In this English grammar lesson you will learn how we use all, each and every, and the whole.all + plural and uncountable nounsExamples:All (of) my cousins live in Australia. (3 or more)All (of) the milk has been drunk.each and every + singular nounExamples:Each (one) (of them) lives in a different city. (two or more cousins)Every cousin is … [Read more...] about English grammar – all, each and every, the whole
B1 (intermediate)
English grammar: linking words
In this English lesson you will learn all about linking words and how we use them in English.Despite/in spite ofThe first linking words we are going to look at are despite and in spite of.Have a look at the example sentences to see how we use them.I walked to work in spite of or despite the rain (noun) or it raining (ing).She went out despite/inspite of … [Read more...] about English grammar: linking words
English expression – Rub up the wrong way
This is another common English expression that we use on a regular basis.If you rub someone up the wrong way you bother, irritate, annoy them.You piss someone off. You get under their skin. Maybe it is something you say. Maybe it is something you do. In any case. You irritate the other person.I remember when I was a child that I always used to rub my sisters up … [Read more...] about English expression – Rub up the wrong way
Video – Russian men shave in protest
Video Quiz - Russian men shave in protestWatch the video and test your comprehension [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" … [Read more...] about Video – Russian men shave in protest
English grammar – clauses of purpose
What are clauses of purpose?In this English lesson you will learn about the very important clauses of purpose and how we use them in English.Some of the main clauses of purpose are:in order that, so that, in order to, so as to, in caseWe use them to answer the question Why? or What for?Clause of purpose + infinitiveWe play sport to, in order to, so … [Read more...] about English grammar – clauses of purpose