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How to use question tags

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on May 13, 2024October 14, 2024

Question tags can instantly transform a simple statement into an interactive question. They are more…

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  • Grammar

Common mistakes to avoid when using modal verbs in English

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on April 12, 2024October 14, 2024

Modal verbs are an essential part of English grammar. They can be used to express…

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How to form and use mixed conditionals

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on January 2, 2024August 30, 2024

Conditionals – What are they? Why do I learn them? Why are they important? When…

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  • Grammar

Mastering defining and non-defining relative clauses

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on May 24, 2023October 14, 2024

Do you want to make your sentences more complex? Do you want to add more…

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How to improve your grammar awareness

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on October 27, 2021October 14, 2024

Grammar is always a challenge when learning another language. The rules and structures may be different…

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What are phrasal and prepositional verbs?

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on September 16, 2021April 3, 2023

Verbs that take a particle or particles are called phrasal or prepositional verbs. Particles are…

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What does ‘Permaculture’ mean? Understanding ‘Portmanteau’ words.

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on November 10, 2020February 1, 2021

Climate change and organic have become household words, but are you familiar with a related…

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Modal verbs: Has their use declined?

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on August 27, 2020September 4, 2020

Modal verbs: how their use has declined in recent times As is well-known, English has…

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Supermoon

  • by Oxford University Press ELT
  • Posted on April 30, 2020June 1, 2020

With current global events here on planet Earth being, well, as they are, let’s look…

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