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Present tenses - Past tenses - Present Perfect tenses - Past Perfect tenses

Grammar is the set of rules to follow in order to speak and write a language correctly. It is also the part of linguistics which brings together phonology, morphology and syntax. The Present tenses I. The simple present tense A) Use: - Repetitive actions or daily routine (I get up at 6am on weekdays) - Permanent condition (I live in Leffrinckoucke, near Dunkirk in -France) - General truth (Leaves fall in Autumn) B) Grammatical forms: - In a question: do, does + subject + infinitive verb (Do you want to come with me?) - In a positive statement: subject + verb + s or es (Yes, I want to come with you) - In a negative statement: subject + do, does + not + verb (No, I don't want to come with you) C) Time markers: Always, often sometimes, rarely, from time to time, usually, never (I seldom go to the flicks) II. The present continuous tense A) Use: - Things that are going on at the time of speaking (Ann is currently listening to the radio) - Something that happens over a limited period of...
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Speak like a native speaker: Phrases to say goodbye (N°7)

Another post to conclude the 'Speak Like a Native' series focuses on goodbyes. You will discover different possibilities for parting ways with someone without always using the same old expressions: goodbye, see you next time. Check out some alternatives to the usual bye-bye below. - I'm done = That's it for me = It's over = I'm finished = I'm through - See you around = See you sometime in the future = See you in a while = I'll catch you later = Until next time = Till later - Peace out = Later gator = I'll see you again = I'll see another time - I look forward to seeing you again = I look forward to working together - Have a great day = Have a good one = Have a wonderful day = Have a marvellous day  - Make today a great one = Enjoy every moment = Cheers to a wonderful day = You deserve it = Hoping you find joy in every little thing today - Let's call it a day = Let's call it a night = Let's call it quits = Let's cut it out = Let...
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Speak like a native speaker: Phrases to wish someone well (N°6)

Here is an article to help you wish someone well in any circumstance. Adapt and take advantage of the variety of phrases listed below to be able to speak like a native speaker. I have divided this article into 8 sections to make it easier for you to read. 1. Wishing someone a good day: - Have a wonderful day = Have a nice day = Have a fabulous day = Have a good day = Have a marvellous day - Have an awesome day = Have a great day = Have a pleasant day   - Hope your day is filled with positivity = Hope your day is fantastic = Hope your day is fabulous  - I hope you have an incredible day = I hope you have an amazing day   - Have a productive day = Have a fulfilling day = Have a cheerful day = Have a lovely day  - Wishing you a day as bright as the sun = Wishing you a day full of happy surprises = Wishing you a great day = Wishing you a wonderful day  - Sending good vibes your way = Keep the positive momentum going - Make your day be as delightful as...
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Speak like a native speaker: Phrases to ask for help (N°5)

Alternatives to the topic in question are what matters most to me, as you have already read in my previous articles. My goal is to introduce you to a variety of new expressions so that you can understand as many sentences as possible. - May I get your help? = Can you provide me with some help? - Can you help me out? = Can you bail me out? = Can you help me navigate this problem? = Can you help me find an answer? - Could you assist me with this project? = Could you help me make progress on this? - Could you give me a bit of guidance? = Could you help me clear this up? = Could you give me a hand? - What kind of help are you seeking? = Do you mind lending me a hand? = Do you mind giving me a hand?  - Can you do me a favour? = Can you give me a hand with this = Can you offer me some guidance? = Can you help me with this issue? - Can you step in and help me out? = Can you help me solve this problem? = Can you give me some advice? - Would you be willing to help me? = Would you assist me ...
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Speak like a native speaker: Phrases to say I'm sorry (N°4)

I'm back with another post to make you get the gist of what to say when apologizing with an array of other expressions not just the ones based on 'I'm sorry' or 'sorry'. Understanding a language implies you to be able to store a miscellany of other set phrases to be in the game when it comes to first understanding and then speaking a target language. Take advantage of pre-defined phrases to improve your English skills - Sorry = My apologies = I beg your pardon = I beg your forgiveness = Accept my apologies - I'm rueful = I'm remorseful = I'm repentant = I'm regretful - Very sorry to hear about Ann not landing the job - Give a heads up = I plan to make this right - Please forgive me = I'm at fault and take full responsibility = Forgive and forget, please - Let bygones be bygones = Wipe the slate clean -  Bury the hatchet   =  Think  no more of it = Make allowances for it - Bear with me = Stop feeling resentful towards me - I can't apologiz...
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Speak like a native speaker: Phrases to say thank you (N°3)

I will, once again, provide you with additional vocabulary so that you can expand your scope of knowledge to challenge native speakers. Thank you very much = Thank you a lot (more formal) Thanks very much = Thanks a lot (more informal) We don't say thanks you very much nor do we say thank very much Thanks a bunch = Thanks a million = Thanks a zillion = Thanks a trillion (more informal) I appreciate it = I appreciate your time = I appreciate your help Ta! = Ta muchly! = Cheers!  (British and Australian English) = Thanks That's so kind of you = Much appreciated Thank you for taking the time to do this = Your support means the world = Many thanks = I'm beyond grateful I'm forever indebted = I stand in recognition I'm blown away by your kindness I want to acknowledge how much you've done My utmost gratitude = My sincerest thanks = With my deepest thanks = I'm truly grateful = I can't thank you enough Thank you for your consideration = Thank you for your tim...
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