Vocabulary
English Vocabulary: Dating
A relationship begins when two people start dating. Sometimes the relationship is easy. Other times, you have no idea what is happening.…
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Month: April 2010
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Pronunciation
English Teacher Melanie: Pronunciation – Words That Look the Same but Are Pronounced Differently!
English pronunciation can be maddening, because just when you have matched a sound to a spelling pattern – another word comes along…
Videos
Words That Look the Same but Are Pronounced Differently! (video)
English pronunciation can be maddening. Every time you learn which sound matches which spelling pattern, another word comes along that doesn’t follow…
Grammar
English Teacher Melanie: Grammar – Have to & Have got to
In a previous post, I showed you when you can use have got. In this post, let’s look at using have (got)…
Grammar
English Grammar: Have to do something
Have is one of the most common verbs used in English. A previous article explained when to use have got. Have and…
Vocabulary
English Vocabulary: Everyday or Every Day?
Is everyday one word or two? To be honest with you, most native English speakers can’t answer this question! 1. Every day…
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Spotlight on: Relationships
1. Dating Usually, the 1st step in a relationship is going out on a date with someone. Here are some verb phrases…
Grammar
Present Perfect: “Have You Ever (Done Something)?
Have you ever …? Using the Present Perfect to Talk about Experiences | EnglishTeacherMelanie.com Many English learners struggle to understand the present…
Grammar
Present Perfect: “How Long Have You (Done Something)?
Many English learners struggle to understand the present perfect tense. It doesn’t exist in many other languages, so it is difficult to…
Grammar
English Teacher Melanie: Grammar – Present Perfect I: Have you ever been to. . . ?
When I teach the present perfect tense, I find that students understand it better when it is explained in categories. In this…