This video is the last in this series about quantifiers – those words that show us an amount of something. Today, we look at no, none, and none of – the negatives. No No is a determiner – a word that identifies a noun in more detail. Use no before countable and uncountable nouns. Examples:– […]
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In my previous video, you found out how to use some and any – great! (And if you haven’t seen it you can find it here) But what about a lot of, many and much? Are they interchangeable? Do they form part of any idioms? Check out my new video, which is the second in […]
This is the first in a series of videos and blog posts about common quantifiers – those words that describe an amount of something. Can I have any milk with my tea? ✘ Can I have some milk with my tea? ✓ If you have ever made this mistake, then read on – you might […]
This is my guide to: Used to, use to, be used to, get used to, never used to, not like (I) used to. Sounds confusing, doesn’t it? Well, fear not, because my video explains all these different variations. You can watch it here, or read on… or both! Before we get to the phrase […]
If you are a parent, then you know how nerve-wracking Parent’s Evening can be (sometimes called Parent-Teacher Consultations or even “Interviews”). It is for me – and English is my native language! How much more difficult it must be if you are speaking in a different language. English learners have a lot to think about! […]
In English, the way we see the future affects the way we talk about the future. How certain we are of something is apparent in the way we express ourselves in future terms. There are four different ways to express the future in English. We can use will (sometimes called future simple), going to, present […]
Confusing Prepositions – above or over? That’s above my head. That’s over my head. Which one should I use? Do I live in a flat above a shop or over a shop? Is the aeroplane above us or over us? If you’ve ever mixed up above and over then read on! Let’s face it, prepositions […]
