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
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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
Using be used to and get used to in English
In this English lesson you will learn how we use be used to and get used to in English.Be used toThe structure is:be + used to + noun or -ingExamples:I am used to waking up early. He is used to driving in heavy traffic. She was not used to the hot weather.These sentences mean that you are accustomed or not to a new situation.Get used toThe … [Read more...] about Using be used to and get used to in English
English grammar tutorial about future tenses
In today's English grammar tutorial you will learn how we use future tenses in English. This lesson is for intermediate level students and above.Planned or fixed eventsWhen we talk about planned or fixed events in the future we can use:going to - things already decided or an intentionExamples:I am going to buy some new jeans. These ones have holes in them. … [Read more...] about English grammar tutorial about future tenses
How to use modal verbs in English
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