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Sep 2023
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Reported Speech: Rules, Examples, and Ex...

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
About this episode

A LOT of students ask me about "reported speech," when we talk about what somebody else said. For example:

  • Direct Speech: "I've been to London three times."
  • Reported Speech: She said she'd been to London three times.

There are a lot of tricky little details to remember... but don't worry, I'll explain them and we'll see lots of examples. There are also two quizzes for you to practice!

So much of English grammar - like this topic, reported speech - can be confusing, hard to understand, and even harder to use correctly.

I can help you learn grammar easily and use it confidently inside my Advanced English Grammar Course. I will make even the most difficult parts of English grammar clear to you - and there are lots of opportunities for you to practice.

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