Grammar
So, Too, Neither, Either: Additions and Agreeing in English
Hello and welcome to English Outside the Box’s official new look. What do you think? It’s been a little quiet around here (sincerest apologies) because I’ve been waiting to upload this newest “5 Minute English” post on the new and improved website and blog. I would love to invite you to have a look around…
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5 English Phrasal Verbs with LAY
Today’s lesson was inspired by Instagram, specifically by a post I did last week about the verbs LIE and LAY. LIE versus LAY. I hear this mistake happen all the time, even amongst native speakers! Some more examples: I was lying on my bed while reading the news today. While I was laying down my blanket…
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Understand REAL conditionals in English
(EXAMPLE 1)This post is helpful if you want to improve your English. If you are reading this post, you are probably studying English. If you are not studying English, you are a fellow teacher or just an English lover. (EXAMPLE 2) If you continue reading this post, you will better understand the real conditionals in…
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Idioms, Phrasal Verbs + more with PEEL
As you have learned along your English journey, words in English can have multiple meanings, be used in different contexts, and have completely different meanings when part of an idiom or phrasal verb. During breakfast the other day, I was peeling my banana and had a thought about the many different uses of the word…
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How to Use the Perfect Tense (s) in English
Ah, the perfect tenses. Many people would disagree that these tenses are not”perfect” because they actually cause a lot of confusion and difficulty with learning and understanding English. However, they don’t need to be confusing and I am here today to help you understand each of the 6 perfect tenses. I will explain the structure,…
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