If we annoy someone, we are making them feel angry. In this lesson, you will learn 5 English expressions that also mean “to annoy someone”. To hear the correct pronunciation of these expressions, watch the Youtube video at the bottom of this page. to drive someone mad We can also say "to drive someone crazy" Meaning: to annoy someone so much that they become mad … [Read more...] about English expressions that mean “annoy someone”
English lessons
How to ask for permission politely
In this lesson, you will learn several methods to politely ask for permission in English. May I .. ? “May I” is the most correct way to ask for permission in traditional English. Form: “May I” + base form of verb Examples: May I have a cup of coffee?May I sit here?May I go to the toilet? However, "may" is quite formal. In modern English, people often use … [Read more...] about How to ask for permission politely
Irregular verbs in English
Before we look at the form of the irregular verbs, let's do a very quick revision of regular verbs: Form of regular verbs To form the past simple and past participle, we add “ed” to the base form: Base form: workPast form: workedPast participle: worked That's easy! Now let's look at the irregular verbs in English. We'll start with the verb "be" because it's a … [Read more...] about Irregular verbs in English
5 English expressions and phrasal verbs with MAKE
In this lesson, you will learn 5 English expressions / phrasal verbs with the word "make". to make a fortune Meaning:to earn a lot of money. Examples:Mark makes a fortune on the stock market. Jane: I used to work in London as a lawyer.Mark: Were you well paid?Jane: Oh yes, I made a fortune. to make a scene Meaning:to shout and argue and make a lot noise in … [Read more...] about 5 English expressions and phrasal verbs with MAKE
Third conditionals in English
The third conditional describes hypothetical situations in the past. We are imagining the result of something that did not happen. We are imagining a different past. Example: If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a house. Meaning:Yesterday, you played the lottery. But you did not win. Today, we are thinking about it.In reality, I did NOT buy a house.I did not … [Read more...] about Third conditionals in English
