used to would be/get used to
Used to, Would, Be/Get Used to Used to would be/get used to are used to speak about past habits/states (not now), repeated past actions, something which is normal/familiar or becoming familiar. Used to + infinitive We use this expression
Speech Act Verbs
What are speech act verbs? Speech Act Verbs Speech act verbs are verbs that describe an action we perform by speaking. They focus on the function of language (what the speaker is doing). The term
Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses
What Are Defining and Non-defining Relative Clauses? Defining and non-defining relative clauses are two types of relative clauses used in English to give more information about a noun. Relative pronouns are who, which, that, whose,
Verb + Preposition
Prepositional Verbs In English, many verbs are followed by specific prepositions. These combinations often create meanings that are different from the individual words. Learning these verb + preposition combinations is important for understanding and using
So, too, neither, nor, either
Respond to News and Opinions Let's learn how to respond to news and opinions using so, too, neither, nor, either, really, oh. We use expressions so/too and neither/nor/either in short statements meaning (me) too or
Suffixes
Word Formation: Suffixes There are four main kinds of word formation: prefixes, suffixes, conversion and compounds. Lots of words are formed with suffixes. In English, there are hundreds of suffixes. Derivational suffixes are used to create
Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect vs. Present Perfect Continuous Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous? Both Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous connect the past to the present, but they are used differently. Present Perfect (have/has + past
Numbers with Currencies
How to Use Numbers with Currencies Let's learn how to use numbers with currencies. Whole Numbers with Currencies $5 → five dollars €20 → twenty euros £100 → one hundred pounds ¥1,000 → one thousand