Grammar and Style Video 1
Summary
TLDRThis video introduces grammar and its importance in writing. It explores the origins of the word 'grammar,' linking it to 'glamour' and the broader concept of learning. The video emphasizes how a good understanding of grammar empowers better writing. Topics covered include grammar rules, word classes, syntax, and style choices such as denotation, connotation, and vocabulary building. The video highlights how English evolves with new words from social media and popular culture, making it 'tricky.' Quizzes and tasks are assigned to reinforce learning, preparing viewers for future videos on sentence structures.
Takeaways
- π Grammar and glamour share the same root, derived from the Greek word 'grammaticos,' meaning letters and learning.
- π§ Grammar originally referred to all learning, including magical and glamorous aspects, before narrowing to language rules in the 17th century.
- βοΈ Everyone has an intuitive sense of grammar, but conscious knowledge of rules is essential for improving writing skills.
- π Grammar involves understanding the system of rules that govern language, focusing on how words interact in a sentence (syntax).
- π Studying grammar involves recognizing word classes and their roles in sentences, which is key to effective communication.
- π Reading widely helps improve writing and grammar awareness, offering insight into effective language use.
- π οΈ Grammar is a toolkit that enhances writing confidence and power, helping writers understand what works and what doesnβt.
- π€ English can be tricky: words like 'slim chance' and 'fat chance' mean the same, but 'wise man' and 'wise guy' convey different meanings.
- π English is constantly evolving, with new terms like 'cronuts,' 'viral,' and 'sigma' emerging from social media.
- π To improve writing, it's essential to build a rich vocabulary, understand word choice, and be mindful of connotation and denotation.
Q & A
What is the connection between the words 'grammar' and 'glamour'?
-Both 'grammar' and 'glamour' are derived from the Greek word 'grammaticos,' meaning 'of letters.' In the Middle Ages, grammar referred to learning, which also implied knowledge of magic, making the two words related in origin.
Why is it important to have both an intuitive and conscious command of grammar?
-While many people have an intuitive command of grammar from everyday use, a conscious understanding of grammar rules helps improve writing by allowing individuals to apply these rules more effectively and accurately.
What is the role of syntax in understanding grammar?
-Syntax refers to the arrangement and interaction of words in a sentence. Understanding syntax is crucial to grasp how words function together to form coherent sentences, enhancing both writing and grammar comprehension.
What is the difference between traditional parts of speech and contemporary linguist classifications?
-Traditional parts of speech classify words based on categories like nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. Contemporary linguists, however, refer to these as 'word classes' and focus on the function of each word in a sentence.
Why is reading widely important for improving grammar and writing?
-Reading widely exposes individuals to diverse writing styles, improving their intuitive sense of grammar and sentence structure. It also helps develop a better understanding of effective writing and grammar usage.
How does grammar provide 'greater power' over writing?
-A strong understanding of grammar equips writers with tools to create more precise, clear, and effective sentences. This knowledge boosts confidence and enhances the ability to communicate ideas more powerfully.
Why is English considered tricky when it comes to word meanings?
-English is tricky because some words can have different meanings in various contexts. For example, 'slim chance' and 'fat chance' mean the same, while 'wise man' and 'wise guy' have contrasting connotations.
How is English constantly evolving?
-English evolves with the introduction of new words (neologisms) and coined terms. Examples include 'cronuts' (a mix of croissant and donut) and terms popularized by social media platforms, such as 'viral' and 'sigma.'
What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
-Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association a word may carry. Understanding both helps in selecting the right word for the intended message.
What should writers be cautious about when choosing words from different varieties of English?
-Writers should be mindful of spelling differences and vocabulary variations between British and American English. For example, 'centre' (British) vs. 'center' (American) and 'biscuit' (British) vs. 'cookie' (American).
Outlines
π Introduction to Grammar and its Origins
This paragraph introduces the topic of grammar, starting with its origins and how it's connected to words like 'glamour' and 'grammaticos'. It highlights how grammar used to mean 'learning' in a broader sense, including knowledge and magic. The section also emphasizes that while many people intuitively understand grammar, formal study allows for better writing and deeper understanding of language rules, terms, and concepts like syntax and word classes.
π§ Developing a Grammatical Mindset
The focus here is on gaining a deeper understanding of grammar. It underscores the importance of having an intuitive sense of grammar, gained through reading and practice. By honing grammar skills, you enhance your confidence and writing ability. The paragraph explains that words are powerful tools, requiring careful selection. It also introduces how the language can be tricky, with examples like 'slim chance' vs. 'fat chance'. Lastly, the importance of learning grammar's structure is introduced, promising more videos ahead on the topic.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Grammar
π‘Glamour
π‘Grammaticos
π‘Syntax
π‘Word Classes
π‘Denotation
π‘Connotation
π‘Neologism
π‘Intuitive Grammar
π‘Confusable Words
Highlights
Introduction to grammar and style, and its importance in writing.
