English was the only subject I was ever the best at, since I had learned to read at the age of 3. I'm a published author of a children's book, as I've always been good with writing poems and stories (with stories, though, it's a lot easier to come up with the ideas than write out a whole book; but I'm especially great with poetry). I have to admit lately, I've been rather off form with my grammar lately (I've been from critically ill to awaiting further surgery, which is where I'm positioned right now) and I sometimes struggle to get my ideas off the ground. I like to keep on with it if I can, because it distracts me from the pain I've had to put up with. So, I hope you don't mind if I ask something (to help with a story idea that's currently buzzing through my mind). I'd just like to know; could the word "schism" be used to describe the splitting of a planet (a sentence example: "Though many are killed by the meteor, a fair percentage of Earth's population have somehow survived what they call; The Abominable Schism" ... I've slightly changed the sentence that I had wrote down, though, I hope you don't mind)? I know "schism" more-or-less means a split or division of sections, though I believe it is mostly used in reference to churches and religions. But I'd prefer to ask the opinion of someone who is truly skilled with their English, just to make sure that my story will make sense (and it really annoys me when I make mistakes, as I should really know better). If you could take the time to help me with this, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks. ☺️
I think that "had better" sounds a bit like a soft threatening. For example: "you'd better learn your lessons if you want to pass your test". There is an emergency, as Alex explains, and I think there is also a certain threatening. What is your opinion, readers?
Thank you... we use your video in our English class, is a good virtual tool and very realistic, is true when you realize that in the real life the people doesn't talk in the formal way... that is the biggest difficult for those that not speak English as a first language, like me!!
Hi Álex, these examples helped me a lot, because I always had that trouble I just knew that some of those advices are stronger than the others but now I have a clear idea thak you !!
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English Lessons with Alex (engVid AlexESLvid) Hi, sir can I learn from you how to use should have,could have,must have,ought to have,may have,might have in english grammar.thank you if you will teach.
Learn English with Alex [engVid] you're welcome. Will you teach us "be gonna hafta" and "gotta"? Because I need these lessons and I couldn't find any videos about them on UA-cam.
That's nice explanation alex. but I'm still confuse how to use ought to in negative and question form. MOst of website said you should not put 'to' but oxford said you must put 'to'...how's that? neeed reply soon :(
Hi @ioniscarface, have and has are indicate possessive "She has an apple." or past time "She had an apple" or Past Perfect Tense "The train had left when we arrived." if you give advice you can't leave had alone that makes advice with "BETTER". Make me correct if I'm wrong. Good luck.
But here you mixed between( should )and ( must )since there is a difference between them in the degree of necessity or obligation. I think that the difference between (should ) and (ought to) is that we use (had better) to give advice about specific situations, not general ones. If you want to talk about general situations, you must use (should).
Dear sir alex, I have one question to you. What do i have to use for the past form for these words ( should, ought to and had better ) could u please give me some examples on them.
That's a good idea for a lesson. The past forms are... HAD TO (negative = DIDN'T HAVE TO) I had to go home early. We didn't have to do that. OUGHT TO HAVE (negative is not common, but most people say OUGHT NOT HAVE)...this is NOT COMMON We ought to have stayed longer. You ought not have done that. HAD BETTER HAVE (negative...not common again...HAD BETTER NOT HAVE) You'd better have told the truth. Just use "HAD TO" and "DIDN'T HAVE TO" in 90% of cases. The other two aren't very common in standard speech at all.
Should and ought to aren't any same meaning yet. Yes you're correct if we use "should", then it's an advise but it ain't necessary compared to ought to. You use "ought to" when it's a duty, an expect, situations and an obligation. For example I ought to go to school. To go to school is very important 'cause the politics make the rule that we oughta go to school. This is an obligaten. We're obligated to go to school. You can also say I oughtn't to skip the school. It's also a duty
God Bless you!! I'm Egyptian and every time I face difficulties or get mixed up I just search for your channel and it really helps.
Thank you !!
I'm from Brazil, I love your class I hope to learn more .... Thanks
I'm from Brazil too. This class was very interesting!
