Talking About Unreal Situations in English One of the most curious (and slightly mischievous) things about English is this: we often use past forms to talk about things that are not in the past at all. In fact, we use them to talk about situations that are imaginary, unlikely, or simply Read more
Echo Questions Welcome to the fascinating (and rather fun) world of echo questions—those little responses that sound like you’re just repeating someone, but with a twist of curiosity, surprise, or doubt! In everyday English—especially in spoken conversations—we often use echo questions to show we’re interested, shocked, confused, or simply didn’t Read more
Narrative Tenses What Are Narrative Tenses? Narrative tenses are the verb tenses we use when telling or writing stories about the past. They help us organise events clearly and show how actions relate to one another — what happened first, what was happening in the background, and what had already Read more
How to Use “Else” in English (Clear Rules, Examples & Exam Tips) “Else” is a small word, but it plays an important role in English. It helps us talk about alternatives, additional options, consequences, and possibilities that haven’t yet been mentioned. In Cambridge exams (B2 First and C1 Advanced), else Read more
Become vs Get vs Turn – What’s the Difference? (Clear Guide with Examples for B2–C1 Learners) Are you confused about become, get, and turn? Many English learners use these verbs interchangeably — but they are not the same. Although all three describe change, they differ in formality, speed of change, Read more
Grammatical Patterns after Reporting Verbs (A Clear B2–C1 Guide) When we report what someone has said, thought, suggested, or promised, we usually use reporting verbs: say, tell, suggest, promise, advise, warn, admit, deny, claim, and many more. But here’s the problem: You can’t use the same grammar pattern after every Read more
Countable and Uncountable Nouns in English (Clear Rules, Meanings & Examples) Hello, English learners. Welcome back. Today, we’re tackling one of the most important — and most confusing — grammar topics in English: countable and uncountable nouns. If you’ve ever wondered: Why can’t I say “informations”? Why is it “much Read more