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Grammar Review: Pronounshttp://esl.about.com/od/beginningenglish/ig/Basic-English/Pronouns.htm

There are four types of pronouns: Subject Pronouns, Object Pronouns, Possessive Pronouns and Demonstrative Pronouns. Here is a list and explanation showing the different types of pronouns:

Subject Pronouns - I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they function as the subject of a sentence:I live in New York.Do you like playing tennis?He doesn't want to come this evening.She works in London.It won't be easy.We are studying pronouns at the moment.You went to Paris last year, didn't you?They bought a new car last month.

Object Pronouns - me, you, him, her, it, us, you, them serve as the object of a verb.Give me the book.He told you to come tonight.She asked him to help.They visited her when they came to New York.She bought it at the store.He picked us up at the airport.The teacher asked you to finish your homework.I invited them to a party.

Possessive Pronouns - mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, yours, theirs show that something belongs to someone.

That house is mine. This is yours.I'm sorry, that's his.Those books are hers.Those students are ours.Look over there, those seats are yours.Theirs will be green.

Demonstrative Pronouns - this, that, these, those refer to things. 'this' and

'these' refer to something that is near. 'that' and 'those' refer to things that are farther away.

This is my house.That is our car over there.These are my colleagues in this room.Those are beautiful flowers in the next field. P

Possessive adjectives - my, your, his, her, its, our, your, their are often confused with possessive pronouns. The possessive adjective modifies the noun following it in order to show possession. I'll get my books.Is that your car over there?That is his teacher, Mr Jones.I want to go to her store.Its color is red.Can we bring our children?You are welcome to invite your husbands.

Songs:

Need You Now – Lady Antebellum http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTQxMjY3NTYw.html

If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/WPURRv3IpAQ/

Love Story – Taylor Swift http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XODM5ODI0Mjg.html

Every time – Britney Spears http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/fC2V3Ev1P_Y/

Over You – Daughtryhttp://www.tudou.com/programs/view/iwXsCQzQ1L8/

This I Promise You – ‘N Synchttp://www.tudou.com/programs/view/vdZb6ntSAII/

Pride and Prejudice – Moviehttp://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTYwMTM5NDg4.html

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He’s here!

Is he amiable?

Is he handsome?

He’s single! (I believe so.) *cheers

Oh my goodness, everybody behave naturally!

Narrator: In an era when marrying a rich man was the most a woman could hope for, Elizabeth Bennett was way ahead of her time.

“I singled you out as a companion for my future life”

“Sir, I cannot accept you”

Don’t worry Mr. Collins! (to the father): tell her you insist on marrying him! You’ll have this house! Save your sisters from destitution!

Narrator: From Jane Austen, the beloved author of Emma and Sense and Sensibility,

That is Mr. Darcy –

He looks miserable, poor soul!

Miserable he may be, but poor he certainly is not!

Do you dance, Mr. Darcy?

Not if I can help it.

What on earth have you done to poor Mr. Darcy?

I have no idea…

I do not have the talent of conversing easily with people I’ve never met before…

Perhaps you should practice

May I have the next dance, Miss Elizabeth?

….

This fall, focus features presents, the story of a modern woman…

Lady Catherine: Mr. Darcy is engaged to my daughter. Do you think this union can be prevented by a young woman of inferior birth?

… who discovered the one person she cannot stand, is the one man she may not be able to resist!

Do you expect me to rejoice in the inferiority of your circumstances?

From the first moment I met you, your arrogance made me realize that you were the last man in the world I could ever marry!

Do you not think him handsome, ma’am?

Yes, I dare say he is

He’s been a fool… but then (again), so have I.

We are all fools in love.

You’ve bewitched me, body and soul.

Make Learning a Habit It's important to be exposed to many different areas every day. However, you shouldn't try to study too many different subjects. These suggestions take a short listening and reading as the basis for daily practice. You are trying to learn many new things, so don't try to learn too much in any one area too quickly!

Listen - 10 Minutes There are a number of beginning level listening selections that you can use on this site. Books written for children are also a great idea. Here are some suggestions for free children's books that you can listen to on your computer:

Storynory: (Audio books for Free)

Read - 10 Minutes

Choose a subject you like to read about and read for fun. You can find beginning level reading here on the site. These sites also offer 'easy' English reading selections. Simple English NewsEasy English Times

Improve your Vocabulary - 5 Minutes Take five minutes to write down all the new words you find in your listening and reading exercises. Keep a notebook, and write in the translation in your native language.

Grammar - 5 - 10 Minutes Think about what you are studying in English class (if you are taking it). Or, if you are studying by yourself, take out your grammar book and find one grammar point to review. You can also use the beginner grammar resources at this site. Take a quick look at the grammar and then think about the listening and your reading. Did you hear or read these forms? How were they used?

Speaking - 5 Minutes It is very important to move your mouth and speak! Even if you only speak to yourself. Take five minutes and speak out loud (not silently). Try to quickly summarize what you listened to and what you read. Can you do it? Of course, it's better if you can do this with a friend. Find a friend and study together a few times a week. You can practice together.

That's it! Approximately thirty minutes a day, every day - or at least four times a week! If you continue to do this, you will be surprised at how quickly your English improves!

Of course, there are many more ways to improve your English. However, make a habit of doing these simple exercises at least four times a week. When you have questions come to this site and use the beginning English resources, or use your grammar book. Watch a video online, try to use English in every way you can - even if the language is too difficult.