instead of that-clauses. We often use so after believe, hope, expect, imagine, suppose, guess, reckon, think, be afraid, instead of repeating...

We usually say that something is made of a particular material. Most things seem to be made of plastic these days. All our furniture is made of...

These two varieties of English are very similar. There are a few differences of grammar and spelling, and rather more differences of vocabulary...

non-progressive verbs Some verbs are not used in progressive forms (see progressive 2: non-progressive verbs), even if the meaning is one for...

forms Progressive verb forms (also called ‘continuous’ forms) are made with be + -ing. I am waiting for the shops to open, (present progressive)...

1 ask and ask for Ask for: ask somebody to give something Ask without for. ask somebody to tell something. Compare: – Don’t ask me for...

1 for We use for for duration – to say how long something lasts. for + period of time I studied the guitar for three years at school. That...

1 reactions and feelings: pleased to see you Infinitives are often used after adjectives describing reactions and feelings. I’m pleased to see...

Compare: a book for children about Africa and its people./a textbook on African history. a conversation about money./a lecture on economics. We...