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: Unreal Situations Explained If and wish in English are useful structures for talking about unreal, imaginary or unlikely situations. One of the most interesting things about English grammar is that we often use past forms to talk about the present or the future. This may 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
Learn how to use should have and shouldn’t have in English to talk about regret, criticism, mistakes and missed opportunities, with examples and practice.
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