Learning verb forms together: Simple present | Bangkok Post: learning

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Here is a great example of the use of the simple present using one of the cutest and most viewed youtube videos ever.

This is another lesson in support of my book Understanding English verb forms http://bit.ly/9Kr9aT

I like you when ......

The simple present is not just about the present moment

Children learn the basic grammar of their language very quickly and they usually learn much of it from their mothers. Here is a very cute example. The little boy in the video clip is just learning to talk, but already he clearly understands how to use the simple present. Notice, he is not talking about the present moment. He is talking more generally.

1. When does the little boy say he likes his mother?
2. Does he say he likes his mother all the time?

Answers

1. He likes his mother when she gives him cookies (above photo right)
2. No. He only likes his mother when she gives him cookies, he says. He loves his mother but not all the time.

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If you have a short video or an idea that you think would work to illustrate an English verb form, you can connect us through twitter or contact me directly at:

If you have a finished video, you can upload it to a site like Youtube so we can have a look at it. We can then embed it on a page on our site as well. Make a short lesson together with your video so users can understand the main point.
You can also point out videos that you find online that might be useful for understanding verbforms.

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