Students of English typically learn how to form zero, first, second and third conditionals. But in reality, English speakers sometimes mix the parts...
What are mixed conditionals?
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How to learn grammar for B1/PET and B2/FCE
Learning grammar for B1/PET or B2/FCE can seem like such a huge task that it’s difficult to know where to begin! We hope that our books and blog...
Where do adverbs of frequency go in a sentence?
The main adverbs of frequency are always, usually, often, sometimes, hardly ever, rarely and never. Putting them in the wrong place in a sentence is...
What is an embedded question?
Embedded (also called ‘indirect’) questions start with phrases such as Can/Could you tell me …? or Do you know …? We often use them to be polite....
Is there a difference between didn’t need to and needn’t have? Everything you need to know about the verb need.
The verb need is extremely common. The most important thing to remember when you use it in present or past simple tenses is that it must be followed...