Gateway to Grammar 02: The present Perfect Tense
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Gateway to Grammar 02: The present Perfect Tense

This week we are looking at the present perfect tense. The present perfect is used to describe things that started in the past and are still happening now. For things that are finished we use the past simple. Times that started in the past and are still happening now: Today, This week, This year, “yet” etc. We also use the present perfect when something has just finished, but the effects are still active such as “I have been running all day, that’s why I am so tired”.

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Top 10 dos and don’ts to have a great time in England.

Top 10 dos and don’ts to have a great time in England.

Let’s pretend together that it is easy to travel at the moment, and you dream of visiting England in the UK. We are a generally accepting bunch (group of people), and like to avoid confrontation. Here are some important tips for not offending people and having a great time in England:

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I am an English beginner, does watching English Kids TV help?

I am an English beginner, does watching English Kids TV help?

You want to improve your English, and you are a beginner learner. First of all, WELCOME TO WRIGHT ENGLISH! Maybe you have thought about watching Kids TV to help you learn. Kids improve their English through cartoons right? How will it work for you?

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Is listening to English Songs a Good Way to Learn English?

Is listening to English Songs a Good Way to Learn English?

Is listening to English songs a good way to learn?
Yes and no. There you go, that’s the simple answer. For a more detailed answer read on!

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Why Should I Learn English Grammar?

Why Should I Learn English Grammar?

This is a question I get asked a lot. People think about learning a language and they remember sitting in a school room saying “I am going to the cinema” 100 times, and writing “I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are”, until they want to jump out the window. I understand. Some of our learning experiences were not great! Let’s explore why grammar is important, and how it helps you.

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Tips to Identify English Tenses - Think Lego

Tips to Identify English Tenses - Think Lego

It is no secret that the English language has more than its fair share of tenses. We are very particular about time. To new learners it can be a bit overwhelming, like when I had to try to understand why tables and chairs were boys and girls in French and Spanish. If all chairs are boys, where do little chairs come from? Here are some tips to help you identify tenses in English.

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