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The video is very interesting and makes it easy for us to learn English, especially for the teacher who explains it in detail
English was the only subject I was ever the best at, since I had learned to read at the age of 3. I'm a published author of a children's book, as I've always been good with writing poems and stories (with stories, though, it's a lot easier to come up with the ideas than write out a whole book; but I'm especially great with poetry). I have to admit lately, I've been rather off form with my grammar lately (I've been from critically ill to awaiting further surgery, which is where I'm positioned right now) and I sometimes struggle to get my ideas off the ground. I like to keep on with it if I can, because it distracts me from the pain I've had to put up with. So, I hope you don't mind if I ask something (to help with a story idea that's currently buzzing through my mind). I'd just like to know; could the word "schism" be used to describe the splitting of a planet (a sentence example: "Though many are killed by the meteor, a fair percentage of Earth's population have somehow survived what they call; The Abominable Schism" ... I've slightly changed the sentence that I had wrote down, though, I hope you don't mind)? I know "schism" more-or-less means a split or division of sections, though I believe it is mostly used in reference to churches and religions. But I'd prefer to ask the opinion of someone who is truly skilled with their English, just to make sure that my story will make sense (and it really annoys me when I make mistakes, as I should really know better). If you could take the time to help me with this, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks. ☺️
Thanks a lot Alex. Your online English classes are very interesting. Thumbs up!
Your videos are soooooo helpful and easy to understand. How you explain it , is what makes the difference!
"It's what makes the difference." I'm glad it's easy for you!
I think that "had better" sounds a bit like a soft threatening. For example: "you'd better learn your lessons if you want to pass your test". There is an emergency, as Alex explains, and I think there is also a certain threatening. What is your opinion, readers?
Roxy Rroxy LOL I agree with you!
I totally agree, had better sounds like a warning, in fact I think it's a warning.
learning english this way is really pleasant! Thank you Alex
14 years later, it helped me! I am a Bangladeshi in Myanmar.
I am from Somalia, I admired your class. I hope I shall learn more and I subscribed to get more.
Alex, I really like how you teach English.
I LOVE the way you teach.
I mean, I don't watch the videos for the content per say, but rather because I like your teaching.
Thank you... we use your video in our English class, is a good virtual tool and very realistic, is true when you realize that in the real life the people doesn't talk in the formal way... that is the biggest difficult for those that not speak English as a first language, like me!!
Thank u Alex . I'm Arabian student and I really enjoyed in your video.
You are teaching very politely
And awoesome
I'm from Philippines, I love ur teaching sir... Thank you
Dear Alex. I would like to thank you for your interesting lessons.
You helped me so much, I’m Brazilian. Thank you so much!
That was the great explanation ever…. Thank you…..❤❤
Hi Álex, these examples helped me a lot, because I always had that trouble I just knew that some of those advices are stronger than the others but now I have a clear idea thak you !!
I am from Algeria and i love your classes you are great teacher thank you
You're very welcome. Thank you for studying with me! :)
Great lesson! Thanks!
you are the Very Good Teacher! I like your videos! Thanks you!
You explain very well.I like your English class.
I liked this video !! Tks for the explanation !
The ambulance helped you with a good example: "They ought to stop..." hahahhaha
Very good Alex, you know how to improvise.
Very useful lesson. I didn't know about the slight differences among them.
Your sentence are awesome, thank you ❤️
thank you for the very good explanation
Great lesson!
your classes are very exciting i thank you so much for that
Your explanation was clear as a bell.
Thank you.
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English Lessons with Alex (engVid AlexESLvid) Hi, sir can I learn from you how to use should have,could have,must have,ought to have,may have,might have in english grammar.thank you if you will teach.
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Thanks for this. Very easy to understand.
you are simply terrific! thanks for the videos!
5.51 : "That sound is an ambulance driving by.We ought to stop teyp but we will keep going because we are almost finished."
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I thought "Oh no. The police is in the house. Ths man is going to be in jail!!" jajajaj LOL
Thank you Mr. 🤗
congratulatinos, your classes are the best.
Thank's a lot! That's amazing I can feel you teach with love! Thanks again for this staff!
As a matter of fact, you're the best teacher on UA-cam👍👍👍
You're too kind, but thank you.
Learn English with Alex [engVid] you're welcome. Will you teach us "be gonna hafta" and "gotta"? Because I need these lessons and I couldn't find any videos about them on UA-cam.
Thanx a lot
Your class very intersting because your english verry well
Man I like the way of your explanation and manner. You look funny
Thanks for your video! So clear!
Thank you very much, from Azerbaijan🙏🏻
You are welcome!
Hi Alex! I was thinking: What about "Shall"?
Thank you 🙏🏼
you explained clearly...
thanks alex!
