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This is how we say it – ‘have’ and ‘have got’

This is how we say it – ‘have’ and ‘have got’

by Martin Burke | Nov 17, 2020 | This is how we say it

When speaking to my students of English I notice that they are often very unsure about using the expression ‘have got’, when talking about possession. I can completely understand that. After all, when learning English at elementary level, it is always easier to learn...
This is how we say it – Using the Present Progressive (or Continuous) to talk about the future.

This is how we say it – Using the Present Progressive (or Continuous) to talk about the future.

by Martin Burke | Nov 6, 2020 | This is how we say it

This is a reminder to learners of English that we do not use the Future Simple ‘will’ as often as you might think. In fact, if you use that tense in the wrong situation to talk about the future, it ‘will’ sound unnatural… so, be warned! Present Progressive (or...

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