This dialogue series is intended to help students see English in context. While studying aspects of language individually is helpful, it...

Phrasal verbs are tough. Some are transitive, and some are intransitive. Some are separable, and some are inseparable. Some must be...

The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the present and future. It is part of the unreal mood in English,...

Most students know that should is used to give advice in English. However, that is not its only usage. In this article, we will look at...

Most English students know that the present continuous is used to talk about actions that are in progress at the moment of speaking, such...

This is a true story about me. I have highlighted the gerunds and infinitives so you can see how they are used in context. Make sure to...

Despite what stubborn grammar teachers might say, language is democratic. New words and phrases are invented and adopted into standard...

In my latest video for beginners, I look at some very common English words: very, not very, and very much. This video teaches standard...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between advanced writing and regular writing? If so, this blog post is for you. We will...

Do you know what it means to be an intermediate English student? If not, don't worry. This blog post will give you 7 signs that indicate...

HAD BETTER is a semi-modal verb phrase that is used to give strong advice in English. It is often considered a semi-modal verb because it...

The past simple tense is used to talk about finished actions. Past verbs can be regular or irregular. Regular past verbs have an -ed...

Here are 10 common mistakes that I've heard from beginner, intermediate, and sometimes even advanced English speakers. I hope you find...

English articles can be tough. Some languages don't have them. Others have them but follow slightly different rules. To help you improve...