Vocabulary

believe in: to have confidence in the existence, truth, or reliability of something or someone, or to hold a conviction that something is good, right, or effective.

• I believe in you, you can accomplish anything.

commit to: to pledge your loyalty, support, time, or effort to them, or to make a firm decision and promise to take a specific course of action.

• You need to commit to doing your homework everyday.

feel guilty about: suggests you feel ashamed or remorseful about a personal belief, value, or perceived lack of purpose.

• Jacob feels guilty about leaving his dog in the car.

feel proud of: to feel a strong sense of pleasure, satisfaction, and admiration for it, often because of its quality, achievements, or your connection to it.

• You should be feel very proud of yourself.

look forward to: to anticipate something in the future with pleasure, happiness, or excitement.

• We are looking forward to seeing you next weekend.

reward myself with: to engage in activities that provide you with a deeper sense of purpose, fulfillment, and personal growth, rather than just a temporary pleasure or material item.

• I'm going to reward myself with a new car.

spend time on: the act of dedicating time and effort to a particular activity or purpose.

• I'm spending a lot of time on my phone.

Grammar

Zero conditional

Sentences describing general truths, facts, scientific laws, and habits where a condition reliably leads to a result, using the Present Simple in both the 'if' (or 'when') clause and the main clause.

If/When + Present Simple, Present Simple

(+) When I really like a movie, I watch it a lot of times.

(-) She doesn't go out if she doesn't have money.

(?) If you heat water to 100°, does it boil?

First conditional

Describes a possible situation in the future and its likely result.

If + present simple, will + base verb or will + base verb if + present simple

(+) If I go traveling, I'll go to Spain.

(-) If I don't get this job, I will be very disapointed.

(?) Will she be late if the train is delayed?

Alternatives to if

 Most conditionals use if, but sometimes other words are used, e.g. as soon as, unless, as long as, and in case.

(+) As soon as you get to the school, text me.

(-) Unless you study, you won't pass the exam.

(?) I'm not sure whether I'll have free time on Sunday.

Quantifier

A word that specifies the amount or quantity of something.

Quantifier + noun

(+) You spend a lot of time playing Clash Royale.

(-) I don't spend too much time playing Block Blast.

(?) Do you have many pairs of earings?