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Продвинутый English Advanced English Newsletter #184


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Выпуск #184
 "ПРОДВИНУТЫЙ ENGLISH" 30/08/24
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Dear subscribers!

Welcome to our next issue of Advanced English Newsletter. Today, we'll explore two exciting topics that will help you improve your English skills: the subjunctive mood and idioms related to talking about success.

Topic 1: Advanced Grammar - The Subjunctive Mood

In English grammar, the subjunctive mood is a verb form that expresses doubt, uncertainty, possibility, necessity, or wishfulness about an action or state. It's used to describe situations that are not necessarily true but could be possible or hypothetical. Some modal verbs like "wish," "hope," and "suggest" often trigger the subjunctive mood in their clauses:

  • I wish it were raining (not "it was raining"). Here, the verb "were" is in the subjunctive mood.
  • She suggests that he take a break. (Here, "take" is in the subjunctive mood.)

The most common way to form the present tense of the subjunctive mood is by using the base form of the verb, without adding -s or -es for third-person singular subjects:

  • I suggest that he go. (Here, "go" is in the subjunctive mood.)
  • It's essential that she eat a healthy diet. (Here, "eat" is in the subjunctive mood.)
Here are some special cases of the subjunctive mood particularly useful to remember:

1. In clauses beginning with "if" and "wish":
  • If I were you, I wouldn't do that.
  • I wish it were possible to travel faster.
  • I wish it were real.
2. To express a command or a recommendation:
  • I suggest that he take a break.
  • It's essential that she eat well.
  • I propose he work part time.
3. In clauses beginning with "it is necessary", "it is essential" and the like:
  • It is essential that she attend the meeting.
  • It is necessary that we meet at 5 pm.
  • It is crucial that I be there.

The subjunctive mood is an important aspect of English grammar. By understanding the rules and special cases of the subjunctive mood, you can use this verb form correctly in various contexts to convey doubt, uncertainty, or possibility about actions or states. If you feel like going deeper into the details of this important topic, e.g. for some set phrases featuring the subjective mood, consider this page.

Topic 2: Idioms and Phrases - Talking about Success

In this section, we'll explore idioms related to success. Here are some common expressions:

  • On top of the world: Feeling extremely happy and successful
  • Reach for the stars: To aim high and achieve great things
  • Make a killing: To earn a lot of money or be very successful in business
  • Rise through the ranks: To move up a career ladder quickly and successfully
  • Make it big: To achieve great success or fame
  • Be on fire: To be very productive and successful, often in a short period of time
  • Blossom into something: To grow or develop into something more successful or impressive
  • Strike gold: To achieve great success or find an opportunity that leads to great rewards
  • Land on your feet: To bounce back quickly from failure and continue to be successful
  • Be in demand: To have a high level of popularity or success, often due to being highly skilled or sought after
  • Reach new heights: To achieve great success or go beyond what is expected
  • Make your mark: To leave a lasting impression or achieve significant success that people will remember

We've now explored two important topics to help you improve your English skills: the subjunctive mood and idioms related to talking about success. Remember that mastering these concepts will make your English conversations more nuanced and confident.

Best regards,
Andrey Kostenko

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