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verb_tenses A1

Present Simple: Verb 'to be' (am, is, are)

Overview The verb `to be` is the most important verb in English. It is the first thing you learn. It is the foundation of almost every sentence. Think of it as the 'equal sign' in math. It connects your subject to a description or an identity. It does not sho...

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verb_tenses A1

Present Simple: Negative form with 'be'

Overview Welcome to the world of saying "no" with style. In English, the verb `be` is your best friend. It helps you describe who you are, where you are, and how you feel. But sometimes, you need to say what is NOT true. This is where the negative form comes i...

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questions_negations A1

Present Simple: Questions with 'be'

Overview Asking questions is how you survive in a new language. Imagine you are at a busy airport. You need to find your gate. You see a staff member. You want to ask, `Are you busy?` or `Is this the gate?` Without this grammar, you are just pointing and hopi...

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verb_tenses A1

Present Simple: Regular verbs with I/you/we/they

Overview Welcome to the most important tense in English. You use it every single day. It is the foundation of your English house. Think of it as your best friend. It helps you talk about your life. You use it for habits and routines. You use it for facts and s...

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verb_tenses A1

Present Simple: Third person singular (he/she/it) - adding -s/-es

Overview Welcome to one of the most famous rules in English. It is the "Third Person Singular" rule. You might know it as the "add an S" rule. It sounds simple, right? Just add one tiny letter. But this little letter is very powerful. It tells your listener ex...

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verb_tenses A1

Present Simple: Negative form with do/does not

Overview Saying "no" is a vital part of every language. You need it to express your dislikes. You use it to correct wrong information. It helps you set boundaries in your daily life. In English, we use the Present Simple negative for this. It is one of the fi...

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questions_negations A1

Present Simple: Questions with do/does

Overview Imagine you are at a party. You want to meet new people. You need to ask questions. In English, we use special helpers for this. These helpers are `do` and `does`. They are like the keys to a car. Without them, your question won't start. Most verbs i...

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verb_tenses A1

Present Continuous: Formation and basic use

Overview Imagine you are a movie director. You shout "Action!" and everything starts moving. The Present Continuous is your "Action!" tense. It describes things happening right this second. It is the grammar of the "now." You use it to talk about things in pr...

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verb_tenses A1

Present Continuous: Spelling rules for -ing form

Overview Welcome to the world of the Present Continuous! This tense is your best friend for talking about right now. It is the grammar of action. It is the grammar of movement. But there is a small catch. You cannot just slap `-ing` onto every word and call i...

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verb_tenses A1

Present Continuous: Negative and question forms

Overview You already know how to describe what is happening right now. You can say `I am eating` or `She is running`. But life isn't always about what we are doing. Sometimes, we need to talk about what we **aren't** doing. Other times, we need to ask our fri...

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verb_tenses A1

Present Continuous: Time expressions for 'now'

Overview Imagine you are standing in the middle of a busy city square. You look around and see a world in motion. A street performer is playing the guitar. A group of tourists is taking photos. A delivery driver is parking his bike. This is the world of the P...

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verb_tenses A1

Verb 'have': Present Simple forms

Overview Welcome to the world of `have`. This verb is your best friend in English. You will use it every single day. It is the king of possession. It tells people what you own. It also describes your family and your body. It even helps you talk about your hea...

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verb_tenses A1

Verb 'have': Questions and negatives

Overview You want to talk about your stuff. You want to ask about a friend's car. You need the verb `have`. It is one of the most common words in English. In the positive, it is simple. You say `I have a dog` or `She has a cat`. But things change when you wan...

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verb_tenses A1

Can: Ability in the present

Overview Welcome to your new favorite word: `can`. This tiny word is a powerhouse in English. It is your primary tool for talking about skills and abilities. Think of `can` as your "superpower" verb. It tells the world what you are capable of doing right now....

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verb_tenses A1

Can: Questions and negatives

Overview `Can` is like a Swiss Army knife for English. It is small but very powerful. You use it for many things every day. It shows what you are able to do. It also helps you ask for things politely. Think of it as your first step to real conversation. You w...

