This is the third course in the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation specialty. In this class, you will learn about the advanced grammar concepts of noun clauses and conditionals. You will learn about several different types of each and get lots of practice using them appropriately. This may seem like difficult grammar, but this course will make them easy to understand. These grammar points are essential for any learner trying to master fluency in the English language.
Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
This course is part of the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Specialization
Noun Clauses and Conditionals
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Noun Clauses
This week, you will learn about the important grammar point of noun clauses. There are several types of noun clauses, and using these in your writing or speaking can make your English sound more advanced and interesting.
7 videos (Total 31 min), 4 readings, 7 quizzes
7 videos
Meet Your Teachers48s
Week 1 Introduction34s
Introduction to Noun Clauses6m
Noun Clauses with Question Words7m
Noun Clauses with "If" and "Whether"7m
Noun Clauses with "That"5m
4 readings
Introduction to Noun Clauses Practice20m
Noun Clauses with Question Words Practice20m
Noun Clauses with "If" and "Whether" Practice20m
Noun Clauses with "That" Practice30m
5 practice exercises
Introduction to Noun Clauses Practice8m
Noun Clauses with Question Words Practice Quiz8m
Noun Clauses with "If" and "Whether" Practice Quiz8m
Noun Clauses with "That" Practice Quiz8m
Graded Quiz20m
Week
2More Noun Clauses
This week, you'll continue learning about noun clauses and different ways to use them. You'll learn how to make sentences with reported speech and how to add variety to sentences by reducing noun clauses. Have fun!
8 videos (Total 37 min), 3 readings, 5 quizzes
8 videos
Reported Speech Part 16m
Reported Speech Part 27m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Part 13m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Part 24m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Part 33m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Gerunds Part 15m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Gerunds Part 25m
3 readings
Reported Speech Practice20m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Practice20m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Gerunds Practice20m
4 practice exercises
Reported Speech Practice Quiz8m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Infinitives Practice Quiz8m
Reducing Noun Clauses to Gerunds Practice Quiz8m
Graded Quiz20m
Week
3"Ever" Words and Conditionals
Now, you'll learn about another kind of noun clause. After that, you will learn about conditionals. Conditionals seem a little tricky at first, but they're fun to learn. Finally, you'll learn how to talk about wishes.
7 videos (Total 39 min), 4 readings, 6 quizzes
7 videos
"Ever" Words7m
Real Conditionals in the Present and Future6m
Real Conditionals Review2m
Other Ways to Express Condition Part 16m
Other Ways to Express Condition Part 27m
Wishes8m
4 readings
"Ever" Words Practice30m
Real Conditionals in the Present and Future Practice20m
Other Conditionals Practice20m
Wishes Practice20m
5 practice exercises
"Ever" Words Practice Quiz8m
Real Conditionals in the Present or Future Practice8m
Other Conditionals Practice Quiz8m
Wishes Practice Quiz8m
Graded Quiz20m
Week
4More Conditionals
In the final week of the course, you'll about more types of conditionals and how to writes sentences that mix various conditionals. You'll also learn how to omit "if" from some conditional sentences. This seems like some of the most challenging grammar in English, but you will find that it's not that difficult. Have fun learning it!
5 videos (Total 22 min), 5 readings, 6 quizzes
5 videos
Unreal in the Present6m
Unreal in the Past4m
Mixed Conditionals5m
Omitting If3m
5 readings
Unreal in the Present Practice20m
Unreal in the Past Practice20m
Mixed Conditionals Practice30m
Omitting "If" Practice20m
Learn More10m
5 practice exercises
Unreal in the Present Practice Quiz8m
Unreal in the Past Practice Quiz8m
Mixed Conditionals Practice Quiz8m
Omitting "If" Practice Quiz8m
Graded Quiz20m
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Top Reviews
By RA•Feb 25th 2018
It was an excellent course. I got a lot of new grammar staffs in a funny way. Thank you Emily and Jacke you are amazing teachers.
By AD•Dec 30th 2016
Really enjoyed this course. Highly recommended for non native speakers who wants to speak like a native.
Instructors
Tamy Chapman
Instructor, International ProgramsUniversity of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Emily Ellis
Instructor, International ProgramsUniversity of California Irvine Extension
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About the Learn English: Advanced Grammar and Punctuation Specialization
This specialization follows our Learn English: Intermediate Grammar specialization and includes more advanced grammar concepts such as noun clauses and conditionals. You'll also learn how to blend verb tenses effectively and how to punctuate sentences correctly. This specialization is useful for non-native English speakers who want to improve their fluency or native speakers who want to improve their accuracy in using English for academic or professional purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
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