Grammar and glamour both derived from the Greek word 'grammaticos,' meaning 'of letters,' linking grammar with learning and even magic in the Middle Ages.
The focus of grammar in modern times shifted to the rules of language by the 17th century.
People can speak and write correctly without explicitly knowing grammar rules, highlighting intuitive grammar knowledge.
A conscious command of grammar rules helps improve writing and is necessary for clarity.
Grammar is defined as the underlying system of rules for language.
Studying parts of speech and word functions in sentences is a key aspect of grammar education.
Syntax is the arrangement of words in a sentence and an important concept in understanding sentence structure.
A grounding in grammar offers greater confidence and power in writing.
Reading widely improves grammar sense and writing skills, as poor writers often lack a reader's perspective.
Words are crucial tools in writing, and mastering them leads to better writing.
Denotation and connotation are essential concepts in understanding word choice and meaning.
English is tricky: some words have different meanings based on context, like 'slim chance' and 'fat chance' meaning the same.
English is constantly evolving with new terms like 'cronuts' and social media terms like 'viral' and 'hashtag.'
Proper word choice and pronunciation are key to effective communication and writing.
Transcripts
hi everyone Welcome to our first video
about grammar in style and today I would
like to introduce you about grammar and
what does it matter to our live to start
um the materials about grammar in style
okay I would like to share a
presentation from University of
Queensland okay maybe it could help you
to understand more about Gram now this
one o there are three words out there
grammar Glamour and
grammaticos okay let's Wonder so what
what does the word grammar mean to you
okay let's just um have some thought
about
itar okay
have you ever had a thought that grammar
has something to do with the word
glamour okay so funny thing is that one
of the grammar experts uh Professor Fred
D austino from University of Queensland
talks about the glamour of grammar so he
explains how both words are derived from
the word for learning as in grammar
schools grammar and glamour are
essentially the same word derived from
the Greek grammaticos meaning of letters
which covered the whole of arts and
letters in the Middle Ages ramar
generally meant learning which in the
popular imagination included a knowledge
of
magic okay can you can you imagine that
so grammar has Origins that are
glamorous and magical the narrowing of
grammar to mean the rules of language
came late in the 17th century to the
study of English and in the 19th century
the words when their separate with
okay so it's quite usual for people to
speak and write correctly without
knowing the explicit rules of grammar so
when you're studying grammar you're
studying what you may already know well
I know that you already have this kind
of um what do we call it previous
knowledge of grammar you all have an
intuitive command of grammar because
you've been using it since you well what
is it were uh Elementary School Junior
High School grammar in English Okay so
but you also need a conscious command of
the rules so that you can apply them to
your writing so let's focus on this that
the purpose of learning this so you
could uh write uh
properly so grammar is the underlying
system of rules of
language a rules of
language
right when you study what the language
can and can't do you're studying grammar
categorizing and labeling the words in
the sentence using the parts of speech
as traditional grammarians do isn't
always
reliable however and you'll learn about
the traditional parts of speech what
contemporary linguist uh call word
classes okay have you ever learned about
work classes in your previous uh
semester I believe you had and
concentrate on helping you to understand
the function of each word in a sentence
that is its role and how it relates to
the other
words okay
ummar okay traditional grammarian or
traditional
system
sytax part of speech okay another term
that you need to be familiar with is
syntax yeah I believe that you have
already had that in your previous
semester so how is
it ah okay I hope that was a good
experience in learning grammar all right
and uh it's the arrangement and the
interation among words in a sentence the
structure of the sentence okay let's
check just
set let's just set a knowledge okay that
I believe that no one starts at zero you
already have a good intuitive sense of
grammar but you need to be able to
pinpoint what makes a piece of writing
work or not work and uh you will benefit
greatly from a grounding in grammar a
knowledge of grammar will provide you
with a wonderful toolkit that will give
you a greater confidence and greater
power over your
writing okay so the basis of grammatical
awareness is senten sense and this comes
with
reading so sometimes poor writers cannot
or do not read their own writing
accurately or person
receptively they lack a reader's
perspective so you need to read widely
okay the more you read the more you will
understand about writing okay and also
the grammar and white reading
particularly of ERS who will uh write
very well will help
you okay will help you
though and this one taking care of the
tools also means developing The Faculty
of sensing you need to sense uh grammar
you need to sense the way you write when
we're not sure about a point of a
grammar so we don't have to know that we
might have it wrong because then we can
look it up and get it to work properly
uh but sometimes we're told this sort of
thing does doesn't matter very much if
only a few readers recognize an object
