In this English you will learn how we use the prepositions of time at, in, and on in English.Here is how we use these time prepositions in English.ATWe use 'at' for clock times, meals times, weekends, public holidays*Examples:I get up at 6am during the week but later at weekends. I like to relax at weekends. He is meeting us at lunchtime. We normally … [Read more...] about Prepositions of time – at, on, in
How we use Wish and if only in English
In this English lesson you learn how we use Wish and If Only in English.The first structure we are going to look at is:wish + past tense for imaginary situations in the presentExamples:Ted wishes he had a new motorcycle. Jenny wishes she was/were smarter. She wishes her brother didn't drink so much alcohol. Eddie wishes it was/were warmer. He likes the … [Read more...] about How we use Wish and if only in English
Using MUST or HAVE TO in English
In this English lesson you will learn how and when to use MUST or HAVE TO in English.Difference number oneLook at these two sentences:I must go and get my eyes tested. I don't see very well.I have to get and get my eyes tested. The doctor told me so.Basically, the difference is that in the first sentence, I think it is necessary to get my eyes tested. … [Read more...] about Using MUST or HAVE TO in English
English expression of the day – Red tape
This is a common English expression we use when we talk about dealing with bureaucracy and government organisations.Quite often there will be a lot of paperwork to do.The meaning of this expression is - Bureaucracy or bureaucratic paperwork.If you have to deal with the government you will often find barriers that stop you from doing what you want to do. … [Read more...] about English expression of the day – Red tape
Tie the knot – English expression of the day
This is common expression we use in English when two people get married.It's an informal expression.The expression to Tie the knot = to get married.You will quite often hear people talking about their friends who have recently tied the knot.Maybe it was family member that recently married.Examples:Bill and Sara tied the knot last Saturday. I know … [Read more...] about Tie the knot – English expression of the day