English Grammar: Can a gerund be used after the preposition “to”? March 12, 2010 by Melanie It’s important to remember this basic grammar rule: HOWEVER, there is always an exception to the rule in English! Normally, ‘to’ goes with a verb (as part of the infinitive form), not a noun. If, however, the ‘to’ […]
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English Grammar: Can a gerund be used after the preposition “to”? March 12, 2010 by Melanie It’s important to remember this basic grammar rule: HOWEVER, there is always an exception to the rule in English! Normally, ‘to’ goes with a verb (as part of the infinitive form), not a noun. If, however, the ‘to’ […]
social media
Social Media Vocabulary Explained! March 10, 2010 by Melanie What are social media? Social media is a new term in English. It is used to describe various websites or other forms of technology where people can connect and interact with one another and share information. Websites like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and personal blogs are considered […]
Social Media Vocabulary Explained!
Social Media Vocabulary Explained! March 10, 2010 by Melanie What are social media? Social media is a new term in English. It is used to describe various websites or other forms of technology where people can connect and interact with one another and share information. Websites like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and personal blogs are considered […]
11 English Words with Silent Letters (video)
Pronunciation – 11 English Words with Silent Letters (video) March 2, 2010 by Melanie English pronunciation can be very confusing. Often the spelling of a word does not match the pronunciation of the word. Sometimes, there are letters in a word that you don’t even pronounce! In this video, I show you 11 words with […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]