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Am, is, are in English: how to use the verb to beThe verb “to be” becomes am, is, or are depending on the subject and describes who, what, or where something is. Positive, negative, and question forms, contractions, and common mistakes for Turkish speakers.Read the postGuides
GuidesLevel B12 min read
English tenses: all of them in one overviewEnglish combines three times (present, past, future) with four aspects (simple, continuous, perfect, perfect continuous) to make 12 tense forms. The pattern, use, and an example for each.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
Always, usually, never: adverbs of frequency in EnglishAdverbs of frequency say how often something happens and usually go before the main verb and after “to be”. The most common ones, where they go in a sentence, and the question “How often…?”.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
Countable and uncountable nouns in EnglishCountable nouns have singular and plural forms; uncountable nouns have no plural and do not take “a/an”. Which nouns are uncountable, how to talk about amounts, and nouns that differ from Turkish.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
My or mine? Possessive adjectives and pronouns in EnglishPossessive adjectives (my, your, his, her) come before a noun; possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers) replace the noun. The full list, the 's ending with names, and common mistakes.ReadGuidesLevel B12 min read
Learning English with TV series and films: subtitles and repetitionTV series and films let you hear real speaking speed and everyday expressions. How to choose content for your level, use subtitles step by step, repeat short scenes, and turn what you watch into speaking.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
How to improve your English listening skillsListening improves when you catch the main idea and key words instead of trying to understand every word. Material at your level, listening to the same recording again, recognising connected speech, and short daily listening.Read
Words and phrases
Words and phrasesLevel A22 min read
English at a restaurant: booking, ordering, and payingThe English phrases you need to book a table, ask about the menu, order, mention a problem, and ask for the bill at a restaurant. The questions waiters often ask and short answers.ReadWords and phrasesLevel A22 min read
Starting a conversation in English: small talk phrasesSmall talk is a short, light conversation about topics like the weather, work, or the weekend with someone you don't know well. Phrases for starting, keeping going, and politely ending a conversation.ReadWords and phrasesLevel B12 min read
Writing emails in English: openings, body, and closingsAn English email has a greeting, a first sentence that states the purpose, a short body, and a closing. Ready-made phrases for formal and informal emails, and common mistakes.ReadWords and phrasesLevel A22 min read
English at the hotel: check-in, requests, and check-outUseful English words and phrases for checking in, asking for something in your room, reporting a problem, and checking out. Short, clear answers to the reception's questions.ReadWords and phrasesLevel Pre-A12 min read
The first 30 sentences for English beginnersBeginners start speaking much sooner with ready-made sentences than with single words. Thirty core sentences for meeting people, asking for things, and saying you don't understand.ReadWords and phrasesLevel A22 min read
English phrases for making appointments and phone callsBecause you can't see the other person on the phone, ready-made phrases make calls much easier. Key sentences for booking, changing appointments, and saying you didn't catch something.Read
Children and parents
Children and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
Number games in English with childrenChildren learn numbers in English most easily through games, counting, and everyday objects. Short number games to play at home, starting with counting to five and moving on to ten and then twenty.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
My child won't speak English: tips for parentsChildren often don't want to speak English because they are still in a listening stage in the new language, or because they worry about mistakes. Practical ways to encourage speaking without pressure.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
A 15-minute English routine for children at homeChildren take to English through short, regular, playful practice more than through long lessons. A three-part, 15-minute routine parents can use at home.ReadChildren and parentsLevel A12 min read
How can I help with my child's English homework? A parent's guideThe best help is not doing the homework for your child but setting things up so they can do it themselves. Steps that work even if you don't speak English.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
English games for children by age (3–7)In the preschool and early school years, English is learned best through short, active, repetitive games. Games and session lengths that suit each age.ReadChildren and parentsLevel Pre-A12 min read
Learning English with songs: a daily routine for childrenWith repeated patterns and rhythm, songs help children remember English words and sentences effortlessly. How to fit songs into different moments of the day.Read