Learn the key differences in spelling between British and American English: our vs or, re vs er, ise vs ize, with word lists and rules to help you stay consistent.
Learn the key grammar differences between American and British English, including tense use, collective nouns, prepositions, and spelling conventions.
Learn transitive and intransitive verbs, how objects work in English, and examples that clarify common verb mistakes.
An apostrophe never forms a plural. If you are just talking about more than one friend, no apostrophe is needed.
“Fairy tale” as two words is the older, more established form and is still preferred in formal and published writing.
The rule for “a” vs. “an” is based on sound, not spelling: “an” before a vowel sound, “a” before a consonant sound.
“Which” introduces a non-restrictive clause: additional information that can be removed without changing the core meaning.
The he/him test works every time: if you can substitute “he” or “she,” use “who”; if “him” or “her” fits, use “whom.”
Use a comma before “but” when it joins two independent clauses (each could stand as its own sentence).
“The” is NOT used before most proper nouns, plural generalisations, or uncountable nouns used in a general sense.
Master 10 essential English phrasal verbs with go: go on, go off, go out, go over, and more. Definitions, examples, and tips to use them naturally.
Learn 5 pairs of tricky prepositions in English: in/on/at for place, in/on/at for time, for/since/ago, by/until, and to/for, with rules, tables, and common mistakes.
Master 20 essential English verb-preposition combinations with meanings, example sentences, and the errors learners make most often when choosing prepositions.
Learn all 5 types of English conditional sentences: zero, first, second, third, and mixed. Includes structure formulas, examples, and common mistakes to avoid.
Learn the essential basic English grammar rules for beginners with clear explanations, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.