Olly Jezek from the Czech Republic writes: Please could you explain how to use the subjunctive? E.g.: ‘It’s important that the lesson be funny.’ When should we use ‘be’ and why?

so you'll be learning as much about your own tongue as the Romans' in this and the next few lessons. A. The Subjunctive Mood If anything, the subjunctive is the mood of uncertainty. It's generally ...