In this English grammar lesson you will learn how we use the unreal past in English with 'wish', 'if only', and 'it is time' plus a past tense. Basically, the UNREAL PAST is when we use a past tense but we are NOT referring to the past. We use it when talking about unreal situations or impossible wishes.For example, the sentence "I wish I had a new car" is an … [Read more...] about Using the Unreal past in English
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How we use AS WELL AS in English
In this English lesson you will learn how we use AS WELL AS in English.As well as is a multi-word preposition that means in addition to.For some learners of English as well as can be confusing because of the way we use it in English and the fact that it has two meanings.Let's have a look at some examples of how we use this multi-word preposition.In addition … [Read more...] about How we use AS WELL AS in English
English grammar: Using Participle Clauses
Today's English lesson is about using participle clauses. What is a participle clause? Good question. Watch the video and read the lesson to find out.This particular lesson looks at -ing participle clauses and how we use them in English.There are three main ways we can use participle clauses in our sentences. Let's have a look at them one by one.After/before + … [Read more...] about English grammar: Using Participle Clauses
English grammar Relative clauses
Relative clauses Ok, ok. I know. Another boring English grammar lesson. And on relative clauses.Don't worry. I will try not to make it too boring.Relative clauses are extremely important if you want to speak and write English well.What is a relative clause?We use relative clauses to give us extra information about people and things. We use … [Read more...] about English grammar Relative clauses
English grammar FOR, SINCE, DURING, WHILE
In this English grammar lesson you will learn how we use FOR, SINCE, DURING, WHILE in English.These words are difficult for learners because they have similar meanings but are used differently.Many students confuse them, so it's important to understand how they are used and the grammar rules with each of them. They are all used when we talk about … [Read more...] about English grammar FOR, SINCE, DURING, WHILE