and child needs love. Each book and magazine ... is listed in the card catalog. My dog, as well as my cats, likes cat food. The book that I got my parents was very interesting. The ideas in that book are interesting. My dogs, as well as my cat, like cat food. The books I bought at the bookstore were expensive. Consequently, growing flowers is her hobby. That's exactly why some of the book is good. Some of the films are good as well. In the same way, a lot of the equipment is new. It follows that two-thirds of the money is mine. Two-thirds of the packets are mine. A lot of Daniel's friends are here. Only one of my friends is here. Each of my friends is here. Every one of my friends is here. None of the boys are here. The number of students in the class is fifteen. A number of students were late for the class. Could you tell me where I can get a ticket? Do you know if the last train has left? Most accidents happen in the home. Most of them could easily be avoided. It's been a wonderful evening. I had a really good time. It was a pleasure. I do hope you'll come again soon. The results of the election... were disappointing.
THE PERFECT TENSES VirtuAule LISTEN - C1 Unit 42 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/05UJgrJWHqZ8NdhD?ref=Link word groups My friend enjoyed the party. The student studies in the library. We appreciated your help in the matter. We went to the zoo in the afternoon. Does he live in Chicago? No, he doesn't. Where does he live? I'm not completely sure, but I believe in Detroit. Will she be living there? Where will she be living? Who lives there? How are things? Pretty terrible, actually. My car won't start and my clients won't pay. We're going to have to shut the window... to keep out the mosquitoes. I'm afraid we won't be able... to come on Monday. When's the deadline? Everything will have to be ready... by the end of August. All the information you need... is in these folders. Brainstorming is an excellent way... of finding creative solutions. David graduates in June. Nevertheless, I won't see you till July. Consequently, by the time I see you, David will have already graduated. In March, Michael will be living in Shanghai. He'll have been living there for two months ... by the time the company transfers. When Professor Jones retires next month, he'll have taught for 4 years. When Professor Lee retires next month, she'll have been teaching for 3 years. The baby woke up when the phone rang. After she graduates she'll get a job. After he'd graduated, he got a job. When I arrived, he was talking to Julia. By the time I got there, he had already left. As soon as I see him tomorrow, I'll ask him. As I was walking home, it began to rain. I haven't seen him since he left this morning. I've known Marc ever since I was a child. We stayed there until we finished our work. As soon as it stops raining, we'll leave. I'll never speak to him again as long as I live. Whenever I see Alex, I say hello. The first time I visited Milan, I went to an opera. The next time I go to Saint Petersburg, I' m going to see a ballet. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Give him an inch and he'll take a mile.
THE SIMPLE AND PROGRESSIVE TENSES VirtuAule LISTEN - C1 Unit 41 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/J7Op8GrXyArK3fXI?ref=Link word groups It often snows in Alaska. Tom watches a movie every day. It rained yesterday. Ella watched television last night. It'll be nice tomorrow. It's going to be awful this weekend. Emily will look at the article next time. William's going to watch TV tonight. Olivia's sleeping right now. She was sleeping when I arrived. He'll probably be working when we arrive. Misaki has already eaten. Ella had already finished when her friend arrived. Yamato will already have left ... when his friend arrives. He's been studying for hours. She'd been studying for two hours ... before her friend came. Thomas will have been walking for three hours ... by the time his friend calls. Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" The mother replied, "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment, then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?" I'm coming to Newcastle... on the 20th. What about meeting for lunch... on the 23rd? I'll be free around one. We're going to take off in five minutes What about going out for a meal? That sounds great. It's difficult to remember... all these rules. Learning a foreign language... takes time and patience. To begin with, Ann's very sick today. Likewise, Ahmed's nervous about the exam. Jack doesn't feel well, but he refuses to see a doctor. Frankly speaking, I think he's being quite foolish. Sue's being very quiet today. I wonder if anything is wrong. generous, funny, fair, kind and logical cruel, illogical, impolite, irresponsible and lazy I'll begin to study at seven ... whereas you'll be here at eight. In other words, I'll be studying when you come. Don't call me at nine because I won't be home. I'm going to be shopping at the mall. Don't get impatient. She'll be coming soon. Don't get irritated. It'll only make you feel worse.
