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EN: Use 'love to' followed by an action word (verb) to talk about things you enjoy doing very much.
I love to play soccer.
EN: Use 'are' with plural subjects (more than one thing) to describe their state or quality.
Dogs are friendly.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or things you are allowed to do.
You can eat apples or bananas.
EN: In English, we say 'at home' and 'at school' without using 'the'. These are common fixed phrases for everyday locations.
EN: Use the 'Present Simple' tense to talk about habits or things that happen regularly. For plural subjects like 'Some people', use the base form of the verb without adding -s.
They play soccer every weekend.
EN: In English, 'every day' (two words) is an adverbial phrase meaning daily. 'Everyday' (one word) is an adjective meaning ordinary or commonplace.
EN: Using '-ing' at the beginning of a sentence turns an action into a noun (Gerund). It acts as the subject of the sentence.
Swimming is good exercise.
EN: Use 'There are' to say that more than one thing exists. It is followed by a plural noun.
There are many students in the classroom.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, discussing book genres (like mystery, sci-fi, or biography) is a common way to start a conversation and get to know someone's interests.
EN: Use 'some' with plural nouns (like 'people' and 'stories') to talk about an unspecified number of things or people.
Some students like music.
EN: Use 'have' with plural nouns (more than one person or thing) to show possession or features.
Cats have long tails.
EN: In English-speaking literary culture, a 'plot' is considered the essential backbone of a story, moving from a beginning to a climax and then a resolution.
EN: Use 'what' to mean 'the thing that'. In this sentence, 'what happens' acts like a noun phrase to show the content of the story.
I know what you like.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, discussing the 'plot' of a book or movie is a common way to start a conversation. However, be careful not to give 'spoilers' (telling the ending) unless asked!
EN: Use 'Other' followed by a plural noun to talk about different people or things in a group.
Other students like music.
EN: In English, 'true stories' often refers to the genre of non-fiction or biographies, which many readers prefer over fictional tales.
EN: Use 'Every' with a singular noun (book) to talk about all members of a group. Even though it means 'all', we use a singular verb (has).
Every student has a pen.
EN: In English, 'author' is a general term for someone who writes books. In some contexts, 'writer' is also used, but 'author' sounds more professional and is linked to the creation of a specific work.
EN: In English, when the subject is one person (he, she, it, or a singular noun), we add an 's' to the end of the action word (verb) in the present tense.
The teacher reads the book.
EN: The word 'makes' is used to show that someone or something causes a person to feel a certain way. The pattern is: make + person + adjective.
The movie makes me happy.
EN: Use 'can' before a verb to show that something is possible or that someone has the ability to do something.
You can see the stars at night.
EN: Use 'many' with plural nouns (things you can count) to show a large number.
I have many friends.
EN: Use the plural form (adding -s) when talking about things in general.
Dogs like bones.
EN: Use 'Each' to talk about every single member of a group one by one. It is followed by a singular noun and a singular verb (is).
Each student has a book.
EN: Use the pattern 'Adjective + to + Verb' to describe an action. For example, 'easy to read' means reading is easy.
This apple is good to eat.
EN: Use 'can' to talk about things that are possible or allowed. It is followed by a base verb.
You can eat an apple now.
EN: In many English-speaking cultures, reading a book before bed is a common 'bedtime routine' for both children and adults to help relax.
EN: The verb 'help' can be followed by an object and then another verb. You can say 'help someone do something'.
Music helps me study.
EN: After the verb 'recommend', we use the '-ing' form (gerund) of the next action.
I recommend eating more vegetables.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, giving recommendations is a common way to share helpful advice or personal habits in a friendly manner.
EN: Use 'Ask [someone] about [something]' to request information or advice from others.
Ask the teacher about the homework.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking for book recommendations is a very common way to start a conversation and build social connections.
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like books, colors, or food).
What colors do you like?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's favorite books is a common and polite way to start a conversation and get to know their personality.
EN: Use 'Who is...' to ask about a person's identity or name.
Who is your teacher?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking about someone's favorite author is a common icebreaker and a way to start a friendly conversation about interests.
EN: Imperative sentences start with a verb to give a command, suggestion, or invitation. There is no 'you' subject because it is understood.
Open the door and come in.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'starting today' is a common motivational phrase used to encourage immediate action toward a goal or hobby.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
The period of time just before going to sleep.
To begin something for a second time or after an interruption.
Stories based on real events and facts rather than imagination.
The sequence of events that make up a story.
The outside binding of a book, usually made of paper or cardboard.