How come? Question form, use and meaning
“How come?” is a question. It is very common in informal spoken English. Meaning: We say “how come?” to ask why something has happened. We say “how come?” to ask why a particular situation exists. “How...
View ArticleHow to learn and remember vocabulary
In this article, I give you tips and advice for how to learn, remember and memorise new English vocabulary. Learn new words by theme A long list of random, unrelated words is difficult for the brain to...
View ArticleLinking verb SEEM – English lesson
“seem” is a verb. Pronunciation: /siːm/ Meaning: Give the impression of being something. Give the impression of having a particular quality. To appear in a particular way. Example: Jane seems tired....
View ArticleDifference between QUICK, QUICKLY and FAST
What is the difference between “quick“, “quickly” and “fast” in English? These 3 words are related to speed or time. They are similar but there are a few important differences. Let’s look at each one...
View ArticleWhat does “at all” mean in English?
“at all” is most commonly used in questions and negative sentences. “at all” gives emphasis. It makes the meaning stronger. “at all” means “even a little”, “in any way” or “even slightly” Usually, “at...
View ArticleBACK as a noun, verb, adjective and adverb
Pronunciation: /bæk/ “back” is a very common word in English. We use “back” in many different situations. “back” is a noun, verb, adjective and adverb. Let’s look at each one. back as a noun There...
View ArticleMaths symbols and operations – English vocabulary
This is an English lesson. It is not a maths lesson! In this lesson, you will learn English vocabulary for the basic mathematical symbols and operations: “mathematics” is a noun. Meaning: The study of...
View ArticleDifference between “finally”, “at last”, “lastly” and “in the end”
The following words and phrases are very similar: finally at last lastly in the end But the meaning is in fact slightly different. Let’s look at each one in more detail. finally – Use 1 “finally”...
View Article“a little” and “a few ” to describe quantity
“a little” and “a few” are determiners. We write them before a noun. More specifically, they are quantifiers. They both describe a small quantity or amount of something. “a few” describes a small...
View ArticleThe difference between practice and practise
“practice” and “practise” have the same pronunciation. Pronunciation: /ˈpræk.tɪs/ These two words cause confusion because there is a big difference between American English and British English....
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