by Martin Burke | Nov 21, 2024 | This is how we say it
Ah, the word fancy! It’s a small word but oh-so-mighty, packed with enough versatility to confuse even the savviest learners of English. Whether it’s a verb, an adjective, or a noun, this word fancies itself a linguistic chameleon. Today, we’re going to unravel...
by Martin Burke | Nov 15, 2024 | This is how we say it, Uncategorized
English learners often encounter challenges with the use of “much” and “many.” While the rules for these quantifiers are straightforward—”much” is used with uncountable nouns and “many” with countable nouns—the nuances...
by Martin Burke | Nov 15, 2024 | Everyday grammar, Uncategorized
Mastering English grammar involves understanding subtle differences between similar structures. Today, we focus on the negative forms of the Present Perfect Simple and Present Perfect Progressive tenses, highlighting their distinct uses. Present Perfect Simple:...
by Martin Burke | Nov 15, 2024 | Everyday grammar
Forming questions in English can be tricky, especially for those who are used to other languages where sentence structure remains static, even in interrogative forms. Understanding the rules of question formation is crucial to mastering fluent and natural-sounding...
by Martin Burke | Sep 23, 2024 | Everyday grammar
Language is a fascinating tool that enables humans to communicate complex ideas, emotions, and intentions. One word that plays a crucial role in the English language, particularly in terms of expressing hypothetical scenarios, politeness, and conditionality, is...
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