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Simple Present - 'Be' Verb
 
  VIDEO:

    1.   “Verb to be, simple present, affirmative”

  
  SOURCE:     Mrs. Zee

TIME:

 5:22
  NOTES:     includes contractions like “we’re”, “he’s”, etc.
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDSXihIHiI
  VIDEO:

    2.   “The verb ‘to be’ – simple present”

  
  SOURCE:     Easy English

TIME:

 2:57
  NOTES:     includes contractions and negative; just lists, no lesson or practice
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co6lmoOoZsU
  VIDEO:

    3.   “The verb be – present tense – video class”

  
  SOURCE:     Albelivio Galvao

TIME:

 6:26
  NOTES:     includes contractions and yes/no questions
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVH8AGb0jO4
 

Simple Present Verbs
 
  VIDEO:

    4.   “Present simple – forms and uses”

  
  SOURCE:     AMES836

TIME:

 8:38
  NOTES:     includes frequency adverbs, do / does / don’t, etc.
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZTb7lK6eJg
  VIDEO:

    5.   “Present simple tense in English – grammar lesson”

  
  SOURCE:     Woodward English

TIME:

 15:09
  NOTES:     includes lots of charts of 1st/2nd/3rd person with verb, written and audio
        examples sentences, questions and answers
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH2rk3q4omM&t=815s
  VIDEO:

    6.   “Simple Present – Grammar & Verb Tenses”

  
  SOURCE:     Ellii

TIME:

 4:49
  NOTES:     good lesson with graphics
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvVdIJ0las0
  VIDEO:

    7.   “Non-action Verbs - English Grammar Lesson”

  
  SOURCE:     EA Learning English

TIME:

 4:41
  NOTES:     advanced lesson on non-action verbs, plus “think” vs. “’be’ thinking about” etc.
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmDTY7ZwzrQ
  VIDEO:

    8.   “Talking about daily routines in English (present simple)”

  
  SOURCE:     English Panda

TIME:

 1:59
  NOTES:     cute cartoon story about a woman’s usual day, with non-action verbs
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kePBvNotYy4
  VIDEO:

    9.   "present simple adverbs of frequency"

  
  SOURCE:     Kids zone

TIME:

 2:03
  NOTES:     animated video:  1st half - cartoon story; 2nd half - simple lesson
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jazQHyzJMg
  VIDEO:

    10.   “Action and Non-Action Verbs (Stative Verbs) and Exceptions!”

  
  SOURCE:     Bilingual Experiences

TIME:

 6:47
  NOTES:     lesson with lots of example sentences and a review quiz at the end
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kl-GfGIAO4

Present Progressive   (Continuous)
(and simple present vs. present progressive)
 
  VIDEO:

    11.   “Present Continuous Tense for Kids”

  
  SOURCE:     Sanook English ESL Activities

TIME:

 2:20
  NOTES:     a few very easy multiple choice quiz questions with cute animations
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-tku3eRs4I
  VIDEO:

    12.   “Present Continuous Verb Chant - What Are You Doing?”

  
  SOURCE:     ELF Kids Videos

TIME:

 3:52
  NOTES:     cute, fun “what are you doing?” animations with music
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl8g2pZ82ME
  VIDEO:

    13.   “Present Progressive – Grammar & Verb Tenses”

  
  SOURCE:     Ellii

TIME:

 5:00
  NOTES:     serious lesson with grammar patterns, examples, and graphics
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKzG_ZS-Ydg
  VIDEO:

    14.   “present simple and present continuous”

  
  SOURCE:     MsLaura MsAndrea

TIME:

 2:31
  NOTES:     cute animal cartoon – “what do you do on Fridays”, followed by lesson
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLF0lHOrTls
  VIDEO:

    15.   “Learn English - present simple and present progressive”

  
  SOURCE:     Learn English with Nick Shephard

TIME:

 3:00
  NOTES:     good, clear explanation of the difference, with graphics – British accent
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dToboUPXdxE

