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Practise grammar through tense exercises, multiple-choice questions, common errors, transformations, question tags, reported speech and more.
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Practise introductions, school and study topics, asking questions, everyday expressions, opinions and realistic conversations.
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Learn how to write emails and messages, express opinions politely, give information, explain ideas and communicate clearly.
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English Grammar
Study the major areas of English grammar, including the 12 tenses, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, modal verbs, subject–verb agreement, active and passive voice, reported speech, question tags, conditional sentences and causative sentences.
English Vocabulary
Build a useful vocabulary through everyday words, academic words, word families, collocations and phrasal verbs.
English Speaking
Develop confidence by practising realistic conversations and useful expressions for everyday communication.
English Reading
Improve comprehension through passages, vocabulary work, multiple-choice questions, true/false activities, matching and inference.
English Writing
Learn paragraph organisation, email writing, linking words, useful expressions and clear written communication.
English Grammar
The 12 English Tenses
| Tense | Basic Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | Subject + V1 | She reads books. |
| Present Continuous | Subject + am/is/are + V-ing | She is reading. |
| Present Perfect | Subject + has/have + V3 | She has read the book. |
| Present Perfect Continuous | Subject + has/have been + V-ing | She has been reading for two hours. |
| Simple Past | Subject + V2 | She read the book. |
| Past Continuous | Subject + was/were + V-ing | She was reading. |
| Past Perfect | Subject + had + V3 | She had read the book. |
| Past Perfect Continuous | Subject + had been + V-ing | She had been reading for two hours. |
| Simple Future | Subject + will + V1 | She will read. |
| Future Continuous | Subject + will be + V-ing | She will be reading. |
| Future Perfect | Subject + will have + V3 | She will have read the book. |
| Future Perfect Continuous | Subject + will have been + V-ing | She will have been reading for two hours. |
1. Simple Present
Use: habits, routines, facts, general truths, permanent situations and schedules.
I go to school every day.
She teaches English.
The sun rises in the east.
Water boils at 100°C.
They play football on Saturdays.
He lives in London.
My father works in a bank.
The Earth moves around the Sun.
2. Present Continuous
Use: actions happening now or around the present time and temporary situations.
I am studying now.
She is writing an email.
They are playing football.
The children are watching television.
We are learning English this year.
He is staying with his uncle this week.
It is raining outside.
The teacher is explaining the lesson.
3. Present Perfect
Use: completed actions connected with the present, experiences and actions whose exact past time is not important.
I have finished my homework.
She has visited Paris.
They have already eaten lunch.
He has lost his keys.
We have seen that film.
I have never ridden a horse.
She has just arrived.
Have you finished your work?
4. Present Perfect Continuous
I have been studying for two hours.
She has been working since morning.
They have been waiting for thirty minutes.
It has been raining since noon.
He has been learning English for three years.
We have been practising all afternoon.
5. Simple Past
I visited Pokhara last year.
She finished her homework yesterday.
They played football last week.
He bought a new phone.
We watched a film last night.
I met my friend two days ago.
She went to school yesterday.
They travelled to London in 2024.
6. Past Continuous
I was reading at eight o'clock.
She was cooking when I arrived.
They were playing football when it started raining.
We were studying all evening.
He was sleeping when the phone rang.
The children were watching television.
7. Past Perfect
She had left before I arrived.
They had finished the work before lunch.
I had already eaten when he called.
He had studied English before he moved abroad.
We had completed the project by Friday.
The train had left before we reached the station.
8. Past Perfect Continuous
I had been studying for three hours before dinner.
She had been working there for five years before she resigned.
They had been waiting for an hour when the bus arrived.
It had been raining for hours before the match started.
He had been learning English for two years before he went to Britain.
9. Simple Future
I will call you tomorrow.
She will help you.
They will arrive next week.
We will visit you soon.
He will probably come tomorrow.
I will finish the work tonight.
10. Future Continuous
I will be studying at eight tonight.
She will be travelling tomorrow.
They will be working this time next week.
We will be staying in London next month.
He will be taking his examination tomorrow morning.
11. Future Perfect
I will have finished the work by Friday.
