“I am actually studying law.” (Use currently or at the moment )

Corpus-based, meaning every example comes from real conversations, newspapers, and books – not invented sentences. Final Recommendation Create a clean, searchable PDF of the Collins COBUILD English Usage (preferably the 2nd or 3rd edition) with clickable A–Z bookmarks. Add a cover page, table of contents, and brief “How to Use” guide. For personal use, scan a physical copy or compile from legitimate sources. For distribution, respect copyright – use this guide to describe the content or create original summary notes.

Actually means “in fact” or “really” – not “now”.

Subtitle: Solve Everyday Vocabulary & Grammar Problems with Real-World Examples 1. Overview & Purpose The Collins COBUILD English Usage is a practical, user-friendly guide for intermediate to advanced learners of English. Unlike a traditional dictionary (which defines words) or a grammar book (which explains rules), this book focuses on how to use words correctly in context.

Confused with currently .

“I thought she was American, but she’s actually British.”