English Grammar References

Printable English as a Second Language (ESL) grammar reference guides for learners and tutors, ready to download as PDFs from the Parlora Library.

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Grammar Guide: 40 Simple Lessons with Exercises to Master English Grammar

Are you learning English but still find grammar confusing or boring? This book makes it clear, practical, and fun. The ESL Speaking Corner Grammar Guide gives you 40 easy-to-follow lessons covering everything from present tenses and conditionals to modals, articles, and more — all explained in simple English that’s perfect for self-study or classroom use. Each lesson includes: ✅ A short, easy explanation with real examples ✅ Fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and mini-dialogue exercises ✅ Answer key right after every unit ✅ Clean workbook layout with space to write your answers You’ll learn how to: Build natural, correct English sentences Use tenses and conditionals like a native speaker Master common grammar points that confuse ESL learners Speak and write with confidence in everyday life and work ✨ Perfect For Intermediate ESL learners (B1–B2 level) English teachers looking for ready-made grammar lessons Self-learners who want a simple, visual grammar workbook 📗 Format: Printable PDF (8.5” × 11”) 📄 Pages: 184 🎓 Created by: Teacher Lisa

English Verb Tenses: The Complete Guide

This student guide covers all 12 English verb tenses with timelines, rules, and practice exercises, suitable for learners from A1 to B2 level. It aims to clarify common confusions and help students use tenses accurately.

Present Simple vs. Continuous: A Student's Guide

This guide covers the fundamental differences between the Present Simple and Present Continuous tenses in English, focusing on habits versus actions happening now. It provides detailed explanations, practice exercises, and common mistake corrections for beginner to lower-intermediate learners.

Present Perfect vs. Past Simple: The Biggest Tense Decision in English

This student guide clarifies the distinction between the English present perfect and past simple tenses, offering a 'thread to now' test and specific time markers to help learners choose the correct tense accurately every time.

Past Tenses Trio: A Student Guide to English Past Tenses

This guide simplifies the use of past simple, past continuous, and past perfect tenses in English storytelling, explaining their interplay with a 'story layer' diagram and providing practice exercises for A2-B2 learners.

Irregular Verbs: Top 100 Grouped by Pattern

This guide provides a structured approach to learning the 100 most useful English irregular verbs, grouping them by phonetic and spelling patterns for easier memorization. It includes pronunciation guidance and real-sentence practice.

Future Forms: A Student's Guide to Talking About the Future

This guide simplifies the use of English future forms by introducing a 'certainty spectrum' to help learners choose the correct form for various situations, from spontaneous decisions to fixed arrangements. It covers 'will', 'going to', present continuous, present simple, future continuous, and future perfect tenses.

Conditionals: A Student's Guide (B1 → B2 Level)

This guide covers all five types of conditionals (zero, first, second, third, and mixed) in English, explaining their usage based on a 'reality scale' and common variations. It includes practice exercises and a mini-mock test to help students master conditional sentences.