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Standard Deviants: Grammar For All - Learning English Grammar - The Parts of Speech

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Good luck remembering anything you were "taught" in this program! There's no structure, no method. The stuff is just "thrown out at you" and you're supposed to absorb it somehow. The kids are cute, and some of the jokes were kinda funny, but I found myself having to watch it over and over, trying to figure out what they were trying to teach me. If you really want to learn grammar, look for something more instructional.

This DVD takes you at a rapid speed through the basics of grammar. There are three more DVDs in this series that deal with grammar and punctuation.

The DVD may be best used perhaps for a review of grammar -
to brush up on what you know.

If you're starting from scratch,
it may also been a solid introduction - getting acquainted with
the elements of grammar. If words like "adverbs" or "adjectives" sound like mystical language to you - they will be demystified here.

On the other hand, if you're struggling with conjugating irregular verbs, you'll still have to pick a good grammar book and to memorize the verbs you don't know.

And, as a matter of fact, this DVD is best used in conjunction with a good grammar book. DVD only helps to learn and memorize areas of grammar faster, but it does not replace the need to work separately on the areas that may be challenging for you.

beg to differ with the last reviewer; this dvd is structured and substantive. It is rapidly paced, but it keeps the viewer's attention with music, graphics, and its overall fun format and "cool" vibe -- it is not for a really young audience, and that may be one reason for its pace. I am a college grammar instructor, and I feel it is on target for my first year students. Perhaps the target audience is 9-12? Also, in my estimation, it is not meant to be shown like a movie from start to finish, but section by section as needed (hence its structure); repeat viewing is probably the best way to go for some of the trickier parts of speech (for example, verbs). The video starts out with the question "What is Grammar?" and then proceeds to walk its viewers through the eight parts of speech. I rated it three stars rather than five because its graphics are a bit dated and it gives cursory treatment to a few parts of speech. As far as supplementing lectures, or for self learners, this video is one of the best I've seen and, for an academic video the price cannot be beat.

This series is an excellent use of DVD. You can more around, take quizzes and a final exam that is pretty cool. These guys and girls (who look good) take you through the boring stuff with some flair. I recommend these to anyone needing help in Grammar.