She will have arrived by six o'clock.
They will have completed the project by next month.
We will have left before you arrive.
He will have finished his course by June.
12. Future Perfect Continuous
By June, I will have been teaching for ten years.
Next month, she will have been working here for five years.
By noon, they will have been travelling for six hours.
In December, he will have been studying English for three years.
By tomorrow evening, we will have been working for twelve hours.
Quick Tense Practice
2. is sleeping
3. have finished
4. played
5. was eating
6. had finished
7. will call
What is a Noun?
A noun is a word used to name a person, place, thing, animal, idea, quality or activity.
Types of Nouns
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Common noun | teacher, city, book, river |
| Proper noun | Nepal, London, Maria, Monday |
| Concrete noun | table, phone, apple, dog |
| Abstract noun | honesty, freedom, beauty, happiness |
| Collective noun | team, family, crowd, committee |
| Material noun | gold, water, wood, cotton |
| Countable noun | book, student, chair, apple |
| Uncountable noun | water, information, advice, furniture |
London is a large city.
Honesty is an important quality.
The team won the match.
The table is made of wood.
She gave me useful advice.
Singular and Plural Nouns
class → classes
box → boxes
city → cities
baby → babies
leaf → leaves
child → children
man → men
woman → women
mouse → mice
Possessive Nouns
The girl's bag is blue.
The teachers' room is upstairs.
The children's toys are everywhere.
My brother's bicycle is new.
Noun Practice
Identify the noun in each sentence.
1. The teacher opened the book.
2. Honesty is important.
3. London is beautiful.
4. The team won the match.
2. Honesty
3. London
4. team, match
What is a Pronoun?
A pronoun is a word used instead of a noun.
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Personal | I, you, he, she, it, we, they |
| Object | me, you, him, her, it, us, them |
| Possessive | mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs |
| Reflexive | myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves |
| Demonstrative | this, that, these, those |
| Relative | who, which, that, whose |
| Indefinite | someone, anyone, everyone, nobody, something |
| Interrogative | who, whom, whose, which, what |
I saw him yesterday.
This book is mine.
They did the work themselves.
These are my shoes.
The woman who lives here is a doctor.
Someone has called you.
Pronoun Practice
1. Sarah is my friend. ___ is very kind.
2. I saw David. I spoke to ___.
3. This is my book. It is ___.
4. They completed the work by ___.
2. him
3. mine
4. themselves
What is an Adjective?
An adjective describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun.
a large house
an interesting book
a clever student
a red car
a young teacher
Degrees of Comparison
| Positive | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| tall | taller | tallest |
| small | smaller | smallest |
| beautiful | more beautiful | most beautiful |
| good | better | best |
| bad | worse | worst |
| far | farther/further | farthest/furthest |
John is taller than Peter.
John is the tallest boy in the class.
This book is more interesting than that one.
She is the best student in the class.
What is an Adverb?
An adverb gives information about a verb, adjective or another adverb.
He runs quickly.
They arrived yesterday.
She is very happy.
He speaks English fluently.
We often visit our grandparents.
I rarely drink coffee.
They worked extremely hard.
Types of Adverbs
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Manner | slowly, quickly, carefully, beautifully |
| Time | now, yesterday, soon, tomorrow |
| Place | here, there, everywhere, outside |
| Frequency | always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never |
| Degree | very, quite, rather, extremely, too |
Adverb Practice
1. She sings ___. (beautiful)
2. He drives ___. (careful)
3. I ___ go to the cinema. (sometimes)
4. They arrived ___. (yesterday)
2. carefully
3. sometimes
4. yesterday
Prepositions of Time
on Monday
on 15 September
in January
in 2026
in the morning
at night
Prepositions of Place
The keys are in the bag.
She is at school.
The shop is near the station.
The bank is opposite the school.
The cat is under the chair.
The picture is above the sofa.
Movement
She ran across the road.
They travelled from London to Paris.
The bird flew over the house.
We walked through the forest.
Preposition Practice
1. I was born ___ 2000.
2. We have class ___ Monday.
3. The meeting starts ___ 10 o'clock.
4. The book is ___ the table.
2. on
3. at
4. on
Coordinating Conjunctions
FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
She studied hard, so she passed.