VERBS OF PERCEPTION AND CLEFT SENTENCES VirtuAule LISTEN - B2 Unit 39 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/TFg1h47pvEmLEPkK?ref=Link word groups The movers couldn't get the piano... through the front door. Do you swear to tell the truth... and nothing but the truth?... the young - the elderly the rich - the poor An attempted robbery... at a local restaurant... failed last night. The robbers... were wearing fancy dress costumes. The cashier screamed, and they ran away. It began to rain... while we were having lunch. It was snowing... when we got to the hotel. We checked in at the desk... and went up to our room. Do you wear glasses? No, I wear contact lenses. I've never been to the Caribbean. Neither have I. They say it's a wonderful place... for a restful holiday. I've checked... and double-checked the invoice, but I still can't find the mistake. It's not at all like you ... to give up without a fight. Health insurance... can be extremely costly... for self-employed people. Thank you for reminding me. I have to be up tomorrow... at the crack of dawn. So do I. But I can't sleep in this heat. Neither can I. What took you so long? The lift got stuck. May I ask what it is... that attracts you to the idea... of living here permanently? I wonder if you could possibly... rephrase your question. Who sent you those roses? My cousin Kevin. A sensible diet... helps to prevent heart attacks, and so does regular exercise. Self confidence ... is often a determining factor... in an athlete's performance. Worrying about things... doesn't help, but neither does ignoring them. She's a difficult person... to deal with. She reminds me of someone... I used to know. Have you ever been to Scotland? No, I've never been there. And I've never been to Wales. But I've been to Ireland twice. I've never had any trouble... with this computer. It works perfectly. I never had any trouble... with my old computer. It worked perfectly. Have you met my cousin? No, we've never met. Have you sent that fax? Not yet.
PASSIVE CAUSATIVES AND THE USE OF NEED VirtuAule LISTEN - B2 Unit 38 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/qDNE4jz6Svn1JnBd?ref=Link word groups How tall are you? I'm two metres tall. I can't wait to see you! Fifty metres high Forty-six inches wide Wait for me - I won't be long. I wasn't going to, but maybe I will. I greatly appreciate... the experience I gained... working for that company. I always felt personally involved... in the success of a campaign. Do you have any weak points? I've been told... I'm a perfectionist. I set very high standards - sometimes too high, I'm afraid You needn't apologise. I tend to do the same thing myself. I've been with this company... for twenty-five years. I've lived in this city... all my life. We've always wanted... to go to South America, but we've never been able... to afford it. How long have you had this car? We've only had it... for a couple of months. We bought it two months ago. How long have you been married? We've been married... for fifteen years. All our products are made... from recycled plastic. The retail price... for this item... is £. 79.99 (seventy-nine ninety-nine) Never underestimate... the power of a woman. The food was overcooked. The flight was overbooked. The police had to use tear gas... to get the crowd moving. In the country of the blind... the one-eyed man is king. For twenty-four hours... you're asked to protest... by not buying anything, to spend time with family and friends, rather than spend money. How would you define it... in political terms? It's an attack... on consumerist culture. What about online shopping? Whether online or on the street... it's all the same. Enough is as good as a feast. I hope you don't mind my asking... but you're British, aren't you? Yes, I'm Welsh, from Cardiff. Exercise is good for you... but you shouldn't overdo it. People tend to overeat... when they're depressed.
