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3 ways to use ‘HAVE GOT’ in English
Learning English? You have got to watch this! In this lesson, I teach two very common words and a few different ways to use them. You will learn how to usehave got to show obligation OR possession. More importantly, I teach you which tenses each form is possible with, and how to form the negative constructions. You’ll also learn some very common mistakes ESL students make using have got. And on top of all that, I teach you a little bit of slang. You gotta check this out!
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Very good lesson!
JESUS bless you!
thanks Alex> :D
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This lesson is one of the example of good methods for english study
Yep!!! I agree with you Tiagoamericoo. This video lesson was great!!!
Dear Alex,
Thanks for sharing this information with us. It is important to be quite familiar with colloquial English -but above all, know where and how to use it- because that’s the way people really talk, even in formal settings it is used.
It can’t be denied that most English course focus mostly on formal language neglecting slang because it is not considered acceptable.
However, it is what most English students need to learn in order to interact with native English speakers when studying abroad/overseas.
Many thanks for this useful video-lesson Alex.
Happy Eastern!!!
My best regards
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thanks friend!
wow, you speak many lanquages!
I study Spanish and English>
I think would be nice if engVid had lessons of other languages as well…
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nice video, tnx a lot
Tanks
100 i am intelligent :)
wao! you are the only one here so far who got 10 out 0f 10 .
your are very good, congrats.
Yep!!!! We’re quite sure about it, Reham.
Your score speaks for itself.
Congratulations!!!
Regards
Congrats, Reham Abdelrazek!
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Good lesson!
Tanks a lot.
9/10
I must have got 10/10 nothing less, that’s all!…..
If you say: ‘I must have got 10/10 nothing less, that’s all!’, it means that you wrote the test, and still haven’t got your mark yet, but you’re giving a suggestion that you certainly did well and the result cannot be less than 10.
7 out of 10 without attending this lecture ( the video wasnt getting open so I just answer without attending lecture, teacher is that okay ? )
Guys, is there any difference between:
“I’ve gotta go” vs “I gotta go” ????
Thx for answer
“I’ve gotta go” is the coorect grammar form, slightly informal.
“I gotta go” is the slang.
Hi Alex, thanks for this lesson!
However,I beg to differ when you say “gotten” is the Bre form of the past participle of “get”.
Isn’t it exactly the opposite ?
I’ve been living in England for 8 months and have never heard anyone saying “gotten”, whereas you can hear it a lot in many American series…
Yeah, I think he was supposed to say that “gotten” is American form not the other way. haha I thought it was just me that was aware of it.
Pozdrowienia z Polski!
You gotta greet Poland too ;)
Very useful,thank you!
I’ve got only 80%, I gotta practice more!
I had gotten 70%.
nice lesson.
I’m a little confused..you said that there is no negative form for “have got” but I’ve found some in my english books and is something like this:
“Even in negative sentences, the short form, reinforced by got, is the most common.
I haven’t got enough money.
Jo hasn’t got any brothers or sisrtes. She’s an only child.”
Can you please explain that to me?
You must not use negative sentence when it’s about obligation, not possession.
I hope that helps…
Alex, Thanks for your clear explanation. I’ve got it. I got 9 correct.
Thanks Alex, I gotta study more!
Hi Alex,
another great explanation, I’ve just gotten a perfect score 100% and I’m happy. Thanks for teaching:-)
I have question, I often read some people say “I’m done” is it correct?, or it needs to put ‘have’ “I have done” it’s really confusing me.
Thank you sir..I’ve got 100%:)
Hi Alex,
another great explanation, I’ve just gotten a perfect score 100% and I’m happy. Thanks for teaching:-)
I have question, I often read some people say “I’m done” is it correct?, or it needs to put ‘have’ “I have done” it’s really confusing me.
how can my comment not be approved by engvid?
It just happens sometimes! It goes into moderation and I have to approve it manually.
I have got 10!
You got 8 correct out of 10.
:)
Thanx! :)
I’ve got 9 correct out of 10. Thank you, Alex :)
thanks Alex,
another great explanation. I’ve just gotten a perfect score 100% :-) thanks alex
I have question, I often read some people say ‘I’m done’ is it correct, or it needs to be “I’ve done”? i’m confused.
Thanks Alex,
another great explanation. I’ve just gotten a perfect score 100%, thanks :-)
I have question: i often read this to some people say “I’m done”? is it correct? or it should be “I’ve done” as present perfect. It confuses me.
Kulet_1010,either statement is correct depending on the context. ‘I have done’ would require an object (done what?) and ‘I am done’ may signify that one was finished with a task, for instance. ‘I’m done’ indicates the conclusion of an activity: homework,chores, mission etc.
