Advanced English Grammar: The Subjunctive Mood
In this lesson you’ll learn … all about mood what the subjunctive mood is how to form the subjunctive the 5 types of sentences in which you use the subjunctive when it’s OK to use “I were”! The subjunctive is not a tense like the past simple or the present perfect. It’s a mood. This is advanced English … Read More
English Study Tip: Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Learning English is like going a road trip (a long trip somewhere in a car). You don’t get in your car, start driving and hope that you will eventually arrive … Read More
English Grammar: I, Me, Myself, and My
Why are the smallest words in English so difficult to master? Even native speakers get very confused with the English pronouns I, me, myself, and my! Why do we … Read More
How to Improve your English Writing
“How can I improve my English writing skills?” This is one of the most popular questions I get from English learners. What is writing? It’s putting the right … Read More
9 Useful English Phrases to Say When it’s Raining
Rain is a fact of life! We can’t fight it. English speakers talk about the weather a lot! It’s a common topic of small talk*. You will have a lot of short English … Read More
Vocabulary
5 Useful English Phrases to Say When You are Late
Do you know someone who is always late? It is important to be on time in English-speaking countries! On time is the … Read More
Words in the News: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are famous American actors. They were called “Brangelina” in newspapers, magazines, and on … Read More
Travel English Vocabulary: In a Restaurant
There aren’t a lot of “rules” to follow in an English conversation. You can never know or predict what the other person … Read More
Grammar
English Grammar: “If You Could … ?”
Could is a modal verb. Modal verbs are common in English. Modals are used before other verbs to express ideas such as … Read More
English Grammar: How to Use the Verb “Suggest”
A lot of English learners struggle with the verb suggest because suggest is an unusual English verb. It is not used in a … Read More
English Grammar: Have you ever been to a place? (Present Perfect)
Have you ever been to Rome, Italy? You can use the present perfect to talk about a place, city, or country you have … Read More
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