EXPRESSING NECESSITY, ADVISABILITY AND THE FUTURE PROGRESSIVE TENSE VirtuAule LISTEN - B2 Unit 37 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/UPYxjtlkAyLNcF1s?ref=Link word groups The line was so bad... I could hardly make out... what he was saying. It wasn't our car... that was blocking the driveway. It wasn't our dog... that was barking all night. I'm sorry I lost my temper. He's no fool. She's no beauty. There's no saying... how people will react. The castle stood on a cliff... overlooking the sea. We soon realized.... there was no going back. There was nowhere to sit... so we had to stand. When it was my turn to speak... my mind went blank. It was an accident, I swear! I didn't do it on purpose. I can't stand being laughed at. It's no use crying over spilt milk. Shall I pour you a glass of wine? The play is closing... after only three performances. It can't be any good. Why didn't you call me? I meant to... but it slipped my mind. I'm feeling fed up with life. Let's go out... for a breath of fresh air, shall we? You must be joking! It's pouring with rain. You'd better not mention this... to anyone. The thought hadn't crossed my mind. What's the problem? I've got a terrible pain... in my back. My legs hurt... and I can hardly walk. Have you had this before? Yes, I get it about once a year. Here's the prescription. once a day twice a week three times a month She gave the book to her son. She gave her son the book. He bought some flowers for his mother. He bought his mother some flowers. How are things going, workwise? It's taking me a long time... to sort out the mess... my predecessor left. I can never find anywhere to park. There's a carpark opposite the station... and another one behind the church. I'm sorry we won't be spending... New Year's Eve together. You needn't worry. I'll be thinking of you... as the clock strikes twelve. Where shall we meet? I'll be waiting for you... under the clock. How will I recognise you? I'll be all dressed in black... and carrying a copy... of the Economist.
MODIFYING ADVERBIAL PHRASES AND PHRASAL MODALS VirtuAule LISTEN - B2 Unit 36 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/NPp4AHTJWp6GXK8Z?ref=Link word groups Leave me a message... and I'll get back to you... as soon as I can. Goodbye and take care. I'm looking for a wedding present. My cousin's getting married next week. What did you have in mind? What's the forecast for tomorrow? It's going to be a lovely day. Not too hot and not too cold. Shall we go for a walk in the country? Look at this traffic! We're going to be late! The shops close in ten minutes. We'll never get there in time. We had meetings... all day, every day, before signing the contract. Eventually we made a deal... to share the shipping costs. Now everyone will be expected... to work overtime... till the end of the month. an hour's drive last year's sales figures You've made very good progress... over the last few weeks. I have my own way... of doing things. What made you decide... to leave Global Fashions? I was offered a better job... with really interesting prospects. I was in charge... of the Customer Service Department. What computer programs... are you familiar with? I can use Word and Excel. What would you consider... to be your strong points? I'm reliable, and I learn quickly. After finishing high school, I went straight to university. Later on, I realized... I'd made a serious mistake. Travel broadens the mind. Guests are advised ... not to leave valuable items... in their rooms. I had a very happy childhood. A child's character is formed... early on in life. You keep saying the same things... over and over. Have you got a double room... for tonight and tomorrow night? How much is the room? A hundred and twenty pounds a night. Could you sign the register? Here's your key. Hurry up! It's getting late. We have to check in... at least an hour before the flight. Where did you get that camera? I got it in Hong Kong. You should try to study... at least an hour a day. The parcel got held up at Customs. It was Charles who solved the problem. What are we supposed to do now? Now there's even room for the car.
PASSIVES, CONDITIONALS AND INFINITIVE / GERUND REVIEW VirtuAule LISTEN - B2 Unit 35 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/KY3tvRdiM0aDH3UC?ref=Link word groups We were given... a list of campsites... by the local tourist bureau. He was never told... the whole story, was he? No one will ever know... the truth, will they? However you look at it, politics is a dirty game. We can leave... whenever you're ready. Nevertheless we ought to go soon. That's fine with me. Whichever road we take... we're going to hit traffic. The spring was cold and wet. The summer was long, hot and humid. At certain times of the year... Mars can be seen... with the naked eye. I always say... why lose sleep... over things that may never happen? When are you going to answer those letters? When are you going to finish that report? Never put off till tomorrow... what you can do today. forty words a minute fifty miles an hour twenty-four hours a day seven days a week a European country a university professor an honest person an hour ago Could you tell me... where I'm supposed to sit? Ask the flight attendant to help you. Passengers are allowed... only one item of hand luggage. Please put your coats... in the overhead lockers. Make sure your seatbelt is fastened... and that your mobile phone... is switched off. Where is the nearest... emergency exit? It's further down on the left. We're going out for a walk... along the seafront. Would you care to join us? Ten kilometres... is too far to walk in this heat. I'm not following you. I didn't catch what you said. I'm afraid they're not prepared... to accept your explanation. I'm not sure what that means. I'd rather not discuss it, if you don't mind. Don't let things get you down. We didn't get to see... the Sistine Chapel. We got there too late. Without a valid passport... you won't be allowed... to leave the country. Frankly, I couldn't care less. This service is suspended... until further notice. What are we supposed to do now?