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   P A S T   T E N S E S

Simple Past - 'Be' Verb
 
  VIDEO:

    16.   “The verb "TO BE" - Simple Past - Easy English Class”

  
  SOURCE:     Easy English

TIME:

 1:30
  NOTES:     short simple introduction to “was” and “were” and negative contractions
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n02xhOcQiM
  VIDEO:

    17.   “Past Simple Tense be - was / were: Fun & Interactive English Grammar ESL Video”
  SOURCE:     oomongzu oomongzu

TIME:

 4:37
  NOTES:     easy, slow-paced lesson with examples; British accent
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3FdGPehN-E
 

Simple Past Verbs
 
  VIDEO:

    18.   “Simple past – Grammar and Verb Tenses”

  
  SOURCE:     Ellii

TIME:

 5:47
  NOTES:     introduction to regular and irregular past verbs; good example sentences
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI3S3kdkofo
  VIDEO:

    19.   “Past simple tense | Structuring sentences”

  
  SOURCE:     GoEnglish

TIME:

 5:13
  NOTES:     charts of word order for past; affirmative and negative; lots of example sentences
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwh_IWwwN8Y
  VIDEO:

    20.   “English Grammar For Beginners - Regular Verbs In Past Simple Tense”

  
  SOURCE:     Online English Expert

TIME:

 3:34
  NOTES:     how to make regular –ed past verbs, with spelling rules; cute cartoons
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlZXd-m6Pdw
  VIDEO:

    21.   "ESL Past Simple Tense: Irregular Verbs - Activities Outside”

  
  SOURCE:     HELP – Helpful English Learning Place

TIME:

 5:54
  NOTES:     cute graphics of outdoor activities with irregular past verb use
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oHECVYf8Ic
  VIDEO:

    22.   “English Irregular Past Tense Verbs - Vol. 1

  
  SOURCE:     Verb Ninja

TIME:

 3:57
  NOTES:     cute cartoon graphics with some common irregular past verbs
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk7pwVYJctE

Past Progressive   (Continuous)
(and simple past vs. past progressive)
 
  VIDEO:

    23.   “Past Continuous Tense for Kids | Past Progressive ESL”

  
  SOURCE:     Sanook English ESL Activities

TIME:

 3:49
  NOTES:     brief lesson with cute, funny cartoon examples
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb_qdxmspeU
  VIDEO:

    24.   “Grammar Andy: Past Progressive”

  
  SOURCE:     American English

TIME:

 2:00
  NOTES:     “Grammar Andy” cartoon character tells a story and gives a lesson
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZpp7ifDR2E
  VIDEO:

    25.   “Past Progressive – Grammar & Verb Tenses”

  
  SOURCE:     Ellii

TIME:

 6:33
  NOTES:     serious, thorough lesson with lots of visuals of example sentences;
        practice quiz questions at the end
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlEF3-onNWU
  VIDEO:

    26.   “What were you doing? - Past Continuous”

  
  SOURCE:     Easy English

TIME:

 5:54
  NOTES:     animated drama about some people’s bad day – funny; lots of examples
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etvW0FOD_so
  VIDEO:

    27.   “Simple Past vs Past Progressive (Very easy rule)”

  
  SOURCE:     Logus

TIME:

 11:39
  NOTES:     long lesson with animations – 1st simple, 2nd progressive, 3rd the difference
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8vPMcpllT4

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   F U T U R E   T E N S E S

Future - 'Be' Going To
 
  VIDEO:

    28.   “future – be going to”

  
  SOURCE:     Amber Miller

TIME:

 3:01
  NOTES:     simple cute introduction with cartoon characters
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHug-PjCOng
  VIDEO:

    29.   “Be going to – future: English Grammar”

  
  SOURCE:     AMES836

TIME:

 6:30
  NOTES:     lots of example sentences with pictures
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX54nn65CeY&t=59s
  VIDEO:

