Grammar
English Teacher Melanie: Grammar – Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose
Gerunds and infinitives are a part of English grammar that many English learners find challenging. Here, I explain a small but important…
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Grammar
English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose
Gerunds and infinitives are a part of English grammar that many English learners find challenging. In this post, I will help you…
Vocabulary
English Teacher Melanie: English Expression Explained: To Have a Chip on One’s Shoulder
Recently, I watched a program on TV called ‘Lockdown,’ about young men in an American prison. A young inmate was asked, “Has…
Vocabulary
English Idiom: Have a Chip on Your Shoulder
Recently, I watched a program on TV called ‘Lockdown,’ about young men in an American prison. A young inmate was asked, “Has…
Vocabulary
English Vocabulary: Fashion Week
This lesson uses fashion vocabulary in context to help you understand when and how to use all these different words related to…
Vocabulary
English Teacher Melanie: Vocabulary Spotlight On: Fashion Week!
This post uses fashion vocabulary in context to help you understand when and how to use all these different words related to…
Study Tips
Beginner English Online Resources
I get a lot of emails and messages from beginner English learners who need help. My website is mainly for intermediate &…
Seasonal
Reading – Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year! It’s a day when people celebrate love and romance.…
Vocabulary
English Teacher Melanie: Vocabulary Spotlight On: The Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics begin on Friday in Vancouver, so this is a good opportunity to review some Olympic vocabulary! The Olympic…
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Spotlight on: The 2010 Winter Olympics!
The 2010 Winter Olympics begin on Friday in Vancouver, so this is a good opportunity to review some Olympic vocabulary! The Olympic…