by Phil Williams | Jan 14, 2020 | General English
I’ve got something special to share today, containing a wealth of information to help students and teachers in the classroom. Teacher Howat Labrum has been kind enough to share a presentation covering a system of English tenses timelines and matrices that he has...
by Phil Williams | Dec 19, 2019 | General English
Seasons greetings from English Lessons Brighton! We’re days away from Christmas and I am officially on holiday. But not before a final report and some exercises to keep you busy. (Apologies if you’ve seen this late, it seems something went wrong with the...
by Phil Williams | Dec 10, 2019 | General English
It’s been a long time coming but The English Tenses Exercise Book is finally out – available now in paperback and eBook form. This is the first ELB exercise book, which has been in the works since I first wrote The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide...
by Phil Williams | Nov 19, 2019 | General English
I recently received a question about the gerund being, as one of many uses of the -ing form to be. This is an interesting study of how one form of a verb can have many different uses and entirely different grammatical functions. In this case, being may be part of a...
by Phil Williams | Nov 12, 2019 | Books, Exercises, Grammar
I’m delighted to announce that my latest English learning book is almost ready for release. This is my first exercise book, building on the success of the exercises on this website and the lessons provided in The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide. And...