The Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous tenses can sometimes be used interchangeably, but they often emphasize different aspects of an action. Here’s a breakdown of when they are the same and when they are different: When the Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous Are the Same: Both tenses can be used to talk about …
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Oct 07
Understanding Ability in English: CAN, COULD, and WILL BE ABLE TO
In English, we use different forms to express someone’s ability to do something, whether in the present, past, or future. Let’s explore how CAN, COULD, and WILL BE ABLE TO are used to talk about ability. 1. CAN – Ability in the Present We use CAN to show that someone has the ability to do …
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Oct 02
May vs. Might: Understanding the Difference
In English, both may and might are modal verbs used to indicate possibility. However, they aren’t interchangeable in all situations. Knowing when to use each one can improve the accuracy and clarity of your communication. May: A Stronger Possibility May is often used when something is more likely to happen. When we say something may …
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Sep 26
The Causative Form
The causative form is a grammatical structure used when one person causes another person to do something. It’s a common form in English and is often used to indicate that someone has arranged for an action to be done by someone else. Structure of the Causative Form There are two main ways to form the …
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Sep 25
PRONUNCIATION – the ED sound
PRONUNCIATION – the ED sound There are three different ways to pronounce the ‘ED’ ending of regular verbs in the simple past tense: / t/ , / d / or / id /. The pronunciation depends on the sound at the end of the infinitive of the main verb and whether it is voiced or …
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Sep 12
Countable vs. Uncountable Quantifiers
Countable or Uncountable? We use different quantifiers in English depending on whether the noun is countable (things we can count like apples 🍏) or uncountable (things we can’t count like water 💧). Here’s a quick guide to help you out: 🔹 For Countable Nouns: 🔹 For Uncountable Nouns: 🔹 For Both: Remember, countable nouns are …
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Sep 06
GRAMMAR – PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES
Here are some common prepositional phrases, also known as Collocations with prepositions. Prepositional Phrases for Time: Prepositional Phrases for Location or Movement: Prepositional Phrases for Cause or Reason: Prepositional Phrases for State or Condition: Prepositional Phrases for Manner or Degree: PREPOSITIONS with expressions INIn the afternoonIn MarchIn 2024In winterIn 20 minutesIn the endIn a minuteIn …
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Sep 06
Understanding “Be Supposed To” in English
English learners often encounter the phrase “be supposed to” in everyday conversations. It’s a common expression used to talk about expectations, obligations, rules, and assumptions. In this post, we’ll explore what “be supposed to” means, how it’s used, and the grammatical rules that guide its usage. 1. What Does “Be Supposed To” Mean? “Be supposed …
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Sep 05
VOCABULARY – Expressions of Time
Do you know how to use phrases like “in the morning,” “next week,” or “a long time ago”? Expressions of time help you give more details when you’re talking about when things happen. Days/Weeks/Months/Years: Use on for days (“on Monday”), in for months/years (“in July”, “in 2022”), and at for specific times (“at 5 o’clock”). …
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