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When do we use ‘lend’ and when do we use ‘borrow’?🙏 Look at the images and complete the gap:⁠⁣ I __ Lucy’s umbrella to go shopping. It was pouring with rain! 1. lent⁣ 2. gave ⁣ 3. borrowed⁣ ⁣ 🌷 For more practice with ‘lend’ and ‘borrow’, visit our website. Link in bio.⁠ ⁣ ⁠⁣

‎📚 PARTS OF SPEECH Cover 👇 Lesson-1.1 : Parts of Speech and Kinds Lesson-1.2 : Noun and Kinds Lesson-1.3 : Pronoun and Kinds Lesson-1.4 : Verb and Kinds Lesson-1.5 : Adjective and Kinds Lesson-1.6 : Adverb and Kinds Lesson-1.7 : Preposition and Kinds Lesson-1.8 : Conjunction and Kinds Lesson-1.9 : Interjection and Kinds ‌‎

Torture 😰 Meaning 1. The act of inflicting severe physical or mental pain as a punishment or to extract information ⚖️ 2. Extreme physical or mental suffering 🤕 Examples The prisoner endured unimaginable torture during the interrogation. 🔒 Waiting for the exam results was pure torture for her. 📝😫 Other nuanced uses The movie vividly depicted the psychological torture experienced by the protagonist. 🎬🧠 Usage Notes Forms: torture (noun, verb), tortures, tortured, torturing 📝 Common collocations: endure torture, mental torture, physical torture 💪 Related phrases: a form of torture, the torture of waiting ⏳

📅 April 5, 2026 🌅 Phrase of the Day: "Reserved for a Rainy Day" - Meaning: - Represents the idea of saving resources or plans for future use. - Embodies preparation for unexpected challenges or needs. - Encouragement: - Inspires mindfulness about current resources and how they may serve us later. - Reminds us to appreciate what we have while being ready for the future 💧✨ 💭 Example: I’ve saved that gourmet meal kit for a special occasion, really keeping it reserved for a rainy day.

Present Simple vs Present Continuous (60 sec) ⏱️ Present Simple = routines/facts ✅ I study every day. ✅ She works in Addis. Present Continuous = now/temporary ✅ I am studying right now. ✅ She is working from home this week. Quick tip: every day / usually ➜ Simple now / today / this week ➜ Continuous Poll drill (choose 1): 1) Look! He ___ (run) 🚶 A) runs B) is running 2) My dad ___ (drive) to work every day. A) drives B) is driving 3) I ___ (learn) English this month. A) learn B) am learning Reply 1-3 (A/B). #LearnEnglish #Grammar #PresentSimple #PresentContinuous 📢 Made with Inside

Weekly Recap ✅ Top mistakes spotted this week 👇 1) He go ❌ → He goes ✅ 2) I am agree ❌ → I agree ✅ 3) She didn’t went ❌ → She didn’t go ✅ 4) Since 2 years ❌ → for 2 years ✅ / since 2023 ✅ 5) I have 25 years ❌ → I am 25 (years old) ✅ ⏱ Mixed Tense Speed Test (5 Q) Choose A/B/C. Answers in the next message. 1) By the time I arrived, they ____ dinner. A finish B had finished C finished 2) I ____ here since 2022. A live B lived C have lived 3) Look! It ____. A rains B is raining C rained 4) If I ____ more time, I would travel. A have B had C will have 5) She ____ to school yesterday. A goes B went C has gone Reply: 1B, 2C… 📢 Made with Inside

Sunday Speaking Challenge 🗣️ Describe your Sunday using these 5 verbs: make - do - have - get - go ✅ Write 5 short sentences (one for each verb) in the comments. Example: I make coffee. I do my laundry. I have lunch with my family. I get some rest. I go for a walk. Now it’s your turn👇 📢 Made with Inside

