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
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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
Prepositions of time – at, on, in
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