Archives for February 2010 English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose February 25, 2010 by Melanie 11 Comments Gerunds and infinitives are a part of English grammar that many English learners find challenging. In this post, I will help you understand when to use a gerund or infinitive to describe the purpose of someone or […]
Month: February 2010
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English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose February 25, 2010 by Melanie 11 Comments Gerunds and infinitives are a part of English grammar that many English learners find challenging. In this post, I will help you understand when to use a gerund or infinitive to describe the purpose of someone or something. In English, both […]
English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose
English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose February 25, 2010 by Melanie 11 Comments Gerunds and infinitives are a part of English grammar that many English learners find challenging. In this post, I will help you understand when to use a gerund or infinitive to describe the purpose of someone or something. In English, both […]
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English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose February 25, 2010 by Melanie 11 Comments Gerunds and infinitives are a part of English grammar that many English learners find challenging. In this post, I will help you understand when to use a gerund or infinitive to describe the purpose of someone or something. In English, both […]
Vocabulary – Page 10
English Idiom: Have a Chip on Your Shoulder February 23, 2010 by Melanie 5 Comments Recently, I watched a program on TV called ‘Lockdown,’ about young men in an American prison. A young inmate was asked, “Has anyone ever told you that you have a chip on your shoulder?” Someone who has a chip on […]
English Idiom: Have a Chip on Your Shoulder
English Idiom: Have a Chip on Your Shoulder February 23, 2010 by Melanie 5 Comments Recently, I watched a program on TV called ‘Lockdown,’ about young men in an American prison. A young inmate was asked, “Has anyone ever told you that you have a chip on your shoulder?” Someone who has a chip on […]
English Vocabulary: Fashion Week
English Vocabulary: Fashion Week February 16, 2010 by Melanie This lesson uses fashion vocabulary in context to help you understand when and how to use all these different words related to fashion week and fashion shows! (Photo by theredproject) Fashion week is a semiannual event – it happens twice a year. In February […]
Vocabulary Spotlight on: The 2010 Winter Olympics!
Vocabulary Spotlight on: The 2010 Winter Olympics! February 11, 2010 by Melanie 1 Comment (Photo by wandrerstefan) The 2010 Winter Olympics begin on Friday in Vancouver, so this is a good opportunity to review some Olympic vocabulary! The Olympic Games can also be called The Olympics. ‘The Olympics‘ is a noun, while ‘Olympic‘ is an […]
How to Say Numbers 0-99 in English! (video)
How to Say Numbers 0-99! (video) February 9, 2010 by Melanie By the end of this video, you’ll be able to count in English, and say every single number in English from 0 to 99. There’s even a short quiz at the end to practice! When saying numbers in English, it’s important to get the […]
How to Say Numbers 0-99 in English! (video)
How to Say Numbers 0-99! (video) February 9, 2010 by Melanie By the end of this video, you’ll be able to count in English, and say every single number in English from 0 to 99. There’s even a short quiz at the end to practice! When saying numbers in English, it’s important to get the […]