Would you like tea or coffee?
He is poor but honest.
She bought apples and oranges.
Subordinating Conjunctions
Although he was tired, he continued working.
I will call you when I arrive.
We waited until the teacher came.
Take an umbrella if it rains.
He worked hard so that he could succeed.
Correlative Conjunctions
Neither Tom nor Jack was present.
Both English and mathematics are important.
She is not only intelligent but also hardworking.
Common Modal Verbs
| Modal | Main Uses | Example |
|---|---|---|
| can | ability, permission | I can swim. |
| could | past ability, polite request | Could you help me? |
| may | permission, possibility | May I come in? |
| might | possibility | It might rain. |
| must | strong obligation, deduction | You must wear a seat belt. |
| should | advice | You should study regularly. |
| will | future, willingness | I will help you. |
| would | politeness, hypothetical situations | Would you like tea? |
| shall | suggestion, offer | Shall we begin? |
| ought to | advice/duty | You ought to apologise. |
Could you open the window?
You must obey the rules.
You should exercise regularly.
It might rain tonight.
May I borrow your pen?
We will meet tomorrow.
Would you like some tea?
Basic Rule
A singular subject generally takes a singular verb, while a plural subject takes a plural verb.
They work hard.
The boy plays football.
The boys play football.
She likes music.
We like music.
Important Cases
Everyone is ready.
Neither answer is correct.
The news is surprising.
Mathematics is difficult for some learners.
A pair of shoes is under the bed.
The students in the classroom are studying.
Either...or / Neither...nor
Either the teacher or the students are responsible.
Neither Tom nor his friends are ready.
Agreement Practice
1. She ___ English. (teach)
2. They ___ football. (play)
3. Everyone ___ happy. (be)
4. The news ___ surprising. (be)
2. play
3. is
4. is
Active and Passive Voice
In an active sentence, the subject performs the action. In a passive sentence, the subject receives the action.
1. Affirmative Statements
→ The exercise was marked by the teacher.
→ The door was opened by the boy.
→ The bridge was built by them.
→ A letter is written by her.
2. Negative Statements
→ Tom was not invited by them.
→ Letters are not written by her.
3. Present Simple
→ English is spoken worldwide.
4. Past Simple
→ The man was arrested by the police.
5. Future
→ The work will be finished tomorrow.
6. Modal Verbs
→ The rules must be obeyed.
→ The problem can be solved by them.
7. Commands
→ Let the door be opened.
→ Let the room be cleaned.
8. Negative Commands
→ Let water not be wasted.
9. Yes/No Questions
→ Was the man arrested by the police?
→ Has the work been finished by her?
10. Wh-Questions
→ Why was the meeting cancelled?
→ By whom was this book written?
11. Persons as Objects
→ John was given a book by Mary.
→ A book was given to John by Mary.
→ Sarah was offered a job.
12. Special Cases
→ He was made to apologise.
→ He was allowed to leave.
Voice Practice
1. The teacher teaches English.
2. They built the house.
3. Open the window.
4. Did the police arrest him?
2. The house was built by them.
3. Let the window be opened.
4. Was he arrested by the police?
Direct and Reported Speech
Direct speech gives the speaker's exact words. Reported speech communicates the meaning without repeating the exact original words.
1. Positive Statement
Reported: She said that she was tired.
Reported: John said that he worked hard.
2. Negative Statement
Reported: She said that she did not like coffee.
3. Positive Command
Reported: The teacher told John to open the door.
Reported: Mother told me to clean my room.
4. Negative Command
Reported: She told me not to touch it.
Reported: The teacher told us not to make noise.
5. Positive Yes/No Question
Reported: He asked me if I was ready.
Reported: She asked him whether he liked English.
6. Negative Yes/No Question
Reported: He asked me whether I had not finished the work.
7. Positive Wh-Question
Reported: He asked me where I lived.
Reported: She asked John why he was late.
8. Negative Wh-Question
Reported: He asked why I didn't come with them.
