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Linking devices of contrast

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May 24, 2022

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Despite, although, while - there are lots of ways we link contrasting ideas.

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May 24, 2022

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Learn English grammar in six minutes. Every Tuesday join two of our presenters and learn a new key area of grammar. Our presenters include Finn, Emma, Rob, Neil, Sophie & Alice.

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'Used to': Using the phrase 'used to' to talk about the past: "I used to meet my friends every day." by 6 Minute Grammar
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'Used to' and 'would': Hear about a strange habit Finn had when he was a child. He used to sleepwalk! by 6 Minute Grammar
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