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
Verbs Followed by –ing (Gerunds) in English (A Clear Guide with Examples) Hello dear English learners! Today, we are looking at a very important grammar point: some verbs in English must be verbs followed by –ing, not to + infinitive. This comes up all the time in everyday English, and Read more
Subjunctive and Formal Expressions in English (A Complete Guide for CAE Learners) The subjunctive is one of those fascinating corners of English grammar that many learners hear about but rarely feel confident using. Yet, it appears frequently in formal writing, advanced communication, academic English, and Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) tasks. Read more
Plural of Nouns in English Hello, dear English learners! Welcome to a new grammar lesson from My Lingua Academy. Plural of Nouns in English Today, we will look at how to form plurals in English — one of the first grammar topics every learner meets, yet still full of little Read more
Using “Should” in English: Grammar Rules and Examples Hello, dear English learners! If you’re preparing for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) exam, mastering grammar structures like “should” is essential. This little word appears in many exam-style tasks — from essays and proposals to speaking answers — Read more