Grammar
English Teacher Melanie: Grammar – Can a gerund be used after ‘to’?
In a previous post, I explained when you can and can’t use for + gerund, and I noted a basic grammar rule:…
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Grammar
English Grammar: Can a gerund be used after the preposition “to”?
It’s important to remember this basic grammar rule: HOWEVER, there is always an exception to the rule in English! Normally, ‘to’ goes…
Vocabulary
Social Media Vocabulary Explained!
What are social media? Social media is a new term in English. It is used to describe various websites or other forms…
Vocabulary
social media
What are social media? Social media is a new term in English. It is used to describe various websites or other forms…
Videos
11 English Words with Silent Letters (video)
English pronunciation can be very confusing. Often the spelling of a word does not match the pronunciation of the word. Sometimes, there…
Pronunciation
English Teacher Melanie: Pronunciation – 11 English Words with Silent Letters
English pronunciation can be very confusing. Often the spelling of a word does not match the pronunciation of the word. Sometimes, there…
English Teacher Melanie: February Recap
Blogging was light this month as I focused more on some other projects. I did not do a good job of organizing…
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…
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…