Nominalisation in English (C1 Advanced): How to Sound More Formal, Clear, and Sophisticated There is a moment in every advanced English learner’s life when simple sentences start to feel… a little too simple. Compare these two sentences: People discussed the problem for hours. There was a long discussion of the Read more
Advanced Conjunctions in English: How to Use Not Only… But Also, Hardly… When & More There comes a moment in every English learner’s life when simple sentences are no longer enough. “I was tired, but I finished.” “He arrived, and we started.” “She is smart, and she is kind.” Perfectly Read more
If and Wish in English: How to Talk about Unreal and Imaginary Situations One of the most interesting (and slightly confusing) things about English is that we often use past forms to talk about the present or the future—especially when we’re talking about things that are not real, not true, Read more
Till vs Until: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Use? English is full of small words that carry a lot of meaning. Two of these are till and until. You see them everywhere: in messages, books, instructions, exam tasks, and everyday conversation: Wait here until I come back. Read more
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
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