    30.   “Simple Future with Be Going To – Grammar & Verb Tenses”

  
  SOURCE:     Ellii

TIME:

 4:55
  NOTES:     good lesson with many examples and graphics
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpmmTWcjVbM
 

Future - Will
(and will vs. 'be' going to)
 
  VIDEO:

    31.   “Future Simple Tense - Will Won’t: Creative ESL Whiteboard Animation Video”
  SOURCE:     oomongzu oomongzu

TIME:

 2:56
  NOTES:     cute animated lesson on 4 reasons to use “will” and “won’t” for future, plus
        contractions like I’ll and You’ll
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz4-LkCEHCU
  VIDEO:

    32.   “Simple Future with Will – Grammar & Verb Tenses”

  
  SOURCE:     Ellii

TIME:

 4:43
  NOTES:     short lesson with good visuals and practice questions at the end
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n14zCZAvSjI
  VIDEO:

    33.   “Future simple (Going to vs Will)”

  
  SOURCE:     Learn English on Skype

TIME:

 2:06
  NOTES:     short lesson on basics of “will” vs. “going to” with cute kid drawings
        and example sentences
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTiT63K0KMo
  VIDEO:

    34.   “Going to VS Will (Easy rule)”

  
  SOURCE:     Logus

TIME:

 5:59
  NOTES:     easy explanation of going to vs. will, with cute and funny cartoon examples
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KcGo6xwHSk

Future Progressive   (Continuous)
 
  VIDEO:

    35.   “Future Continuous Tense: Beginner's Guide with Examples & Stories"

  
  SOURCE:     Educraft

TIME:

 1:37
  NOTES:     good, clear short animated lesson with questions and answers; British English
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVtaHshNrq4
  VIDEO:

    36.   “Future Continuous Tense"

  
  SOURCE:     Easy English

TIME:

 6:44
  NOTES:     funny animated story with lots of examples; short lesson at end
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOs0cZ12Fhk
  VIDEO:

    37.   “Future Continuous - Easy English Class"

  
  SOURCE:     Easy English

TIME:

 3:07
  NOTES:     good whiteboard lesson with charts and examples, with voiceover
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgCc_HTNt20
  VIDEO:

    38.   “5 Ways to Use The Future Continuous Tense in English"

  
  SOURCE:     English with Greg

TIME:

 11:05
  NOTES:     goofy Greg's long, thorough video lesson; good explanation of ways to
        use future progressive
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV8uXTdXH1w
  VIDEO:

    39.   “The Future Progressive | Future Continuous

  
  SOURCE:     First Class English

TIME:

 4:54
  NOTES:     good overview of the tense with nice graphics, including action vs. nonaction verbs
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P22ynfF-tf0
  VIDEO:

    40.   “Simple Future vs Future Progressive: Easiest Rules; Useful Examples"

  
  SOURCE:     Logus

TIME:

 9:32
  NOTES:     good, long cartoon lesson with good example sentences and explanations
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9iVM5CqM-4

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   P E R F E C T   T E N S E S
 
  VIDEO:

    41.   “The PERFECT TENSES: PAST, PRESENT, & FUTURE"

  
  SOURCE:     Teacher Grace Alicamen

TIME:

 7:16
  NOTES:     excellent overview of perfect tenses, with lots of examples for each
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YFXe_ibzF0
  VIDEO:

    42.   “Learn English Tenses: Introduction to Perfect Tenses"

  
  SOURCE:     Learn English with Rebecca - engVid

TIME:

 2:53
  NOTES:     good video & whiteboard introduction to all the perfect tenses, including continuous
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tles09G3saA
 

Present Perfect
 (including "for" and "since")
 
  VIDEO:

    43.   “Present perfect affirmative and negative - grammar animation”

  
  SOURCE:     MsLaura MsAndrea

TIME:

 3:16
  NOTES:     cute cartoon about a hungry cat, followed by lesson
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=givOTZa9TQY
  VIDEO:

