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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 postGuidesLevel 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.ReadGuidesLevel B19 min read
English job interviews: 12 questions and strong sample answersPreparing for an English job interview is not about memorising long answers; it is about describing your experience in short, specific sentences that fit the role. Twelve common questions, the STAR method, rescue phrases, and a seven-day practice plan.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
Will or going to? Talking about the future in EnglishUse “going to” for a decision made earlier or a prediction you can see evidence for, and “will” for a decision made while speaking, a promise, or a general prediction. The rule, the patterns, and a short exercise.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
In, on, or at? English prepositions of time and placeFor time, “at” is for clock times and exact moments, “on” for days and dates, and “in” for months, seasons, years, and longer periods. For place, “at” is a point, “on” a surface, and “in” an inside. A short guide you can read like a table.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
Comparing with adjectives in English: -er, more, the mostShort adjectives take “-er” and “the -est”; long ones take “more” and “the most”; “good, bad, far” are irregular. The rules for comparatives and superlatives, spelling tips, and a short exercise.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
How to start English from zero as an adultAdults start English best with sentences they will use in their own lives right away, and with short but regular study. A simple starter guide to first-month priorities and a realistic weekly routine.ReadGuidesLevel B12 min read
Preparing for an English exam: the basic stepsWhatever English exam you are preparing for, it helps to start by learning the exam format, finding your weak areas, and practising under timed conditions. A general preparation plan you can adapt to any exam.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
How to ask questions in English: do, does, and wh- questionsTo ask a question in English, put a helping verb first: directly with verbs like “be” and “can”, and with “do/does/did” for other verbs. Wh- question words go at the very start. The rules, common mistakes, and a short exercise.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
Can, could, and should in English: ability, requests, and advice“Can” is for ability and permission, “could” for past ability and polite requests, and “should” for advice. All three stay the same with every subject and are followed by the base form of the verb. Examples and a short exercise.ReadGuidesLevel B12 min read
Present perfect or past simple? The differenceUse the past simple for a finished event at a stated time, and the present perfect when no time is given or the event still connects to now. Signal words, common mistakes, and a short exercise.ReadGuidesLevel B12 min read
English reading practice: a 15-minute daily routineReading practice works best with short texts at your level and the same steps every day: first the general idea, then the details, and finally a few new words. How to choose a text and a daily routine.ReadGuidesLevel B12 min read
English writing practice: short paragraphs and emailsIt is easier to start writing practice with short paragraphs about one idea and short real-life emails than with long texts. Paragraph structure, email phrases, and a weekly plan.ReadGuidesLevel B12 min read
Everyday English phrasal verbsA phrasal verb is a verb combined with a small word such as “up”, “on”, or “off” to make a new meaning. Common ones for morning routines, housework, and plans, with example sentences and learning tips.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
Some or any, much or many? Talking about quantity“Some” is usually used in positive sentences and “any” in negatives and questions. “Many” goes with countable plural nouns and “much” with uncountable nouns. Examples, common mistakes, and a short exercise.ReadGuidesLevel B23 min read
If sentences in English: zero to third conditionalEnglish conditionals use four basic patterns: things that are always true, real possibilities, imaginary situations, and things that did not happen in the past. The tenses for each pattern, examples, and common mistakes.ReadGuidesLevel B22 min read
The passive voice in English: how to form itThe passive voice focuses on the action rather than who does it and is formed with “be + past participle”. The passive in different tenses, when to add “by”, and when the active voice is better.ReadGuidesLevel B22 min read
Make or do? Two English verbs for “yapmak”“Make” is usually for producing or creating something, and “do” for carrying out a job, task, or activity. The rule does not explain every phrase, so it helps to learn the common combinations in groups.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
How do I know my English level? A simple A1–C2 guideYour level depends more on what you can do in English than on how many words you know. A short description of every level from A1 to C2, and three steps to check yourself.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
Why don't new words stick? Five ways to forget lessNew words are usually forgotten because they are seen once and never practised again. Five ways to make them last: spaced review, self-testing, and learning words in sentences.ReadGuidesLevel B12 min read
Afraid to speak English? Five steps to feel less anxiousSpeaking anxiety usually comes from worry about mistakes, and it eases with small, safe steps. Five practical steps, from ready-made phrases to recording yourself.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
How to practise everyday English speaking at homeYou don't need a partner to practise speaking at home: choose a real situation, use a few set phrases in it, and record yourself. A simple 20-minute plan.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
How to keep an English vocabulary notebookA notebook that works records each word with its meaning, an example sentence, and a sentence of your own. A simple way to turn it into a review tool.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
English pronunciation for Turkish speakers: the 7 most common difficultiesThe sounds Turkish speakers find hardest in English are mostly sounds Turkish doesn't have: th, the w–v difference, short and long vowels. A short exercise for each.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
Ten minutes a day of listen and repeat: English listening practiceListening to a short recording and repeating it sentence by sentence improves listening and pronunciation at the same time. A simple 10-minute daily method.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
A four-week English practice planRegular practice beats long but rare study sessions. A four-week plan of 15–20 minutes a day, focusing on one skill each week.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
A, an, or the? Articles in English“A” and “an” are for something mentioned for the first time or any one of a kind; “the” is for something both speakers know. A short guide with examples of when each one is used.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
Present simple or present continuous? The differenceThe present simple is for habits and things that are always true; the present continuous is for things happening now or around this time. A guide that compares the two tenses with examples.ReadGuidesLevel A22 min read
The past simple in English: how to form itThe past simple describes finished events in the past. Regular verbs add -ed, irregular verbs have their own past form, and negatives and questions use “did”.ReadGuidesLevel B12 min read
Present perfect with “for” and “since”The present perfect is used for situations that started in the past and still connect to now, and for life experiences. “For” gives a length of time; “since” gives a starting point.ReadGuidesLevel A12 min read
There is or there are? Saying what existsThe Turkish word “var” becomes “there is” with singular and uncountable nouns and “there are” with plural nouns. Negatives, questions, and “some/any” with examples.Read