Grammar
Short lessons with examples, plus drills and mini‑quizzes. Start with the overview, then dive into lessons.
Grammar at a glance
A quick cheat sheet. It’s intentionally simplified—use it as a map, then learn details through examples.
Word order
SVO
English is usually Subject–Verb–Object (SVO): ‘I (S) eat (V) rice (O)’.
Articles / Gender / Cases
Articles: YesGender: NoneCases: 0
Verbs
Verbs change a little (I walk / he walks). Tenses are shown with endings and helper verbs.
Plurals
Often add -s/-es (book → books).
Politeness
Politeness is mostly vocabulary and tone (please / could you…).
Fast tips
- Learn common helper verbs: be / do / can.
- Practice question word order: Do you…? / Can you…?
Lessons
Basic word order (SVO)
English is usually Subject–Verb–Object.
The verb ‘to be’ (am/is/are)
Use am/is/are to describe identity, states, and locations.
Negation (not / don’t)
Use not, don’t/doesn’t, and can’t for common negation.
Grammar overview (quick cheat sheet)
A high-level map of how this language works.
Word order basics
Where the verb usually goes, and what changes it.
Articles (a/the) style words
Whether you need ‘a/the’-type words, and how to get started.
Asking questions
Yes/no questions and common question words.
Negation (saying ‘not’)
How to say ‘not / don’t / can’t’ at a basic level.
Verbs: the first 10 you should learn
A study strategy for verbs that unlock real sentences.
Politeness & formality
How to sound polite without overthinking grammar.