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Check out our grammar and vocabulary courses below and choose the one that suits you the most. All of our classes include the following:
- Videos
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- Weekly quizzes
- A final exam
- A weekly private class with a teacher
- Technical support
ADVANCED C1-C2 · 4 WEEKS · $25
Emphasize your expression
Inversion is a powerful linguistic tool that allows for sentence restructuring to emphasize specific elements within a sentence. This course delves into the fascinating world of inversion occurring after negative expressions, such as "never," "not only," and "little."
In this course, you will explore the various ways in which inversion can be used to enhance the impact of negative statements, reinforce restrictions, and add emphasis to a sentence. By understanding and mastering the principles of inversion after negative expressions, you will develop a sophisticated and nuanced command of English grammar.
The effects of inversion after adverbials of frequency, such as "never" and "seldom” are as follows:
- Never have I witnessed such a remarkable display of talent.
- Seldom do we encounter such genuine kindness in today's world.
INTERMEDIATE · B2 · 6 WEEKS · $40
In this comprehensive course, you will delve into the intricacies of English verb tenses and develop a solid understanding of their usage. Through engaging lessons, interactive exercises, and practical examples, you will gain confidence in expressing yourself accurately in different time frames. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, this course will equip you with the skills to navigate the complexities of verb tenses effectively. Examples: :
Simple Present Tense
- She reads books every day.
Present Continuous Tense
- I am currently studying for my exams.
Present Perfect Tense
- They have already finished their homework.
Present Perfect Continuous
- He has been working on this assignment all day.
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED B2-C2 · 6 WEEKS · $28
In this comprehensive course, you will delve into the usage and nuances of the active and passive voices in English. Understanding when and how to use each voice is essential for effective communication. Through engaging lessons, interactive exercises, and practical examples, you will develop a solid grasp of the active and passive voices, including their applications in different contexts.
The active voice is used when the subject does the action.
- A man delivered a pizza.
The passive voice is used when the subject is the recipient of the action.
- A pizza was delivered.
Is it always necessary to mention the “doer” of the action?
- The thief was arrested.
Why do we sometimes emphasize the recipient of the action?
In this course, the use of each voice is explained in detail.
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED B2-C2 · 9 WEEKS · $48
Modal and semi-modal verbs and expressions serve as auxiliary verbs that alter or qualify the meaning of a main verb, conveying notions of possibility, necessity, ability, obligation, permission, willingness, or expectation.
Modal verbs include the following:
- Can, could, may, might, shall, should, will, would, and must.
Semi-modal verbs include the following:
- Dare, ought to, had better, have to, need, used to and would rather.
Other modal expressions include the following:
- To be able to, to be due to, to be allowed to, etc.
These patterns convey the following meanings:
Possibility and certainty
- It may rain tomorrow, so you should bring an umbrella.
- He must be at the meeting. He never misses it.
ADVANCED C1-C2 · 5 WEEKS · $25
Welcome to our comprehensive course on the present subjunctive, past subjunctive, and imperative mood. Embark on a transformative journey as you delve into the intricacies of these linguistic constructs and unlock their potential to express importance, recommendations, wishes, unreality, contradiction, imagination and commands.
The present subjunctive
The present subjunctive is used to talk about importance, recommendations or wishes. The infinitive without to is used. For example
- It's important that you be here on time.
The past subjunctive: the unreal past
The unreal past is also known as the past subjunctive. The unreal past is the use of a past tense to talk about an unreal or unlikely situation in the present.
- If I knew the answer to this question, I would tell you.
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED B2-C2 · 10 WEEKS · $54
In addition to modal and semi-modal verbs and expressions, other parts of speech, such as adjectives, adverbs, and nouns, can also modify or enhance the meaning of main verbs and entire sentences. These versatile elements convey concepts of possibility, necessity, ability, obligation, permission, willingness, or expectation. This engaging course thoroughly explores the utilization of various parts of speech in the context of modality, covering in-depth examples and practical applications of how these linguistic components contribute to expressing and understanding different shades of meaning.
Here are example sentences showcasing how different parts of speech can be used to express modality under each of the headings you provided:
Willingness, Offers, and Requests:
- Adjective: I am willing to help you with your project.
- Adverb: She willingly offered to assist in organizing the event.
- Noun: With great willingness, she volunteered to help the needy.
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED B2-C2 · 9 WEEKS · $48
This comprehensive course offers students a holistic understanding of verb usage by integrating the twelve verb tenses, time expressions, and the subtleties of subjunctive and imperative moods. Through an immersive learning experience, students will gain a thorough command of verb structures and their nuanced applications.
Throughout the course, you'll delve into the intricacies of the following verb tenses:
Present Simple
- She always drinks tea in the morning.
Present Continuous
- I am currently studying for my exams.
Present Perfect
- They have already finished their project.
Present Perfect Continuous
- He has been working on this assignment all day.