Free Grammar Lessons
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Category: Grammar
Making Lists: An Essential Grammar Skill
In today’s grammar lesson, I want to show you how to make lists. I don’t mean shopping lists or to-do lists. Instead, I mean list…
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Verb Tenses and IELTS Maps
In task 1 of the IELTS writing test, you might be given maps to describe. You will usually be given two of them because the…
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Commas and Time Phrases
Using commas can be difficult, but thankfully you don’t need to know all the rules to get a great IELTS score. Still, it is important…
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Past Simple vs Past Perfect
English grammar can be difficult to master and that’s partially because of all the different verb tenses we have. Some of them seem quite confusing…
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Complex Sentences
Today, we are going to do an important grammar lesson. I will show you what a complex sentence is and then give lots of examples…
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Pluralisation: An Essential Grammar Guide
Today, I’m going to teach you about pluralisation. In English grammar, this means using your words to say whether there is one thing or more…
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Content or Contents?
When I’m marking essays for my IELTS writing correction service, I sometimes find that people misuse the word “content.” This is understandable because actually it…
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How to Use “Would” [English Grammar]
You’ve likely encountered the word “would” and possibly wondered about its varied uses. Although “would” is a modal verb, it serves multiple functions in English…
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Adverbs and Word Order
Adverbs are a vital part of English grammar, often providing critical information about how, when, or where an action occurs. However, their placement within a…
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Phrasal Verbs
Today, I’m going to teach you about phrasal verbs. I’ll explain what they are, then give you some examples. I’ll also make lists of phrasal…
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Least vs Lowest [English Grammar]
As you dive deeper into the intricacies of the English language, you’ll frequently come across words that seem interchangeable but carry distinct meanings in different…
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Understanding Question Word Order in English Grammar
As a teacher of both English and IELTS, I frequently encounter learners who are puzzled by the unique rules and formats of questions in English.…
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10 Commonly Misused Words in English
Learning English can be a rewarding but challenging experience, and even native speakers stumble over some words that seem alike. Misusing these words can lead…
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Albeit vs Even Though [English Grammar]
The English language is filled with a variety of words and phrases that serve to create connections between ideas. Two such connectors (also known as…
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Can vs Could
When delving into the complexities of the English language, certain words might appear to be quite similar in usage. Among these are the modal verbs…
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Present Simple vs Present Perfect
One of the reasons why English is so challenging is that we have 12 verb tenses and these have quite specific and confusing usages. Two…
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Understanding Non-gradable Adjectives in English
Navigating the intricate web of the English language can sometimes feel like a maze, especially when you stumble upon terms like “non-gradable adjectives.” But don’t…
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