Thank you so much my grammar is getting worse this video helped me a lot!
Dear Alex, I'd like to know when can I use extremely, absolutely , and beautiful
Such a beautiful smile 💞
thank you so much you helped me a lot when i've got the exams
Thank you very much
Thanks alex, u doing a gr8 job.
Very helpful!! Really helped me at my homeworks!! Thanks a lot Mr. Alex.. :)
Teaching remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hopefully this will help.
Thank´s for this lesson, but I have a question.
Can I also use shall?
For example:
He shall call his mother.
Amazing video Alex. god bless you.
Thank you for your advice ! Can I say "He ought to go to meet someone." ?
He ought to go out to meet someone special
What about ( shouldn't) ? Can we use ought to in negative form ?
Had better express strong or week recommandation ?
Thank for helping me
Thank you
Hi Alex nice video as I need!
That's nice explanation alex. but I'm still confuse how to use ought to in negative and question form. MOst of website said you should not put 'to' but oxford said you must put 'to'...how's that? neeed reply soon :(
Thankful ❤
Hello Grammar, where you from? I'm Brazilian, thanks for yours exemples.
Hi @ioniscarface, have and has are indicate possessive "She has an apple."
or past time "She had an apple" or Past Perfect Tense "The train had left when we arrived." if you give advice you can't leave had alone that makes advice with "BETTER". Make me correct if I'm wrong. Good luck.
Thanks a lot✨✨
Gracias buen video
But here you mixed between( should )and ( must )since there is a difference between them in the degree of necessity or obligation.
I think that the difference between (should ) and (ought to) is that we use (had better) to give advice about specific situations, not general ones. If you want to talk about general situations, you must use (should).
Great class !!!!!
Thank you very much man i think you should be my teacher in my school !!!!
You were helpful Thanks what are you doing
Thank you so much for this video
You're very welcome. I'm glad people are still benefiting from these older lessons!
What is the negative form of ought to and had better? Please answer me teacher🙏
Thanks a lot!
thanks so much
Dear sir alex, I have one question to you. What do i have to use for the past form for these words ( should, ought to and had better ) could u please give me some examples on them.
That's a good idea for a lesson. The past forms are...
HAD TO (negative = DIDN'T HAVE TO)
I had to go home early.
We didn't have to do that.
OUGHT TO HAVE (negative is not common, but most people say OUGHT NOT HAVE)...this is NOT COMMON
We ought to have stayed longer.
You ought not have done that.
HAD BETTER HAVE (negative...not common again...HAD BETTER NOT HAVE)
You'd better have told the truth.
Just use "HAD TO" and "DIDN'T HAVE TO" in 90% of cases. The other two aren't very common in standard speech at all.
Hey Alex What's the difference between major and career?
One Question : Had is normally used in past tenses..so in this case how can we use "had better" as future tense? pls advise
was about to ask the same question but I see nobody's answered for eleven years haha
"Should I stay or Should I go?"
you are the best alex
Do we have might in advicibility??
Thanks. Its so good. but i've a doubt. the word "had"is used to refer the past tense, isn't it?pls clarify .
What's the difference between ought to and should?
Bravo from Spain!! Olé 💃
I really laughed a lot with your "had better" example, but it was very illustrative. Thanks!!!
Ha. Thanks! I'm glad it was memorable! :)
Should and ought to aren't any same meaning yet. Yes you're correct if we use "should", then it's an advise but it ain't necessary compared to ought to. You use "ought to" when it's a duty, an expect, situations and an obligation. For example I ought to go to school. To go to school is very important 'cause the politics make the rule that we oughta go to school. This is an obligaten. We're obligated to go to school. You can also say I oughtn't to skip the school. It's also a duty
I'm thrist to know english more my dad!
Thanks!! finally i find a good explication of this modals. thanks for you help!
tank you😉
tank you😉
Hey Alex wassup. Could you please reupload your old vids? Appreciate that, Sir!
Good idea. I will be re-recording some of these older ones to update the quality.
I agree the advices!
I totally agree 😅
Thanks good
thanks, a nice video.
That was a bad example 😂
I think the ambulance was there for here 🙂🤡
Thank you useful and helpful video 😊❤
Good provides useful know
I am from morrocco. I need to converse with s1 hwo can help me in learning english
I'm going to use Ought now.
"We ought go shopping!"
It sounds awkward since I'm a male, asking to go shopping plus the weird word. Double win for me.