    44.   “Present Perfect | Fun English Grammar Lessons | Learn English”

  
  SOURCE:     Learn English by Pocket Passport

TIME:

 4:57
  NOTES:     excellent, thorough introduction to present perfect by animated teacher
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXN8hY0WwGg
  VIDEO:

    45.   “Grammar animation U3: Present perfect with "how long", "for" and "since"”
  SOURCE:     Anna Latorre Beltran

TIME:

 2:01
  NOTES:     really funny cartoon with strange creatures – “how long have you worked here?”
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyYB-0PVtns
  VIDEO:

    46.   “SINCE vs FOR | What's the difference? | Learn with examples & quiz!”

  
  SOURCE:     Learn Easy English

TIME:

 5:16
  NOTES:     good lesson with charts and lots of example sentences; quiz at end
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX8-MPuv5gs
  VIDEO:

    47.   “Present Perfect Tense with Since and For with Exercise and Examples”

  
  SOURCE:     Think & Learn

TIME:

 3:37
  NOTES:     clear whiteboard lesson on “for” and “since” with lots of examples
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EhNfSI5WkM

Present Perfect Progressive
(and present perfect vs. present perfect progressive)
 
  VIDEO:

    48.   “Present Perfect Continuous Tense - English grammar tutorial video lesson”

  
  SOURCE:     englishgrammarspot

TIME:

 4:11
  NOTES:     good blackboard lesson with voiceover; includes continuing and repeated
        action examples
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4LNCzd5JU4
  VIDEO:

    49.   “Present Perfect Progressive – Grammar & Verb Tenses”

  
  SOURCE:     Ellii

TIME:

 5:09
  NOTES:     serious lesson with charts, sentence patterns, examples; quiz at end
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCzJN0g5NHQ
  VIDEO:

    50.   “Present Perfect Continuous Story - Nick's bad day at work”

  
  SOURCE:     Educraft

TIME:

 3:00
  NOTES:     a funny animated story about a bad day, with conversation and blackboard lessons
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cJoYrvuG9k
  VIDEO:

    51.   “Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous - English grammar tutorial”
  SOURCE:     englishgrammarspot

TIME:

 2:30
  NOTES:     blackboard lesson – a bit boring, but lots of good examples
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv3dgXjAru8
  VIDEO:

    52.   “Present Perfect Simple vs Continuous - The Difference between these Two Tenses”
  SOURCE:     To Fluency

TIME:

 2:45
  NOTES:     good lecture on continuing and repeated actions with present perfect
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oODlA-r7HU

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Past Perfect
(and past perfect vs. simple past)
 
  VIDEO:

    53.   “Past Perfect”

  
  SOURCE:     Learn English on Skype

TIME:

 2:48
  NOTES:     very good, clear introduction to past perfect with cartoon examples
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGvDiycGoOg
  VIDEO:

    54.   “Grammar Andy: Past Perfect”

  
  SOURCE:     American English

TIME:

 2:31
  NOTES:     ‘why Andy became a teacher’ story, with examples and good blackboard lessons
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYCCsYRLdHc
  VIDEO:

    55.   “Past Perfect Tense"

  
  SOURCE:     Teacher Aya EducaToon

TIME:

 3:04
  NOTES:     cartoon teacher Aya gives a good intro lesson; examples with “before” and “after”
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tWxMHmnjhA
  VIDEO:

    56.   “I HAD LEARNED... The Past Perfect Tense | Lesson with Pronunciation & Examples”
  SOURCE:     mmmEnglish

TIME:

 12:51
  NOTES:     high quality, long and thorough video lesson by good, energetic teacher Emma
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjj5-KnpdIQ
  VIDEO:

    57.   “Past Simple vs. Past Perfect"
  SOURCE:     Sarah Gistelinck

TIME:

