Present Perfect Simple (subject + has/have + v3 + object) We use the present perfect simple to refer to events at an unspecified time in the past which are relevant and important now. The higher temperatures have already had dramatic effects on the planet. We often use this form to talk about experiences in life... Continue Reading →
Used to and Would and Past Simple
Used to We often use used to (+ infinitive) instead of the past simple to refer to past habits, routines and states, especially when the habit or routine does not happen any more or when the state is no longer true. There used to be many trees in the village. Jackie used to have three... Continue Reading →
Past Simple and Past Continuous
Past Simple (Subject + V2 + object) We usually use the past simple to refer to events or states in the past, or to repeated past actions. He had many responsibilities. I went to the cinema three times last week. Past Continuous (Subject + was/were + V4 + object) We use the past continuous to... Continue Reading →
Present Simple and Present Continuous
Present Simple (subject + v1/v5 + object) We use the present simple: to refer to scientific facts and universal truths Water boils at 100 °C. The sun rises in the east. to refer to specific routines or habits I wake up at six o’ clock every morning. with adverbs of frequency We usually smile because... Continue Reading →
New Electronic Media
The text 'New Electronic Media', taken from Mass Communication Theory by Denis McQuail, features in B.Ed. 1st Year’s General English book (Tribhuvan University). The key takeaways from the text are as follows: telematic media = combination of telecommunications and informatics visual display unit (television screen) linked to a computer network The main features of new media:decentralization... Continue Reading →
Diasporas and Language
The text "Diasporas and Language", taken from Diasporas: Concepts, Intersections, Identities by Jaine Beswick in Kim Knott and Sean MacLoughlin, Eds., features in B.Ed. 1st Year’s General English book (Tribhuvan University). The key takeaways from the text are as follows: ‘Diaspora’ – Greek word (‘dia’ = across; ‘speirein’ = scattering) Modern meaning = a body of... Continue Reading →
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