1. When you are scared that means you are afraid of someone or something. The word ‘scared’ is an adjective. So you need the verb ‘be’ to use it as a verb. He is scared of spiders. You can also say ‘He’s afraid of spiders’. 2. When you scare someone that means you make someone […]
How to Use Who, That, and Which: Easy-to-remember Explanation + Quiz
Who and that are used for people. That and which are used for things. Which cannot be used for people. To understand when to use them in a sentence we should understand relative clauses. What are relative clauses A relative clause is a sentence within a sentence which is related to the main sentence. I […]
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9 Words My Students Often Mispronounce [And How To Pronounce Them Correctly]
Currently, I mostly work with Russian Elementary and Intermediate students. I noticed some common pronunciation mistakes and decided to collect them all in one article to help both my students and other English learners who may struggle with the same issues. Here’s the list: 1. Answer W is silent in this word. So instead of […]
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21 Verbs With Prepositions For Intermediate Students [Learn Them With The Quiz]
Some English verbs have certain prepositions. So it makes sense to learn them and always use these verbs correctly. FOR waiting / I’m waiting for your call. apply / She applied for the job. ask / It’s okay to ask for help. prepare / I need to prepare for the trip. TO listen / She […]
“Bored” vs “Boring”: What’s the Difference
“Bored” and “boring” are both adjectives that describe something that is not interesting or exciting. But they are used differently. 🍿 If you watched a movie that wasn’t interesting, you can call it ‘boring’. 🥱 If you want to describe how you feel about it you can say that you ‘were bored’ or ‘got bored’ […]
TOP-8 Free Grammar Checkers: Learn Which One Is the Best for You
There are plenty of free grammar checkers on the internet, and it’s not always clear which one to choose. In this review, I cover the eight most reliable grammar checkers, their features and options, so you can understand which fits you.
Don’t Understand ‘Friends’? Watch These 5 TV Series For Elementary and Intermediate Students
Watching videos is a great way to improve listening skills. But if you don’t understand them it could be really frustrating.😤 🤔What to do? 💡Start by watching videos created for English learners. They are easy to follow and engaging. Watching them will help you recognize common expressions and words used in daily conversations. ▶️ Here […]
‘Hurry’ vs ‘In a Hurry’ and Their Synonyms
If you mix ‘hurry’ and ‘in a hurry’ you’ll find this post helpful. 1. ‘Hurry’ as a verb ‘Hurry’ is a verb that means ‘to do things more quickly than normal’ or ‘make someone do this’. You hurry when you don’t want to be late. If someone hurries, they may forget something. In the past […]
“I agree” vs “I’m agree”: Which One Is Correct
Using “I’m agree” instead of “I agree” is a common mistake among my Elementary and Intermediate students. I decided to write this post to clarify the usage of the verb ‘agree’. 1. “I agree” I agree is the correct usage of the verb ‘agree’ in Present Simple Tense. Agree is a verb that means to […]
“I’m interested” VS “I’m interesting”
“Interesting” and “interested” are both adjectives, but they mean different things. Let’s say your friend offers you two free movie tickets. — If you are interested in it, that means that you want the ticket. — If the movie was interesting, it means that you liked the movie. In other words, “interested” refers to “you” […]