http://youtu.be/2qzk4RPgVpc There are many expressions to describe change in English. We can use the following verbs: become get go come turn fall Let's look at each verb in more detail. become "become" is an irregular verb. The past simple is "became" The past participle is "become" become + adjective =to begin to be something Examples: He becomes … [Read more...]
Expressions and phrases with CARE
This English lesson has 2 versions: 1) A video version and 2) A text version. I recommend you watch and listen to the video to hear the correct pronunciation. Below the video is the same lesson in text format. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKCxkArjqh8 (Photo credit: stockimages | FreeDigitalPhotos.net) “care” is both a verb and a noun. Pronunciation: … [Read more...]
Types of English abbreviations
An abbreviation is a shortened version of a word or phrase. Here are some examples of abbreviations and their meanings: MP - Member of Parliament Dr - Doctor NATO - North Atlantic Treaty Organisation app - application They’d - They would There are four different types of abbreviations in English: Initialism Acronym Shortening Contraction Let's look at … [Read more...]
Phrasal verbs with PUT
Phrasal Verbs are verbs which are made up of two words: verb + particle (A particle is either an adverb or preposition.) Example: put on Jane is putting on the light. subject + verb + particle + object (This means that Jane is "starting" the light by pressing the button.) It is also possible to have a different order of words as follows: Jane is putting … [Read more...]
FOR and DURING – English prepositions
In this English lesson, you will learn the definition and how to use the English prepositions FOR and DURING. During Mark went skiing during the winter. "during" tells us WHEN Mark went skiing. In this example, it means "in the winter." We use "during" before nouns and noun phrases. For Mark went skiing for 2 weeks. "for" tells us HOW LONG Mark went skiing. We use … [Read more...]
