Some students are so keen to know about English grammar and to learn the 'rules' that they forget something: grammar is just one ingredient used in communication to express yourself and understand others. To switch things around, here are some practical ways you can use the present simple verb form in small talk and everyday conversation. [Btw if you're new here, feel free to … [Read more...] about The Present Simple In Everyday Conversation
Grammar
7 Present Perfect Phrases You Can Use In Conversation
The present perfect is used to talk about events which have a connection between the past and now. Knowing a few phrases with the present perfect built into it may help improve your understanding of this 'tense' as well as get you sounding more natural. … [Read more...] about 7 Present Perfect Phrases You Can Use In Conversation
Can you spot these 7 mistakes?
Here are some common mistakes at Intermediate and Upper Intermediate+ level for you to correct, which come from students in Prague. … [Read more...] about Can you spot these 7 mistakes?
Linking Words – “In case”
"In case you were wondering, I'm fine..." "I carry a second battery with me every time I go out and take photos. Just in case." … [Read more...] about Linking Words – “In case”
On grammar
It seems everyone has an opinion of the role grammar plays in learning a language. It's a hot topic being discussed on a lot of language blogs, in English teaching methodology books, and it's something my own students often bring up when we first meet. … [Read more...] about On grammar