Sep 05

VOCABULARY – Expressions of Time

  • 5 de September de 2024

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”).

Talking about the past: Phrases like last night, yesterday, or a week ago tell you something happened before now.

Talking about the future: Phrases like next week, in two hours, or soon tell you when something will happen later!

VOCABULARY – Expressions of Time

IN THE PAST

  • Yesterday
  • Yesterday morning
  • Yesterday afternoon
  • Yesterday evening
  • Last night
  • Last Monday
  • Last week
  • Last month
  • Last year
  • Two weeks ago
  • Three months ago
  • Four years ago
  • A long time ago
  • In June
  • In 2007
  • In winter
  • In May 2019
  • When you arrived

 

IN THE PRESENT

  • Now
  • At the moment
  • Right now
  • At present
  • Today
  • This morning
  • This afternoon
  • This evening
  • Tonight
  • This week
  • This month
  • This year
  • Nowadays
  • Presently
  • Currently
  • These days

 

IN THE FUTURE

  • Tomorrow
  • Tomorrow morning
  • Tomorrow afternoon
  • Tomorrow evening
  • Tomorrow night
  • Next week
  • Next month
  • Next year
  • In a minute
  • In an hour
  • In a couple fo days
  • In a few weeks
  • Later
  • Later on
  • In the future
  • Sometime in the future
  • Soon
  • The day after tomorrow
  • As soon as

Expressions of Time

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Choose the correct option: "She’ll call ____ a few minutes."

2 / 12

Which of these is not an expression of time?

3 / 12

Which sentence refers to the present?

4 / 12

Choose the correct preposition: "The store closes ____ midnight."

5 / 12

Which phrase refers to a past time?

6 / 12

Complete the sentence: "We’ll go on vacation ____ July."

7 / 12

Which of the following refers to a specific time in the future?

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Which sentence is correct?

9 / 12

Choose the correct option: "We’ll meet ____ 5 o’clock."

10 / 12

Which of these is an expression of time in the past?

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Choose the correct preposition: "The meeting is ____ Monday."

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Which expression of time refers to the future?

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Aug 29

TOO vs. ENOUGH

  • 29 de August de 2024

TOO:

  • Use “too” to describe something that is more than what is needed or wanted. It often implies a negative result.
  • Example: “It’s too hot.” (It’s more hot than comfortable.)

ENOUGH:

  • Use “enough” to show that something is the right amount or level. It often suggests satisfaction or adequacy.
  • Example: “It’s hot enough.” (It’s sufficiently hot, just right.)

Quick Tip:

  • “TOO” often comes before an adjective (too hot).
  • “ENOUGH” comes after an adjective (hot enough) or before a noun (enough water).

Here are examples for each of the patterns:

TOO + Adjective

  • Example: “The bag is too heavy.”
  • Meaning: The bag is heavier than what is manageable or comfortable.

TOO + Adverb

  • Example: “She talks too quickly.”
  • Meaning: She speaks at a speed faster than what can be easily understood.

TOO MANY + Noun (Countable)

  • Example: “There are too many cars on the road.”
  • Meaning: The number of cars is more than what is desirable or safe.

TOO MUCH + Noun (Uncountable)

  • Example: “He added too much sugar to the coffee.”
  • Meaning: The amount of sugar is more than what is needed or preferred.

Adverb + ENOUGH

  • Example: “She runs fast enough to win the race.”
  • Meaning: Her speed is sufficient to win.

Adjective + ENOUGH

  • Example: “The soup is hot enough.”
  • Meaning: The temperature of the soup is just right.

ENOUGH + Noun

  • Example: “We have enough chairs for everyone.”
  • Meaning: The number of chairs is sufficient for all the people.

These examples should clarify how to use “too” and “enough” in different contexts!

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Aug 22

VOCABULARY – Body Movements

  • 22 de August de 2024

Here are some examples to better illustrate these verbs of movement:

  • BEND – incline the body downward from the vertical.
    “I bent over to give my little sister a kiss.”

  • LIFT – raise to a higher position or level.
    “He lifted his trophy over his head”

  • CARRY – support and move (someone or something) from one place to another.
    “She is carrying two buckets of water”

  • KNEEL – be in a position in which the body is supported the knees.
    “They knelt down and prayed.

  • HOLD – grasp, carry, or support with one’s arms or hands.
    “He was holding a stick in one hand and a leather suitcase in the other.”

  • SIT – be in a position in which one’s weight is supported by one’s buttocks.
    “You’d better sit down.“

  • PUNCH – strike with the fist.
    “She punched him in the face and ran off”

  • PICK UP – collect something that has been left elsewhere.
    “Wanda picked up the book from the floor.”

  • LEAP – jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
    “I leaped across the threshold.”

  • JUMP – push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one’s legs and feet.
    “She jumped as high as she could.”

