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Grammar

Here at Humanit.as, we generally insist that studying grammar is not the best way to learn a language. Grammar should not be treated as instructions for speaking a language, but rather as a description of how a language is spoken. However, there are times when it is advisable to review a specific structure in order to correct bad habits. Therefore, in this category you will find a variety of resources to perfect your English grammar.

Present Simple for Future

by Joe Parkin | February 8, 2020 | Future Verb Tenses | 0 Comments

We use the Present Simple for the Future in order to indicate that a future event is scheduled. Something is "scheduled" when it is on a timetable, written in someone's diary... Some examples would be: Transport: "The train leaves at 10pm" Entertainment:...

Present Continuous

by Joe Parkin | January 6, 2020 | Present Verb Tenses, Verb Tenses | 0 Comments

Actions that are happening right now: The BMX rider is jumping. Actions that are happening during the present block of time or recently: I am going to the gym quite often (recently). | She is studying really hard for her exam this month. Actions that are...

Present Simple

by Joe Parkin | January 5, 2020 | Present Verb Tenses, Verb Tenses | 0 Comments

Things that are always true: The sun is hot. Things that are generally true or true at the moment: She likes ice-cream (but maybe not ALL ice-cream ALL the time!). How regularly we do things: I swim twice a week. States (verb “to be” + adjective): I am...