Stative Verbs

A stative verb expresses a state rather than an action. They often describe states that last for some time.  The simple tense is used for stative verbs.  These verbs are usually related to emotions, senses, relationships, thoughts, measurements and states of being. They are not usually used with –ing when in the progressive continuous.  These are not used in continuous tenses (like the...

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Mysteries Vocabulary

by accident in a way that is not planned or intended on purpose with intention good luck a stroke of luck bad luck unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event lucky having or bringing good fortune reunite v. To unite or join again, as after separation. separate go one's own away work...

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Permission with may, can, could, would / do you mind if...?

When asking for permission Most formal  most formal Would you mind if Do you mind if least formal May/Could/ Can Do / Would you mind . . . ? More PowerPoint presentations from Beth Bogage #sidebar-wrapper, #midsidebar-wrapper, .gapad2, .blog-pager, .post-header-line-1, .post-footer { display:none !important;} #main-wrapper...

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Improving English Pronunciation Short Vowels Videos

You can improve your English pronunciation with practice. As they say practice makes perfect. These videos from BBC Learn English can help you work on areas of your pronunciation that you may have difficulty with. Short Vowel A sound as in "cat" Short Vowel E sound as in "met" Short Vowel I sound as in "fit" Short Vowel...

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Time Clauses with before, after, and when

·        A time clause explains when something happened. It begins with one of the following before, after, and when.  ·        Use a comma after the time clause. ·        We can also use these time clauses after the main clause. ·        ...

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Similarity and agreement with so, too, either, neither

When we agree with something someone says: Positive Answers Verb To Be: Negative Answers I am tired I am not going to the party. So am I Neither am I / Neither are we I am, too/ She is too. I'm not either / We are not either Me, too (casual) Me, neither...

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Adverbs of Manner

Adverbs of manner tell how something is done Often come after a verb He talked quietly. Sometimes is placed before the verb to add emphasis He quietly walked out the door. Usually end in -ly Exemptions:  hard, fast, so, well To know when to use an adverb of manner versus an adjective...

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Storytelling Vocabulary

be based on (N) a story that was inspired by events that actually occurred be hooked on (V) to be addicted to something brave (ADJ) willing to do things that are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations character (N) who a book, movie, or play is about clever (ADJ) someone who is intelligent and able...

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Celebrations Vocabulary

Vocabulary be held(V) to take place contest(N) a competition or game that people try to win first prize(N) a reward for winning a contest race(N) a competition to see who is the fastest root for(V) to cheer for someone or something win(V) do better than everyone else celebrate(V) when you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion celebrationa joyful occasion for special festivities...

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Giving Advice with Could, Should, Ought to, and Had Better

Should and Ought can be used interchangeably, they have a close meaning. You might hear some people use "You better" instead of "You had better." Use "You had better" it is the correct form. Ought to and had better are not used in questions ...

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Statistics and Style Trends Vocabulary

Statistics almost(ADV) very nearly but not completely average(N) the result that you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together drop(V) quickly becomes less half(N) one of two equal parts that together make up the whole one...

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