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How to speak correct English?

Lessons in English grammar to help you speak and write correct English and avoid common mistakes in English. Visit us at www.BodhiSutra.com or call at +91-11-41170801/41170802 to speak fluent English through one on one speaking classes on phone.

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35. How to use 'there is', 'there are'?

How to speak correct English? ·

2019/11/29

'There is' or 'there are' is used to signify the presence of something in a particular setting. It means something exists. For example: There are seven days in a week. There is a tree near my house. There is a cat in my cupboard. There is an ant in my food. www.BodhiSutra.com | +91-11-41170801/41170802 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodhisutra/message

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00:01:34

34. How to offer something - using 'would you like to'?

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2019/11/29

When we offer someone something, we use 'would you like to'. It's a polite way of asking if someone wants something. For example: Would you like a cup of coffee? Would you like to come for a walk? Would you like to catch a movie? www.BodhiSutra.com | +91-11-41170801/41170802 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodhisutra/message

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00:02:15

33. How to use 'has to', 'had to' and 'have to'?

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2019/11/29

"Has/Have to" or "Had to" means you have to do something and you have no choice. You cannot choose to not do it. It is compulsory. It can also mean a firm plan (I have to reach Mumbai on Monday.) You have to finish this by Monday. He had to work in his father's shop as a kid. I have to finish my work today. I have to go Delhi tomorrow. www.BodhiSutra.com | +91-11-41170801/41170802 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodhisutra/message

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00:03:03

32. How to use 'should' and 'shouldn't'

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2019/11/29

"Should" indicates strong advice. Should means - Do this. "Shouldn't" indicates that it is advisable not to do something. Shouldn't means - Don't do this. Both "should" and "shouldn't" are slightly weaker in force than "must" and "mustn't" You should work hard. He shouldn't take his parents for granted. www.BodhiSutra.com | +91-11-41170801/41170802 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodhisutra/message

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00:03:40

31. How to use 'mustn't' and 'needn't?'

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2019/11/29

Mustn't indicates that it is necessary that a particular task is NOT done - because if it is done, it can have negative consequences. Mustn't basically means - Don't do it. Needn't means a particular task is not necessary to be done but if it is done, no negative consequences follow. Needn't means - No need to do it but even if you do, it's ok. You mustn't smoke but you needn't exercise for five hours daily. Both of you needn't come but you mustn't miss the submission

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00:03:26

30. Where to use 'must' or 'mustn't'?

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2019/11/28

Must and mustn't are used to express necessity or an obligation, something that should be done, something this is compulsory to do. For example: You must work hard. People must understand their responsibilities. You mustn't smoke. The government mustn't become arrogant. He has to work 14 hours a day. Visit us at www.BodhiSutra.com | Call us at +91-11-41170801/41170802 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodhisutra/message

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00:02:36

29. How to use Can and Could?

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2019/11/28

Both 'can' and 'could' are used to express capability, ask for permission or make requests. But, there are certain differences: Expressing capability: While expressing capability, 'can' denotes present capability (I can run 5 kilometers in 10 minutes) while 'could' represents past capability (I could run 5kms in 10 mins). Examples: I can lift 200 kgs. I could lift 500 kgs when I was young. She can ride a camel. She could ride an elephant as a kid. Asking Permissions or Making Requests While

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00:02:35

28. How to use 'may' and 'might'?

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2019/11/28

May is used to ask for permission or denote a possibility of something happening. Might is used to express remote possibility of something happening. Please note that while both 'may' and 'might' are used to express possibility, there is a difference of degree. When the possibility of something happening is clearly low, we use 'might'. Examples: I may go to Delhi tomorrow. It might rain today. May I ask a question? Visit us at www.BodhiSutra.com | Call us at +91-11-41170801/41170802 ---

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27. How to talk future plans using Present Continuous...

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2019/11/28

A significant usage of Present Continuous Tense is to tell about the future plans. For example: I am visiting the dentist tomorrow. She is going to get married next month. Normally, Present Continuous Tense talks about actions that are going on right now (I am reading a book), but it can also be used to talk about future - as shown in the examples above. Visit us at www.BodhiSutra.com | Call us at +91-11-41170801/41170802 --- Send in a voice message:

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26. How to use Present Perfect Tense in Passive Voice?

