Beginner
Foundational English grammar for absolute beginners. Covers the present simple tense, basic nouns, articles, pronouns, essential prepositions, and simple sentence structure.
Learning Path Topics
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1Pronouns & Referencing
Subject Pronouns
I, you, he, she, it, we, they — the pronouns used as the subject of a verb.
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2Mechanics & Cohesion
Coordinating Conjunctions (and, but, or)
FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so — the conjunctions that join equal grammatical elements.
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3Prepositions & Phrasal Verbs
Prepositions of Place
In, on, at, under, behind, between — prepositions that describe where something is located.
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4Sentence Syntax & Transformation
Basic Sentence Structure (SVO)
English word order: Subject–Verb–Object, the fundamental pattern underlying all English sentences.
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5Adjectives & Adverbs (Modification)
Descriptive Adjectives
Adjectives that describe the qualities of a noun: big, happy, blue, expensive.
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6Tense & Aspect
Present Simple (To Be)
Learn the present simple form of the verb 'to be' (am, is, are) to describe identity, appearance, nationality, age, location, and feelings.
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7Pronouns & Referencing
Object Pronouns
Me, you, him, her, it, us, them — the pronouns used as the object of a verb or preposition.
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8Adjectives & Adverbs (Modification)
Possessive Adjectives
My, your, his, her, its, our, their — adjectives that show ownership before a noun.
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9Sentence Syntax & Transformation
Imperatives
Commands and instructions using the base verb form: Open the door. Don't be late.
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10Prepositions & Phrasal Verbs
Prepositions of Time
At (clock times), on (days/dates), in (months/years/periods) — the three core time prepositions.
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11Tense & Aspect
Present Simple
The Present Simple tense describes habits, routines, general truths, and fixed timetables. Learn the rules, spelling patterns, and signal words.
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12Adjectives & Adverbs (Modification)
Adverbs of Frequency
Always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never — adverbs that say how often something happens.
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13Sentence Syntax & Transformation
There is / There are
Introducing existence with there is (singular/uncountable) and there are (plural).
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14Nouns, Articles & Determiners
Common and Proper Nouns
Nouns name people, places, things, and ideas. Common nouns refer to general categories; proper nouns name specific, unique entities and are always capitalised.
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15Nouns, Articles & Determiners
Singular and Plural Nouns
English nouns change form from singular to plural following regular spelling rules. Learn all the key patterns and avoid common mistakes with irregular and uncountable nouns.
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16Nouns, Articles & Determiners
Indefinite Article (a / an)
Use 'a' before consonant sounds and 'an' before vowel sounds. The indefinite article introduces singular countable nouns for the first time or describes membership in a general class.
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17Nouns, Articles & Determiners
Definite Article (the)
The definite article 'the' is used when both speaker and listener know which specific thing is meant. Learn its eight key uses and common mistakes to avoid.
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18Nouns, Articles & Determiners
Zero Article
The zero article means using no article at all. Learn when English deliberately omits 'a', 'an', and 'the' — for general statements, proper nouns, languages, sports, and fixed phrases.
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19Nouns, Articles & Determiners
Cardinal Numbers
Cardinal numbers (1, 2, 3…) answer 'how many?' Learn to form and use numbers from 1 to one million, including spelling rules for teens and tens.
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20Nouns, Articles & Determiners
Demonstratives (this, that, these, those)
Demonstratives (this, that, these, those) point to specific nouns by indicating nearness or distance and singular or plural number. Master their use as both determiners and pronouns.
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21Nouns, Articles & Determiners
Ordinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers (first, second, third…) express position or order. Learn their formation from cardinals, irregular forms (fifth, eighth, twelfth), and how to use them for dates, floors, and sequences.