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Adverbs of Frequency: Never, Always, and Everything in Between
Let's talk about seven common adverbs of frequency: always, often, usually, sometimes, occasionally, rarely, and never. These little words do a lot in everyday conversation, and once you get the hang of them, you'll sound much more natural.

Thomas
1 day ago4 min read


Book Review: Heartstopper by Alice Oseman
Heartstopper is a graphic novel series about Charlie and Nick, two high school boys who develop a romantic relationship. The series is recommended for A2-B1 English learners and uses natural, spoken English instead of formal, written English. While the first three volumes are great for A2 beginners because they are lighthearted and focus on the romance, volumes four and five are better for B1 intermediates because they discuss more mature themes like mental health and sexual

Thomas
5 days ago5 min read


How To Use "Have" and "Had" for Eating and Drinking
There are two very common English words my beginner students are confused by: have and had. We use them all the time to talk about ownership and experiences, but we also use them when we talk about food and drinks. Let me show you how.

Thomas
Aug 223 min read


“Have to” vs. “Must”: Are They the Same?
When do we use "have to" and when do we use "must"? One is used for external obligation and the other for internal obligation. Let's talk about those difference and how to form questions and conjugate tenses correctly.

Thomas
Mar 193 min read


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
Feb 163 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, 20254 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
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