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2019/11/28

Present Perfect Tense is used in passive voice to describe actions that have been completed but the doer was not important. For example: The grounds have been prepared. The lunch has been laid out. Has/have been + verb III form: that's the structure of present perfect tense in passive voice. It is used to talk about actions which are completed and connected to the present but in passive voice - the action more important than the doer. Visit us at www.BodhiSutra.com | Call us at

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00:02:29

25. How to use Passive Voice in Present Continuous...

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2019/11/28

Passive voice means the action is important and the doer is not. Passive voice is used with Present Continuous Tense to describe actions that are happening now where the action is important and not the doer. For example: The house is being painted. The ground is being prepared for the magic show. is/are being + verb III form - this is the structure for passive voice sentences in present continuous tense. This is used to describe an action that's happening but with focus firmly on action while

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00:02:15

24. How to talk about past and present habits?

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2019/11/28

For current habits, we use present simple tense: He runs fast. He gets up early everyday. For past habits, we use 'used to', for example: He used to get up early. Let's take some more examples: Sudhir plays cricket vs Sudhir used to play cricket. Sanju plays guitar. Sanju used to play Tabla as a child. Sushil is a professor now. He used to be a bright student as a child. Simple Present Tense (Verb I form) = current habits or routine, and, 'Used to + Verb I form' = past habits or

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00:02:48

23. Where to use Passive Voice?

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2019/11/28

Passive Voice is used to describe an action where the action is important and the doer is not. In such sentences, the subject is usually the action itself and not the doer. For example: This office is cleaned everyday. The chips are made of potatoes. This house was built in 1970. The radar was invented long back. These are the examples of Passive Voice. In Present Tense, you'd use is/are+III form while in Past Tense, you'd use was/were+III form. You use Passive Voice when the action is more

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22. Where to use Present Perfect Continuous Tense?

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2019/11/28

Present Perfect Continuous Tense tells us about something that has been happening for a while and is still continuing now. For example: He is singing vs He has been singing for 20 minutes. Hari is cooking rice vs Hari has been cooking rice for half an hour. Present Perfect Continuous tense essentially conveys two ideas: a) Something is happening, and, b) The duration for which it has been happening. Thus when you want to convey for how long a continuous action has been going on, use has/have been +

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21. Where to use Present Simple Tense and where to...

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2019/11/28

Present Simple Tense talks about how something or someone is while Present Perfect Tense tells you how something has been for a while. For example: I am in Simla vs I have been in Simla for a week. Sushil is the president vs Sushil has been the president for two years. Simple Present (I am in Simla) states how or what something is while Present Perfect with been (I have been in Simla for a week) states for how long has a situation existed. Usual rules of for (duration of time - for two hours, for a

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00:02:18

20. How to use 'have ever' or 'have never'?

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2019/11/27

"Have ever" - is used to ask questions about whether someone has done some activity at anytime in the past till the current moment. "Have never" is used to state that you have not done something even once at anytime in the past till the current moment. This episode explains the usage of 'have ever' and 'have never'. www.BodhiSutra.com | +91-11-41170801/41170802 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodhisutra/message

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19. How to use 'yet'?

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2019/11/27

Yet means till the present moment. 'Yet' is typically used to talk about things that havent been completed (or started) till the present moment. This episode talks about usage of 'yet' and explains it with simple examples. www.BodhiSutra.com | +91-11-41170801/41170802 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodhisutra/message

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18. How to use 'already' with 'has/have'?

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2019/11/27

"Already" here, signifies something which has happened before its expected time and is connected to the present. We use just to talk about things that have happened a little while ago while we use already to talk about things that have happened before someone expected them to. This expectation could either be clearly mentioned or it could be implied and understood in the way conversation is happening. Visit us at BodhiSutra.com and call us at +91-11-41170801/41170802 to know more about how we can

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17. How to use just with has/have?

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2019/11/27

We use just with has/have to describe actions that has happened a little while ago. It essentially talks about things that have just completed and you are connecting them to the present. This episode talks about using just with has/have and explains the usage with easy examples. Follow us for more grammar tips and visit us at BodhiSutra.com or call us at 91-11-41170801/41170802 to know how we can help you speak and write impressive English. --- Send in a voice message:

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16. Where to use Past Simple vs Past Continuous Tenses?

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2019/11/27

Simple Past is used to talk about an action that was completed at some time in the past. Past Continuous is used to talk about some action that was in the process of being completed at some point in time in the past. This episode discusses the usage of Past Simple and Past Continuous with easy examples. Visit us at BodhiSutra.com for more info and call us at +91-11-41170801/41170802 to know more about how can we help you speak and write great English. --- Send in a voice message:

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