2021-01-22 Four Common Phrasal Verbs with ‘Off’
Today, we are going to talk about phrasal verbs. You may remember that a phrasal verb is a verb plus…
2021-01-15 A Reason to Understand Adjective Clauses
Imagine you want to answer a why question. For example, someone asks you: Why did you go to the train…
2021-01-08 The Verbs Advise, Suggest and Recommend
Today, we begin the program with a short listening exercise. Pay attention for two verbs connected to giving advice: If…
2021-01-01 Grammar for Making New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year can come on different dates for different cultures. Most of the Western world, for example, celebrates it…
2020-12-25 Grammar and Christmas
Many Americans experience surprise (or disappointment) when they wake up on Christmas Day. They might be surprised or disappointed by…
2020-12-18 Adjective Clauses That Describe Times
Imagine you want to talk about the time something happened. Perhaps you want to describe the time you did something…
2020-12-11 Differences Between American, British Grammar
Many of you have the goal of learning American English. After all, you are listening to or reading a lesson…
2020-12-04 Adjective Clauses That Describe Places
Imagine you are watching a movie in English. Perhaps it is a musical, such as Mary Poppins Returns. Well maybe…
2020-11-27 If and Whether, Part 2
Today, we continue our discussion about “if” and “whether.” Both words are conjunctions that can sometimes be used in place…
2020-11-20 If and Whether, Part 1
Have you ever been unsure about when to use “if” and when to use “whether”? If so, you are not…
2020-11-13 Phrasal Verbs and Elections
You may have heard or read news stories about the recent elections in the United States. The voting ended last…
2020-11-06 Past Ability: Could, Was Able To, Managed To
Imagine that you are interviewing for a job you really want. Most of the questions are in your native language,…
2020-10-30 Indefinite Pronouns in Negative Sentences
Imagine you are listening to music in English. Perhaps you hear a few words from “Something,” performed by The Beatles.…
2020-10-23 Taking Adjectives to the Extreme
A friend of mine had a very small wedding last weekend. Only close family attended in person. Everyone else, myself…
2020-10-16 There Is Something Strange about Indefinite Pronouns
Today on Everyday Grammar, our subject is indefinite pronouns. The pronouns we will consider today end with words such as…