9. Universal Truth — No Backshift
Reported: She told me that the earth is round.
Reported: The teacher said that the sun rises in the east.
Reported: He said that water boils at 100°C.
10. Time and Place Changes
| Direct Speech | Reported Speech |
|---|---|
| now | then |
| today | that day |
| yesterday | the day before / the previous day |
| tomorrow | the next day / the following day |
| last year | the previous year |
| last week | the previous week |
| last night | the previous night |
| this | that |
| these | those |
| here | there |
11. NOW → THEN
Reported: She said that she was busy then.
12. TODAY → THAT DAY
Reported: He said that he was going to school that day.
13. YESTERDAY → THE DAY BEFORE
Reported: Tom said that he had seen John the day before.
14. TOMORROW → THE NEXT DAY
Reported: Sara said that she would meet me the next day.
15. LAST YEAR → THE PREVIOUS YEAR
Reported: She said that she had travelled to London the previous year.
16. LAST WEEK → THE PREVIOUS WEEK
Reported: He said that he had seen him the previous week.
17. LAST DAY — Contextual Use
Reported: He said that he had worked until the last day of the course.
18. Common Tense Changes
| Direct | Reported |
|---|---|
| am/is/are | was/were |
| do/does | did |
| present simple | past simple |
| present continuous | past continuous |
| present perfect | past perfect |
| past simple | past perfect |
| will | would |
| can | could |
| may | might |
19. Direct → Reported Practice
1. She said, “I am happy.”
2. He said, “I am studying now.”
3. Sara said, “I will come tomorrow.”
4. Tom said, “I saw her yesterday.”
5. The teacher said, “The Earth is round.”
6. Mother said to me, “Do not waste your time.”
7. He said to me, “Where do you live?”
2. He said that he was studying then.
3. Sara said that she would come the next day.
4. Tom said that he had seen her the day before.
5. The teacher said that the Earth is round.
6. Mother told me not to waste my time.
7. He asked me where I lived.
Conditional Sentences
Conditional sentences express a condition and its possible, predictable or imagined result.
1. Zero Conditional — General Truths and Facts
Form: If + present simple, present simple.
If water reaches 100°C, it boils.
If people do not eat, they become hungry.
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.
If plants do not get water, they die.
If the sun sets, it becomes dark.
2. First Conditional — Real Future Possibility
Form: If + present simple, will + base verb.
If she studies hard, she will pass the examination.
If they arrive early, we will start the meeting.
If you practise regularly, you will improve.
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
If he comes, I will speak to him.
3. Second Conditional — Unreal or Imagined Present/Future
Form: If + past simple, would + base verb.
If I were rich, I would travel around the world.
If she lived here, we would visit her often.
If he knew the answer, he would tell us.
If I were you, I would study harder.
4. Third Conditional — Unreal Past
Form: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.
If she had left earlier, she would have caught the bus.
If they had invited me, I would have gone.
If he had listened to the advice, he would not have made the mistake.
If we had known about the problem, we would have helped.
5. Mixed Conditionals
If she had accepted the job, she would live in London now.
If he were more careful, he would not have made that mistake yesterday.
6. Unless
Unless it rains, we will play football.
You cannot succeed unless you work hard.
7. Provided / Providing
We will travel provided the weather is good.
You may use my computer providing you are careful.
8. As Long As
I will help you as long as you tell me the truth.
You may borrow the book as long as you return it tomorrow.
9. In Case
I will write down the address in case I forget it.
Take some money in case you need it.
10. Even If
She will continue even if the work is difficult.
We will support him even if he makes a mistake.
11. If Only
If only she were here!
If only I had listened to you!
12. Wish
I wish I had more free time.
I wish I had studied harder.
She wishes she could speak French.
13. Inverted Conditionals
Were I you, I would accept the opportunity.
Should you need help, please contact me.
