This lesson covers a core grammar structure (articles: a, an, the). It uses simple examples and everyday vocabulary, focuses on clear rules with basic practice and includes simple geography rules.
Using Articles (a, an, the)
Adverbs of Frequency
How often do you drink coffee?
Do you always wake up early?
Do you sometimes study English at night?
In English, we use adverbs of frequency to talk about how often we do something. These words help us describe our daily routines and habits.
DON’T & DOESN’T — Negative Sentences in the Simple Present
The lesson explains how to use DON’T and DOESN’T in negative sentences in the simple present
Objective:
By the end of this lesson, you can
Make negative sentences in the simple present
Understand the difference between don’t and doesn’t
Avoid common beginner mistakes
DO & DOES — Questions in the Simple Present
The lesson explains how to use DO and Does in questions.
By the end of this lesson, you can:
Ask Yes/No questions
Ask WH-questions
Ask WH-questions
’s = POSSESSION
’s = POSSESSION
👉 In Spanish, possession is expressed as “de”.
👉 In English, we usually use ’s.
’s = IS or HAS
‘S — Is or Has
Many learners get confused because ’s can mean three different things: Is, Has, or Possession. In this lesson we focus on ‘s for is or has.
‘S: Is, Has, or Possession?
‘S: Is, Has, or Possession?
Quickly identify what “’s” means based on what comes next.
🎯 Level: Intermediate ⏱ Time: 5 minutes 📘 Category: Grammar
😕 Confusion
John’s late.
Is it:
John is late?
John has late?
John’s (something)?
ED Pronunciation – /t/ sound
The -ed ending in the simple past is pronounced /t/ when the base verb ends in these sounds: /p/ /k/ /f/ /s/ /ʃ/ /tʃ/
Voiceless sounds (no vibration in your throat)
ED Pronunciation – /d/ sound
Learn when -ed is pronounced /d/ in regular past verbs.
The -ed ending is pronounced /d/ when the base verb ends in a voiced sound
(most sounds in English).
ED Pronunciation – /id/ sound
-ED Pronunciation: /ɪd/
Learn when -ed is pronounced /ɪd/ (adds an extra syllable).
Rule
The -ed ending is pronounced /ɪd/ when the base verb ends in: t or d