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Smiling young man at university wears headphones, on his way to English class for adults at the British Council

Date: 19 February 2025 - 06:24

English verbs with to or -ing – when do you use them?

Learn when to use gerunds (-ing) or infinitives (to) in English sentences. Expert teachers share free tips on English grammar

Asian man and woman discuss their English vocabulary lessons at the British Council Library

Date: 19 February 2025 - 06:23

How to talk about the future: English vocabulary tips you need to know

Learn how to talk about your future plans and predictions. English vocabulary, grammar tips and clear examples, from expert English teachers

Professional Asian man at his disk reads article on how to signoff different kinds of emails in English

Date: 19 February 2025 - 06:21

How to sign off an email in English

Learn how to sign off emails properly for different people—bosses, friends, or colleagues. Get expert tips from an experienced English teacher to avoid mistakes.

Smiling Asian university students in headphones on her way to English classes for Adults, British Council

Date: 19 February 2025 - 06:19

Second Conditional made simple: Speak English with confidence

Learn how to use the second conditional in English. Practical grammar examples and simple explanations to improve your communication skills

Two Asian woman laugh as they use a desktop computer together in English class for Adults, British Council

Date: 19 February 2025 - 06:17

Learn how to double your English vocabulary instantly, with prefixes

Sound more fluent and confident when you speak English, with English prefix examples, spelling tips, and expert advice on how to use prefixes

Southeast Asian man confidently looks at the camera

Date: 19 February 2025 - 05:57

How to use the model verb ‘should’ to sound fluent in English conversation

Learn how to use the English verbs should, must, and ought to. Get clear, simple grammar advice from expert English teachers at the British Council.

Women buys fabric, using English she learnt in classes for adults at the British Council

Date: 19 February 2025 - 05:54

When to use ‘how much’ in English? When to use ‘how many’?

Is it ‘How much?’ or ‘How many’? Learn English grammar tips and sound more fluent. Tips from expert English teachers

Confident schoolgirl at her desk in British Council English classes for Primary school age kids

Date: 19 February 2025 - 05:50

How to help your pre-school child learn English: 6 clever tips to try at home

You can help your preschool and primary school children learn English. Try these clever tips and free activities from expert English teachers

Asian primary student and her mother use flashcards from the British Council, to learn English

Date: 19 February 2025 - 05:46

Try these 3 easy methods to improve your child’s English vocabulary

3 easy tips to help your child learn English vocabulary words, from expert English teachers at the British Council

Southeast Asian children watch English TV programme on their tablet

Date: 19 February 2025 - 05:43

Can my young child learn English by watching television?

Video and TV can help your children learn English – but you need to know how to use them wisely. Here are tips from expert English teachers

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