14. Real vs Unreal Conditions
| Type | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Zero | general truth | If you heat ice, it melts. |
| First | real future possibility | If it rains, we will stay home. |
| Second | unreal/imagined present or future | If I were rich, I would travel. |
| Third | unreal past | If I had studied, I would have passed. |
Conditional Practice
1. If you heat ice, it ___.
2. If it rains tomorrow, we ___ stay home.
3. If I were rich, I ___ travel around the world.
4. If she had studied, she ___ have passed.
5. Unless you hurry, you ___ miss the bus.
6. Take an umbrella in case it ___.
2. will — first conditional/future possibility.
3. would — second conditional/unreal situation.
4. would — third conditional/unreal past.
5. will — unless + present simple with future result.
6. rains — in case + present simple for a possible future situation.
Causative Sentences
Causative structures show that one person causes, arranges, allows, requires or helps another person to do something.
1. Have + Object + Past Participle
Used when someone arranges for something to be done.
She had her hair cut.
We had the house painted.
He had his photograph taken.
They had the documents translated.
I had my computer fixed.
2. Get + Object + Past Participle
She got her hair cut.
He got his phone repaired.
We got the house painted.
They got the documents translated.
3. Have + Person + Base Verb
She had her assistant send the email.
The teacher had the students clean the classroom.
We had John carry the boxes.
The manager had the secretary arrange the meeting.
4. Get + Person + To-Infinitive
She got her brother to clean the room.
We got the children to sit down.
He got his friend to repair the computer.
The teacher got the students to work together.
5. Make + Person + Base Verb
The film made me cry.
The joke made everyone laugh.
The manager made him apologise.
The rules made us wait.
6. Let + Person + Base Verb
She let him use her phone.
The teacher let the students leave early.
They let us stay overnight.
He let me borrow his book.
7. Help + Object + (To) Infinitive
She helped me understand the lesson.
He helped his brother to carry the bags.
He helped his brother carry the bags.
The teacher helped us to improve our English.
8. Negative Causatives
She didn't get her hair cut.
The teacher didn't make us stay.
My parents didn't let me go.
He didn't get John to help him.
9. Interrogative Causatives
Did she get her hair cut?
Did the teacher make them stay?
Did your parents let you go?
Did you get John to help you?
10. Passive Causative Structures
→ He was made to apologise.
→ He was allowed to leave.
11. Tense Changes
I had my car repaired last week.
I am having my car repaired now.
I will have my car repaired tomorrow.
I have had my car repaired.
I had had my car repaired before the journey.
12. Special Meaning Differences
| Structure | Meaning |
|---|---|
| have + object + V3 | arrange for something to be done |
| get + object + V3 | arrange/manage to have something done |
| have + person + V1 | cause/arrange for a person to do something |
| get + person + to V1 | persuade/arrange for a person to do something |
| make + person + V1 | force/cause |
| let + person + V1 | allow |
| help + object + (to) V1 | assist |
Causative Practice
1. I ___ my car repaired yesterday. (have)
2. She got her brother ___ the room. (clean)
3. The teacher made the students ___ hard. (work)
4. My parents let me ___ out. (go)
5. He helped me ___ the problem. (solve)
6. They made him apologise. Change into passive.
2. to clean
3. work
4. go
5. solve / to solve
6. He was made to apologise.
English Vocabulary
Everyday Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| achieve | to succeed in reaching a goal | She achieved her goal. |
| improve | to become better | I want to improve my English. |
| opportunity | a favourable chance | This is a great opportunity. |
| confident | sure about your ability | She feels confident now. |
| essential | very important or necessary | Water is essential for life. |
| communicate | to exchange information or ideas | English helps people communicate. |
| accurate | correct and exact | Please give accurate information. |
| effective | successful in producing a result | This is an effective method. |
Word Families
communicate → communication → communicative
develop → development → developed → developing
decide → decision → decisive
succeed → success → successful → successfully
Useful Collocations
make a mistake
make progress
do homework
do exercise
take a break
take responsibility
have breakfast
have a conversation
give advice
pay attention
keep in touch
Useful Phrasal Verbs
find out: discover — I found out the truth.
look after: take care of — She looks after her brother.
look for: search — I am looking for my keys.
turn on: activate — Turn on the light.
turn off: deactivate — Turn off the television.
carry on: continue — Please carry on working.
