When giving advice in English, we often use the modal verbs “should,” “ought to,” and “had better.” Each of these has its nuances and specific contexts where they are more appropriate. Let’s explore how to use them, their differences, and how they work in questions and negative sentences. Using SHOULD “Should” is the most common …
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Jul 22
GRAMMAR – COMMON CONTRACTIONS
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
Using Present Tenses to Talk About the Future
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 04
GRAMMAR – Prepositions + GERUND
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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Jun 27
GRAMMAR – Verbs + Prepositions
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
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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Jun 26
VOCABULARY – Units for counting UNCOUNTABLE nouns
Some nouns are UNCOUNTABLE. That means that they don’t have a plural form and cannot be used with an indefinite article. The most common uncountable nouns are liquids, but there are others too.So, how do we quantify an uncountable noun? We give it a unit! *NOTE: There are time when you can order something in …
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