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Could and Could Have Done
Learn how to use could and could have done in English for past ability, polite requests, suggestions, possibilities and missed opportunities.
Grammar Phrasal Verbs
Verb–Object Split in English
The verb-object split in English can be confusing, especially with phrasal verbs. Learn when an object can separate a verb and particle, where pronouns must go and which multi-word verbs cannot be separated.
Grammar Word Building
Adjective Suffixes in English
Adjective Suffixes in English: A Complete Guide to -able, -ful, -less, -ous, -ic, -ive and More Adjective suffixes in English are small endings that we add to nouns or verbs to form adjectives. Once you understand the most common suffixes that form adjectives, you can recognise hundreds of words more Read more
Grammar
Prepositional Phrases of Condition
Learn how to use prepositional phrases of condition in English, including in case of, subject to, on condition that, in the event of, without, but for and barring, with clear meanings and examples for B2–C1 learners.
confused words English Vocabulary
Unless vs Otherwise
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
Cambridge exams Grammar
Inversion with Negative Adverbs and Adverbial Phrases
Learn how to use inversion with negative adverbs and adverbial phrases in English. Clear explanations, natural examples, common mistakes and practice exercises for B2–C1 learners.
Grammar
Would Rather and Would Sooner
Learn the difference between would rather and would sooner with clear grammar rules and natural examples. Discover how to express ordinary, strong and past preferences correctly in English.