by Phil Williams | Jul 30, 2013 | Definitions, Grammar, Words
Particularly and in particular are used in English when we want to highlight something important, or individual. Both uses of particular have the same meaning, but are used in different ways. We could also say in specific and specifically (which is more formal but has...
by Phil Williams | Jun 30, 2013 | Definitions, General English
Often, the gap between intermediate and advanced use of English is knowing the subtle differences between almost identical words and phrases. One example is the difference between the word few and the phrase a few. Both can, essentially, refer to the same number, but...
by Phil Williams | Apr 16, 2013 | Definitions, Exercises, Reading Exercise
A brief description of the Brighton Festival and Brighton Fringe. For general information or as reading practice for learners of English. I’ve included some descriptions of the language in use below to help develop vocabulary skills. For anyone lucky enough to...
by Phil Williams | Apr 8, 2013 | Definitions, Grammar
Reflexive pronouns are used in English to refer to a noun, adjective, adverb or pronoun when the subject is the same as the object in a clause. Here’s an example: Bob dresses himself. The subject, Bob does the action to him, also the subject, but the pronoun...
by Phil Williams | Mar 12, 2013 | Definitions, Exercises, Grammar
Adjectives and adverbs are describing words. They add details to other components of a sentence. They can be used in a variety of ways, and some uses have regional variations. Generally, however, the simplest way to think of them is that adjectives describe nouns...