English uses special rules for pronouns like this, that, everyone, and nothing in question tags. Getting these rules wrong is a common sign of a non-native speaker. Once you learn the system, however, it is very consistent and easy to apply.
This lesson covers the key mapping rules for these special subjects.
Mastering these rules will make your spoken English sound much more natural.
Not all negative statements in English use the word “not.” Some words look neutral but carry a hidden negative meaning. These are called negative polarity words, and they’re a classic trap for learners because they require the question tag to be positive, even when there’s no visible “not.”
In this lesson, you will learn how to master these tricky words to improve your fluency. We will explore:
What negative polarity words are and how to identify them.
How words like never, hardly, seldom, and rarely function as negatives.
The crucial difference between few/little and a few/a little.
How to form correct question tags for sentences containing these words.
This lesson explains how to use tag questions in English to sound polite and natural, especially for Spanish speakers. It highlights their role in softening statements, starting conversations, and common mistakes.
English question tags change meaning based on intonation. A falling pitch (↘) shows confidence or politeness, expecting agreement, while a rising pitch (↗) signals a real question or uncertainty. Spanish relies less on pitch, so learners may miscommunicate in English. Tags can also express encouragement, sarcasm, or soften statements. Mastering intonation in tags is key to sounding natural and polite in English.
The Present Perfect tense links the past to the present, focusing on life experiences, actions that continue over time, recent events, and results that affect the present. It is formed with have/has + past participle and is commonly used with words like ever, never, just, already, yet, for, and since. Unlike the Past Simple, which refers to finished time, the Present Perfect emphasizes present relevance: I have lost my phone (I don’t have it now) vs. I lost my phone yesterday. By mastering its structure, key signal words, and irregular participles, learners gain a powerful tool for expressing experiences, continuity, and outcomes in English communication.
Why study cognates?
• Build vocabulary faster with less effort.
• Avoid embarrassing or confusing mistakes.
• Communicate more confidently in travel, study, and work situations.
• Understand authentic English texts with greater ease.
Think of cognates as bridges between English and Spanish. Some bridges are strong and safe, some are shaky, and a few lead you to the wrong place. By the end of this course, you’ll know which bridges to cross with confidence, which ones to avoid, and which require caution.
Now… let’s start cracking cognates! 🚀
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Recognize the use of “to,” “into,” “onto,” and “in” as prepositions of direction.
Explain the difference between:
to → general movement toward a place/goal.
into → movement from outside to inside.
onto → movement from a lower position to a surface.
in → final position inside a space/place (no movement).
This course is designed for B2 English learners looking to improve their vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Dive into the relationships between nouns and adjectives, explore cultural festivals worldwide, analyze the effects of music, and reflect on technology’s impact on daily life.
In this lesson, students will build vocabulary related to vacations and travel, including common expressions used when booking hotels, visiting new cities, and sharing travel experiences. Learners will also practice talking about childhood memories, connecting past events with descriptive details to improve fluency and storytelling. Alongside these topics, the class will review and apply pronouns (subject, object, possessive, reflexive) and adverbs (of time, place, manner, and frequency) to make sentences more accurate and expressive.
We’re really gonna dive into practical English for all those travel scenarios you’ll encounter. We’re talking about everything from making reservations (like for a hotel or a car), navigating those big airports, getting through customs and immigration without a hitch, arranging transportation, and, of course, confidently interacting at hotels and restaurants. This course isn’t just about words; it’s about making sure you sound professional, understand cultural differences, and can actually use what you learn in the real world.
