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 what went wrong, we often turn to two small but 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 pity, because dare is common in spoken English, expressive in 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 examples. Because of vs For Both can be used to Read more
During, While, Meanwhile, Meantime Hello, English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. Today, we are looking at four time words that often confuse learners: during, while, meanwhile, and (in the) meantime. Although they all relate to time, they do very different grammatical jobs — and using the wrong one can Read more
Confusing Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases (with Clear Examples) Hello, English learners! Welcome to a new lesson! Some English adverbs and adverbial phrases look similar but behave very differently in meaning and use. Mixing them up is common — even at higher levels. In this lesson, we’ll look at 14 pairs Read more
The Modal Verb Should – Uses and Examples Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. Today, we’re going to look at one of the most useful modal verbs in English – the modal verb should. We use should to give advice, recommendations, expectations, and to talk about regret about Read more
Hi English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. Have you ever wondered whether to say that something lasts or takes a long time? Well, you don’t have to think about it any more, because in today’s lesson, we will discuss the mistaken words last and take so you know when to use which one.