Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are mainly used in spoken English and informal texts. They consist of a verb plus a particle (preposition, adverb). The particle can change the meaning of the verb completely, some examples are given in the slide above!
Month: August 2016
How to speak English without Hesitation
The first question all English language learners have is, “How to speak fluent English without hesitation?” The answer to this problem is hidden in the proverb – “practice makes perfect”. The more you speak, the more fluent you will be. Quite simple, isn’t it? But this is merely the tip of the iceberg! The real …
Some v/s Any
The words some and any are used when the speaker cannot specify or does not need/want to specify a number or an exact amount. Here’s a guide to how they can be used!
How to Use a Comma
Even experts struggle with proper comma use, so we compiled a list of the places in a sentence you’ll need one. Make sure you use one at the correct place now that you know!
Also – too – as well
The adverbs also, as well and too have similar meanings, but their placement in the sentence is different. Also is used with the verb. Too and as well usually go at the end of a sentence or clause. The other differences have been highlighted in the slide above!
Agreeing and Disagreeing
Sooner or later you will get the urge to agree or disagree with something that is being said in English. Offering an opinion can be difficult when it is not in your first language. You may know exactly what you want to say in your native tongue, but are unsure of how to express your …
So you think English is easy?
English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; neither apple nor pine in pineapple. English muffins weren’t invented in England or French fries in France. Sweetmeats are candies while sweetbreads, which aren’t sweet, are meat. We take English for granted. But if we explore its paradoxes, we find …
Time Order Words
The list is organized by common time order words such as first, next, last, sometimes, and always, with more specific word options given. There is also an area for students to list other time order words they use.