English Speaking Practice
Practise these realistic child-to-child conversations. Read both parts aloud. Try changing the names, places and information to create your own conversations.
Conversation 1: Meeting a New Friend
A: Hello! What's your name?
B: Hi! My name is Emma. What's yours?
A: I'm Daniel. Nice to meet you.
B: Nice to meet you too.
A: Which class are you in?
B: I'm in Class Eight. What about you?
A: I'm in Class Eight too. Which subject do you like?
B: I really like English. I enjoy reading stories.
A: That's interesting. Do you like speaking English too?
B: Yes, but I sometimes feel shy.
A: Don't worry. We can practise together.
B: That's a great idea. Thank you!
Conversation 2: Homework
A: Have you finished your English homework?
B: Not yet. I am still working on it.
A: Which exercise are you doing?
B: I am doing the tense exercises.
A: Do you understand the questions?
B: I understand most of them, but I am confused about the perfect tenses.
A: I can explain them if you want.
B: Yes, please. That would help me a lot.
A: Let's look at the examples together.
B: Great. I think I understand it now.
A: Shall we check the answers?
B: Yes. Let's do it.
Conversation 3: Weekend Plans
A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: I am going to visit my grandparents.
A: Are you going with your family?
B: Yes, my parents and my sister are coming too.
A: How long will you stay?
B: We will stay for two days.
A: That sounds nice. What will you do there?
B: We will help my grandfather in the garden.
A: Will you have time to play?
B: Of course! We usually play games in the evening.
A: I hope you have a great weekend.
B: Thank you. I hope you enjoy yours too!
English Reading Practice
The Power of Daily Reading
Reading is one of the most useful ways to improve English. A learner does not need to read a difficult book every day. Even a short article, story or news report can provide useful vocabulary and grammar.
When learners read regularly, they meet words repeatedly in different contexts. This helps them understand meaning more naturally. Reading also shows learners how sentences are organised and how ideas are connected.
Good readers do not always look up every unfamiliar word. They first try to understand the meaning from the surrounding sentences. They may then check a dictionary if the word is important.
Daily reading can also improve writing. Learners see how writers introduce ideas, give examples, compare information and conclude a paragraph. For this reason, reading and writing can support each other.
Vocabulary from the Passage
context: the words and situation surrounding a particular word or idea
unfamiliar: not known or recognised
surrounding: nearby or around something
conclude: bring something to an end
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is reading useful for English learners?
2. What happens when learners meet words repeatedly?
3. Should learners look up every unfamiliar word immediately?
4. How can reading improve writing?
2. They begin to understand the words more naturally.
3. No. They can first use the context to guess meaning.
4. It shows learners how writers organise and connect ideas.
Multiple Choice
1. Reading can improve:
A. vocabulary only B. grammar only C. vocabulary, grammar and writing D. pronunciation only
2. Learners can understand unfamiliar words by using:
A. context B. mathematics C. music D. translation only
2. A
True or False
1. Learners must read difficult books every day.
2. Reading can help learners improve writing.
3. Context can help explain an unfamiliar word.
2. True
3. True
Inference
Why might a learner who reads regularly become a better writer?
English Writing
Good writing is clear, organised and appropriate for its purpose and audience. The following models provide useful patterns that learners can adapt.
Writing Model 1: Informal Email
Writing an Email to a Friend
Dear Sam,
How are you? I hope you are doing well. I am writing to tell you about my new English-learning routine.
I have started reading English for twenty minutes every morning. I also practise speaking with my friends and review new vocabulary in the evening. It is becoming easier for me to express my ideas in English.
I hope you are also enjoying your studies. Please write back and tell me about your English-learning activities.
Best wishes,
Alex
Writing Model 2: Paragraph
The Importance of Learning English
English is an important international language used in education, technology, travel and communication. Learning English can help students access information from many different sources. It can also help them communicate with people from different countries. Regular practice in reading, writing, listening and speaking can gradually improve confidence. Students do not need to become perfect immediately; they need to practise consistently and learn from their mistakes. Therefore, learning English can be a valuable part of personal, academic and professional development.
