Should Have / Shouldn’t Have (talking about regret, criticism, and missed opportunities in English English is wonderfully good at talking about the past — especially when we want to judge it. When we regret something, criticise a decision, or reflect on what went wrong, we often turn to two small but Read more
Look Forward to, Agree to, and Object to (three small phrases that cause big grammar problems) Some English phrases look innocent. Short. Familiar. Harmless. And yet they quietly sabotage essays, emails, and exam answers every year. Look forward to, agree to, and object to all share one hidden feature that Read more
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
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
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
Adverbs of Frequency Hello English learners! How often do you study English? Every day? Sometimes? Hardly ever? If you’ve ever tried to describe your daily habits or routines, then you’ve already used adverbs of frequency—words like always, usually, sometimes, and never. These little words are handy because they help you Read more