PASSIVE FORM OF MODALS AND PHRASAL MODALS VirtuAule LISTEN - B2 Unit 34 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/DGQnQ7TWtDx5I5qQ?ref=Link word groups It's no good asking me. I know nothing about it. What's the matter? I'm just feeling sorry for myself. How come? I had to walk to work... because my car was being repaired. Is that all? Well, I'm not used to being without it. Worse things happen, don't they? You know, I was just about to say the same thing. I used to prefer... working on my own. I wasn't used to sharing... ideas and information. Now I enjoy... being part of a team. I'm very fond... of the people I work with. Everyone's so nice and friendly. I'm sorry about last night. I'm sorry I woke you up. Vast sums of money... are being spent... on finding an AIDS vaccine. How come our order... still hasn't been sent? All I can say is I'm sorry. The delay was caused by a strike. That's not our fault, is it? With all due respect, we cannot continue... to supply goods... unless payments are kept up to date. This is outrageous! I would have thought... that an old customer like me... deserved to be treated better. Can I see you for a few minutes? No, I've got to go now. I've got an appointment I should be free... at half past one. Shall we meet then? We've got a date with Susan. We're going into town... to see the exhibition. Would you like to join us? Shall I open the window? Shall I close the door? I can't understand them. They speak too fast. What on earth is that? It's a painting of my Aunt Agatha. Whoever did it... didn't know much... about anatomy. It was done... by a famous French painter. She left it to me when she died. So now it belongs to me. Do you intend to keep it? We'll see. For the moment, I just want to enjoy... owning a great work of art. I got rid of all the junk... in our garage. I had someone come... and take it away. Now there's even room for the car.
USING THE PASSIVE VirtuAule LISTEN - B2 Unit 33 This live video broadcast gives instructions on the method of study from the VirtuAule LISTEN Course. You can find links to all the references here: Main site: https://virtuaule.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/virtuaule/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtuAule Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtuaule-english-language-system/ Instagram: VirtuAule English Language Sys (@virtuauleenglishlanguagesystem) Self Study (Moodle) https://virtuaule.com/SelfStudy/ Grammar Presentation: https://sway.office.com/K3T5yiPblb4xrpLG?ref=Link word groups If you happen to see Leigh... please give her my regards. She's a very dear friend of mine. If only we'd known then... what we know now. Did you enjoy the show? Yes, I did. It was better than I expected. We need more information. We need some good advice. It's hot in summer. It's cold in winter. It's cool in autumn. It's warm in spring. Business is not very good this year... but last year it was worse. The test wasn't very easy. It was more difficult than I thought. We had dinner last night... at Grandma's Kitchen. I heard about it... on the radio. Who did you go with? I went with my sister-in-law... What an experience! The food was delicious. Everything was beautifully served... on lovely old blue and white china... just like my mother used to have. It was quite expensive... but it was worth it. How nice to see you again. How you've changed! I didn't even recognise you. Didn't you use to have a beard? Yes, I did. But that was quite a long time ago. How time flies! I saw it on television. I read about it in the paper. Earth was once considered... the centre of the universe. The news... spoilt my whole day. What nice weather we've been having. I used to love the heat, but now I can't stand it. Paul's getting married! How exciting! Who to? I've been studying so hard, I even dream in English. This printer is so simple... even a child could use it. At least a dozen eggs. About half a litre of milk. Two or three spoonfuls... of good brandy. The company is growing. Business is improving. How's that new project going? We're having some problems... but we're making progress. We expect to finish... by the end of November. The test was too long. The questions were too difficult. There were too many people... and there was too much noise. The phone's ringing. Can you answer it? What's the next item... on the programme?