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verb_tenses A1

Can: Requests and permission

Overview Hey there! Ready to unlock a superpower? In English, the word `can` is like a magic key. It opens doors—literally! You use it to ask for things. You use it to see if an action is okay. It is one of the most common words you will ever use. Think of it...

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imperatives A1

Imperative: Positive commands and instructions

Overview Welcome to the world of imperatives. These are your 'action' words. Think of them as the bossy cousins of grammar. We use them to give orders or instructions. You also use them to give friendly advice. They are very direct and very simple. You do not...

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imperatives A1

Imperative: Negative commands

Overview Welcome to the world of negative commands! Think of this grammar as your personal "Stop" sign. It is the easiest way to tell someone what NOT to do. You use it every day. You see it on street signs. You hear it from your boss. You even say it to your...

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imperatives A1

Imperative: Using 'please' for politeness

Overview Welcome to the world of the polite imperative! In English, we use imperatives to give orders. But let's be honest. Nobody likes being told what to do without a little kindness. That is where the magic word `please` comes in. It is like a spoonful of...

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articles_determiners A1

Articles: Indefinite article 'a' and 'an'

Overview Welcome to the world of `a` and `an`. These tiny words are the glue of English. They help you talk about one thing without being specific. Think of them as the "random" buttons of grammar. You use them when any item will do. They are small but very p...

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articles_determiners A1

Articles: Definite article 'the'

Overview Welcome to the world of the most popular word in English: `the`. You see it everywhere. It is the definite article. This means it points to something specific. Think of it like a finger pointing at one exact thing. It is not just any thing. It is **t...

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articles_determiners A1

Articles: When to use 'a/an' vs 'the'

Overview Articles are the tiny words that act like pointers in English. They are like the salt in a recipe. You might not notice them when they are there. But you definitely notice when they are missing! We have three main options: `a`, `an`, and `the`. These...

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articles_determiners A2

Articles: Zero article with plural and uncountable nouns (general meaning)

Overview Welcome to the invisible side of English grammar. Most of the time, we focus on which words to add. We think about `a`, `an`, or `the`. But today, we are talking about the power of nothing. In English, the zero article is a real thing. It is not a mis...

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questions_negations A1

Wh-questions: What, Where, When, Who, Why, How

Overview Welcome to the world of `Wh-questions`! These are your best friends in English. They help you get information. Think of them as the keys to a treasure chest. Without them, you only get 'yes' or 'no' answers. That is pretty boring, right? These words...

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questions_negations A1

Negation: Using 'not' with different verbs

Overview Welcome to the world of saying "no." It is a superpower in any language. You need it to avoid bad coffee. You need it to decline awkward dates. In English, we use the word `not`. But `not` is a bit picky. It usually needs a friend to hold its h...

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pronouns A1

Subject pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they

Overview Welcome to the world of English! Today, we meet the VIPs of every sentence. These are subject pronouns. Think of them as the stars of the show. They do the work. They take the action. Without them, our sentences would feel very repetitive. Imagine sa...

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pronouns A1

Object pronouns: me, you, him, her, it, us, them

Overview Imagine you are at a busy coffee shop. You see a delicious chocolate muffin. You don't say "I want I." That sounds very strange. You say "I want `it`." That tiny word `it` is an object pronoun. These words are the quiet heroes of English. They help u...

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pronouns A1

Possessive adjectives: my, your, his, her, its, our, their

Overview Welcome to the world of ownership! Possessive adjectives are small but mighty words. They tell us who owns an object. Think of them as tiny name tags for your things. Without them, we would be very confused. Imagine saying "The car is the car of me."...

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pronouns A1

It and There: Basic uses for time, weather, and existence

Overview Welcome to the world of "empty" words. In English, every sentence needs a subject. You cannot just start with a verb like you might in some other languages. Sometimes, we don't have a real person or a specific thing doing the action. In these cases, w...

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prepositions A1

Prepositions of place: in, on, at (basic)

Overview Welcome to the world of spatial awareness. In English, we use three tiny words to tell people where things are: `in`, `on`, and `at`. They might look small, but they do a lot of heavy lifting. Think of them as your grammar GPS. Without them, your fri...

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