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 –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
Modal Verbs and Phrases for Prohibition Hello English learners! In today’s lesson, we’ll look at how to talk about things that are forbidden or not allowed in English. We will explore modal verbs like ‘can’t’ and ‘mustn’t’, as well as other phrases such as ‘not allowed to’ and ‘don’t let’. Read more
Unless vs Otherwise Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. Have you ever found yourself hesitating between using unless and otherwise? They both seem to mean “if not”; however, they do not act in the same way. Unless slips neatly into a sentence to set a condition, while otherwise 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
Belong To, Belong With, Belong In – Differences Explained Many English learners struggle with the difference between belong to, belong with, and belong in. Although these expressions look similar, they have different meanings and are used in different situations. In this clear grammar guide, you’ll learn when to use each Read more
Adverbs of Probability Adverbs of probability help you show how sure you are about something — from complete certainty to serious doubt. They are extremely common in everyday English and appear frequently in Cambridge B2 First and C1 Advanced exams, especially in speaking, essays, reports, and discussions. Instead of simply Read more