The beginning of a new year is the time to make some New Year’s resolutions. A new year is the opportunity for a new beginning in our lives. We say that we are going to “make a fresh start.” The new year is an opportunity to make changes in our lives. We are turning over a new leaf. New Year’s resolutions The word "resolution" is a noun that means "promise." New Year’s … [Read more...]
Slang in British English
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...]
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...]
