Learn grammar, step by step

Word types, simple sentences, nouns, articles, and pronouns.

1. 1Parts of speechName the eight word types so every other rule makes sense.
2. 2Basic sentence structureBuild complete sentences with a subject and a verb.
3. 3Plural nounsForm regular and irregular plurals correctly.
4. 4Countable and uncountable nounsStop adding -s or "a" to words like advice, information, and feedback.
5. 5Articles: a, an, theKnow when to use a/an, the, or no article at all.
6. 6Possessives and apostrophesUse 's, s', its, and it's correctly.
7. 7Pronouns: I, me, my, myselfChoose the right pronoun form in every position.

Be, have, do, and the three simple tenses.

1. 8Be, have, and doUse the three most common verbs correctly.
2. 9Present simpleTalk about habits, facts, and schedules.
3. 10Present continuousDescribe what is happening now or around now.
4. 11Subject–verb agreementMake the verb match its real subject.
5. 12Making negativesSay "no" correctly without double negatives.
6. 13Past simpleTalk about finished actions in the past.
7. 14Talking about the futureChoose between will, going to, and the present continuous.

Adjectives, adverbs, and comparisons.

1. 15AdjectivesPlace and form adjectives correctly.
2. 16AdverbsUse adverbs of manner, degree, and frequency correctly.
3. 17Comparatives and superlativesCompare two things or pick the best of many.

Past continuous, perfect tenses, and staying consistent.

1. 18Past continuousDescribe actions in progress in the past.
2. 19Simple past vs present perfectStop using "have + past" with finished times like yesterday.
3. 20Present perfect continuousSay how long something has been happening.
4. 21Past perfectShow which of two past events happened first.
5. 22Keeping tenses consistentStay in one time frame unless the time really changes.

Modals, verb forms, passive voice, conditionals, and reported speech.

1. 23Modals and common verb-form errorsUse the right form after can, should, agree, and look forward to.
2. 24Meanings of modal verbsChoose between must, have to, should, may, and might.
3. 25Gerunds and infinitivesKnow when a verb is followed by -ing or to + verb.
4. 26Phrasal verbsUse common verb + particle combinations naturally.
5. 27Passive voiceForm the passive and choose when to use it.
6. 28Conditionals (if sentences)Use the four main types of if sentences.
7. 29Reported speechReport what someone said correctly.

Small words that connect time, place, verbs, and ideas.

1. 30in, on, at for timePick the right preposition for times, days, and periods.
2. 31in, on, at for place and movementTalk about where things are and where you go.
3. 32Verbs that take (or refuse) prepositionsAvoid "discuss about", "explain me", and "reach to".
4. 33Adjectives with prepositionsUse the fixed preposition after common adjectives.
5. 34Linking ideas: and, but, so, because, although, howeverJoin sentences with the right connector and punctuation.

Questions, relative clauses, commas, capitals, and clear structure.

1. 35Run-on sentences and comma splicesJoin ideas correctly instead of just adding commas.
2. 36Word order in questionsAsk direct and indirect questions in the right order.
3. 37Relative clauses: who, which, that, whoseAdd information about a noun without starting a new sentence.
4. 38CommasPlace commas so sentences are easy to read.
5. 39Capital letters and basic punctuationCapitalise and punctuate correctly.
6. 40Parallel structure and dangling modifiersKeep lists balanced and modifiers attached to the right word.

Easily confused words, tone, emails, and clear writing.

1. 41Commonly confused wordsPick the right word from look-alike pairs.
2. 42Formal vs informal EnglishMatch your language to the reader and the situation.
3. 43Making polite requestsSound respectful without sounding stiff or blunt.
4. 44Natural workplace phrasesReplace phrases that global readers may find unclear.
5. 45Writing clear emailsStructure an email so the reader knows what to do.
6. 46Writing conciselyCut filler so your message is short and clear.