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Jun 13, 20213 min read
Avoid This Common Phrasal Verb Mistake!
Phrasal verbs are tough. Some are transitive, and some are intransitive. Some are separable, and some are inseparable. Some must be...
Alex
Jun 7, 20216 min read
Unreal English Grammar: A Detailed Exploration of the Second Conditional
The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the present and future. It is part of the unreal mood in English,...
Alex
May 31, 20213 min read
4 Ways to Use "SHOULD" in English
Most students know that should is used to give advice in English. However, that is not its only usage. In this article, we will look at...
Alex
May 18, 20215 min read
English Grammar: 6 Ways to Use the Present Continuous
Most English students know that the present continuous is used to talk about actions that are in progress at the moment of speaking, such...
Alex
May 14, 20213 min read
When I Was a Kid: A Story to Practice Gerunds and Infinitives
This is a true story about me. I have highlighted the gerunds and infinitives so you can see how they are used in context. Make sure to...
Alex
May 6, 20211 min read
Video: Using "Very," "Not very," and "Very much"
In my latest video for beginners, I look at some very common English words: very, not very, and very much. This video teaches standard...
Alex
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Using HAD BETTER in English (with practice questions!)
HAD BETTER is a semi-modal verb phrase that is used to give strong advice in English. It is often considered a semi-modal verb because it...
Alex
Dec 2, 20202 min read
English Grammar Tenses: The Past Simple
The past simple tense is used to talk about finished actions. Past verbs can be regular or irregular. Regular past verbs have an -ed...
Alex
Oct 16, 20201 min read
Fix These 10 Common Grammar Mistakes
Here are 10 common mistakes that I've heard from beginner, intermediate, and sometimes even advanced English speakers. I hope you find...
Alex
Oct 8, 20202 min read
Avoid These 5 Common Article Mistakes
Watch the Related Video Lesson and Do the Practice Quiz on engVid. English articles can be tough. Some languages don't have them. Others...