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It's high time you learnt how grammar works. Speaking of, why is there Past Simple after 'high time'? Get yourself a double espresso cause I'll need you to wake up and focus.
Materials
28 materials
During vs. while
- B1
Which sentence is correct? ”I fell asleep during the film.” or “I fell asleep during watching the film.” Let’s find out!
1 x 60-minute class
This, that, these, those
- B1+
- B2
Today we’re revising this, that, these, and those through a fun and surprisingly clever scene from Winnie the Pooh. Although it seems simple, the characters use wordplay that plays with sounds like knot, not, and nought.
1 x 60-minute class
Past Continuous
- B1+
Do you know how to describe what was happening at a specific moment in the past? 🚶♂️📚 Today, we’re focusing on the past continuous!
2 x 60-minute class
The Second Conditional
- B2+
- B1+
- B1
- B2
Do you know how to talk about hypothetical present? Let’s learn about the second conditional today 🙂
3 x 60-minute class
Past Modals: would not vs. would have
- C1
“She wouldn’t listen” vs. “She wouldn’t have listened” – what’s the difference? Let’s find out!
1 x 60-minute class
Past Modals: could vs. could have
- C1
When is it correct to say ‘I could go’ vs. ‘I could have gone’? Let’s find out!
1 x 60-minute class
Past Modals: didn’t need to vs. needn’t have
- C1
When is it correct to say ‘I didn’t need to cook’ vs. ‘I needn’t have cooked’? Let’s find out!
1 x 60-minute class
High time/about time
- B2
What do we mean when we say "it's time," "high time," or "about time"? Are these phrases used to give advice or maybe reflect on missed opportunities?
1 x 60-minute class
The Zero Conditional
- B1+
- A2
What is the zero conditional? Do we use it to talk about hypothetical present, past or future? Let’s find out!
2 x 60-minute class
Want somebody to do something
- B1
In this lesson, we’ll dive into the structure ‘to want somebody to do something’. Let’s go!
1 x 60-minute class
Future Time Clauses
- B1
Today, we'll dive into how to use conjunctions like 'when,' 'before,' 'after,' 'as soon as,' 'once,' and 'until' to discuss future events :)
1 x 60-minute class
Adjectives & Adverbs
- B1
Learn how to describe people, places, things and verbs with precision using adjectives and adverbs.
2 x 60-minute class
Passive Voice
- B2
- B2+
In this lesson, we will learn about the structure of the passive voice, practice using it correctly, and explore its advantages.
2 x 60-minute class
All conditionals
- C1
Let’s study all conditionals with Wyatt, my lovely dog assistant.
2 x 60-minute class
Would rather
- B1+
‘I would rather go’ or ‘I would prefer to go’? When should you use them? Let’s find out!
1 x 60-minute class
Past Modals
- B2
“She might have eaten my cake.” Is the speaker sure that she did? Let’s learn past modals!
2 x 60-minute class
Passive Voice (The Present Perfect)
- B1+
- B2
In this lesson, we’ll learn the passive voice in the present perfect. You should already know the Present Perfect construction.
1 x 60-minute class
The first conditional
- B1+
Did you know that you can use going to and might instead of will in first conditional sentences? Grab a coffee and get ready for some clips!
2 x 60-minute class
Past Simple
- B1
The simple past tense is not as simple as it may seem. Here are some exercises and to help you practise it.
2 x 60-minute class
Either, neither, both
- B2
Both…and, either…or and neither…nor are used to talk about two things or people. In this lesson, we’ll learn how to use them correctly.
2 x 60-minute class
Present Perfect Simple
- B1+
In this lesson, we’ll discuss the Present Perfect Simple. We’ll learn how to construct it, when to use it, and practise using it.
2 x 60-minute class
Wish + Past Simple/Continuous
- B1+
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about dissatisfaction using the structure I wish + Past Simple/Continuous.
3 x 60-minute class
Prepositions of time - A2
- A2
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use prepositions of time - at, in, on correctly. This is part 1 of prepositions-of-time materials. Part 2 is here: link.
1 x 60-minute class
So and Such - B1
- B1
Did Eowyn say ‘so few of you have returned’ or ‘such few (...)’? Learn how to use ‘so’ and ‘such’ with Lord of the Rings! This is part 2 of ‘so’ and ‘such’ materials.
1 x 60-minute class
So and Such - A2
- A2
Did Boromir say ‘[The ring] is so a small thing’ or ‘such a small thing’? Learn how to use ‘so’ and ‘such’ with Lord of the Rings! This is part 1 of ‘so’ and ‘such’ materials.
1 x 60-minute class
few/a few, little/a little
- B1
When should you use ‘few’ and when ‘a few’? Or, ‘little’ and ‘a little’?
1 x 60-minute class
Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing
- B1
Learn when to use adjectives ending in -ed and -ing.
1 x 60-minute class
Prepositions of time - B1
- B1
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use prepositions of time - at, in, on correctly. This is part 2 of prepositions-of-time materials. Part 1 is here: link.
2-3 x 60-minute classes