Inversion with Negative Adverbials: Only when I’m dancing can I feel this free

Inversion with Negative Adverbials

OK. We’re going to talk about negative adverbials in English. But first, let’s start with Madonna and a line from her song “Into the Groove.” So what’s happening here? “Only […]

Describing Trends in English

Describing Trends in English

Before COVID, I never thought I’d spend so much of my week looking at graphs. But now, we’re all obsessed with them. Watching the numbers go up and down, watching […]

Like and As: Everything You Need to Know

Like and As: Everything You Need to Know

“Like” and “as”: they seem like such simple little words: But, maybe because they’re so simple, these two words can cause a lot of confusion when you’re learning English. I […]

Some and Any: The Real Difference

Some and Any: The Real Difference

OK, I know what you’re going to say. “Some and any? We did this at school! This is easy stuff.” That’s true. But what did they teach you at school? […]

Used to, be used to, get used to: Never get confused again!

Used to, Be Used to, Get Used to

I get it – “used to” can be a little confusing. Is it “I used to do it?” “I used to doing it?” “I’m used to do it?” “I’m used […]

How to Use Get in English: Everything You Need to Know (Probably)

How to Use Get in English

You’re about to learn 12 different ways to use “get” in English. Also check out 27 Different Ways to Say Thank You (And How to Reply). If you went up […]

Order of Adjectives in English: One Simple Hack

Order of Adjectives in English: One Simple Hack

You’re about to learn my simple hack for the order of adjectives in English. For more adjective goodness, check out 72 Appearance Adjectives You Need to Describe People in English. […]

Ways of Comparing in English

Ways of Comparing in English

Let’s take a look at some ways of comparing English. While you’re here, check out Money Vocabulary: 42 Words to Talk About Money in English. OK. Let’s play that world-famous […]

Causative Verbs: Let, Have, Get, Make and Force

Causative Verbs: Let, Have, Get, Make and Force

Today, you’re going to learn how to use the causative verbs “let,” “have,” “get,” “make” and “force.” Also check out 11 Little Drawings That Will Help You Remember English Rules Forever. […]

Finally Understand How the Past Perfect Works

Finally Understand How the Past Perfect Works

In this lesson, you’re going to finally understand the past perfect in English FOREVER (probably). Want more tricky English grammar? Check out Mixed Conditionals in English Made Easy. It doesn’t […]

43 Must-Know Phrases with Keep

43 Must-Know Phrases with Keep

You’re about to learn how to use “keep” in English. Also check out 33 New Ways to Say Phrases That You Use Every Day in English. “Keep” is one of […]

Adding Emphasis in English - 3 Advanced Tricks

Adding Emphasis in English – 3 Advanced Tricks

You’re about to learn 3 ways to add emphasis in English. For more advanced English tips, check out Inversion with Negative Adverbials. Here’s a common situation for high-level English learners. […]

3 Classic English Mistakes That Learners Make

3 Classic English Mistakes That Learners Make

For more common mistakes that English learners make, take a look at Are You Making These 4 Advanced English Mistakes? You know the expression “we learn from our mistakes,” right? […]

"It" and "this" - the difference made easy

“It” and “This”: The Difference Made Easy

Sometimes we get suggestions for the blog from our readers. Last week, Vladimir asked us to explain the difference between “it” and “this.” I have to admit that I’d never really thought […]

One simple hack to master the present perfect

One simple hack to master the present perfect

Today, I’d like to talk about a special tense in English. A lot of people have problems learning it because it either doesn’t exist in other languages, or the rules are […]

English grammar tricks (part 2)

English grammar tricks that work (part 2)

There are some English grammar points that can drive learners crazy. But the problem isn’t the grammar. Or the learner. You need to change the way you look at the “problem.” Here […]

English Grammar Tricks that Work (part 1)

English Grammar Tricks That Work (Part 1)

I get it. English can be very confusing sometimes, and the grammar rules can seem crazy and random. Sometimes they are. But a lot of the time, there’s a system […]