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
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
Expressing Preference in English Hello, English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. It is a fact that there is no easy way to learn a foreign language; however, if you are a foreigner living in an English-speaking country, the easiest thing to learn would definitely be conversational English, which is Read more
Too and Enough in English: Meaning, Grammar Rules and Examples Too and enough are two very useful words in English. We use them to talk about quantity, degree and whether something is suitable or possible. They may look simple, but many English learners make mistakes with word order. Compare: The Read more
Alternatives to “Although” Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. We will look at alternatives to “although” Here is the list: The English teachers at My Lingua Academy are happy to help you improve your English. You can attend our individual and group private lessons or learn English for Read more
Hi English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. Have you ever wondered whether to say that something lasts or takes a long time? Well, you don’t have to think about it any more, because in today’s lesson, we will discuss the mistaken words last and take so you know when to use which one.
Rise, Raise and Arise – What’s the Difference? Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. We will discuss the difference between the verbs rise, raise and arise. Rise If someone or something rises, then they move upwards. Rise is an irregular verb – rise/rose/risen. Being an intransitive verb, it Read more