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Before we look at the form of the irregular verbs, let's do a very quick revision of regular verbs: Form of regular verbs To form the past simple and past participle, we add “ed” to the base form: Base form: workPast form: workedPast participle: worked That's easy! Now let's look at the irregular verbs in English. We'll start with the verb "be" because it's a … [Read more...] about Irregular verbs in English

In this lesson, you will learn 5 English expressions / phrasal verbs with the word "make". to make a fortune Meaning:to earn a lot of money. Examples:Mark makes a fortune on the stock market. Jane: I used to work in London as a lawyer.Mark: Were you well paid?Jane: Oh yes, I made a fortune. to make a scene Meaning:to shout and argue and make a lot noise in … [Read more...] about 5 English expressions and phrasal verbs with MAKE

The third conditional describes hypothetical situations in the past. We are imagining the result of something that did not happen. We are imagining a different past. Example: If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a house. Meaning:Yesterday, you played the lottery. But you did not win. Today, we are thinking about it.In reality, I did NOT buy a house.I did not … [Read more...] about Third conditionals in English

The second conditional describes an imaginary, impossible or unlikely situation in the present or future. The situation is hypothetical. It is not real. Example:If I had a lot of money, I would buy an expensive car. "If I had a lot of money" is an "if clause". It is the condition."I would buy an expensive car." is the result or consequence. Meaning:In reality, I do … [Read more...] about Second conditionals in English

First conditional sentences describe real future events that are very possible. The first conditional describes a specific future event. We are NOT describing a fact or regular action. Example: Andrew: “I’m going to a party in London tonight.”Mark: “Hurry up, the bus leaves soon.”Andrew: “If I miss the bus, I'll take the train.”  (this is the first … [Read more...] about First conditionals in English