This is an important grammar topic at the intermediate level. This short episode introduces the idea of ergative verbs. Ergative verbs are a set of verbs which have a third option besides being active or passive: ergative. This means they are active in form, with the receiver of the verb's action as the subject. The meaning is the same as the passive. The examples I use in the episode: The store opens at 10. The movie will star at 8pm. The music stopped. The weather changed. The chicken is cooking. The car is reversing. The plants grew. The window broke. I hope you enjoy the episode and find it helpful. Message me with any questions you have. Subscribe to never miss an episode. See you soon!