English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verb “Like” May 12, 2010 by Melanie The verb like is one of the most commonly used verbs in English. However, it is also one of the most commonly misused verbs in English. In this article you’ll learn how to use the verb like in a simple English sentence. […]
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Expression Explained – “Better Late Than Never!”
Expression Explained – “Better Late Than Never!” May 11, 2010 by Melanie Share Tweet +1 (Photo by Kim Carpenter) Better late than never is a common English proverb*. It means: It’s better to do something late [or to be late] than to not do something at all. [*A proverb is a short expression or […]
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English Vocabulary: Compound Nouns (Nouns That Act Like Adjectives!) May 6, 2010 by Melanie Have you noticed that sometimes a noun is used to describe another noun? Here are some examples from the listening lesson “Stars on Ice”: figure skating ice skating world-class figure skaters a heart attack four-time world champion You probably learned in […]
English Vocabulary: Compound Nouns (Nouns That Act Like Adjectives!)
English Vocabulary: Compound Nouns (Nouns That Act Like Adjectives!) May 6, 2010 by Melanie Have you noticed that sometimes a noun is used to describe another noun? Here are some examples from the listening lesson “Stars on Ice”: figure skating ice skating world-class figure skaters a heart attack four-time world champion You probably learned in […]
Play, Do, or Go? Verbs Used To Talk About Sports
English Vocabulary: Play, Do, or Go? Verbs Used To Talk About Sports May 4, 2010 by Melanie There are three verbs you can use to talk about sports in English: play — do — go 1. Use PLAY for team sports or sports played with a ball: football baseball basketball rugby tennis hockey […]
English Vocabulary: Dating
English Vocabulary: Dating April 29, 2010 by Melanie 6 Comments A relationship begins when two people start dating. Sometimes the relationship is easy. Other times, you have no idea what is happening. Are you together? Are you just friends? What’s going on? Here is some English vocabulary you can use to talk about dating someone. […]
April 2010
Archives for April 2010 English Vocabulary: Dating April 29, 2010 by Melanie 6 Comments A relationship begins when two people start dating. Sometimes the relationship is easy. Other times, you have no idea what is happening. Are you together? Are you just friends? What’s going on? Here is some English vocabulary you can use to […]
Words That Look the Same but Are Pronounced Differently! (video)
Words That Look the Same but Are Pronounced Differently! (video) April 26, 2010 by Melanie 24 Comments English pronunciation can be maddening. Every time you learn which sound matches which spelling pattern, another word comes along that doesn’t follow the rule! Do you know the difference in pronunciation between say and says? [Hint: They don’t […]
English Grammar: Have to do something
English Grammar: Have to do something April 23, 2010 by Melanie 17 Comments Have is one of the most common verbs used in English. A previous article explained when to use have got. Have and have got can also be used with the preposition to. 1. Use have (got) to in the affirmative/positive form […]
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English Grammar: Have to do something April 23, 2010 by Melanie 17 Comments Have is one of the most common verbs used in English. A previous article explained when to use have got. Have and have got can also be used with the preposition to. 1. Use have (got) to in the affirmative/positive form […]