In this English lesson you will learn how we use be used to and get used to in English. Be used to The structure is: be + used to + noun or -ing Examples: 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 to The … [Read more...] about Using be used to and get used to in English
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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 events When we talk about planned or fixed events in the future we can use: going to - things already decided or an intention Examples: 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 English We use modal verbs when we talk about: ability I can't answer the phone at the moment. My hands are dirty. I could swim when I was three years old. certainty You must have seen him. He was standing right next to you. obligation and necessity You should/ought to call your … [Read more...] about How to use modal verbs in English
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 participle Examples: 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