This is the WizMantra grammar guide: free, plain-English lessons written by tutors who teach one to one every day. Every lesson uses simple examples, clear tables and the real mistakes we see Indian learners make, so you fix the grammar that actually holds your speaking back. Start with tenses if you are unsure where to begin, then work through the rest at your own pace.
How to use these grammar lessons
Read a little, then use it. Grammar sticks when you speak it, not when you memorise it.
The lessons are arranged in a sensible order, but you do not have to follow it. If a specific mistake keeps tripping you up, jump straight to that lesson.
Tenses
Tenses tell your listener when something happens. English has twelve, but you use a handful most of the time, so this is the best place to start.
| Lesson | What it covers |
|---|---|
| All 12 English tenses | The full system in one chart |
| Present tense | The four present tenses |
| Past tense | The four past tenses |
| Future tense | Will, going to and more |
Core grammar
These are the building blocks of correct, natural English, and the source of the most common everyday errors.
- Articles: a, an, the
- Prepositions
- Modal verbs
- Conditional sentences
- Subject-verb agreement
- Active and passive voice
- Reported speech
- Parts of speech
What order should you learn grammar in?
Start with tenses, because they appear in almost every sentence. Then articles and prepositions, which cause the most frequent small errors. After that, move to modals, conditionals and sentence structure.
| Stage | Focus on |
|---|---|
| 1. Foundation | Tenses, subject-verb agreement |
| 2. Small words | Articles, prepositions |
| 3. Nuance | Modals, conditionals, voice, reported speech |
Common grammar mistakes Indian English speakers make
Most Indian learners lose marks and confidence on a small set of repeated errors, not on rare, difficult grammar. Fixing these few points lifts your English fast. Here are the most common ones and the correct form.
| Common mistake | Correct form | Why |
|---|---|---|
| I am having a car | I have a car | Have (to own) is a state verb, not used in the -ing form |
| She don’t know | She doesn’t know | He, she, it take doesn’t, not don’t |
| I am living here since 2019 | I have been living here since 2019 | Since a point in time needs the present perfect |
| Discuss about the plan | Discuss the plan | Discuss takes no preposition |
| I am going to office | I am going to the office | Countable singular nouns need an article |
| Yesterday I have gone | Yesterday I went | A finished past time takes the past simple |
| Please revert back | Please reply | Revert already means reply; back is redundant |
| He is more taller | He is taller | Do not use more with a -er comparative |
Each of these has a full lesson in the guide. Work through tenses, articles and prepositions first, since they cause most of these slips.
How to practise grammar so it sticks
Grammar you only read is grammar you forget. The point is to use it while speaking, until the correct form feels automatic.
- Read one lesson, then say five of your own sentences out loud using that rule.
- Notice one target mistake for a week and self-correct it every time you speak.
- Write three sentences a day and check them against the lesson.
- Get corrected by someone, because you cannot hear your own repeated errors.
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Book a ₹299 Demo ClassFrequently Asked Questions
What is the best order to learn English grammar?
Start with tenses, since they appear in almost every sentence, then articles and prepositions, which cause the most common small errors. After that, move to modals, conditionals and sentence structure. Our guide is arranged in roughly this order for that reason.
Can I learn grammar for free here?
Yes. Every lesson in this guide is free to read, with examples and tables. If you want a tutor to correct your own speaking and writing, that is what our paid 1-on-1 classes add, and you can try one in a ₹299 demo.
Is grammar or speaking practice more important?
Both matter, but grammar only helps once you use it out loud. We suggest reading a lesson, then immediately making your own spoken sentences with it, because grammar you never speak stays theory.
Why do Indian English speakers make certain grammar mistakes?
Many common errors, like dropping articles or using the continuous with state verbs, happen because Indian languages handle those points differently. That is why each lesson flags the specific mistakes to watch for.