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
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
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