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Grammar in Use: Mastering the past continuous.

Want to paint a picture of the past in progress? This audio will guide you through the power of the past continuous tense. Learn how to talk about actions that were happening at a particular moment in the past or ongoing activities when something else occurred. Discover how to use it to describe simultaneous events and set the scene for your stories.

Get ready to bring your past narratives to life with this essential grammar skill!

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Grammar in Use: Mastering the past simple.

Get ready to talk about yesterday and all that came before! Unit 3 is your key to mastering the past simple tense. This podcast focuses on how to use this fundamental tense to describe actions that are finished. You'll learn how to form the past simple for both regular and irregular verbs.

Whether you're solidifying your understanding of basic grammar or tackling those tricky irregular verbs, this episode will give you the confidence to talk about past events clearly and accurately.

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This second episod extensively explores the multifaceted word "cheers," tracing its linguistic origins from the Old French term for "face" to its diverse modern applications. It details the semantic evolution of "cheer" from describing outward appearance and inner states to signifying joy, hospitality, and encouragement.

It examines the interjection "cheers!" as a toast, its historical context rooted in ancient libations and social customs, and its various equivalents across different languages and cultures, noting unique etiquette. Furthermore, it highlights the contemporary usage of "cheers" in British English as an informal "thank you" or "goodbye," contrasting it with American English conventions, and discusses related words and phrases. Finally, it outlines the etiquette associated with toasting and share miscellaneous facts about the enduring significance of "cheers" in language and culture.

What are your thoughts on this word? Share your feedback and let us know if you feel more comfortable using it!

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