Grammar A1 Beginner
Every rule from A1 to C2, in the order to read them.
How the rules work
A rule explains one point of grammar. Topics without a rule yet are marked Coming soon.
Examples
Sentences with the form in bold.
Common mistakes
A wrong sentence, the right one and why.
All the tenses on one page
Twelve tenses side by side, with when to use each one.
Common mistakes
Read in order
Each list is in reading order. A rule page shows the rules before and after it and, where it helps, what to read first.
Practise
Under Practise this rule, open the quiz or set the rule links to.
The rules are open to everyone, with or without an account.
Not sure A1 is your level? Find out in 8–40 questions, no account needed.
31 topics in the syllabus, 31 with a rule you can read now.
Tenses
Present, past and future forms, and how to choose between them.
7 topics, 7 with a rule
Questions and word order
Building sentences, questions and negatives in the right order.
5 topics, 5 with a rule
Nouns and articles
Plurals, possessives, and a, an, the or no article.
3 topics, 3 with a rule
Pronouns and determiners
Words that stand for nouns or go in front of them: my, this, some, both.
5 topics, 5 with a rule
Adjectives and adverbs
Describing and comparing things and actions.
2 topics, 2 with a rule
Prepositions
Time, place, movement, and the prepositions that go with certain words.
2 topics, 2 with a rule
Modal verbs
Can, must, should, might and the rest: ability, duty, advice and how sure you are.
1 topic, 1 with a rule
Verb patterns
What follows a verb: -ing, to + verb, an object, or a particle.
1 topic, 1 with a rule
Clauses and linking words
Joining ideas: relative clauses, linkers of contrast, reason, purpose and time.
1 topic, 1 with a rule
Reference
Tables and lists to look things up in: irregular verbs, spelling, prepositions.
4 topics, 4 with a rule