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Aug 08
“Still,” “yet,” and “already” are commonly used adverbs in English that can sometimes be confusing. They help indicate time and the progression of events, but each has its own specific use and nuance. This guide will explain the differences between these three words, complete with definitions and examples to clarify their correct usage. STILL Definition: …
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Aug 04
If you use social media at all, you should be very familiar with emojis – those cute little digital images or icons used to express an idea, emotion, etc. Here are a few of the emotions that they represent: happy embarrassed scared nervous goofy surpised quiet annoyed cool sad tired excited bored sick frustrated angry funny …
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Jul 29
“I” is a subject pronoun. It refers to the person performing the action of the verb. “Me” is an object pronoun. It refers to the person receiving the action of the verb. Remember: When talking about yourself and another person, always put the other person first. The Difference Between “You and Me” vs. “You and …
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Jul 22
GRAMMAR – COMMON CONTRACTIONS We use contractions (I’m, we’re) in everyday speech and informal writing. Contractions, which are sometimes called ‘short forms’, commonly combine a pronoun or noun and a verb, or a verb and not, in a shorter form. Contractions are usually not appropriate in formal writing. We make contractions with auxiliary verbs, and …
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Jul 08
Did you know we can use the simple present and the present continuous tenses to talk about the future? Let’s dive into how we do this! Simple Present for Future Events When to use:We use the simple present to talk about scheduled events in the near future. These are usually events based on a timetable …
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Jul 05
Hey everyone! Today, let’s clear up the confusion between two commonly mixed-up words: lose and loose. LOSE (verb) /lu:z/ LOOSE (adjective) /lu:s/ Quick Tip:
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Jul 04
Understanding the correct use of prepositions with gerunds is crucial for mastering English grammar. This guide will help you navigate the common combinations, such as “interested in learning” and “good at cooking,” providing clear examples and practical exercises. Learning these patterns can enhance your writing and speaking skills, making your English more fluent and natural. …
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Jul 02
WORK: JOB: Comparing Them: Example to Illustrate: More Examples: If you have any questions or doubts, please ask in the comments or send me a private message. Follow me on Instagram: @englishyourwaybror look for the hashtag #LearnEnglishWithCarlo
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Jun 27
Verbs & Prepositions Some verbs are usually followed by prepositions before the object of the verb. These are called dependent prepositions and they are followed by a noun or a gerund (‘ing’ form). For is the dependent preposition for ‘wait’ We can use other prepositions with ‘wait’ – e.g. He waited at the bus stop – but ‘for’ …
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Jun 27
VOCABULARY – Informal (spoken) Contractions In English, as in most other languages, there are ways to shorten groups of words that commonly go together. We don’t do this in writing, just when we speak. They are called informal or spoken contractions. Here are some examples: I’ve got to go soon – I’ve gotta go soon. …
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