modal verbs

Kinds of modals

1) Epistemic modals: may (He may be at home), might (It might get too hot),must (It must be your sister on the phone), ought to (They ought to have heard by now),

 stative verbs

Most verbs express an action: drink; laugh; allow...

Verbs like these are called "dynamic" verbs. However, there are some verbs which don't express an action. They express a state which is not changing. These are known as "stative verbs". Some examples of stative verbs are: be; seem; have; want; smell

Remember, Recall, Remind

Let, Make, Have & Get + Object

Welcome to simple English grammar! No complex explanations - just watch, understand and practice speaking the natural, English Anyone way.

Had Better

A lot of students have trouble with had better, so for today’s one point English lesson, I am going to show you how we use had  better. Take a look at the lesson graphic 

Animal Related Idioms

This time around, let’s learn some animal related English idiomatic expressions and conversational phrases.You’re more than welcome to watch the video where I’m doing a little role play portraying two people at the same time. And, in case you need it, here’s the video script in written format: 

OMG! Text Speak Doesn’t Cause Bad Spelling or Grammar!

A new study conducted by Kaplan International Colleges has found that 63% of English learners do not believe that using “text speak” is having a negative effect on their grammar or spelling despite the fact that some students use it while writing essays and exams. Text speak , or SMS language, are the reductions or shortenings of  English words and phrases used in electronic communication. In case you are not familiar with it, here are some examples:

• BRB (Be right back) means I’ll be right back. Please wait a moment.

• LOL (Laughing out loud) means, what you said is so funny I am laughing very hard.

• CUL8R (see you later) means, goodbye, I’ll see you later

The survey showed that 63% of students surveyed thought their written English was not negatively effected, while  5% of those surveyed said that they use text speak when writing essays and 3% asserting that they use it during exams. The survey also discovered that 71% use text speak when texting on phones, 64% use it online and 14% actually use it while speaking out loud. I am often amazed when I hear people speaking text speak. A spokeswoman for Kaplan’s junior program said that while they would never recommend using text speak in formal written work, the students who take their junior English courses are skilled in the latest mobile devices so it is natural that they use it in everyday life. Ms. Anna Robinson said