by Phil Williams | Jun 20, 2014 | Definitions, Grammar
It is important not to confuse “if” and “in case”. They can be used in similar sentences, but they have different meanings. Consider the following examples: I will take a coat if it rains. I will take a coat in case it rains. Here, “if” is used to present a...
by Phil Williams | Feb 26, 2014 | Exercises, Listening, Speaking skills
Understanding and using contractions in spoken English may seem simple in theory, but when listening to native English speakers you can encounter contractions unexpectedly. It can be difficult to understand what contractions mean when there is more than one...
by Phil Williams | Jun 17, 2013 | Exercises, Grammar
The conditionals are a complicated area for learners of English, and require a lot of practise. I have previously explained the basic rules of the conditionals, with initial exercises and answers, so this post is a brief revision exercise. The questions are slightly...
by Phil Williams | Apr 30, 2013 | Definitions, Exercises, Grammar
The conditionals, sometimes called ‘if clauses’, are constructions in English used to discuss something that could happen in the future, or was possible but did not happen in the past. They can be difficult to learn because they are so similar but have very specific,...