Learn English with Steve Ford-Peppy 1-Grammar

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Thanks for the comment! We use "I DO love you" to give more emphasis to love. In grammar terminology it is called "emphatic do".

For example:

Mary: John you don't love me anymore.

John: That's not true Mary! I do love you.

[2010bettyrodriguez]

HI , very good videos. My Name is Beatriz im teaching english in Chile , individual lessons. I have a question, why do we use sometimes the expresion . I do love you. ?

Thanks

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

@2010bettyrodriguez Good question! It's called "emphatic do". We use it to give more emphasis to a sentence:

Mary: John you don't love me anymore

John: No Mary I DO love you. ( I really love and you are wrong to say I don't love you)

I hope this helps!

Regards,

Steve

[mtc1982mtc]

From Brazil

From Marcio

Hi teacher

How do you do?

I've been studying English Grammar

for a long time but I can not speak

English. What can I do?

hugs from Brazil

[ModeloMenina]

In England we used to say: YOU GOT TO GO NOW when speaking fast.

But that's what Steve mentionned above:

YOU'VE GOT TO GO NOW.

But I've never heard DO YOU GOT? Sounds very awkward to me, or maybe too slangish. You'd better avoid saying that when tested in English.

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

@ModeloMenina That's the important thing to point out. That 'Do you got' can be heard in American slang or even overall relaxed speaking. The important thing is to know what is used informally and what is correct grammatically.

[werminy]

Hi, Steve,

I think both expressions are used in both British and American English. I think that another difference (apart from the ones you explain) between both expressions is that "Do you have..." is more polite or formal than "Have you got..." Do you agree?

Thank you

[Mrtoropesado]

Thank you for the video

[diabloxscorchox]

I just say "you got" like.. example: "you got any smokes?" or ""you got a pencil?" if im asking people if they have any of these things in an informal setting. im american, by the way

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

@diabloxscorchox Great! Thanks for sharing. It helps the non-native speakers understand how English is used in a natural setting.

Steve

[kurtikurtev1]

nice

[anthonylynch1]

Is that David Camron ?

[juliazaslavskaya]

Thank you very much! Finally I understood it. So easy. Thanks

[thanhvuueh]

very good steve, thank so much

[chnrao10]

Hi

I dont know english. but as possibel as i want to learn english. because in my relatives are insult me, my fatherinlaw my daughters study MBA, they know englishwell,u dont english,, u study aftral Bcom so they treated iam a vast person. i study Bcom., in my mother toung.now iam in USA so i am facing problem to mingile to with others, and i need a job to do . i have a kid of 6th month. so i want to learn english at home in online. so please can u sugges me.and i want to learn vocabulary.

[MsToootaaa]

thank you

[andyfastandfurious]

I´d like to know how I can contact you by skype. I´ve been looking for your nickname but by now I haven´t been succesful at it. I´d also like to know if I have to pay a fee for your online consulting question.

Thanks, Andrew from Colombia. 

[cryingviolin]

thnx alot !!

but can u make video about << how to use i did and could and nagetive of it !!

[mukeshpratapsingh85]

i like all your videos.the way u teach i really i like it.but my problem is that when i speak grammetical mistake is there in communication.can u help me out i don't know how to frame it in english.if u help me out i really oblijed to u.can u plz give me your no.& e -mail id

[nisabenthon]

I´m an English teacher in Brazil, and I´m playing your videos once a month to my students on public school here. They´re loving! I´ts someone different than me speaking to them. Thanx for your videos!!!!!

[Didi77100]

Very helpfull. Thank you. :)

[Kirikosb]

Hi Steve,I am from Greece.I think your videos are really usefull!!Thank you.

[pedroyamil445]

Hi Steve I am from Sapin and I am learning so much with you! Thanks!

[jose190785]

hello teacher.. im learning english with your class.. thanks.. im from paraguay

[youtyvian]

Do you got? I can't recall ever hearing this question! To me it's simply bad and incorrecet English. Where can I find examples of this construction in use!

[amzthetitchlank]

I'm english & i have to point out! English & American is very different! Such as Tuesday. People in england say Tuesday as (chuseday) Americans Say TUesday.

So if you want to learn English, learn it from a English speaker.

[matineesuxxx]

@amzthetitchlank TRUE THAT lol

[poiZnndSkY14]

The "American structure" of words are so improper... And I'm American... isn't this saying something?

[onlytoine]

Thank you for your lesson, that's great!

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Have you gotten in the U.S.A.= have you received eg. have you gotten your H1N1 shot yet?

[juliencw]

I have a doubt about this video, shouldn´t it be "have you gotten" instead of "have you got"?

