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Present Continuous for Future Arrangements (Common Verbs, 50+ Examples)
Learn how to use the present continuous to talk about future arrangements in English. Discover common verbs, natural examples, and typical learner mistakes so you can speak with confidence about your plans and schedules.

Alex
Oct 188 min read


All 12 English Tenses Ranked (Learn the 5 Most Important Ones!)
Do you need to learn all 12 English tenses to be fluent? Learn which tenses matter most and which you can focus on later. Here are the MOST important English tenses.

Alex
Oct 1521 min read


Top 10 Mistakes with Phrasal Verbs
Learn the 10 most common phrasal verb mistakes English learners make—and how to fix them! Get clear examples and corrections for “pick up,” “get over,” “look forward to,” and more.

Alex
Oct 108 min read


How to Use "Would" in English (with Clear Examples)
Learn how to use "would" in English. This page covers polite offers, wishes, conditionals, reported speech, and more — ideal for B2/C1 learners and teachers.

Alex
Sep 1015 min read


The Difference between "Every Day" and "Everyday" (Audio Reading Included)
"Every day" is what you're usually looking for when you're trying to decide between "every day" and everyday," but it's important to learn the basic differences between the two.

Alex
Aug 204 min read


Verb It! 100 Nouns Also Used as Verbs in English (Includes Pictures)
Check out 100 nouns which are also commonly used as verbs in English. While you can technically turn any noun into a verb, it doesn't mean you should.

Alex
Apr 2911 min read


Past Continuous Conversation Questions (100+ Questions; Includes Picture Practice)
Practice using the past continuous in context. Features 100+ practical questions, including 2 picture activities.

Alex
Apr 238 min read


"A/An" vs. “One”: What's the Difference? (with Examples)
Learn the difference between “a/an” and “one” in English. Clear explanations with many examples of how to use them in real sentences.

Alex
Apr 85 min read


The Difference between "Very" and "Really" (with Clear Examples)
Learn the difference between very and really in English with clear examples, grammar rules, and an audio lesson. Avoid common mistakes English learners make!

Alex
Mar 195 min read


7 Ways to Use Gerunds (Including Passives!)
Learn how to use gerunds in English, including in the passive voice, and the difference between gerunds and present participles.

Alex
Jan 38 min read


"Should" and "Should Have": When and How to Use Them (Audio Reading and Pictures Included)
Learn the differences between "should" and "should have" in English, including everyday and formal uses.

Alex
Nov 27, 20249 min read


How to Use Gerunds and Infinitives: "I Like Dancing" vs. "I Like to Dance"
Learn how to use gerunds and infinitives, including TWO useful lists of verbs which can use both.

Alex
Nov 4, 20248 min read


The Difference between "Have" and "Have Got" (with Clear Examples and How to Use Them)
Learn the similarities and differences between "have" and "have got" with clear examples and categories.

Alex
Oct 17, 20247 min read


Affect vs. Effect: What's the Difference? (Audio Lesson Included)
Recommended level: Advanced Quick Reference In most cases, affect is used as a verb and effect is used as a noun. (Ex: "The decision...

Alex
Sep 12, 20237 min read


"Because" vs. "Because of": The Difference in Usage (Includes Common Sentences and Audio Lesson)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate / Advanced Is it "because that" or "because of that"? Read the common mistakes section at the...

Alex
Aug 29, 20237 min read


Prepositions of Time: At, On, In (Audio Lesson Included)
Learn how to use the prepositions of time, "at," "on," and "in" in this clear, practical resource.

Alex
Aug 18, 20238 min read


Despite vs. In Spite of: Is There a Difference? (Audio Reading Included)
"How do you use despite and in spite of?" Recommended level: Advanced "Is it 'in spite of' or 'despite of'?" Quick Reference Despite and...

Alex
Aug 12, 20236 min read


Top 50 English Grammar Mistakes (Made by English Learners) (Includes Audio)
Mistakes are a part of learning, but some mistakes are more common than others. This page examines the 50 most common mistakes that...

Alex
Aug 7, 20236 min read


Farther vs. Further: What's the Difference? (Explanation, Examples, and Audio Reading Included)
Learn the similarities and differences between "farther" and "further." This page includes an audio reading of the text by the author.

Alex
Aug 1, 20235 min read


Another vs. Other: Differences, Uses, and Common Mistakes (Audio Reading Included)
Learn how to use "another," "other," "the other," "others," and "the others" in this clear, extensive resource.

Alex
Jul 25, 20237 min read