009 - Possessive Pronouns (my, mine, your, 's) - Beginning English Lesson - Basic English Grammar

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Lesson 9 - Possessives (I, my, mine, 's...)

I - my - mine
you - your - yours
he - his - his
she - her - hers
it - its (not it's) - (nothing used)
we - our - ours
they - their - theirs

Drew - Drew's(his) - Drew's (his)

Alec and Drew - Alec and Drew's (their) - Alec and Drew's (theirs)

This is my book. - This book is mine.

[EnglishAnyone]

Hello, again, Richard. :)

There is a video on this & that in this series.

I think this video does make it pretty clear. Is there anything your students aren't understanding? We like to introduce things, but students will still need to practice what they've learned.

Good luck!

[EnglishAnyone]

@live4ever100 Thanks for the comment. You can use "this, " but since it's already understood, we use the shortest thing possible when replying.

Here's another example:
Are Bob and John coming for dinner?

You CAN answer, "Yes, Bob and John are." But in conversational English, because we already know you're asking about Bob and John, we shorten the subject to "they."

Hope that helps!

[EnglishAnyone]

@TheAtos1984 Glad you're liking the videos! If you have any suggestions, do share them!

[EnglishAnyone]

Now I feel awkward, 'cause I have no idea what you're talking about. But I am happy to see the "That awkward moment when..." comment meme on one of our vids!!! :D

Have a good one, Omar!

[EnglishAnyone]

@masj20081 You mean, "Who wants to eat a banana like me?" We do!

[EnglishAnyone]

@Termininja Great! Next lesson should be up this Sunday!

[EnglishAnyone]

Thanks, Ali, for all the comments. :)

Some people like the music, others don't. You can't win 'em all. :D

[EnglishAnyone]

Glad you liked it! If you have any questions, please ask. :)

[EnglishAnyone]

@darlingkisses Great idea! We're always happy to try things with other teachers!

Don't know about Mr. Duncan, though. He won't even respond to our friend request.

[EnglishAnyone]

@MrGonzolife Glad you liked it. More advanced lessons are coming soon.

[EnglishAnyone]

@live4ever100 You're very welcome!

[salsollo]

would you please, be able to put up a nice and easy to understand video on this that/ these/those
or his her and

their = their kid is a boy (HIS parents are this couple)? something like this so my own students would get their head around this subject?
but please, should this be too time consuming I would want you to feel free not to work on this

and sure I do like your videos

Thank you very much for your kind reply x

[liveever]

I thought when you ask with this, you need to answer with this. Is this your banana? No, this isn't. This is my banana... answer me please. Great video!!!

[deniska]

Why we don't speak this is my A banana? why without 'a'. Please explain me this rule

[franita]

your videos! so simple and useful! I teach English in Chile :) and these videos make it so much fun for my students. thanks a lot!

[regianebatistadealmeida]

I'm watching ALL your vídeos, thank you

[OmarioWorld]

That awkward moment when you thought you clicked on the Spanish version of mine...

[skolyoutubecarlson]

Seems like dictature. ONly your banana XD

[TengkuFatinFarhana]

You should team up with Mr.Duncan in China. You guys would be awesome. :D

[OmarioWorld]

@EnglishAnyone Thanks! Hope so too! It was easy though