Bake a Perfect Loaf: English tenses exercise
I always try to make exercises that use relevant everyday language, and today I thought I’d share an English tenses exercise all about baking bread. It’s a topical subject right now, with people in isolation and baking bread at home – but it’s...Updating ELB for the Changing World
As we’re living in interesting times right now I’d like to let you know where I am at personally and with this website and our publications. But first of all, great thanks to those who have already sent me supportive emails – it means a lot to know...
Forming Polite Questions and Requests
As this website has become more popular, I’ve received an increasing number of questions and requests for assistance. It’s always good to hear from readers, as I know there is always more to explain, or different ways to explain things, and also because it exposes...Pre-Intermediate Mixed Tenses Exercise: Simple or Continuous?
I had a few responses to The English Tenses Exercise Book from readers who would like more material for beginners. My material is usually aimed at intermediate or advanced students, as they are who I most commonly teach, but I would be happy to produce some more...Howat Labrum’s Tense Mapping for English Exercises
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...
Seasons greetings from ELB! (and some Xmas Exercises)
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...
Out now: The English Tenses Exercise Book!
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...
Different uses of the word ‘being’
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...
Coming soon: The English Tenses Exercise Book!
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...Want to Master English?
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