be used to + object (something, doing something) = something that is familiar to you; it’s not new or unusual = something that is easy for you to do because you’ve done it so many times or for so long Example sentences: Jane is used to her teenage son’s strange behaviour. I just moved […]
English Grammar: How to Use “Would” to Talk about the Past
In a previous grammar lesson, you learned how to use used to to talk about things you did in the past but you don’t do now. In the listening lesson “53 Years Together!”, I talked about things my parents did when they were dating. I said … They would go on dates to the movies […]
English Grammar: As if (conjunction)
The word combination as if has many different meanings in English. It can be a conjunction, an exclamation, and slang! In this grammar article, you’ll learn the different meanings & how to use as if in a sentence. 1. Meaning: As if is a conjunction. It is used to say how something seems from the […]
English Grammar: How to Use “Could” to Guess Information
Modal verbs are one of the most frustrating parts of English grammar. One modal verb can have many different meanings, and it’s difficult trying to remember all those meanings. In this article, you’ll learn one use of the modal verb could. In the listening lesson “The Heroic Dog!”, I talked about a dog I […]
English Vocabulary: Compound Nouns (Nouns That Act Like Adjectives!)
Have you noticed that sometimes a noun is used to describe another noun? Here are some examples from the listening lesson “Stars on Ice”: figure skating ice skating world-class figure skaters a heart attack four-time world champion You probably learned in English class that adjectives are used to describe or provide more information about nouns. […]
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