Meaning of expressions with VERY; the very idea, very good, very well, one’s very own the very idea (infml) expresses surprise at someone’s suggestion etc – Of course you can’t miss 3 days of school […] Read more...
Get used to compared with be used to
Meaning of: Get used to + gerund This part of the English language is used to talk about the process of change, the period of adaptation to a new situation. Example situation: In 2010 I […] Read more...
THINK and particle – phrasal verbs (1)
English phrasal verbs with THINK to think combined with particles Think of – 1- Find a fact or a thing that exists by thinking: Can you think of any explanation why the flowers have […] Read more...
Hope, faith or action? Approaches to learning English
Another proverb adapted to show you how to really learn English HOPE is the desire that something happens, FAITH is the belief that it will happen, ACTION* will ensure that it happens. (* the […] Read more...
“The Rule of 5” for improving your English
I love the “Rule of 5” for making effective change No top musician, footballer, golfer, athlete, swimmer etc has got to the top and stayed there without daily dedication.This is of course very obvious if […] Read more...