to unattached participles for example
and most readers don't notice and sort
of get the
sense and why
bother
okay so
let's learn about a grammar this
semester it's just uh the introduction
because we already have like um four
videos okay the rest is four videos
okay uh how words work
okay okay let's just set an expectation
here that words are your greatest tools
your greatest tools
think so in this presentation I would
like to introduce you to the concept of
style at the word level okay so good
grammar and coherent sentence structure
are the foundation of inactive writing
but also you need to choose words
well
um
so let's see right here in the
presentation
that English is tricky okay can you
notice
where
uh is the tricky
part okay so English is tricky sometimes
a word that means something in one
context means the opposite in another a
slim chance and a fat chance mean much
the same but a wise man and a wise guy
hits
differently okay what else can you
imagine or can you find another thing
that makes uh English is tricky okay
let's Wonder uh in your environment
maybe you can find it
in Instagram Tik Tok YouTube to that
somehow English is
tricky okay
so um I think you need
to what is it open the quizzes after
this okay to write down that well
English is
tricky and the next one is
this English is
constantly
changing
okay new
words
neologism or coined words coin
words so for example have you ever heard
about
cronuts C
and
donuts um craw
full okay cang and Waffle the previous
one is cang and
donuts
okay okay
um constantly
changing new computer
terms uh new terms that you can find
okay
new
terms viral
nowadays
maam oh there one that's one uh wait a
moment I think uh
something
[Music]
um well yeah me AB are you still use it
right
hashtag um
very demure very cut see
okay maybe some of you uh remember that
okay new terms that people are using in
um internet okay in Tik Tok very de very
cute
see
okay okay
new
words
s uh let's see
um oh oh this this one that is used by
gen Alpha like a Sig
Sigma um um
R and then what's that uh skid
okay maybe you can help me to find uh
the new words uh in in in in social
media yeah after this all right um
then the importance of words one must be
drenched in words literally soak in them
to have the right ones form themselves
into the proper patent at the last
moment yes you have have to dive into
the words so you can get the proper
pattern in your
writing
okay wait a
[Music]
moment let's see what do we have
here okay word
choice so before writing something
before using a word you need to choose
your words carefully so you need to
understand the difference between Den
notation and connotation so what's that
what is denotation and
connotation okay what's that okay
um giving you some
time
okay yeah
okay so
denotation is the word that leads to a
positive uh feeling or meaning but con
connotation it image or it picturize
words as a bad
one okay and the second one that you
need to do is is to acquire a rich and
ample vocabulary so you need to read to
find out this okay how the way people
use uh languages vocabularies in writing
and the next one is use figures of
speech such as metaphors and
simulates okay and be aware of the pros
and cons of adjectives and adverb
okay
and well although it's not a good idea
to use a foreign phrase that readers one
necessarily
know
um but well you can try well you can
try okay you can create and make
maintain your credibility as a
writer
okay the next one uh I'm going to
share okay this in writing you need to
pay attention to the spelling
difference okay how would you spell this
one okay
let's try
with okay
Center okay
honor
defans organize which one Mound which
one
okay Center Honor defense
organize
M and different
terms
but the same
meaning tap film movie sweets biscuit
elevator lift
sometimes you can find it in British or
American type of language okay they have
two different
vocabularies if you need to find
one okay like um
apartment and we've got flat an
apartment hookie biscuit elevator lift
okay and try to pronounce words
correctly
yeah ESO
out
anything okay H H okay
statistic statis
statistic you know uh which one is the
correct word right
okay now let's move on to a
pronunciation sometimes you will find
the same letters but it has different
sounds pronunciation
is tricky like
enough okay
true although that's totally
different
okay I'm going to give you a common uh
confusable
words okay I'm going to give you the
words table and I need you to answer uh
some
questions so uh I
could understand whether you already
read it or
not okay so just please wait a
moment okay so I would like to share
a quizzes okay which you need to
do all right I'm going to share the
confusable words in the Google
classroom and
okay you can scan this
QR or just um click the quizzes and
write down the numbers right there okay
in the
quizzes and you may uh finish
it I would give a deadline for a week so
you can finish it up to the next uh
Monday or
Tuesday
okay all right this one and I'm going
to share another
task about this
okay
it's grammar and style how words work uh
uni to fill out this task okay your name
your student numbers which class are you
and write down two words that prove uh
English is tricky with some explanation
and write three words to prove that
English is constantly changing as a coin
words or
neologism around
you Tik Tok Instagram
[Music]
YouTube
okay
coin English is
tricky
okay new words okay
all right um I think that's all for this
video okay the first video I would like
to upload another video related to uh
structures um Clauses phrases
sentences
um okay so I think uh that's all for
this very first
video uh see you again in the second
video bye-bye
everyone have a good day
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