[PartyPadCA]

@juliencw Both work, I don't know if certain words modify "got", but whatever. :)

[perenzoru]

the best teacher. greetings from PERU.

[lauratkd2005]

um abraço e sorte!!!!!

[lauratkd2005]

Steve gracias explicas muy bien! me encanta quiero aprender mas ingles, kss from argentina

[fettadeutschanils]

the video is good i have in english E

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

This is the thing isn't it? How can we learn and have fun at the same time? There has to be a happy medium! Keep up the good work! Steve

[werminy]

@PrivateEnglishPortal

Hi, Steve,

I think both expressions are used in both British and American English. Would you say that another difference (apart from the ones you explain) is that "Do you have..." is more polite or formal than "Have you got..." Do you agree?

[perlamaria30]

Hi this is the best It keep me from being bored just to make conversation is there any chat rooms where I can practice? and also if I write down incorrectly can you correct me? Can I improve my english even if I don't talk it 24/7? Because I have a friend of mine that is an english native and likes a lot spanish and I have told him several times to help me with my english he does it sometmes but we mostly speak spanish.I speak english on my job all the time and he espends a lot

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hello! Hello! Hello Everybody! Thank you very much for your comments! Steve

[werminy]

@PrivateEnglishPortal Hi, Steve,

I think both expressions are used in both British and American English. Would you say that another difference (apart from the ones you explain) is that "Do you have..." is more polite or formal than "Have you got..." Do you agree?

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

@werminy Without a doubt the influence of American English on the British is incredible! For sure these two traditionally British and American structures are starting to mix. When I saw Prince William in a recent TV interview, I nearly fell off my chair when he said 'gonna'. So here is another prime example of how 'gonna' went mainstream. You might find some Americans who use 'have you got' but I don't think it would make much difference in terms of level of formality in American society.

[linuxman1]

Thank you Steve.

[waryuary]

great! even if it is just one we've been able to know the coinage of the sentence rather the combination of the two.

[1001096275]

Hi, I have been to the United States about 3 years now. can you tell me what is the different between excuse and excusable? can you exaplain what is adverb and give a couples of it please, I don't really understand it.

[satom2007]

Thank you very very very much Steve its really great done...

[man21042]

Thank you very much indeed. From where do you know of our travels?

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

You had written that you needed English for travelling about a month ago!!

Take care!

Steve

[man21042]

Hi, my English is not the best. I know that! Therefore I do not understand that a "peppy questin" a "fast or quick question" is. Peppy means "full of verve". Who is able to explane it to me? PLEASE. GIVE ME A PEPPY ANSWER.

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

The definition is written as added text in the video.

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

You will see that I have focussed on the definition of 'peppy' as something 'brisk' with 'speed' : 1. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy: active, brisk, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, forceful, kinetic, lively, sprightly, strenuous, vigorous. See action/inaction.

 3. Disposed to action: active, brisk, driving, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, enterprising, lively, sprightly, spry, vigorous, zippy. Informal snappy. See action/inaction.

[man21042]

Hello, thank you very much indeed for the answer! I have got it. That means, the questions are bracing. You live and learn. Thanks, once more. Best regards, Manfred

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hey Manfred! Any time! I got your message ! Best of luck in your travels!

[ClaudiaWAC]

I just finished to watch the whole TOEFL' series! I think I'll watch all your videos, they are really well done and your way to speak is the most clear and clean I heard here on YouTube.

Thank you so much for your work!

Greetings from South Italy!

(correct my comment please : P I hope it is written correctly!)

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Thanks Welton!

Regards and abraço !

[lucaskappel]

Ei, Steve. Do you speak portuguese too? Because i heard your videos where you use expressions in portuguese. I am a brazilian.

Regards, Lucas

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

For sure I do!!!

[pregocore]

Thanks Steve.

Welton, Brazil.

[HebaAlaaEldin]

Thanks,they are good and useful too,but i still like to use the correct way of using  grammer ,as u said ,it is grammatical wrong when we say "do u got"??

I have aquestion, I had an exam last week and the teacher asked me

Are you done?? is it grammatical right?? or not ,if i wanna correct it i will say " have u done ?? or have u finished am I right or wrong??

[leviqueiroz]

wow... i was watching ur videos... i loved this method!!

it's easy to understand !! u explain to many forms. i every get it!!

congratulation! :)

[AgnieszkaD1990]

Leviqueiroz, we think the same ^_^

I love Steve's videos also and he has chosen such a great method to help us. He is such a great man! :)

[IndieInstead]

hmm.. nope as i never said you did.

im just saying dude.

chil-axe amigo!

