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The past simple with TO BE. On the previous page, we looked at how to form the past simple by adding +ed or +d to the verb. For example: He played outside yesterday. He lived in New York for 2 years. On this page, we will look at what happens when we use the verb TO...
The present continuous at CEFR Level A1. In this lesson, we will look at the the present continuous. The present continuous is used to talk about what is happening now (or around now). For example: I am studying English grammar now. They are visiting friends at the...
Different types of jobs in English. On this page, we will look at different types of jobs. How many of these jobs you know? Health: Doctor, nurse, dentist (teeth), veterinarian [also called vet] (animal doctor) Shopping: salesperson, sales assistant, shopkeeper People...
Giving personal information in English. In English conversations, you need to give people information about you. For example, 'My name is..'. On this page, will look at ways of giving personal information about yourself. Your name: Hello, my name is.... Hi, I'm... I...
Telling the time in English. On this page, let's look at telling the time. This is more than just numbers - you need to be able to use different phrases. Let's start by looking at parts of the day. Time Part of the day 0:00 to 12:00 Morning 0:00 to 11:59 A.M....
Prepositions of time for Level A1. Prepositions of time (like all prepositions) can be one of the hardest parts of English to use correctly. This is because the rules are often quite difficult and there are lots of exceptions! In this lesson, we are looking at the...
Prepositions of place at Level A1. Prepositions of place (like all prepositions) can be one of the hardest parts of English to use correctly because the rules are often quite difficult and there are lots of exceptions. In this lesson, we are looking at the following...
On this page, we will look at adverbs of place. These adverbs tell us where the action takes place. Here are some examples: The children are playing football outside. John is sleeping upstairs. These adverbs can also tell us the direction. Here are some examples: They...
In this lesson, we will look at 6 simple rules for using articles. Understanding when to use A/AN or THE is difficult in English, but by the end of this lesson you will be able to you use the right word for CEFR Level A1. Rule #1: Use A or AN the first time you talk...
The past simple at CEFR Level A1. In English grammar, the past simple is used to talk about things that finished in the past. Here are some example sentences including the past simple: I worked last Monday. They studied for an English test last week. She smiled when...
The present simple at CEFR Level A1. In English grammar, the present simple is used to talk about habits and routines. Here is an example of the present simple in a sentence: I work on weekdays. The present simple can also be used to talk about something you don't do....
Deciding when to use can or could sometimes causes problems for English language students, especially as these words have a number of different uses. Can or could can be used to talk about: Possibility / Impossibility Ability / no ability To ask for / give permission...
In this lesson, we are looking at what to say when you are going to the bank. Here is some useful vocabulary that you can use when you are at the bank: An account: this is where you would take your money from or put your money into at the bank. Account number: the...