At A2, English learners can understand short, simple texts on familiar matters of a concrete type which consist of high frequency, everyday or job-related language. Students can understand short, simple texts containing the highest frequency vocabulary, including a proportion of shared international vocabulary items.
This page includes posts related to A2 grammar in chronological order. To see a full list of all A2 grammar in categories, click here.
A2
– too + adjective + prepositional phrase
– adjective phrases with a very limited range of adjectives + a prepositional phrase
In the English Grammar Profile, in the category of modifying ADJECTIVES, there is an overlap between the two points above. The EGP examples for range are:
… good for my body
… full of people
TOO adjective + prepositional phrase Read More »
A2 English Grammar Profile point 10 in the category of NEGATION is defined as: negative statements of main verbs in the past simple with ‘didn’t’ + main verb A search in iWeb for: did n’t _VVI 1 DID N’T KNOW 189531 2 DID N’T WANT 163517 3 DID N’T GET 103113 4 DID N’T THINK
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Here are two points in the English Grammar Profile based on spelling. A2 point 19 in NOUNS is defined as: plurals by adding ‘-es’ to countable nouns ending in ‘-o’, ‘-ch’, ‘-s’, ‘-sh’, ‘-x’ or ‘-z’. A2 point 28 in NOUNS: ‘-IES’ plurals of countable nouns ending in a consonant plus ‘-y’, by changing the
plural nouns inflected -ES or -IES Read More »
In the English Grammar Profile, A2 point 36 in DETERMINERs/articles is defined as:
‘the’ + adjectives in a noun phrase, to specify
THE + adjective + noun Read More »
The modal verb “will” is used in English to express various future meanings. Here are some of its uses: Future Affirmative: “Will” is used to talk about the future. For example, “I will help you tomorrow.” Here, “will help” indicates a future action that is going to take place. “Will” is used to express beliefs
WILL (future simple) Read More »
This post explores the usage of adjectives in the English language, particularly when used predicatively after ‘be’. It delves into the nuances of using ‘weren’t’, a construction that appears to be more complex than A1 level. The post also presents a comprehensive list of common adjectives used in this manner, such as ‘sure’, ‘available’, ‘free’, ‘full’, ‘simple’, ‘perfect’, ‘complete’, ‘true’, ‘clear’, ‘amazing’, ‘interested’, ‘useful’, ‘correct’, ‘surprised’, ‘careful’, and ‘afraid’. These adjectives are ranked by frequency of usage in the iWeb corpus. The post provides numerous examples and context for each adjective, making it a valuable resource for English language learners at all levels.
BE + adjective (increasing range) Read More »
In the English Grammar Profile, A2 points 16 & 17 in the category of DETERMINERS/demonstratives is about the use of ‘these’ and ‘those’ with plural nouns.
THESE | THOSE + plural noun Read More »
The English Grammar Profile claims there are over 1000 points in their database. This post is another example of why it is not true. One of the greatest problems with listing points is finding which category to list them in without merely duplicating the same points. Both the following points are one point at the same CEFR level of A2.
Point 14 in the category of NOUNS/phrases is defined:
possessive determiner ‘s with a singular noun.
Point 14 in the category of DETERMINERS/possessives is defined as:
‘S after singular or proper nouns to indicate possession.
NOUN + ‘s (possession) Read More »
The text discusses the use of the modal verb “should” in English, focusing on its usage at different levels of language proficiency (A2 and B1) and in various contexts. It explains that “should” is used to give advice, make suggestions, and talk about ideal situations. The text also provides examples of common phrases using “should”, such as “maybe you should try” and “I think you should leave.”
