In this English lesson you will learn all about linking words and how we use them in English. Despite/in spite of The 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 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
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. AT We 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