Advanced Passive Structures

Advanced Grammar C1

In this article, Advanced Grammar C1 learners study advanced passive structures.

You will learn how voice changes the focus from doer to receiver or from receiver to doer.

The key question is: Should the sentence focus on who did the action or what received the action?

Fronting and Emphasis in English

Advanced Grammar C1

In this article, Advanced Grammar C1 learners study fronting and emphasis.

You will learn how advanced word order creates emphasis and formal style.

The key question is: Which part of the sentence deserves extra attention?

The main rule to remember is: Use emphasis carefully: move or restructure only the part of the sentence that deserves special attention.

Modal Verbs of Deduction

Upper Intermediate Grammar B2

In this article, Upper Intermediate Grammar B2 learners study modal verbs of deduction.

You will learn how must, might, could, may, and can't express logical guesses from evidence.

The key question is: How certain is the speaker based on the evidence?

Modal Verbs of Obligation

Upper Intermediate Grammar B2

In this article, Upper Intermediate Grammar B2 learners study modal verbs of obligation.

You will learn how must, have to, need to, should, and ought to express rules and necessity.

The key question is: Is the sentence about a rule, a duty, advice, or lack of necessity?

Modal Verbs of Permission

Upper Intermediate Grammar B2

In this article, Upper Intermediate Grammar B2 learners study modal verbs of permission.

You will learn how can, could, may, and might ask for or give permission with different levels of formality.

The key question is: Is the speaker asking permission casually, politely, or formally?