Grammar

The basics, explained your way

Eight foundations of English — each with a word-for-word literal translation and a note about how your language handles the same idea.

Literal translation

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Word order

SOV → SVO

Micro-tool

a / the / — : decide in 10 seconds

Articles are the hardest habit to build if your language has none. Answer two questions and the rule explains itself.

Micro-detail

False friends

Words that look like a word in your language — but mean something completely different. These cause the most embarrassing mistakes.

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