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
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5 English expressions and phrasal verbs with MAKE
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
Third conditionals in English
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
Second 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 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