  • DRAG – pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.
    “He dragged the heavy bag behind him.”

  • DIVE  – swim underwater using breathing equipment.
    “He has been diving since he was young.”

  • PULL – exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself.
    “He pulled the dog but she wouldn’t move.”

  • PUSH – exert force on (someone or something), typically with one’s hand, in order to move them away from oneself or the origin of the force.
    “She pushed the shopping cart in front of her.”

  • RUN – move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both feet on the ground at the same time.
    “The policeman ran across the road after the thief.”

  • LEAN – be in or move into a sloping position.
    “He leaned back against the fence.”

  • WALK  – move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.
    “I walked to work every day”

  • THROW – propel (something) with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.
    “The Ninja threw his star at the killer.”

  • TIP-TOE – walk quietly and carefully with one’s heels raised and one’s weight on the balls of the feet.
    “The thief tiptoed out of the room so as not to be heard.”

  • HOP – move by jumping up and down on one foor.
    “He hopped along beside her”
  • SQUAT – crouch or sit with one’s knees bent.
    “I squatted down in front of him”

 

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Aug 04

VOCABULARY – Emojis

  • 4 de August de 2024

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
  • proud

Which one’s do you use most?
Which one is your favorite?

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Jul 29

The Difference Between “Me” and “I”

  • 29 de July de 2024

“I” is a subject pronoun. It refers to the person performing the action of the verb.

  • Example: I am going to the store.
  • Tip: If you can replace the pronoun with “we,” and it still makes sense, use “I.”

“Me” is an object pronoun. It refers to the person receiving the action of the verb.

  • Example: She gave the book to me.
  • Tip: If you can replace the pronoun with “us,” and it still makes sense, use “me.”

Remember: When talking about yourself and another person, always put the other person first.

  • Example: My friend and I went to the park. (subject)
  • Example: She invited my friend and me to the party. (object)

The Difference Between “You and Me” vs. “You and I”

“You and I” is used when “you and I” are the subject of the sentence. The subject is the person or thing doing the action.

  • Example: You and I are going to the store.
  • Tip: If you can replace “you and I” with “we” and it still makes sense, use “you and I.”
    • Example: We are going to the store.

“You and Me” is used when “you and me” are the object of the sentence. The object is the person or thing receiving the action.

  • Example: The teacher called you and me.
  • Tip: If you can replace “you and me” with “us” and it still makes sense, use “you and me.”
    • Example: The teacher called us.

Quick Test:

  1. Remove “You and”: Try the sentence with just “I” or “me.”
    • Example: You and I went to the park. (I went to the park.)
    • Example: She gave the book to you and me. (She gave the book to me.)
  2. Replace with “We” or “Us”:
    • Example: You and I should study together. (We should study together.)
    • Example: They invited you and me to the party. (They invited us to the party.)

Pronouns: Subject or Object?

Multiple-Choice Exercise: Choose the correct Subject or Object Pronoun.

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The teacher gave ___ the instructions.

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___ think this is a great idea.

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Can you and ___ finish this task?

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He asked ___ to join him for lunch.

5 / 12

___ am very excited about the trip.

6 / 12

Please give this book to ___.

7 / 12

My friend and ___ will meet you there.

8 / 12

The manager asked Tom and ___ to stay late.

9 / 12

Julie and ___ are going to the concert tonight.

10 / 12

Can you help ___ with this project?

11 / 12

___ went to the market to buy groceries.

12 / 12

The teacher gave ___ a new assignment.

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Jul 08

Using Present Tenses to Talk About the Future

  • 8 de July de 2024

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 or schedule.

Examples:

  • “The train leaves at 6 PM.” 🚆
    (This is a scheduled event based on the train timetable.)
  • “The movie starts at 8 PM.” 🎬
    (This is a scheduled event based on the cinema schedule.)

Present Continuous for Future Plans

When to use:
We use the present continuous to talk about future plans or arrangements. These are usually personal plans made by individuals.

Examples:

  • “I am meeting my friends tomorrow.” 👫
    (This is a personal plan.)
  • “She is flying to Paris next week.” ✈️
    (This is a personal arrangement.)

Key Differences:

  • Simple Present:
    • Scheduled events (train, classes, movies)
    • Based on timetables
    • Example: “The store opens at 9 AM.”
  • Present Continuous:
    • Personal plans/arrangements (meeting friends, traveling)
    • Decided by individuals
    • Example: “We are having dinner with them tonight.”

Simple Present vs. Present Continuous for Future

Choose the correct form of the verb (simple present or present continuous) to complete each sentence.

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The train ___ (leave) at 6 PM.

2 / 12

I ___ (meet) my friends tomorrow.

3 / 12

The movie ___ (start) at 8 PM.

4 / 12

She ___ (fly) to Paris next week.

