Six Basic English Prepositions beginner grammar high beginner intermediate low intermediate prepositions reading thematic vocabulary in context

Prepositions are words that tell us where something is in relation to something else.

Here are the rules for using the following prepositions:

  • Next to (al lado de): This means that something is beside or adjacent to another item.
  • In (en): This means that something is inside of another item.
  • On...
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Using Too Much, Too Many, and Not Enough to Describe Quantities high beginner high intermediate intermediate quantifiers speaking writing

Below, you will find a brief guide to using a few different quantifiers. It can be a little tricky to figure out when to use too much, too many, and not enough, but don't worry--here are some simple rules to follow:

  • Use too much when you're talking about something that can't...
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The Simple Present Verb Tense in Context (#1) intermediate irregular verbs reading the simple present

Start Off on the Right Foot

Every morning I try to follow a specific routine. This routine helps me to prepare for all that the day holds. First, I wake up and think about one or more things that I am grateful for. I like starting the day like this because no matter what difficulties I...

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Benicio's Dream goals high intermediate intermediate reading reading comprehension vocabulary

Benicio could hardly remember a time before his dream of becoming a small business owner. His father had prepared him well to work diligently, to treat others with kindness, fairness, and respect, and to live by the Golden Rule. With these character qualities firmly in place, Benicio's...

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Speaking and Writing About Preferences advanced high intermediate intermediate preferences speaking writing

There are several sentence patterns that can be used to talk about preferences.  One of the most common uses the sentence structure (sentence frame) below.

I like _________ better than __________ because __________.

I could use the above sentence frame to respond to the following...

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The Simple Past Verb Tense in Context- A Piano Dream high intermediate intermediate irregular verbs reading comprehension the simple past thematic verbs

When Jessica was (1) a little girl, she told (2) her parents that more than anything, she wanted (3) to learn how to play the piano. Her dream was (4) to become a concert pianist. 

 

Soon after declaring this, she started (5) taking weekly piano lessons. ...

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The Simple Present Verb Tense grammar intermediate low intermediate sentence structure verbs

The Simple Present Verb Tense is one of the first verb tenses to learn.  Use The Simple Present to talk and write about habits and actions that do (or do not) happen on a regular basis. Use this verb tense to give information about scheduled events.

Some common adverb phrases of...

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