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Grammar Café


Grammar Café: Past Perfect vs. Past Simple
Today’s Special is for B2 level learners who want to feel more confident with Past Perfect and Past Simple . What’s the Past Simple? We use the Past Simple to talk about an action that finished at a specific time in the past. Structure: Subject + Verb 2 (the past form) Quick Espresso Tip: Verb 2 is the simple past form — not the past participle ( Verb 3 )! Examples of Verb 2: work → worked visit → visited eat → ate go → went Examples: I visited London last year. She f


The 10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes (Even Advanced Learners Make)
If you think grammar mistakes are just for beginners, then think again. Even fluent, confident English users slip up from time to time — especially when speaking fast or writing quickly. The key is to notice the patterns and fix them one by one. Here are ten common grammar mistakes we hear all the time, even from advanced learners — plus how to get them right every time. 1. "I look forward to meet you" I look forward to meeting you. "Look forward to" is followed by a noun o
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