Common Mistakes with Phrasal Verbs (and How to Avoid Them) Phrasal verbs are one of the most challenging — and most revealing — areas of English. Learners often know the grammar rules perfectly, yet one small mistake with a phrasal verb can instantly make their English sound unnatural. The good news? Most 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 to, and object to all share one hidden feature that Read more
Countable and Uncountable Nouns in English Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. Today, we are going to dive into a topic that looks deceptively simple but can easily trip you up: countable and uncountable nouns. This is especially important for Cambridge exam preparation (B2 First, C1 Advanced), since Read more
Would Rather and Would Sooner When we want to talk about our preferences in English—choosing one thing over another—we often use special expressions. Two very useful ones are would rather and would sooner. Both allow us to express what we prefer to do, or what we would like others to Read more
Linking Words and Phrases for Time Clear organisation is one of the key things Cambridge examiners look for in both writing and speaking. One simple but powerful way to improve coherence is by using linking words and phrases for time correctly. These expressions help you show when events happen, how Read more
Recently and Lately – What’s the Difference? Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. Today, we’re going to look at two small but very common time words that often confuse learners: recently and lately. At first glance, they seem almost identical. Both talk about the near past. Both often 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.