Learning English Grammar

The podcast explores verb patterns in English, including verb plus gerund and verb plus infinitive. It discusses different verb patterns and their meanings, including examples of verbs that can be followed by a gerund or infinitive with a change in meaning. The hosts test listeners' understanding with a quiz and mention finding more information on their website.

Learn about using present continuous and 'going to' for future plans in English. Explore the similarities and differences between these two forms. Discover the use of 'going to' in informal spoken English and its short form 'gunna'.

The hosts discuss the usage of articles, specifically 'a', 'an', and 'the'. They provide examples from Finn's experience in Phnom Penh. The chapter covers the use of 'an', 'the', and 'a' and gives tips for using 'the' with specific nouns. It also provides examples of correct and incorrect usage of articles in sentences.

Learn about the Titanic disaster and master the past simple and past continuous tenses, including their formation, uses, and examples. The hosts also discuss past continuous questions, correct verb forms, and provide a quiz to test your knowledge.

Learn about using the past simple tense in English, including irregular verbs, negatives, questions, and short answers. Quiz yourself and hear a conversation about breakfast.

Learn the differences between 'have to' and 'must' when expressing obligations in English. Explore the various uses of 'must' for personal necessities, recommendations, and rules. Understand how 'must' and 'have to' can be used interchangeably to indicate obligation or necessity.

Learn about adverbs of frequency and their usage in daily routines. Understand the placement of these adverbs with auxiliary verbs and their usage in negative sentences. Discover examples and alternatives for adverbs of frequency, including the pronunciation of 'often'.

Learn about the diverse functions of the word 'like' and its use to express preferences and ask for descriptions, with examples and a quiz. Discover a surprising personal tidbit about one of the speakers. Explore the various uses of 'like' including as a verb for preference and as a preposition to ask for descriptions. Quiz yourself on distinguishing between preference and description questions.

Learn how to use the present perfect continuous tense in English grammar. Explore its usage, structure, and examples. Discover how to emphasize duration or recency of actions and test your understanding with a quiz.

This podcast explores the present simple, continuous, and perfect tenses. The hosts discuss the use and formation of present simple tense and share their coffee preferences. They also talk about present continuous tense for current activities and future arrangements. The present perfect tense is explored, including the use of 'already', 'just', and 'yet'. A quiz on present tenses tests understanding.