5 / 12

The store ___ (open) at 9 AM.

6 / 12

We ___ (have) dinner with them tonight.

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The bus ___ (arrive) at 5:30 PM.

8 / 12

They ___ (visit) their grandparents this weekend.

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The meeting ___ (begin) at 10 AM.

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I ___ (see) the dentist on Monday.

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The concert ___ (end) at 11 PM.

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She ___ (take) her final exam next Friday.

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Jul 04

GRAMMAR – Prepositions + GERUND

  • 4 de July de 2024

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. Dive into this resource to strengthen your grammar and improve your ability to construct accurate and effective sentences.

When a verb follows a preposition, the verb must be in the gerund form [verb+ing].
This is a rules that has no exception. A lot of prepositions follow verbs (adjust to, agree with, depend on, etc), and if a second verb follows the prepositions , it MUST be gerund.

Verb + Preposition + Gerund

  • adapt to
    People need to adapt to changing environmental conditions.
  • adjust to
    The twins had to adjust to living as singles.
  • agree (with) on
    I could not agree on spending more money on the kids.
  • apologize for
    I apologize for interrupting.
  • approve of
    I don’t approve of leaving small children home alone.
  • argue about/against
    You can’t argue about having an extra pair of hands.
  • ask about
    She asked about making another cup of tea.
  • believe in
    I believe in giving peace a chance.
  • blame for
    Who’s to blame for rising food prices?
  • care about
    She doesn’t care about getting into this college.
  • complain about
    Mother complained about being tired.
  • consist of
    Kid’s summers consist of going to the pool or the library.
  • decide on
    Ken decided on going abroad next year.
  • depend on
    I had come to depend on seeing her in my dreams.
  • disapprove of
    Some people disapprove of helping migrants.
  • discourage from
    Teenagers should be discouraged from going into internet chat rooms.
  • engage in
    Students were engaged in learning the new grammar rules.
  • forgive for
    I think Jessica will never forgive for lying.
  • get used to
    I can’t get used to living in such a crowded city.
  • give up
    Oh, I will never give up trying to find him.
  • help with
    Some children require lots of help with reading.
  • inquire about
    He inquired about attending Bob Jones University.
  • insist on
    He insisted on seeing me off at the airport.
  • interfere with
    I’m afraid your dance routine will interfere with studying.
  • keep on
    We need to keep on trying.
  • look forward to
    I look forward to going home next weekend.
  • object to
    I object to changing plans at this late date.
  • participate in
    All students participated in doing pantomimes.
  • persist in
    Some people persist in calling Pluto the ninth planet.
  • plan on
    What do you plan on doing?
  • prepare for
    Instructors vary in how they prepare for teaching a course.
  • profit from
    Henry profited from selling his parents’ house.
  • prohibit from
    We are prohibited from doing lots of things in this school.
  • put off
    Do you ever put off going to a doctor?
  • succeed in
    She’s succeeded in making you jealous, hasn’t she?
  • suffer from
    Doctors say children can suffer from playing video games.
  • talk about
    We talked about going to Italy for our summer vacations.
  • take part in
    Many people took part in bringing the lost child home.
  • there’s no point in
    There is no point in arguing with them.
  • think about
    Jake and Julia think about getting married.
  • warn about
    They warned us about speeding on this road.
  • work on
    Brian really has to work on improving his vocabulary.
  • worry about
    I always worry about losing things.

Can you think of any other examples?

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Jul 02

Confusing Words: Work vs. Job

  • 2 de July de 2024

WORK:

  • Definition: “Work” is an activity that involves effort, usually to achieve a result or accomplish a task.
  • Examples:
    • “I have a lot of work to do today.” (tasks or duties)
    • “She works at a bank.” (the action of performing a job)
  • Key Point: “Work” can be a verb (action) or a noun (things you do).

JOB:

  • Definition: “Job” is a specific position of employment where a person works.
  • Examples:
    • “He got a new job as a teacher.” (specific position)
    • “What is your job?” (asking about someone’s employment)
  • Key Point: “Job” is always a noun (the specific role or position).

Comparing Them:

  • Work is the activity (what you do), while a job is the position (where you do it).
  • Work can be general tasks, while a job is a specific role.

Example to Illustrate:

  • “I work (verb) at a hospital. My job (noun) is a nurse.”

More Examples:

  1. Work as a Verb:

    • “She works every day from 9 AM to 5 PM.”
    • “They are working on a new project.”

  2. Work as a Noun:

    • “I have a lot of work to finish before the deadline.”
    • “His work is very creative.”

  3. Job as a Noun:

    • “He applied for a job at the local library.”
    • “My dream job is to be a doctor.”

Job vs. Work

Test your understanding of the difference between "work" and "job"

1 / 12

Which sentence uses "job" correctly?