Then, in case you choose I have done, it’s important to add the object. And about I’m done, it’s not necessary to add the object, and it means ‘I finished it’.
thanks a lot :)
You’re welcome, always!
Compare between British English and American English, put me in impasse situation.
thank you, Alex. I have got to get 10 out of 10 but I have got 9 out of 10
oh. I had got 9 out of 10. I wrote wrong :(
I had got 10 correct out of 10..hehe
I’ve got 10 out of 10:)Thank you very much!
i’m not allowed to comment
It looks like you are…
Why?
something wrong, but it’s ok now.
i got 80% but i am still confuse
Hi Adhidari,
It is important to express your doubts so that EngVid teachers/users can help you out. Don’t hesitate, please do so.
There’s a saying in English that goes like this “Speak now or forever hold your peace”.
Have a great week!!!
Regards
SO FAR SO GOOD
“Gotten is probably the most distinctive of all the AmE/BrE grammatical
differences, but British people who try to use it often get it wrong.
It is not simply an alternative for have got. Gotten is used in such
contexts as
They’ve gotten a new boat. (= obtain)
They’ve gotten interested. (= become)
He’s gotten off the chair. (= moved)
But it is not used in the sense of possession (= have). AmE does not
allow
*I’ve gotten the answer.
or *I’ve gotten plenty.
but uses I’ve got as in informal BrE. The availability of gotten
does however mean that AmE can make such distinctions as the following:
They’ve got to leave (they must leave) vs
They’ve gotten to leave (they’ve managed to leave).”
I´ve gotta tell you are excellent teacher.
Thank you.
got it… more or less, and thanks a lot
Guys, is there any difference between:
“I’ve gotta go” vs “I gotta go” ????
Thx for answer
Useful lesson as always.
Thank you Teacher Alex.
I have got 7 of 9 ;)
Thanks Alex :)
Hi Alex,
thanks a lot for your very useful video.
take care
Dear Alex
why do you subtitle your lesson ? That is not a good way to perfect my English !
Your accent is perfect I don’t need to read what you say. Kind regards
Thanks you very much, Alex.
thanks alot
Yey! I got 10 out of 10!
Now i know more clearly about this ways to use “have got” ^___^*
Thank you so much for this lesson, Sir Alex! :D
8\10 Thanks Teacher Alex .God bless you
I want to inprove my englishe every day, so it is a god way!!!!!!!thanks.
Clear and special lesson! Thanks Alex :)
Hi Alex,thanks for the video
Can you please do a video (lesson) about phrasal verbs we use at gym or on workouts like pull up ,push up ….
Thanks forward (y)
Hey Alex! That’s a really good job, thanks a lot!
4. Which sentence is correct?
I’ve gotta million reasons.
+I’ve got a million reasons.
Alex,why there used an article a with plural noun?Isn’t it wrong?
Hi Drogba, I think it is because of the expression of quantity that is before the “plural noun” reasonS.
You say “a, one, two, several, etc. million without a final “s” on “million”:
My laptop must be worth a million pounds/dollars/pesos, etc.
Hope this may help.
Regards
Dear Alex,
Thanks for sharing this information with us. It is important to be quite familiar with colloquial English -but above all, know where and how to use it- because that’s the way people really talk, even in formal settings it is used.
It can’t be denied that most English course focus mostly on formal language neglecting slang because it is not considered acceptable.
However, it is what most English students need to learn in order to interact with native English speakers when studying abroad/overseas.
Many thanks for this useful video-lesson Alex.
Happy Eastern!!!
My best regards
Thanks Alex, I’d got 80%. It so confusing because of the pass form, but I’ve got to practice.
Thanks Alex,
another great explanation. I’ve just gotten a perfect score 100%, thanks :-)
I have question: i often read this to some people say “I’m done”? is it correct? or it should be “I’ve done” as present perfect. It confuses me.
Then, in case you choose I have done, it’s important to add the object. And about I’m done, it’s not necessary to add the object, and it means ‘I finished it’.
(whew)… I couldn’t be able to comment yesterday. thanks it’s OK now.
the best lesson
I’ve got 100~!!! Thank you for your very helpful video~!! And i watch your viedo every day~~!! I really like your pronounciation and teaching!! What a great teacher he is!
yes, I agree. I also like to watch Alex video because his pronunciation is easy to hear and the way he teach. It was very clear.
Thanks Alex for this useful lesson. I didn’t know about the gramma of “have got” and often made mistake.
Though simple on the first sight, this topic was confusing for me especially when listening English. Thank you Alex!
Alex, I got 100%. I am learning a lot. Thank you!
I’ve got 10 out of 10. Thank you Alex!!
