In this English grammar lesson you will learn how we use modal verbs in EnglishWe use modal verbs when we talk about:abilityI can't answer the phone at the moment. My hands are dirty.I could swim when I was three years old.certaintyYou must have seen him. He was standing right next to you.obligation and necessityYou should/ought to call your … [Read more...] about How to use modal verbs in English
B2 (upper-intermediate)
How to use the Past perfect tense
In this English grammar lesson you will learn how we use the past perfect tense in English.To form the past perfect tense we use:had + past participleExamples:After talking to John I realised that I had met him before somewhere. By the time I got to the party, most people had left. I thought I had bought enough food but we ran out. He told her he had had … [Read more...] about How to use the Past perfect tense
Adverb phrases of frequency
In this English lesson you will learn how to use adverb phrases of frequency in English.Frequency adverbs can take an end position in sentences. For example:I see my school friends from time to time. He sees his friends every now and again.They can take a front position:From time to time I see my school friends. Every now and again he sees his school … [Read more...] about Adverb phrases of frequency
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
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