‘For’ can be used lots of different ways in English. Look out for the different ‘for’ meanings in the text and then read the explanations below. For those of you who don’t know, one of Britain’s best-loved exports of TV is the brilliantly named Bear Grylls. His show about survival in the wild, called [...]
Though Although Despite In spite of…how do you use these words in English? Look at the text examples & then learn with the grammar section
Irregular Verbs in Past Simple are difficult in English. You must learn the verbs because there are no rules. Included here is also a reference table of Preterite Irregular Verbs.
How do you use ‘as’ in English? Lots of different uses of ‘as’ in the text and then the grammar explained…plus a video of ‘As’
You know that sitting down is dangerous, don’t you? The English grammar of Question Tags explained. Plus some health tips that everybody that is alive should read!
An awesome tennis match and an even more incredible explanation of whoever, wherever, whichever, whatever & however!
Video of last year’s NYE fireworks in London and phrases of prediction to say what you are more than likely to experience if you are seeing in the New Year in London this year.
Fox hunting was banned years ago, but lots of fox hunts have taken place recently. Present Perfect vs Past Simple – when do we use them?? Find out here…also with mp3 to practise your listening skills.
What did people used to do on Boxing Day? Full grammar explanation of ‘used to + infinitive’ and ‘used to + -ing’
Comparatives explained and a comparison between Xmas Eve in the UK and continental Europe
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