I think everybody here has got a full mark,, Thanks Alex you always make it easy : )
Well, well, well, . . . as far as I can see I’m the exception that proves the rule, no doubt about it.
I’ve got 100% on my test! but I’ve got to study more hard ^.^? Thank you Alex!!!
I’ve got everything as longas you are here thanks again andagain
Very useful. Thanks a lot
Can I replace I´VE GOT SEE… by I MUST SEE THAT MOVIE?
As far as I know, both express the same idea; so you can use either of them.
Regino, you are right, but: I’ve got to see…
How about the next one. I gotta watch that movie.
90% on my quiz!!
Very useful this lesson!!!
I think Alex has the best natural accent on this site or at least it appears really natural and simple to me.
Thank you. I got it >..<
Question:
“She received 90% on the quiz”
Why not “had received”?
because it said “She’d gotten 90% on her …”
Dear Alex, great Job,thanks.
thank you , i’ve got 9/10
thanks i had got 9 out of 10
still not very clear to me.
video?where?i didn`t find it who can tell me where have videos? thanks
Our videos are all hosted on Youtube, which is blocked in China. You’ll have to use a proxy or VPN.
thank you very much!
Thanks Alex. I’ve got 10 out of 10. By the way, just a short question, what about using NEED instead of HAVE (GOT) TO? Is that interchangeable?
It’s easy quiz i think after i success in it
i had 9/10 but i need talk with people (use it or lose it)
Yes I got 100%, I’ve recommended this Site, All Useful Lessons.
i received 90% from quiz :) really thanks
thanks a loot for this helpful lessons ; you really benefit us by this lessons ; wish you all the best in your life :)
Thank you.
whooo,, thanks for this exercise…
i got perfect…without the discussion..
but i listened to the discussion after i took the quiz….i just want to see how far i have learned with out a discussion..
thanX sir.. :) GodSpeed.. :)
Thank you!
I got 9 out of 10
nice lesson, I got 100 woohoo
Hi Alex thanks a lot.
take care
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Hi, Alex! Thank you very much! Your lessons have been very useful to me, I’ve learnt a lot! You’re awesome!!!
Hi alex :)
You said in this video gotta use for negetive sentences. For example, u dont gotta,he or she doesn’t gotta,and u asked us about “gotta” in number 5 and 10, but ur sentences are positive,could you please explain it more?!
Thanks only 50%.
Hi Abdul ! Me too … (only 50 from 100%. (
I’m a little complicated but thank you!
I had gotten 80/100, but it’s not so bad !!
thanks for this lesson !!
i had problems in using have got .
Thank for your good lecture.
Can you please answer the following if you may:
1. What means ‘Where them girlz at?’ – english slang
2. Why my african friend said ‘ Weren’t I at your house?’ … i used to know that you say ‘Wasn’t I’
3. Explain me the three forms of fucture in English…i didn’t take them.
Thanks
Thanks Alex. very clear.. :)
hey, it is a very nice way to check.
thanks a lot…
Exelent lesson!! :)
9/10 I like the way you teach! Thanks, Alex.
thanks a lot )
ten of ten, loud of laugh :)
Very interesting and useful.
Regards from Poland.
You’re a great teacher.
Thanks ..
Hi teacher Alex . I’d like to ask you about gotta for example : I have gotta go = I have got to go . I gotta go = I got to go . Are tow examples correct?
I got 90% . Thnx alex
I got 9 of 10. Thanks Alex for your great job =)
thanks!!!
This’s a good reason.
ํYou can explain it very well !!.
you explained it really well. thanks so much
I’ve got 100! :)) Thank you for this lesson Alex.
Alex, you know this job :D also 100 :D
Hi Alex,
At min. 4:39 you said that “(had) got” is AmE while “(had) gotten” is typical of BrE. As far as I know it’s just the opposite. Do you agree? Plus, in BrE the word “mark” would be used instead of “grade”, although both are fine, of course. Thanks in advance for your reply!
I think you’re right. In BrE: get, got, got. In AmE: get, got, GOTTEN.
A British speaker wouldn’t say ‘gotten’ .
I agree. Alex, I think you were wrong. You have got to clarify.
Thanks, a very important lesson.
I have got 100 percent correct… <3 :)
Thank you very much.
One question: ¿there isn’t the “I haven’t got” form likes a negative of “have got” form? thanks anybody to answer
Hi angie. I think you mean whether ((haven’t got ))is the negative form of (( have got )) or not. if you mean this , the answer is yes. bye.
Thanks teacher.
thanks teacher!
I get 80 :) really nice. I love it
i got 80
So nice!
thanks alex
Thank you all of you teachers I often get 100%
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Very good class! Thank you!
Thanks Alex !
