IT is a pronoun that represents, things, objects, animals, plants…basically IT can be used to represent anything except people. IT is an interesting little word in English because that word has a number of uses. Do you know how to use IT? Take a look at the paragraph below and then check out today’s lesson: It’s such a nice day today. It’s …
Let’s Learn Stative Verbs In English
What are stative verbs in English? Well, there are basically two types of verbs in English – ACTION verbs and STATIVE verbs. Action verbs do just that, they show us an action or movement. On the other hand, stative verbs show us a state or condition. It’s a good idea to know the difference between action and stative verbs and …
Learn The Difference Between LEARN And STUDY
I guess since you are reading this you are studying English. I know that learning a language is not easy. Some people study for years and still have a hard time. Just about every day I fill up the pixels on your computer with material that hopefully can help you learn something in English. I hope you enjoy studying with …
Learn The Difference Between LET And MAKE: Causative Grammar in English
What’s the difference between LET and MAKE? For example, should I say MAKE someone do something or LET someone do something? This question can be answered by the study of causative grammar. Causative grammar in English is used to show that one person causes or enables another person to do something. MAKE and LET are two verbs that can be …
English Lesson: During Vs. While
What’s the difference between DURING and WHILE. Both of these words are used to refer to certain time periods, events, or actions. The thing is, that the way we use them is different. Have a look at this paragraph so see what I mean: It was raining during the day, so I didn’t feel like going out. I had a …
Hope vs. Wish – Learn The Difference
What is the difference between HOPE and WISH? That’s a great question, and one that a lot of English learners have. That’s because HOPE and WISH have similar meanings. In this one-point English lesson, let’s have a look at the how to use HOPE and WISH in everyday English. We use HOPE when we desire something that is possible or …
English Idiom “Blow” from Happy English NY
Blow is an interesting word which has some idiomatic uses. The standard meaning is of course the movement of air. You can blow out the candles on your birthday cake or listen to the wind blow on a stormy day. As slang, blow also means to leave. Here are some examples: Well, it’s getting late. I think I’m going to …
Before, After, Without + VerbING – English Grammar Lesson
After the prepositions before, after, and without, we use the VerbING, like this: Please put your dish in the sink after eating. I always have a lot of energy after exercising. Before eating something, please wash your hands. Make sure you have your passport before leaving for the airport. If you go outside without drying your hair, you may catch …
One-Point English Idiom lesson: Get Cold Feet
Do you have cold feet? Do you get cold feet? If you “get cold feet”, it means that you have some fear and lost your courage. We usually use “get” with this idiom. For example: Ted was going to ask Kim for a date but he got cold feet. I was going to complain to my boss, but I got …
It’s not raining cats & dogs anymore, it’s pouring
Did you know that in English we have an expression which goes like this: April showers bring May flowers. This means that all of the rain in the month of may will result in lots of flowers growing in May. Interesting? Well, the main point of this lesson is about rain. Many people who study English have learned the idiom, …