Adverbs
1. What is an adverb? Adverbs are words that describe a verb. They are different from adjectives, which describe a noun. 2. How to make an adverb Most adverbs are made by adding 'ly' to an adjective. AdjectiveAdverbExample sentencequickquicklyI swim runs speaks act are playing draws is pushing is fighting…
Reflexive Pronouns
1. What are reflexive pronouns? Reflexive pronouns are special words that say a person is doing something to him/herself. They are used instead of normal object pronouns. 2. How to use reflexive pronouns Reflexive pronouns replace object pronouns. PronounObject pronounReflexive pronounImemyselfyouyouyourselfhehimhimselfsheherherselfitititselfweusourselvestheythemthemselves Reflexive pronouns are used in the same way as…
‘Used to’ vs. ‘Used for’
1. What are 'used to' and 'used for'? The structures 'used to' and 'used for' say the purpose of a noun. 2. How to use 'used to' and 'used for' There are different ways to describe what objects are for:1. Used + infinitive (to ...)2. Used + for + gerund…
Feeling Sick
1. Describing illness There are different ways to describe feeling ill: noun + problem feel + (adjective) be ...ing can't / won't stop ...ing unable to / can't ... have + noun 2. Noun + problem NounProblemComplete sentenceMy headhurtsMy head toothhurtsHis tooth 's lower legis swollenOwen's lower leg is stomachachesMy…
The Past Tense
1. What is the past? Past = time before now Examples of the past: yesterdayat 8 o'clock this morning2 days agoon Sundaylast weekbefore lunchlast yearlast night5 years agowhen I was a child 2. Past actions need a different verb Actions done in the past (yesterday; 2 days ago; last year)…
Frequency (…a… vs. …every…)
1. What is frequency? Frequency tells us how often something is done. There are various structures to describe frequency. Two of these are: (x times) a (time period) (x times) every (y time periods) 2. (x times) a (time period) One of the easiest ways to talk about frequency is…
Frequency 2 (every)
1. Blocks of time There are different blocks of time: a seconda fortnighta minutea monthan houra yeara daya decadea weeka centurya weekenda millennium A time block can also be multiple (more than one):2 weeks, 3 months, 5 years, etc. 2. When to use 'every' The word 'every' is used if…
Frequency (always, usually…)
1. What is frequency? Frequency is how often something is English, there are different ways to talk about way is to add an 'adverb of frequency', which is a special frequency word. How oftenAdverb of frequencyExample100% of timesalwaysI always brush my teeth before I go to bed. >50% of timesusuallyI…
The Future Tense
1. What is the future? The future is time that has not happened yet. Examples of future times: tomorrowtonightin 2 days timeat 10 o'clocknext weekon Mondaynext monthafter I get homein 5 years timewhen I am old To talk about events in the future, use the future tense. 2. How to…
Two Verbs Together
1. Putting two verbs side by side Sometimes you need to put two verbs next to each is most common when the first verb is 'like', 'have', 'need', 'want', or 'start' (or similar verbs, such as 'love', 'hate', 'begin', etc.). verb 1verb 2example sentencelikedanceI like have to go to the…