Language? As T.S. Eliot put it, “I gotta use words when I talk to you.” I’ve tried everything else, from bananas to quasars, and I’m bound to say he got it right. We’ve got words, and we’ve got the way the words get put together. And then there’s the way we actually say them when we’re speaking.
I’ve put a few things together here, especially on the way words get put together (aka grammar), and I’m generally quite a good bet if you’re looking for a clear explanation for any particular problems you’re having.
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09 June 2026
Have studied or have been studying? Why your textbook may be wrong | ENGLISH IN CONTEXT
Examines a group of verbs (live, work, study, teach, speak) for which the present perfect simple and...
09 June 2026
"Some" or "any"? The rule your textbook gets wrong 20% of the time | ENGLISH IN CONTEXT
Explains why the standard rule for "some" and "any" — some for positive statements, any for questions...
23 April 2026
Transformational-Generative Grammar: A Practical Introduction
A digital flipbook providing a practical introduction to transformational-generative grammar, covering...
09 June 2026
It hasn't rained or hasn't been raining for a week | both correct? ENGLISH IN CONTEXT
Explains why both 'it hasn't rained for a week' and 'it hasn't been raining for a week' are grammatically...
23 April 2026
Curated Grammar Livestream: Your Questions Answered
A curated playlist of grammar livestreams answering learner questions on a wide range of topics including...
09 June 2026
You cannot say may you | or can you? Good and bad language teaching | ENGLISH IN CONTEXT
Uses the example of 'may you' to illustrate good and bad language teaching practice. Explains the correct...
09 June 2026
Gone to or been to? What most textbooks get wrong | ENGLISH IN CONTEXT
Corrects the widespread textbook misconception that 'been to' always means 'gone and come back'. Explains...
09 June 2026
She answered every question correctly and still failed the test | ENGLISH IN CONTEXT
A listening comprehension exercise in which a student answers every question correctly and still fails...
23 April 2026
An Introduction to Transformational Grammar: The Present Simple Tense & Basic Sentence Structure (Video Series)
A video series introducing transformational grammar at beginner to intermediate level, covering basic...
23 April 2026
An Introduction to Transformational Grammar: The Present Simple Tense & Basic Sentence Structure
A full-length introduction to transformational grammar covering basic sentence structure, the present...