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Awesome! thx! You can't imagine how many 'INTERESTING' comments I get! :)

[IndieInstead]

we (the uk)

dont use the term "do you got?..." americans on the TV do.

[blueash6891]

hey! thanx 4 these videos..these r really helpfull 2 me!!

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

you are very welcome !

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

I am referring to informal speech in North American English which uses 'Do you got' as a informal variation of ' Do you have' ( American) and 'Have you got ( British).

The important thing I stress in the video is that it is grammatically incorrect.

However, people in North America still use it informally.

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

It's comparable to the use of double negatives, 'ain't' as well as ' less' people etc. They are frequently used in street English.The reference about SPELLING I made in my previous comment is to 'srvfan04' who had said that ' practise' was spelt incorrectly in the text beside my video.

[specialjon1]

Sorry Steve but I have never, ever heard anybody ever say "Do you got," and I have been teaching in Japan for 7 years. I work with Americans, English, Canadian, Australians and New Zealanders.

[srvfan04]

ironically you spelt practice wrong xp

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

The Canadians, British, Australians and New Zealanders all use British spelling . Other examples include: colour, behaviour, and analyse.

Hope this helps ! :)

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Thanks!

[nanamedia]

Good job

[xnightxamex]

...no one i know says "do you got"...

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

That's good! You are hanging out with great people !

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hi Your21stcentury !

Thank you for your generous comment! I am trying as hard as I can for all of my global family !

[your21stcentury]

Steve! More once, thank you very much!

Your videos are great and useful for people world wide.

Your are the best teacher of the world!

Bye.

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

You are most welcome!

Warmest Wishes !

Steve

[jefsaugo]

Excelente Vídeo Steve!! Estou aprendendo bastante com você!!

obrigado ; )

bye bye

[Dino8846]

thanks teacher

[fede1736]

Thanks

[Angelsecretsmile]

As drzlecuti said , all have the same meaning but in different ways.

Thanks a lot Mr. Steve that was useful.

[serajoun]

thanx mr steve,, this is seraj from libya, new student at your great global class room

[lachylove]

hello mr steve my name is lazaro aim from cuba  i study english with your videos , very good videos, thank mister steve.

[robbierl]

hi sir steve.. my name is mark.. i am a filipino and ive been here in america for a year . yet i cant speak english pretty well. i just wana ask you to teach me how to use HAD, HAS, HAVE... please sir steve.. it confuses me a lot.. tnx sir steve... tnx so much..

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

That's great! You can do it! You can learn English by yourself! Keep up the good work!!!

[christianryes]

Thanks for your help. I have studied english since 5 month ago and I know that I have to effort to know how to speak english as well as you do.

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Thanks for your comment malekalansari !

Steve

[malekalansari]

thanks steve .... you are a great teacher

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Well said drzlecuti !

This interchangability is a daily reality for me since I teach both American and British English. Well done on your analysis!

[drzlecuti]

In general, "have..." and "have got" (often contracted as in "I've got, you've got, he's got" are almost perfectly interchangeable phrases. I have a book = I've got a book; I have a headache = I've got a headache; etc.

[drzlecuti]

As a native speaker of English, I cringe at someone trying to make sense of all the ungrammatical and poorly pronunced phrases that we use. In a fast-food restaurant, a customer might ask: Hey, y'gotta spoon? (= Hey, you got a spoon = hey, have you got a spoon = have, do you have a spoon?...all meaning exactly the same thing.)

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Great to hear 11amlunch !

[11amlunch]

However i never noe u and about ur videos. I'm from Poland~~. So, ur videos are very very helpfull ur great teacher ; >. And i understand you!! Hah ;P

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

cool! Go for it!

[deathtobill5]

I have known english forever lol i never learned except from when i was baby i am an american

but i want to be an esl teacher one day

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Thanks Felipe!

[Felipiin1993]

I prefer to use "Have you got .. " :D

Thx Steve , You're a great teacher !

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Thanks David!

[davidsz1984]

THANK YOU!! IT'S AWESOME!

[skyunderworld]

:) hahaha Have you got? my heart say

"Thank you so much"

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hi! Yes, singing is a great way to learn English. It is a great way to remember things which can be boring to remember like grammar and phrasal verbs!

Say hello to all of your family and friends in Algeria!

Steve

[3elle81]

Hi Steve! Another thanks for your video and...can I suggest a first step to Zinouziani to improve his spoken English? Probabily, in Algeria he have not a lot of people to speaks within...so...start to sing! Sing and sing...read the lyrics and sing! I'm sure...this method can help you! Steve, what you think about?

