Idiomatic expressions with heels
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions using the word heels. At someone’s heels When you are at someone’s heels, you are just behind them. The mother pushed her way through the crowd, her...
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Idioms about cats
Here is a list of idiomatic expressions using the word cat. Be the cat’s whiskers When you are the cat’s whiskers, you are better than anybody else. Ever since he asked her out on...
Tenses in subordinate clauses
Sometimes there is a difference between the time expressed in the main clause and the time expressed in the subordinate clause. This can cause a great deal of confusion for ESL students. Many of...
Even as, even though, even if and even so
The expressions even as, even so, even if and even though have very different meanings. Even as Even as means at the same time as. This expression is used to suggest that something is...
So that, in order that, in order to, so as to
Both so that and in order that are used to talk about purpose. So that is much more common and less formal than in order that. Note that we use auxiliary verbs (can, may,...
Adjectives ending in -ly
A large number of adverbs have –ly endings. Common examples are: kindly, cleverly, eagerly, pleasantly, unexpectedly, remarkably etc. Most of these adverbs are formed from adjectives. kind -> kindly pleasant -> pleasantly eager ->...
Talking about your plans and making arrangements
Talking about your plans Use I am going to… to tell your friends and colleagues about your plans. I am going to ask her out. I am going to invite him to my party....
Making suggestions | Chatting to people
Saying what you want to do When you are talking to friends or colleagues, you will often need to be able to talk about what you would like to do. Use I’d like to...
Expressing opinions | chatting to people
To express your opinion of something, use I think… I think she is right. I think we are making a mistake. I think it is too late to begin a new lesson now. I...