We use the past perfect to show that one past event happened before a second past event. We make it with the helping verb had + the past participle of the verb (Verb 3). What had you done by the time you took the train? I had already eaten by the time I took the […]
Students faced with a writing prompt in a class or on a test often complain that their minds go blank. “I have no idea!” they complain. What are some strategies for overcoming fear of the blank page? First, make use of what you know best–yourself. Can you relate the prompt to your own life? […]
A good test of your English level: How many ways can you express the same idea? If I asked, “What is Yoda trying to say in this picture?” You could answer: “Yoda is telling us that it is important to learn to speak English,” or “Yoda thinks learning English is a good idea,” or “Yoda wants us […]
