Download English grammar and irregular verbs reference to your computer
Using English offers two free software programs to make the lives of English students easier. The first one is English Language Glossary Browser, with a comprehensive list of grammar terms. The glossary will be useful for learners of all levels since it explains how to use each language function from basic to advanced, and even presents cross-reference entries for further learning.
After you download the software you’ll need to unzip it. In the unzipped folder, click GLOSSARY to install.
The other program is Irregular Verb List Viewer which shows the past and participle forms for a ton of English verbs, as well as the verb definitions.
This one also needs to be unzipped after downloading. To install, open the unzipped folder and click on SETUP (Setup Launcher.)
Reading radio scripts can help you learn English prepositions and articles
English definite and indefinite articles are easy to learn, but using them is a different story: in many sentences where we’d use articles in our native language, they’re not used in English and vice-versa. Prepositions… can be even worse.
At Skip`s Radio Scripts you’ll find an interesting way to learn more about article 
and preposition usage: by reading actual scripts of radio shows based on famous movies like Casablanca (no audio.) The scripts use color to highlight all the articles and some prepositions in the text in order to capture the reader’s attention. According to the site’s creator, taking notice of where and when these little words are employed may be more useful for learning then memorizing grammar rules. In addition, you’ll also be doing some reading and being exposed to new vocabulary. On the screen, a floating English-English dictionary can help with difficult words.
Currently, there are 4 scripts (Casablanca, It’s a Wonderful Life, The Time Machine and The Maltese Falcon), each one divided into smaller parts to make reading easier. Recommended for intermediate level and above.
Present Perfect: a detailed explanation (in English)
The Present Perfect is, for many people, one of the toughest English verb tenses to master. Teachers know that, and prof. Colin Mahoney prepared several pages with great explanations to help students out. Click directly on the links below to reach the pages:
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Skillswise BBC: basic English grammar with exercises
BBC offers Skillswise, a mini portal with several well organized activities for English learners. One of the highlights is the Grammar section, which currently has 11 lessons with factsheet, game, quiz and exercise worksheet. A few topics: adverbs, personal pronouns and adjectives.
Also very nice is the Spelling section, which talks about Letter Patterns such as sight, bright, light, etc. If you visit Skillswise, make sure you take a look at all the sections - the whole site has a pleasant feel and the content is good without being excessive.
English Works: basic English grammar with exercises
English Works offers at least three interesting areas for basic and intermediate level English students: Grammar, with basic grammar explanations; Vocabulary, with tips and useful links to help you improve your English vocabulary; and Exercises, with a collection of exercises and readings. Worth taking a look.
ELC Study Zone: basic English grammar and reading exercises
ELC Study Zone has great resources for beginners or for people who just want to brush up their grammar skills - check out the grammar lessons and exercises at 330 Grammar and 410 Grammar. The explanation on Present Perfect, at 330, is especially recommended.
See also texts with comprehension exercises for Basic levels at 330 Reading and 410 Reading, .
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