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hi life0is0play ,

Thanks so much for your comment! You can't imagine how important it is to get your wonderful feedback!

I am happy I am helping you!

Have a great day!

Steve

[life0is0play]

hello steve

English language not my mother tongue, I am arabic girl but I found your interesting video help me to understanding more about English language I love your videos.You have wonderful way to teach this language please don't stop thank you.

thank you so much

[yinmugao]

hello,i am chinese boy ,can i make a friend with you

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Olá Fana!

Thanks for your kind compliment! What part of Portugal are you from?

Please say hello to all your family and friends in Portugal!

Steve

[r1sc0s]

Olá Steve, I love your videos, it helps me a lot!!! you are the best teacher!!!! Realy you explain perfectly!!! greetings from portugal!

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hello! Hello! Hello! Zinouziani!

You are not alone! I hear this from many students..........good at grammar, weak in speaking and weak in grammar........good at speaking. It's just something which happens. You need to start working on speaking with other people in English as much as possible! This is a right brain exercise which has to be done daily!

Please say hello to all your friends and family in Algeria!

Steve

[zinouziani]

Hello Steve!

Many many thanks for cooperation,your tips,classes and all the other videos related to how should the student do to improve his English skills...I really liked your method in teaching.

Then,I think I have to introduce myself.I'm Zinou.I'm 23 years and single.I'm from Algeria.I'm a student at the Faculty of interpreting and translation where have a very good English level is very important!Finally I have qt:Though so good in Writing I'm still feable in speaking!Where's the problem?

[AgnieszkaD1990]

Thanks! You are awesome!

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hello! Hello! Hello! Thanks so much for your feedback!

Steve

[NewRaiden]

thank you very much mate, I come from Italy; you are the best :)

[dieg3244]

Steve thanks for your great collaboration,

is very gratifying to see how there are people who cares about selflessly to help others,

Your videos have helped me a lot,

best regards,

Diego

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Thank you for the encouraging comments! BTW, great guitar playing!

Bye for now!

Steve

[iopkythowal]

you and Mr Duncan are the best on youtube,

your pronunciation is so clear and I like the audio from your movies. thanks for those free classes.

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Thanks for all the kind comments guys! Indeed I will keep rocking 'till the sun sets!

[lokeshctpl]

Hi Steve I love u a lot ..U r Awesome in teaching us..iam from india...Iam your great fan...thank u very much...keep rocking

[khmerkrom007]

dear teacher, i am from cambodia and your englsih teaching online is very useful for me, now I just finished Learn English with Steve-Business English 10 , and i cannot find Learn English with Steve-Business English 11,.... thanks for your help

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hi there!

I hope you are enjoying my videos! Business 10 is the most recent video of my Learn Englisg with Steve- Business series! I should be releasing my next Business video soon!

Bye!Bye!

[teddythefrency]

Thanks a lot for your Portal.

I would like to follow lessons with a canadian accent too, I love the variety and flexibility of english language, canadian, british, american, and australian or newzed english.

Is canadian a mix between british and US english? I found some words which are very specific to Canada as "couch" by example.

I am a very happy french man, I found another excellent teacher on the Net and Youtube.

Thank's a lot

[jordanasoares]

wow!

[nadjaanica]

very good!

[aboubey]

Hello steve,

Thatk you to share your experience with us

Abdel

[spwan3]

right on

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Hi Spwan3!!! Congrats, you are now an active participant in the Lucky 7 contest. Your name will be anounced on my Jan 14th video update.

Regards,

Steve

[tarasbmal]

Thank you for very useful information.

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

This video arose from my experience in Brazil where there are schools which are based on British English and across the street you have schools based on American English. Imagine a student's confusion when he/she would study for one semester at the British School and then cross the street and study at the American school for the following semester. This is my job sometimes, to untangle what my student's have learned at different schools.

Regards,

Steve

[tarasbmal]

I see. I had some courses with different variant of English. It was confusing for me.

[hoanghalinh]

I also learnt the differences among those different questions

This video is very helpful too!!

Linh

[lwaked]

I'm very happy that I finally found THE teacher. I can't wait to start having classes with you!

[oskioscar]

I feel stupid:( I use "Do you got" :( Thanks for your help! I should speak properly:) A nice video!

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Not to worry!!!! Spoken like a true native would informally!!!!!!

[PrivateEnglishPortal]

Not to worry, so many native speakers in North America use this too. We are all in the same colloquial boat!!!!!!!

Steve

[lewn5]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[opspops]

good!

[anderpedron]

Great!