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The Secret to Using Hear or Listen in English, Plus Other Sense Verbs
True or false: hear and listen mean the same thing. Turns out, these two sense verbs in English don’t mean the same thing! Well, they kind of do, but not exactly. That was a trick question. …
Plural Nouns in English: Learn the Rules with Games and Exercises
Let’s talk about plural nouns in English! For most nouns, the rule is simple: add the letter s to the end of the word, and that forms the plural version. This happens with…
8 Rules for Plural Nouns in English, Including Tricky Irregular Words
If you think the only way to make plural nouns in English is by adding -s to a word, this blog post is for you. Even though there are several nouns that…
Second and Third Conditionals in English: Rules & Examples
If I were rich, I would travel the world. I’m sure you have said this sentence at some point in your life. If you have, I have good news! You…
Borrow or Lend? Never Confuse These Two English Words Again!
Imagine that you are in the middle of a meeting and suddenly you realize that you don’t have anything to write with. How do you ask a colleague for a…
How to Use the Possessive in English: Apostrophes (‘s) and “Of”
Is it the backpack of Julie or Julie’s backpack? If you ever struggled to decide whether to use ‘s (read apostrophe ess) or of to demonstrate possession in English, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we…
Zero and First Conditionals in English
Chances are you have already heard of the word if, right? We use this word to talk about things that depend on something else to happen. We need to have a…
Zero and First Conditionals: Games and Exercises in English
Chances are you have already heard of the word if, right? We use this word to talk about things that depend on something else to happen. We need to have…
Neither, Either, Both: Rules to Use These Words in English
Being able to express your preference when presented with options is important for anyone who is learning a new language. In English, we use three words to do that: neither,…
Where is it? Learn 31 Prepositions and Adverbs of Place in English
Do you know someone who always manages to lose something? Are you that person? If so, this article will help you understand how to describe locations in English using prepositions…
How to Use Present Perfect and Past Simple in English
It’s incredibly important to be able to communicate about the past when you are learning English. It’s how we tell stories, explain problems and describe experiences. So, we’ve put together…
14 Important Differences Between “To” and “For” in English
Have ever found yourself in doubt about how to use to and for in English? I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone, my friend! Prepositions like these can…