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Agnes Inglese · English for real conversations How to Tell a Story in English: Past Tenses Made Simple You know the past tenses. You can use them in grammar exercises. But when you tell a story about work, a holiday or a bad day, choosing the right tense suddenly feels difficult. Sound familiar? Let's make it easier with one short story. I was driving to work when my car broke down . Then I realised I had left my phone at home. Photo: Michael Lechner, Wikimedia Commons (CC0). 1. Three tenses. Three different jobs. In a good story, we don't just say what happened. We also show what was happening and what had happened before . PAST CONTINUOUS The background Use was/were + -ing for an action that was already in progress. I was driving to work. PAST SIMPLE The main events Use the Past Simple to say what happene...

AGNES INGLESE ENGLISH FOR WORK, STUDY AND LIFE English grammar · Indirect questions Indirect Questions: A Clear Guide with Examples Why do we say “where the office is” after “Could you tell me…”? Learn the pattern, see how it works in an email and try it yourself. By Agnes Inglese · Clear explanations and practice for real life Ask clearly. Write confidently. Practise one step at a time. You can speak English well and still get this wrong You use English at work, watch films without subtitles and explain your ideas clearly. Then you write an email: Can you spot the problem? Could you tell me where is the office ? The meaning is clear. But for an exam or a work email, write: “Co...

AGNES INGLESE ENGLISH FOR WORK, STUDY AND LIFE C1 Advanced · CAE preparation · Grammar gaps C1 Advanced: When Grammar Holds You Back You use English every day. So why does the exam feel difficult? You can have a conversation, explain a problem and get your message across. Then you try a C1 Advanced practice test, and suddenly you are unsure about sentences you thought you understood. By Agnes Inglese · An accessible read about advanced English When everyday English meets an exam requirement People also come to me when English is already part of their everyday lives. They use it regularly, understand other people and feel comfortable in many conversations. Then a new goal appears. A university course or a professional opportunity may require proof of their English level. They decide to...

AGNES INGLESE ENGLISH FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS B1+ English · Useful phrases · Speaking practice How to Say No Politely in English Without Overthinking Someone asks you for a favour. You want to say no, but you are not sure how to say it. Will you sound rude? Do you need to explain everything? Here are 12 useful phrases for saying no at work and in everyday life, with short dialogues to help you use them. By Agnes Inglese · B1+ with a few more advanced expressions “Can we meet on Thursday?” “Thursday doesn’t work for me. Could we try Friday?” A clear answer, a friendly tone and another option.    What makes a refusal polite? A refusal is an answer that says no to an invitation, offer or request. To decline means to say no politely. ...

  AGNES INGLESE English for real life My story · B1+ English reading 8 Years Abroad How My Experience Shapes the Way I Teach English From international research to online English lessons: the experience I bring to our conversations. By Agnes Inglese The Netherlands Master’s degree Wageningen University Environmental Sciences Italy PhD & research Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Today · Online English teaching Practical conversations with Agnes Inglese Before I started teaching English, I used it as a student, a researcher and a colleague. I spent eight years studying and working abroad . English was part of my academic and professional life: reading, writing, discussing ideas and working with people...