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Título: English grammar "Introductory it and there"

Descripción: Vídeo tutorial de gramática inglesa que explica el uso y la construcción de "it" and "there" y sus estructuras dentro del discurso. Seiz Ortiz, R. (2021). English grammar "Introductory it and there". http://hdl.handle.net/10251/167132

Descripción automática: In this video, the presenter from the environment of Applied Linguistics discusses the uses of English particles "it" and "there" as introductory elements in sentences. The lecture aims to clarify the patterns and correct usage of these particles, particularly with the verb "to be."

Initially, the video describes the use of "there" as an empty subject to introduce or identify things in a sentence, and it applies to the existence of objects or people. For example, "There is a printer for $25" or "There are two engineers who are Ph.D.s in the company." The presentation distinguishes between the usage of "there" and "it," emphasizing the errors commonly made by learners.

Moving on, "there" combined with the verb "to be" is explained, including structures followed by nouns or participial phrases. The presenter also touches upon formal English structures using "there to be" or "there being," with relation to verbs that denote future expectation, like "anticipate," "expect," or "intend."

The video further explores different forms of "there" plus "to be" in modal constructions, including present and future tenses. Examples provided include "There will be," "There might be," and "There used to be." The speaker then addresses common expressions following "there + be," such as quantifiers and indefinite pronouns, highlighting their use in formal and academic English.

In the case of "it" as an introductory particle, the focus shifts to its role when the true subject is an infinitive or a that-clause. This structure is prevalent in expressions of importance, probability, normality, emotional reactions, and other ideas. Additionally, "it" can act as an introductory object connected to an infinitive clause when referring to an attitudinal verb such as "consider" or "regard."

The video concludes with a review of specific "it" structures, like "It's no use trying to explain," and emphasizes the significance of using "it" and "there" correctly to maintain an impersonal tone in technical and academic English. The speaker hopes the audience finds the guidance on these essential structures useful and ends by thanking the viewers.

Autor/a: Seiz Ortiz Rafael

Curso: Este vídeo es el 4/8 del curso ENGLISH GRAMMAR.    • ENGLISH GRAMMAR  


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