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GRAMMAR Adjective + Preposition

Adjectives are words used to describe a person, place, or thing, for example, The tall man in the red shirt is a friend of mine. We drove along a quiet road until reaching a small town. I’m reading an interesting book. Prepositions are words used to connect two ideas or to demonstrate the relationship between …

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VOCABULARY – Body Positions

We place our bodies in different positions depending on what we are doing. Do you know the names of the different positions? One of my INSTAGRAM followers asked to use each one in a sentence, so here you go: Can you think of any other positions? If you have any questions or doubts, please ask …

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Lie vs. Lie vs. Lay: Understanding the Differences

English can be tricky, especially when it comes to words that sound the same but have different meanings and uses. A common source of confusion is the difference between “lie,” “lie,” and “lay.” These three words are often mixed up, but understanding their meanings and how they are used can help you use them correctly. …

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GRAMMAR – Idioms with color

Out of the blue – randomly, without warning, surprisinglyExample: “That storm came out of the blue and I didn’t have an umbrella!” Green with envy– to be very jealous, enviousExample: “Katie was green with envy when she saw you got a new car for your birthday.” Gray area – something that is unclear, undefinedExample: The …

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GRAMMAR – Collocations with AT

The preposition “at” is used in many common expressions in English, each with unique meanings. Below, you’ll find clear explanations and examples to help you understand and use these expressions confidently. Let’s explore! 1. At First = In the beginning This expression describes the initial phase of something, often followed by a change. Examples: 2. …

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GRAMMAR – Collocations with off

The English preposition “off” has a variety of meanings and uses, often forming part of idiomatic expressions and collocations. In this blog post, we’ll explore some common expressions with “off,” provide clear definitions, and share examples for each. Let’s dive in! 1. Off Color Definition: Something that is somewhat indecent, inappropriate, or in poor taste.Examples: …

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Understanding SO, SUCH, and TOO in English

The words so, such, and too are often confused by English learners because they all express emphasis or intensity. However, they follow different grammatical patterns and are used in distinct ways. Let’s break it down with examples and explanations. 1. SO So is used with adjectives and adverbs to indicate a high degree, often followed …

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GRAMMAR – Either & Neither

GRAMMAR – Either & Neither Either refers to one of two things or people. Either is always used with a singular verb. Either … or is a correlative conjunction used to connect two things which are the same types, phrases, clauses or words.   Neither makes a negative statement about two things or people. Neither …

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DESPITE vs. IN SPITE OF

Both “in spite of” and “despite” mean that something happens even though there is something that might prevent it. They are used to express a contrast between two ideas. Structure Key Points to Remember Examples with Explanations Practice Exercise Ask your students to rewrite sentences using “in spite of” and “despite”: Visual Aid Create a …

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‘If I was’ vs ‘If I were’

Take a look at the two following sentences. Why do weuse were in the first sentence and was in the second? In the first sentence, “If I were rich”, “were” is used because it’s a hypothetical or unreal condition, which requires the subjunctive mood (used for unreal or imagined situations). In the second sentence, “If …

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