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How many verb tenses are there in English? - Anna Ananichuk

All of these videos were very interesting and informative. There were many similarities in the way the videos spoke of all the different tenses in language. I am taking spanish classes currently and there are many different tenses to learn and it is very difficult. People do not often think about how complex language is until you try to learn a different one. English has 12 different tenses! Can you imagine learning all of those?
Silently correcting your grammar

How to use a semicolon - Emma Bryce

This video honestly helped me understand how to better use semicolons. They feel like some foreign mark that I do not understand, but now I feel more confident in using them! The punctuation confetti is difficult to decipher. If you have difficulty with this punctuation I recommend watching the video!


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