Not all languages form questions and negative sentences the way we do in English. In English, we must add the auxiliary (helping) verb “do.” This confuses many non-native speakers when they start learning English. For that reason, incorrectly forming questions and negatives is a very common English mistake. Sentences in Simple Present This English grammar lesson will concentrate on the […]
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By Khalid E. (Libya), University Placement English Student, LCI Denver Some foreign students learning English in America believe that studying English in school is enough to be an excellent English speaker. However, practicing English after class hours is vital to improve students’ skills, especially in speaking and listening. For instance, as I am from Libya, my […]
It´s definitely not the same thing. It’s all a matter of decision. Let´s see some examples: I´m having a party. I´m going to invite lots of people. Here, the speaker has clearly already made a decision (before the time of speaking). The decision to invite lots of people to the party. There doesn’t seem to […]
Yes… many ESL students don’t know this and find it difficult to believe, but some words in English have no plural form. These words are called “mass nouns,” that is, nouns that don’t have a plural form in English and can’t be used in plural or with plural verbs. Mass nouns are singular in form. […]
Confused as to when to use being and when to use been? Are both pronounced the same way? Is it that important to know the difference? It is most definitely very important to know the difference between the two. Let´s start with the ONE thing they have in common. They are both participles of the […]