English grammar
About this book
This book explains English grammar in a simple way. It is made for adults who are learning English, from beginner level (A1) to upper intermediate level (B2).
Read it in your own language
You can translate every article into your own language. Click the translate button at the top of the article. The explanations are translated, but the English examples stay in English. This way, you understand the rule and still see how English looks.
What the colours and signs mean
| Sign | Meaning |
| Blue words | The important part of the example. Look at these words first. |
| ✓ Green | A correct sentence. |
| ✗ Red | A common mistake. Do not copy these sentences. |
| 💡 | A tip that helps you remember. |
How the book is organised
- Nouns, articles, pronouns, adjectives and adverbs: the words in a sentence and their forms.
- Verbs and tenses, modal verbs: how to talk about the present, the past and the future.
- Prepositions: small words for time, place and movement.
- Sentence structure: word order, questions, negative sentences and longer sentences.
- Spelling and punctuation: capital letters, commas, apostrophes and spelling rules.
- Common mix-ups: words that are easy to confuse, like make and do.
Where should I start?
If you are a beginner, start with these articles: Personal pronouns, Present simple, A or an? and Word order: subject, verb, object. Then read English tenses: an overview.
You do not need to read the book from start to finish. Look up the topic you need, when you need it.
British English
This book uses British English spelling, for example colour and centre. American English is also correct. See the article British and American English.
Help us make the book better
At the end of each article, you can tell us if the article was helpful. We read all the answers and update the book.