I got 100 WUUJUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve got 100%! Thank you Alex!
I’ve got a high grade! Thank you for understandable teaching!
Thanks alex .. I had got a good score on the quiz .
Thanks for the lesson!
Hello Sir! Very nice to be part of your world ’cause I really love your teaching and the way you speak English very gorgeous!!! But I’ve got one to ask ”Gotten” is American or British ’cause I heard on the video while you were giving example about Present Perfet you said that ”Have/Has Gotten” are used in British but peolple often say that ”Gotten” is only American. Am I wrong? Just I wanna know more. I love you sir. Thanks
I got 90 for my Quize,and I don’t understant last one. Please tell me why,thanks!
Thank you Alex.
Alex, I have heard the following?
“I have got a car” and the teacher said that this
is Present Perfect.
Is it true? I’ve never heard neither read this
in any of the classes I have already attended
I’d like you to explain this to me.
Please, please, please, professor!
Hi Alex. Thanks a lot for the lesson. I’ve got 10 on test. But i have a confusion. In the video lesson you said that we can use( as slang) ” You don’t gotta do that!” That is negative. May i use ”You gotta do that!” as positive. Which i found in the test.
I will be very grateful if You please let me know.
Thanking You in advance.
10 over 10 here and I’m happy about it! I’ve got to go now. Bye and thanks Sir Alex for this lesson! :)
Oh, Dear Alex
This is one of the most organized lessons I’ve ever seen.
I’d been confused with meaning related to “Have Got” but this time I realized the exact meanings of that.
I really appreciate for your teaching.
I have got 100%! This is a great success for me. Thank you for the lesson.
I have got bad marks. It was not easy for me
May be biz I am tired and sleepy.
thanks … i had got useful information by for now i gotta go :)
I’ve got it 100% right! Thank you!
Thank you my teacher!
I got 80% and I am happy.
Thank you Alex for your lesson.
I’ve got 7 out of 10.It’s not enough. I hope to get 10 out 0f 10 next time
thank you
thank you so much Alex. You guys are going a commendable work. I want to ask you something.
which one is correct in the following sentences.
i have gotta go. OR i gotta go.
sorry i messed up. no offence =D. i meant ‘you guys are doing a commendable job’
People from UK say “gotten” is used in America. That’s not what it is said in the video. ???
Tip for Alex, I think you have got to redo this lesson, there is a big mistake(got- gotten), maybe you should explain more about negative and interrogative forms. Anyway, thanks Alex, you are a very good teacher.
thank you Alex!!
good as usual ! thank you very much.
Hi Mr. Alex .I wanted to know if our own answers to our frinds’ questions are checked before or not. I will be grateful if you answer.
Friends”
owesome!!!
Many thanks!
Got 8 out 10 for this one… thanks alex…
I’ve got it
I didn’t understand so well the sentence “I’ve got a black eye before”. Is this mean I fought against someone before and I got a black eye??? Alex, can you clarify this better?
thanks Alex. it really useful
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Thanks.
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I’ve got a million reasons. Is this sentence correct?
I’ve got million reasons. “a” should be deleted.
Hi,
thank you Alex for this lesson; but i want to ask you about something
which is the correct past participl of get is it got or gotten
nice lesson , thanks )
I don’t think so.
I had got 9 out of 10. LOL
Great sir. Thanks
Hi Alex ! I think this lesson isn’t very good becouse of few explanations. So, I’m sorry, but I didn’t like it.
Very useful,thank you!
good lesson
but i got only 80 percent
Thank you Alex again.
I am glad that for finding this side.
I advice everbody to watch all videos.
Many thanks Alex, it was so helpful lesson for me…
I’ve gotta try harder to break out my wall in some reason. ?
Good lesson anyway !! Thanks ?
When you want to say “I am feeling so cold” with emphasizing.
I have got freezing or I got freezing.
which one!
Hello Alex, I’d like to ask about quiz number 10. why after verb immedately is coming other verb without using the ‘to’ i misuderstood. please explane me that
Thanks. I got 100%.
I’ve got 100%.
4.45 in the video says “gotten” is British? It is a mistake, I guess or…
I’ve gotten 90% on my quiz! Thank you
I can understand the number four question. could you explain that
I cannot understand the number four question. could you explain that
So good!
Thank you Mr. Alex
God Bless u ???
Thank you Mr. Alex.
I watched this video twice on May 29, 2021, and I took the quiz after watching it once. I got nine correct out of 10.
I have got to practice a little bit.
I really appreciated
Thank you so much
Thanks so much,I’ve got All of them
I didn’t understand the quiz because it has many expressions that in the video didn’t explain us.
eg. gotta –> I thought it is only for negative form but not …………