Slang is very informal language. Pronunciation: /slæŋ/ Slang is often used in spoken English, but not in written English. Slang is not “good English” but it is very common. If you are an English student, I do not advise you to use slang. But it is important for you to understand it! In this lesson, you will learn several very common slang words and … [Read more...]
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English expressions with the verb KEEP
The verb “keep” is a common verb in English. Pronunciation: /kiːp/ It is an irregular verb. Form of irregular verb KEEP Present simple: I keep you keep he / she / it keeps we keep you keep they keep Past participle: kept Past form: kept Common meaning of keep Meaning: continue to have something. continue to possess something. Examples: I … [Read more...]
Modal verb MUST – Form, use and meaning
"must" is a modal verb. Pronunciation: /mʌst/ In this lesson, you will learn: The form of must. The different uses and meanings: Obligation and necessity Deductions and conclusions Rules and laws Invitations and encouragement Criticism Form of must Affirmative form of MUST subject + must + base form I must go you must go he/she/it … [Read more...]
Meaning and use of “to be used to”
Let's look at an example sentence: I like living in London. I am used to the noise. Meaning: I am accustomed to the noise in London. It is not new to me. Therefore, the meaning of "to be used to something" is: = to be familiar with something. = to be accustomed to something. If you are used to something, then the thing is not new to you. The pronunciation … [Read more...]
The difference between BEEN and GONE
This lesson explains the difference between “been” and gone” in the context of visiting a place. Both "been" and "gone" can be used to describe visiting a place but there is an important difference in meaning. Let's start by looking at the form and then we'll look at the difference in meaning. “been” is the past participle of the verb “be” “gone” is the past … [Read more...]
