He said, she said: Reported speech and backshift of tenses
What the heck is a stative verb? I’m loving it!
Languages constantly change. Every year new words make it into the dictionary and sometimes there are even changes that are more significant than just the addition of a few new words. When I went to school, I learned that not every verb can take an –ing at the end;...
Active vs. Passive
When it comes to the active voice vs. the passive voice, it is helpful to ask the question who is the agent in an action. Who does what? Is the focus on someone who is doing something? Or is the focus on someone who is experiencing an action, i.e. someone who is being...
Grammatical cohesive devices in academic writing
Textual cohesion is not only created with the use of linking phrases. Some of the language’s smallest, most basic words can help to create that essential sense of flow in a text. It is important to be able to identify them as well as use them. Try these two...
Online resources for learning English: Grammar
Learning grammar does not necessarily have to be boring. There are some resources out there that not only make learning grammar easier, but also fun. Here is a brief list of some of the most useful ones. Grammarly – As it says on the website: “Grammarly makes sure...Gefördert vom
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