English - Common Grammar And Spelling Mistakes

Its, it's. Your, you're. There, they're, their. Learn how to correctly use these, and other, frequently misused words!

What you'll learn
Learn the definitions of its, it's, your, you're, there, they're, and their
Learn how to correctly use those words
Reinforce your skills with quizzes along the way
New content! Learn the definitions of whose, who's, loose, and lose
New content! Learn "should've," "could've", "would've" and learn how to spell definitely
Requirements
A working knowledge of English is required. This course is not suitable for people who do not know any English.
Description
New content added on March 3rd, 2016!  New sections added for whose vs. who's; loose vs. lose; should've, would've, could've; and the proper spelling of definitely.–-Learn English grammar from a native English speaker and former math teacher!  Yes, grammar is not usually taught in math courses, but solid grammar skills are required to effectively teach math courses (or to teach any course using the English language, really). This course is all about teaching the difference between its and it's; the difference between your and you're; the difference between there, they're, and their; and some other topics.These words are frequently misused, as anyone who reads comment threads on Facebook, YouTube, or anywhere else on the Internet knows.  If you are someone who likes to argue on the Internet (who doesn't?) then knowing how to correctly use these words will give you an advantage over your opponent!Also, and perhaps more importantly, knowing how to correctly use these words can help you more effectively draft a résumé and cover letter for a job application, helping you stand out from other applicants who may not know how to use these words.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction and Topic Outline

Section 2: Its and It's

Lecture 2 Definition of Its

Lecture 3 Examples with Its

Lecture 4 Definition of It's

Lecture 5 Examples with It's

Section 3: Your and You're

Lecture 6 Definition of Your

Lecture 7 Examples with Your

Lecture 8 Definition of You're

Lecture 9 Examples with You're

Section 4: There, They're, and Their

Lecture 10 Definition of There

Lecture 11 Examples with There

Lecture 12 Definition of They're

Lecture 13 Examples with They're

Lecture 14 Definition of Their

Lecture 15 Examples with Their

Section 5: Summary

Lecture 16 Summary

Section 6: Whose and Who's

Lecture 17 Definition of Whose

Lecture 18 Examples with Whose

Lecture 19 Definition of Who's

Lecture 20 Examples with Who's

Section 7: Loose and Lose

Lecture 21 Definition of Loose

Lecture 22 Examples with Loose

Lecture 23 Definition of Lose

Lecture 24 Examples with Lose

Section 8: Spelling

Lecture 25 Should've, Could've, Would've

Lecture 26 Definitely

People learning English,Fluent English speakers who need a refresher or clarification,People who like to argue on the Internet