"Feel Bad" is a common expression. When collocated with "for," it conveys a meaning of commiseration and sympathy. The object after "for" is typically a person. Example: He tried hard but lost again. I feel bad for him. When collocated with "about," it conveys a variety of meanings, mostly related to one's negative feelings toward someone or something. Example: He dumped his new girlfriend too. I truly feel bad about him. (Here, the focus is on his actions, not sympathy for him. If you mean sympathy for the girlfriend, you would say, "I feel bad for her.") Different Meanings of "Feel Bad About" 1. Negative feelings toward someone for something bad they did to you or someone else. This phrase often includes the act after "about." Example: I feel bad about what he did to his loving girlfriend. He cheated on her. 2. Expressing regret or remorse for one's own actions. Here, "about" is used to talk about...

In English, a verb has more than one form, typically four: V1, V2, V3, and V4. Most verbs have the suffix "ed" for their V2 form, and the same V2 form will be their V3 form. However, some verbs don't follow this rule; instead, they have a V2 form without "ed" and a V3 form that is quite different from their V2 form. Such verbs are called irregular verbs in English. This blog post will feature common irregular verbs in English. Additionally, you should be aware that some verbs have different V2 and V3 forms in American and British English. Moreover, many verbs that have an "ed" V2 form but a different V3 form have started to use the "ed" form as their V3 form as well, alongside the former one. arise arose arisen awake awaked/awoke awoken beat beat beaten bear bore born/borne become became become befall befell befallen begin began begun bend bent bent bet bet bet bind bound bound bite bit bitten bleed bled bled blow blew blown break broke broke...

"Been" as the past participle of "go" is used in two places. 1. When the action of going is finished, and the person has either fome back or left that area She's been to the hairdresser's (= and now she has returned). Do you need to go to the bathroom, or have you already been? 2. When visiting or traveling to a place is intended, and that action is a finished one. Have you ever been to Budapest? I have been to Dubai multiple times. Compare Gone Vs. Been Joan’s just gone to that shop. He has not returned after purchasing. Joan’s just been to that shop. He has visited that place before as an experience. Support My Mission : This is a single-man venture. If you find value in the free English lectures and resources provided here, please consider making a donation to support my ongoing efforts. Your contribution helps me maintain and expand my content, ensuring I can continue offering quality education at no cost. Every donation, big or small, makes a significan...

Talking about roofs is not common in everyday English. What if you are a vocabulary enthusiast who wishes to be in the know all the common roofing-related terminologies. Staying informed about specialized terminologies can enhance your communication and knowledge. Roofing, though often overlooked, has its own rich lexicon. Let's dive into the world of roofing vocabulary!   roof framing decking/sheathing underlayment covering roofing overhanging a roof a rafter a joist a collar tie/ a collar beam a beam/a ridge board/ a ridge a strut a queen post a batten  a furring batten a purlin a roof valley a roof flashing/valley flashing a gutter an eaves trough a downspout an attic a vent an eave a soffit a fascia a chimney a dormer   shingles plywood

As an ESL speaker, you can follow either the American or British way of telling the date. This blog will explain how to tell the date in American English, which differs from the British way and is more casual. In the American system, the month comes first, followed by the day in ordinal form, and then the year.   For example, the date 1/3/2021 is pronounced as "January third, 2021" or "January the third, 2021." For full dates like this, the preposition "on" is used, as in "The meeting is scheduled on January third, 2021."     Note that British and other Commonwealth countries follow a different practice, putting the day first, followed by the month. So, the same date (1/3/2021) would be pronounced as "the third of January, 2021" by those following British English.   Common ways of asking about/for dates are as follows! What day is it today? What day is it tomorrow? What date is it today? What date is it tomorrow? What is the date today...

When it comes to describing activities related to the sea, such as going, sailing, or drowning, it can be challenging to use the correct phrases with proper article usage and prepositions. With numerous options to choose from, this blog post will guide you in selecting the right phrases when it comes to "ocean/sea water"       by sea meaning: using the sea transportation. They moves large quantities of commodities by sea.   at sea meaning: to be on the ocean water, typically off the shore. verbs fit to be paired: drown, sail, wander, travel The refugees are still at sea The wind raged uncontrollably at sea.   to sea meaning: towards the open sea, typically used of those who are by birth associated. with seafaring or sea activities, such as fishing. He went out to sea at the age of just 10. verbs fit to be paired: go, sail   out to sea meaning: the same as "to sea" above. verbs fit to be paired: go, sail   on the sea meaning: on the surface of the sea ...

When it comes to differences between American and British English, word spelling stands out. Many English words have distinct spellings in American and British English. Generally, American English favors simplicity and convenience in spelling, often omitting extra letters and opting for brevity .   In this blog post, we'll explore key patterns and essential words highlighting the spelling differences between American and British English. This comprehensive guide provides an in-depth look at the distinctions, offering the most extensive resource available online for American vs. British spelling. The words out of the parentheses are American versions, and the words inside are the British versions.   O vs. OU _ American English drops the "U". color (colour)  neighbor (neighbour) honor (honour) candor (candour) demeanor (demeanour) favor (favour) labor (labour) flavor (flavour) mold (mould) humor (humour) savor (savour) valor (valour) favorite (favourite) behavior (behaviour...