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Beginning Grammar

Rachel Fernandez and Karen Vallejo

This specialization is for those who want to study English grammar at the beginning level. Through the three courses in this specialization, you will learn the fundamental features of English grammar such as word forms, verb tenses, and question and answer formation so that you can start your English learning journey on the right path.

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Three courses

Word Forms and Simple Present Tense

In this course, you will learn about different word forms, including nouns, proper nouns, plural forms, and singular forms. You will also learn when to use the articles “a” and “an.” Additionally, you will learn about the BE verb in English, how to form it, and when to use it. Finally, you will learn how to form other verbs in the simple present, including some spelling rules, and how to make negative forms.

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Questions, Present Progressive and Future Tenses

In this course, you will learn about question words in English and how to form questions in the simple present. Then you will learn how to form the present progressive to express ideas about things that are happening right now. You will look at the differences between the simple present and present progressive. Finally, you will learn how to use “to be going to” and the present progressive to talk about the future and how to use “can” to talk about ability.

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Simple Past Tense

In this course, “Simple Past Tense,” you will learn how to form and use the simple past. You will see that there are a lot of irregular verbs in the simple past, but there are some patterns you can use to help you remember. You will learn about spelling changes when you add an “-ed” ending, as well as how to form negatives and questions in the past.

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Introductory

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University of California, Irvine

Instructors

Rachel Fernandez

Karen Vallejo

Level

Introductory

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