Wish and if only: talking about unreal situations
Use wish plus a past form for an unreal situation now, wish plus a past perfect form for a past regret, wish plus could for an ability, and wish plus would for a change you want in the future.
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Worry and be worried: understand the difference
Use worry for the action or experience of feeling concern. Use be worried when worried describes how someone feels. A thing can worry someone when it causes that concern.
Would rather: state a preference
Use would rather plus a base verb to say what you prefer. Say I'd rather walk, we'd rather stay, or would you rather wait?
Zero and first conditionals: facts and likely results
Use the zero conditional for a fact, rule, or usual result: If a plant does not get water, it dies. Use the first conditional for a possible future condition and result: If the weather improves tomorrow, we will eat outside. After if, use a present form in both patterns.
Zero article: when English uses no article
Use no article when you mean things or substances in general, as in Dogs need exercise and Water freezes at 0°C. Also use no article in common expressions such as have breakfast, speak English, study history, go to school, be at home, and go to bed.
i.e. and e.g.: understand the difference
i.e. means in other words or that is. It introduces a restatement or exact clarification. e.g. means for example. It introduces examples that are not a complete list.
À la carte: meaning and use in English
À la carte means that you choose and pay for dishes separately. It contrasts with a set menu, where the restaurant offers a fixed combination of courses for one price.