Weekend Micro-Lesson: “have” vs “have got” Meaning: Both = possess. ✅ I have a car. ✅ I’ve got a car. Common rules: - have got is more informal (very common in UK English). - In questions/negatives: Have you got…? / I haven’t got… Do you have…? / I don’t have… - For routines/actions, use have (not “have got”): ✅ I have breakfast at 7. ❌ I’ve got breakfast. Mini Drill (fill in): have / have got / has / has got 1) I ____ two sisters. 2) __ you __ any homework today? 3) She ____ a new phone. 4) We ____ time now-let’s go! 5) He ____ breakfast at 8 every day. 6) __ your brother __ a car? Answers: 1) have 2) Have…got 3) has got 4) have got 5) has 6) Has…got #English #Grammar #DailyEnglish #LearnEnglish

Irregular Verbs - Set #1 (swipe ➡️) 🧠✨ Card 1 GO - went - gone Example: I went to work early. Card 2 COME - came - come Example: She has come home. Card 3 SEE - saw - seen Example: Have you seen my keys? Card 4 TAKE - took - taken Example: He has taken the bus. Card 5 GIVE - gave - given Example: They were given advice. Card 6 EAT - ate - eaten Example: I’ve eaten already. Card 7 1‑Minute Self‑Test ⏱️ Write the past + past participle: 1) go → ____ / ____ 2) come → ____ / ____ 3) see → ____ / ____ 4) take → ____ / ____ 5) give → ____ / ____ 6) eat → ____ / ____ Card 8 Answers ✅ 1) went / gone 2) came / come 3) saw / seen 4) took / taken 5) gave / given 6) ate / eaten Want Set #2? Comment: SET 2 #English #IrregularVerbs #LearnEnglish #Grammar 📢 Made with Inside

Quick Video: Past Simple -ed pronunciation 3 sounds: ✅ /t/ after voiceless: worked, helped, watched ✅ /d/ after voiced sounds: played, cleaned, called ✅ /ɪd/ after /t/ or /d/: wanted, needed Mini “listening” quiz 🧠 Read the verb. Say the -ed sound: /t/, /d/, or /ɪd/. 1) laughed 2) opened 3) visited 4) stopped 5) changed Comment your answers like: 1)t 2)d 3)ɪd 4)t 5)d #English #PastSimple #Pronunciation #ListeningPractice

Mini Drill: Present Simple ✅ Choose the correct form of the verb. 1) I ____ to work at 8. (go) A) go B) goes 2) She ____ up early. (get) A) get B) gets 3) They ____ dinner at home. (make) A) make B) makes 4) He ____ the bus every day. (take) A) take B) takes 5) We ____ English after class. (study) A) study B) studies 6) My brother ____ coffee in the morning. (drink) A) drink B) drinks 7) The shop ____ at 9 a.m. (open) A) open B) opens 8) You ____ a great job. (do) A) do B) does 9) It ____ a lot in July. (rain) A) rain B) rains 10) Ana ____ TV at night. (watch) A) watch B) watches Reply with your answers (e.g., 1A 2B 3A…) #English #PresentSimple #Grammar #DailyEnglish #Quiz inside.ad

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South Africa leads other African countries in English proficiency, according to the EF SET, the world’s largest ranking of countries and regions by English skills. The 2025 assessment was based on the results of 2.2 million adults across 123 countries and regions. The EF SET is an online, adaptive English test that evaluates reading, listening, speaking, and writing abilities. Here are Africa’s top 10 countries in English proficiency.

Polite ways to ask questions 1) “Could you…?” Could you tell me where the bank is? 2) “Would you mind…?” Would you mind helping me for a minute? 3) “May I ask…?” May I ask what time the meeting starts? 4) “I was wondering if…” I was wondering if you’re free tomorrow. Tip: Add please + say Thank you. Quick quiz: Which is most polite? A) Give me your email. B) Could I have your email, please? #English #LearnEnglish #PoliteEnglish #Speaking