 3:08
  NOTES:     short animated chalkboard lesson with music only;  good overview
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nluiuutfUP4
  VIDEO:

    58.   “Past Tense and Past Perfect Tense"
  SOURCE:     Teacher Aya EducaToon

TIME:

 11:02
  NOTES:     long, thorough review of the tenses with diagrams, examples; quiz at end
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieHv1yBHMWE
  VIDEO:

    59.   "Learn English Tenses: PAST SIMPLE or PAST PERFECT?"
  SOURCE:     Learn English with Rebecca - engVid

TIME:

 14:11
  NOTES:     long, thorough video of teacher Rebecca - good explanations and examples
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsSxZ4nwpbk
 

Past Perfect Progressive
(and past perfect vs. past perfect progressive)
 
  VIDEO:

    60.   “PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS Tense | Easy Explanation”

  
  SOURCE:     Everyday English

TIME:

 1:42
  NOTES:     good, short basic introduction with examples; British accent
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_AEGQGyx24
  VIDEO:

    61.   “Past Perfect Continuous Tense - English grammar tutorial”

 
  SOURCE:     englishgrammarspot

TIME:

 3:04
  NOTES:     good blackboard lesson including sentence and question formation
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88L7ErhfLFQ
  VIDEO:

    62.   “Past Perfect Progressive Tense”

  
  SOURCE:     TeacherPhilEnglish

TIME:

 6:27
  NOTES:     thorough blackboard lesson with good charts; includes negative and
        question formation
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w-tcUgAW3c
  VIDEO:

    63.   “How To Use Past Perfect Tenses | SIMPLE or CONTINUOUS”

  
  SOURCE:     mmmEnglish

TIME:

 18:13
  NOTES:     Emma’s long, thorough video with examples, uses, mistake lessons, and more
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey0JqLSfCdA

Future Perfect

 
  VIDEO:

    64.   “Future Perfect"

  
  SOURCE:     Learn English on Skype

TIME:

 1:31
  NOTES:     clear, short introduction with example sentences, good diagrams, and cute cartoons
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXQycMakyRw
  VIDEO:

    65.   “Future Perfect Tense Examples"

  
  SOURCE:     GoEnglish

TIME:

 2:15
  NOTES:     good overview with example sentences and cartoon graphics
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z-44ok3CDI
  VIDEO:

    66.   “10 Years from Now - The Future Perfect Tense"

  
  SOURCE:     Easy English

TIME:

 7:42
  NOTES:     fun cartoon story about students' future dreams; lots of real-life example
        sentences; short lesson at end
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX53YSKPssQ
  VIDEO:

    67.   “Future Perfect | ENGLISH GRAMMAR VIDEOS"

  
  SOURCE:     FlyWay English

TIME:

 3:34
  NOTES:     amusing animated story of a plane trip; lots of + and - example sentences
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoIDF6q_sLg

Future Perfect Progressive
 
  VIDEO:

    68.   “Future perfect continuous tense | Sunshine English"

  
  SOURCE:     Sunshine English

TIME:

 5:58
  NOTES:     cute cartoon conversation followed by short lesson and review quiz
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOjBjnngp8U
  VIDEO:

    69.   “Learn Future Perfect Continuous Tense | Basic English Grammar Course"

  
  SOURCE:     Shaw English Online

TIME:

 7:15
  NOTES:     video lesson by Esther with lots of example sentences
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_EmxKvrSM4
  VIDEO:

    70.   “Future Perfect Progressive Tense"

  
  SOURCE:     TeacherPhilEnglish

TIME:

 7:58
  NOTES:     good but dry lesson with diagrams, charts, and lots of examples: + & - & questions
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPz_5NXh91E
  VIDEO:

    71.   “Future Perfect VS Future Perfect Progressive"

  
  SOURCE:     Tom Silprasert

TIME:

 1:38
  NOTES:     comic strip character presents blackboard comparison of the two tenses
  LINK:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgXhOFneSJE
 
 

 

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