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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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VOCABULARY – Family Members

Now with PRONUNCIATION GUIDE   Here are a couple of confusing definitions explained: How many of the above do you have in your family?

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GRAMMAR – Adjectives & Prepositions

Some adjectives need a preposition before their object. There doesn’t seem to be a logical rule, I’m afraid! We just need to learn them.  

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VOCABULARY – Internet Abbreviations (with definitions)

Common Internet Abbreviations in Everyday Use With the rise of online communication, abbreviations have become a fast and convenient way to convey messages. Here are some common internet abbreviations you might come across: How Abbreviations Change the Way We Communicate Internet abbreviations not only save time but also add a casual tone to conversations. They …

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VOCABULARY – Fast Food

Popular Fast Food Dishes In addition to burgers and fries, fast food offers a variety of dishes depending on where you are in the world. Some popular fast food items include: Fast Food Vocabulary in Context Here are some common phrases you might hear when ordering fast food: Healthier Fast Food Options Fast food doesn’t …

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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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Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda – What Does It Mean?

You may have heard native English speakers use phrases like woulda, coulda, or shoulda. But what do they mean? These are informal, spoken forms of would have, could have, and should have. These past modal verbs are used to talk about things that didn’t happen, but that we imagine or wish had been different. Let’s …

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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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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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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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