Suppose, Supposing, and What If: How to Talk About Imaginary Situations in English English is full of ways to explore ideas, possibilities, and imaginary situations. Three of the most useful (and natural-sounding) expressions for this are suppose, supposing, and what if. We use them when we want to: imagine a situation, Read more
Talking About Unreal Situations in English One of the most curious (and slightly mischievous) things about English is this: we often use past forms to talk about things that are not in the past at all. In fact, we use them to talk about situations that are imaginary, unlikely, or simply Read more
In spite of, Despite, However, Although Linking words are the glue that holds good writing together. At B2–C1 level, examiners expect you to show contrast accurately and naturally, especially in essays, reports, and reviews. Four expressions that often cause confusion are in spite of, despite, however, and although. They all express Read more
Verbs Followed by to + Infinitive in English (A Clear Guide with Examples for B2-C1 Learners) Hello, English learners! Today, we will look at an important grammar point: verbs that are followed by to + infinitive, not the –ing form. You will see this structure all the time in everyday Read more
Hypothetical Language in English: A Complete Guide for CAE Learners (B2–C1) When we talk about situations that aren’t real, might be real, or will never be real, we step into the elegant world of hypothetical language in English. This kind of grammar appears everywhere in the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam Read more
Prepositional Phrases Related to Limitation When you want to express that something happens only to a certain extent, within certain boundaries, or under specific conditions, prepositional phrases of limitation are your best friends. They help you sound accurate, controlled, and academically sophisticated — exactly what Cambridge examiners love. Prepositional Phrases Read more
Inversion with Negative Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases How to add drama, emphasis, and elegance to your English In English, the usual word order is subject + verb + object. But when we want to emphasise a point, create a dramatic effect, or sound more formal, we sometimes invert the subject Read more