Learning English Grammar

Rob and Catherine discuss the concept of indirect questions and how to form and use them in English grammar. They explain the importance of consistent subject-verb order and touch on the distinction between using 'if' and 'whether' in yes/no questions. The chapter includes examples, explanations, and practice questions.

A 'tour' of 6 important English tenses, including the present simple and present continuous. Differences between the past simple and present perfect tenses explained, along with examples from a postcard. Introduction of present continuous for future arrangements and a quiz on verb tenses.

Learn how to use 'too' and 'very' with adjectives, as well as 'enough' with adjectives and nouns. Discover the difference between 'too much' and 'too many' and test your knowledge with a quiz. Also, explore the usage of 'too', 'very', and 'enough' to describe the degree of something. Learn about the difference between 'too' and 'very' when using them with adjectives and practice using them correctly with gap-fill exercises.

Learn how to form subject questions in English, including grammar rules and examples. Includes a pronunciation tip, quizzes, and reminders about question word structure.

Explore the various ways 'used to' can be used in positive and negative sentences, questions, and get pronunciation tips. Learn about the correct structure of questions with 'used to' and test your knowledge with an interactive quiz.

Learn how to use defining relative clauses and their usage, with examples. Explore the use of 'whom' in object relative clauses and creating defining relative clauses for Harry Potter characters.

Learn how to talk about your activities using the present perfect tense with 'just', 'already', and 'yet'. The hosts discuss usage, give examples, and include a quiz. Interrupted briefly by a speaker named Hamish at King's Cross Station.

Learn about comparatives and superlatives to compare people and things in English. The hosts discuss the formation of comparatives and superlatives, including examples and irregular forms of adjectives. Stay tuned for the quiz at the end!

Learn how to answer questions with 'how long' using 'for' and 'since'. This chapter provides examples and explanations of how to form the present perfect tense and how to use 'since' to specify the exact starting point. Practice expressing duration with the present perfect tense using the word 'for'.

Learn how to use the present perfect tense to talk about life experiences. Explore the use of 'ever' and 'never'. Discover strategies for answering present perfect questions. Take a quiz to test your understanding.