Useful Linking Words
Contrast: however, although, nevertheless, whereas
Reason: because, since, as
Result: therefore, consequently, as a result
Example: for example, for instance, such as
Conclusion: in conclusion, to sum up, overall
Useful Writing Expressions
I believe that...
It is important to...
One important reason is...
For example...
On the other hand...
As a result...
In addition...
To conclude...
Writing Practice
Write a paragraph of about 120–150 words on one of the following topics:
- The importance of reading
- How students can improve their English
- The advantages of learning a foreign language
- My daily routine
- The role of technology in education
English Learning Resources
Grammar Reference
Review the 12 English tenses, parts of speech, voice, reported speech, question tags, conditionals and causative structures. Always study the form, meaning and examples together.
Vocabulary Notebook
For every new word, record the word, pronunciation, meaning, word family, common collocations and one original example sentence.
Pronunciation Guide
Pay attention to word stress, sentence stress, weak forms and the schwa sound. Practise difficult words slowly and then use them in complete sentences.
Punctuation Guide
| Mark | Name | Example |
|---|---|---|
| . | Full stop | She is a teacher. |
| , | Comma | After lunch, we studied. |
| ? | Question mark | Are you ready? |
| ! | Exclamation mark | What a beautiful day! |
| : | Colon | Bring these items: a pen and a book. |
| ; | Semicolon | It was late; we went home. |
| ' | Apostrophe | Sarah's book. |
| " " | Quotation marks | She said, "Hello." |
Common English Errors
Correct: He goes to school.
Correct: She doesn't like tea.
Correct: I have good news.
Correct: He gave me some advice.
Correct: I agree.
Correct: Discuss the problem.
Irregular Verbs
| Base | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| be | was/were | been |
| begin | began | begun |
| break | broke | broken |
| bring | brought | brought |
| buy | bought | bought |
| come | came | come |
| do | did | done |
| drink | drank | drunk |
| eat | ate | eaten |
| go | went | gone |
| know | knew | known |
| see | saw | seen |
| speak | spoke | spoken |
| take | took | taken |
| write | wrote | written |
Phrasal Verbs
look for — search for
find out — discover
give up — stop trying
carry on — continue
put off — postpone
turn up — arrive/appear
work out — solve or exercise
pick up — collect or lift
set up — establish or arrange
Collocations
make progress
make a mistake
do homework
do research
take a break
take responsibility
have a shower
have a conversation
give advice
pay attention
keep a promise
20-Minute Daily Study Planner
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | Review vocabulary. |
| 5 minutes | Study one grammar point. |
| 5 minutes | Read a short English passage. |
| 5 minutes | Speak or write about what you learned. |
Self-Assessment Checklist
☐ I can introduce myself in English.
☐ I can use the basic English tenses.
☐ I can form question tags.
☐ I can change direct speech into reported speech.
☐ I can change active sentences into passive sentences.
☐ I can use conditional sentences.
☐ I can use common causative structures.
☐ I can understand a short English passage.
☐ I can write a clear paragraph.
☐ I can communicate my opinions in English.
Writing Toolkit
A strong paragraph normally has a clear topic sentence, supporting ideas, examples or explanations and a suitable concluding sentence.
Speaking Toolkit
What do you think?
In my opinion...
I agree with you.
I am not sure about that.
Could you explain that?
What do you mean?
That's a good idea.
I agree to some extent.
Could you repeat that, please?
Reading Strategies
Skimming: read quickly to understand the main idea.
Scanning: look quickly for a particular fact or word.
Context clues: use surrounding information to guess meaning.
Inference: understand information that is suggested rather than directly stated.
Prediction: think about what may come next based on the text.
About English Learning Hub
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The website focuses on practical English grammar, vocabulary, speaking, reading and writing. Learners can study explanations, examine examples and practise through exercises.
The aim is to make English learning structured, practical and accessible to learners at different stages.
Main Learning Areas
Grammar: detailed lessons on important English grammar structures.
Vocabulary: useful words, word families, collocations and phrasal verbs.
Speaking: realistic conversations and useful communication expressions.
Reading: passages and comprehension activities.
Writing: model paragraphs, emails, linking expressions and writing practice.