Should Have / Shouldn’t Have (talking about regret, criticism, and missed opportunities in English English is wonderfully good at talking about the past — especially when we want to judge it. When we regret something, criticise a decision, or reflect on Read more
Look Forward to, Agree to, and Object to (three small phrases that cause big grammar problems) Some English phrases look innocent. Short. Familiar. Harmless. And yet they quietly sabotage essays, emails, and exam answers every year. Look forward to, agree Read more
How to Write about a Cultural Festival (explaining customs, traditions, and symbolism in clear, engaging English) Cultural festivals are living stories. They bring together history, belief, community, and emotion — often in ways that cannot be fully perceived through facts Read more
Phrasal Verbs Related to Cause and Effect (a practical, natural guide for B2–C1 English learners) Did you know that cause and effect sit at the very heart of good English? We use them when we explain why something happened, what Read more
The Modal Verb Dare – Meaning, Grammar, and Natural Use The verb dare is small, but surprisingly powerful. It can behave like a modal verb and like a regular verb, which explains why many learners avoid it altogether. That’s a Read more
Because of vs For – What’s the Difference? English loves to give us more than one way to express the same idea — and then quietly change the rules just enough to cause confusion. Because of and for are perfect Read more
Quantifiers for CAE Essays In the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), strong ideas are important—but how you express them often matters just as much. One area where candidates frequently lose easy marks is quantifiers. Quantifiers allow you to express amounts, proportions, frequencies, Read more
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