English is a confusing language for many reasons. But the irregular verbs might be the most confusing part. Why is "told" the past tense of "tell" but "smold" isn't the past tense of "smell"? It turns out that the study of irregular...

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The three types of verbal's: gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

All the words in the English language can be organised into groups according to the role they play in a sentence. We call these groups ‘parts of speech’.Knowing how words function helps us to construct sentences. Words are generally...

In this English grammar lesson, we explore how the -ing form is used in different contexts and for different purposes, including:1) Continuous tenses2) Adjectives3) Nouns4) After certain verbs5) After prepositions6) After certain...

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Howcast -Learn how to use adjectives correctly from Gotham Writers' Workshop instructor Stephanie Paterik in this Howcast grammar video.

Pupil outcome: I can understand and use 'nada', 'nunca' and 'nadie' in the context of people’s experiences of racism in Mexico. Key learning points: - 'Nada' means 'nothing, anything', 'nadie' means 'nobody, anybody', and 'nunca' means...

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Welcome to the ultimate guide on mastering 'haben' and 'sein' in the Präteritum tense!



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In German grammar lesson we dive into the complexities of using modal verbs like "mögen," "müssen," "dürfen," and more in the past tense. This comprehensive guide simplifies the use of modal verbs in the Perfekt and...

Betrayed by Digital? : The Unseen Edge of Physical German Flashcards!



Let's unravel the surprising benefits of using physical flashcards over digital ones in your journey to mastering German. Dive deep into the...

Konjunktiv 1 vs. Konjunktiv 2: Your Complete German Guide



In this comprehensive guide to German grammar, Herr Antrim explains when, why and how to use Konjunktiv 1 and Konjunktiv 2 in German. If you've ever puzzled over...

Konjunktiv 2: How to Form Sentences with "würden" | B1 German Grammar Lesson



In this lesson, you'll start to conquer the Konjunktiv 2 by focusing on how to form sentences with "würden". The Konjunktiv 2 is often...

In this B1 German Grammar Lesson, you will learn how to use modal verbs in Konjunktiv 2. This lesson will cover how to form and use "möchten," "müssten," "dürften," "könnten," "sollten," and "wollten" to express...

In this B1 German Grammar lesson, you’ll learn the unique Konjunktiv 2 forms of certain German verbs. Learn how verbs like "geben" (gäbe) and "wissen" (wüsste) are conjugated differently from regular verbs. We will explore why...

Discover the role of adverbs in enhancing our understanding of verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in sentences. Learn how adverbs provide details on how, when, where, and to what extent actions occur, making language more vivid and...