2 / 12

Which sentence uses "work" correctly?

3 / 12

Which sentence is incorrect?

4 / 12

Fill in the blank: "Her ___ involves meeting clients every day."

5 / 12

Fill in the blank: "They are ___ on a big project this month."

6 / 12

Choose the correct word: "I love my ___. I get to help people every day."

7 / 12

Which sentence uses "work" as a noun?

8 / 12

Which sentence is correct?

9 / 12

Fill in the blank: "He got a new ___ at the company."

10 / 12

Which sentence uses "work" incorrectly?

11 / 12

Choose the correct word: "My ___ involves a lot of travel."

12 / 12

Fill in the blank: "They are looking for someone to ___ on the new project."

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Jun 27

GRAMMAR – Verbs + Prepositions

  • 27 de June de 2024

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).

  • He’s waiting for a bus.

For is the dependent preposition for ‘wait’

We can use other prepositions with ‘wait’ – e.g. He waited at the bus stop – but ‘for’ is the dependent preposition.

Here are some other verbs with their dependent prepositions.

Verbs with ‘for’

  • He apologised for being late. You can also ‘apologise to someone’
  • I applied for the job but I didn’t get it.
  • How do you ask for a coffee in Polish?
  • She spent many years caring for her aged parents.
  • I can’t go out tonight because I have to prepare for my interview tomorrow.

Verbs with ‘from’

  • This spray should protect you from mosquitoes.
  • Has he recovered from his illness yet?
  • He won an award because he saved someone from drowning.
  • I suffer from hay fever.

Verbs with ‘in’

  • She believes in ghosts.
  • Our company specializes in computer software.
  • You have to work hard if you want to succeed in life.

Verbs with ‘of’

  • I don’t approve of your language, young man.
  • Our dog died of old age.
  • This shampoo smells of bananas.

Verbs with ‘on’

  • The film is based on the novel by Boris Pasternak.
  • If you make so much noise I can’t concentrate on my work.
  • Come on! We’re relying on you!
  • We don’t agree on anything but we’re good friends.

Verbs with ‘to’

  • Can I introduce you to my wife?
  • Please refer to the notes at the end for more information.
  • Nobody responded to my complaint.

Verbs with ‘with’

  • I agree with everything you’ve said.
  • My secretary will provide you with more information if you need it.

There are many more verb + dependent preposition combinations – can you think of any?

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Prepositions

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The Canaries are a group of islands _______ the coast of Africa.

2 / 17

There is a wooden fence _______ the garden, which looks quite nice.

3 / 17

The book was written _______ John Grisham. He's a famous writer.

4 / 17

The students in the last row never pay attention _______ what the teacher says.

5 / 17

The wind was coming _______ all directions, so it was impossible to continue with the event.

6 / 17

After an hour, the firefighters had the incident _______ control.

7 / 17

My sister owns a beautiful house ___ the sea.

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We walked _______ the room and saw documents and folders scattered over the floor.

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 _______ first, I thought it was an earthquake, but then I saw the damaged bus.

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The man fell _______ a coma _______ which he never recovered.

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The older boys always make fun _______ me.

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A large part _______ the Netherlands lies _______ sea level.

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My mom suffers _______ from migraine.

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The painter's works are _______ display _______ the National Gallery.

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I like to read books _______ photography.

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I am familiar _______ the rules, so you don't have to explain them to me.

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That car belongs _______ a friend _______ mine.

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Jun 26

VOCABULARY – Units for counting UNCOUNTABLE nouns

  • 26 de June de 2024

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!

  • MILK – a glass or milk, a bottle of milk, a carton of milk, but never a milk*.
  • WATER – a glass of water, a pitcher of water, but never a water*.
  • TEA – a packet ot tea, a cup of tea, a pot of tea, but never a tea*.
  • BREAD – a slice of bread, a loaf of bread, but never a bread.

*NOTE:  There are time when you can order something in a restaurant without a unit, but in those cases the unit is understood without being spoken. Look at this example:

“We’d like a tea and a coffee please.”

It would be understood that you are ordering a cup of tea and a cup of coffee.

Counting the Uncountable

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How do we quantify uncountable nouns?

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Which of the following is an example of an uncountable noun?

3 / 12

Which of the following is correct for quantifying milk?

4 / 12

Which unit is correct for water?

5 / 12

What unit is used for tea?

6 / 12

Which of these is a correct unit for bread?

7 / 12

In a restaurant, how would you order tea without mentioning the unit?
(Select all that apply)

8 / 12

Which of these is NOT an uncountable noun?

9 / 12

Which of the following sentences is correct?
(Select all that apply)

10 / 12

Which of the following is used to quantify bread?

11 / 12

Which phrase is correct for ordering in a restaurant?
(Select all that apply)

12 / 12

What is the correct way to quantify rice?

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