SHOULD ( advice | suggestions | ideal or desired situations | likelihood ) Read More »
In the English Grammar Profile, A2 point 16 in the category of PRONOUNS/substitution: ‘the one’ and ‘the’ + pre-modifier + ‘one’ with a complement, to refer to something specific. Point 35 in PRONOUNS/substitution is defined as: substitute for singular countable nouns which have already been mentioned or are obvious from the context. *There are a
‘An’, ‘one’, and ‘each’ are all examples of determiners as they help to specify the noun in some way. Let’s explain the differences between them when used with singular nouns: An: This is an indefinite article that is used before singular countable nouns that start with a vowel sound. It doesn’t specify which particular thing or person
each | an | one + SINGULAR NOUN Read More »
Adverbs can modify assertions by hedging or emphasizing when placed in mid-position or after the main verb ‘be’. For example, “probably” in “you’re probably busy” hedges the assertion, making it less absolute. Conversely, “definitely” in “it is definitely the right thing to do” emphasizes the assertion, reinforcing its certainty. This usage of adverbs is categorized as A2 in the English Grammar Profile, with higher levels for certain constructions.
ADVERBS (hedging | emphasis) Read More »
Here are the search results in iWeb corpus for the frequency of indefinite pronouns with the tag: _PN1 1 SOMETHING 7038440 B1 (want + object + infinitive) Are you sure you don’t want something to eat? No, thanks. I‘m fine. listen 2 ONE 7014912 3 EVERYTHING 3661675 4 SOMEONE 3447852 5 ANYTHING 3347394 6 EVERYONE 3007402 7 NOTHING 2966176 8 ANYONE 2741077 9 NO
indefinite pronouns: SOMEBODY SOMEONE EVERYBODY EVERYONE Read More »
In the English Grammar Profile, A2 point 24 in the category of VERBS/patterns is defined as: limited range of verbs, typically reporting, with a ‘that’-clause as the direct object Here are examples that are not really ‘reporting’: l just want you all to know that I care about each and every person at this table. listen Studies have shown that there are many benefits of music education. pianogen.com.au *the direct object that clauses are also NOUN CLAUSES.
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The past simple affirmative is used to describe completed actions or events in the past. Its usage varies with proficiency level, starting with a limited range of regular and irregular verbs at A1 level, increasing at A2 level, and covering a wide range of verbs at B1 level. The most common verbs used in the past simple tense are also listed, providing a useful reference for English language learners.
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There are 9 similar points across the English Grammar Profile in the category of VERBS covering phrasal verbs across the levels. And the differentiation between the levels becomes difficult to interpret since it is more about the vocabulary. For this reason, the English Vocabulary Profile is probably more beneficial even though the logic of what
‘All’ and ‘both’ are predeterminers, meaning they come before other determiners. For example: “All the things”, “both our children” In the English Grammar Profile, A2 point 22 in DETERMINERS is defined as: increasing range of quantifying determiners with plural nouns ‘all’, ‘both’, ‘a few’ In the English Vocabulary Profile: a few = A2 some, or
all | both | a few + PLURAL NOUN Read More »
In the English Grammar Profile, A2 Point 26 in the category of VERBS is defined as: an increasing range of linking verbs with complements. The following point overlaps A2 Point 27 verbs with adjective complements. *Note that B2 is the highest level asigned for linking verbs *feels and looks are in the examples for A2.
linking verb + complement Read More »
The main point is the use of ‘more’ as an adverb to form comparatives of adverbs and adjectives. This is seen at A2 level in the English Grammar Profile. Examples from the iWeb corpus include ‘more likely’, ‘more important’, and ‘more difficult’. The term ‘more’ can also be used with adverbs, which is considered B2 level. Additionally, the term ‘more’ is used with a range of vocabulary in the English Vocabulary Profile, such as ‘advanced’, ‘attractive’, ‘comfortable’, and others.
Point 11 in PRONOUNS / quantity is defined as: ‘some’ as a subject and object to refer back to a plural or uncountable noun. In Iweb we can locate: some _V 1 SOME ARE 161614 2 SOME HAVE 89170 3 SOME MAY 61339 4 SOME WILL 48577 5 SOME SAY 42610 6 SOME WERE 38173
