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Using “Have to” to Talk About Obligation in English
You have probably learned that “have” is used to talk about ownership. However, when you add the preposition “to,” the meaning changes from ownership to obligation. Let’s talk a bit more about “have to,” when we use it, and how we use it.
Thomas
6 days ago3 min read
"I said" vs. "I told" and when to use them
Remembering the differences between "I said" and "I told" can be confusing. This article will explain when and how to use them and it includes a practice quiz.
Thomas
Aug 14, 20251 min read
The Many Meanings of "Get" — One Verb, So Many Uses!
Some of my English students have been noticing something strange lately: the verb "get" is everywhere. Native English speakers, like myself, will use "get" in many of their sentences, but what does it even mean? Is it different every time? When are we not allowed to use it?
Thomas
Jun 22, 20253 min read
Confusing Words in English, Part 3 — Well vs. Good, Other vs. Another and more!
In this third part of our "Confusing Words in English" series, we’ll look at five more tricky word pairs and sets: well vs. good, we vs. us vs. our, other vs. another, bring vs. take, and much vs. many. You’ll find tips and examples to help you remember the differences—and there’s a quiz at the end to test yourself!
Thomas
Jun 5, 20253 min read
Understanding Gerunds: A Comprehensive Guide to -ing Words
In this post, we’ll explore gerunds, how they’re different from other -ing verbs (like the present, future, and past continuous), and how you can start using them naturally in your speaking and writing. There are also practice exercises to test your knowledge and tips on how to continue learning gerunds on your own.
Thomas
May 18, 20253 min read
Countable vs Uncountable Nouns: What’s the Difference?
In English, nouns can be countable or uncountable. This means we either can count them (1, 2, 3…) or we cannot count them easily. Knowing the difference helps you use correct grammar, especially when choosing words like a, an, some, much, or many.
Thomas
May 1, 20252 min read
The Top 5 Free Tools to Boost Your English Listening and Speaking Skills
Learning English doesn’t have to be expensive—or boring. This article lists my favorite websites and browser extensions that make learning both fun and interactive and guess what? They're free!
Thomas
Apr 10, 20253 min read
Understanding the Differences Between 'No One,' 'Anyone,' and 'Everyone'
Discover the Differences Between 'No One,' 'Anyone,' and 'Everyone'. Learn when to use each pronoun correctly with examples and tips.
Thomas
Apr 1, 20252 min read
Confusing Words in English, Part 2: This vs. That, Many vs. A lot, and more!
English can be confusing. In this article, we'll make confusing word pairs easier to understand with images and practice questions.
Thomas
Mar 26, 20254 min read
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