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’ […]

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’ […]

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 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 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 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: How to Use Present Simple to Talk about Future Events January 14, 2010 by Melanie   The present simple can be used to talk about talk about scheduled future events. These are events that happen according to a schedule or timetable. They are usually scheduled by someone else and they are usually public […]

English Grammar: How to Use Present Simple to Talk about Future Events January 14, 2010 by Melanie   The present simple can be used to talk about talk about scheduled future events. These are events that happen according to a schedule or timetable. They are usually scheduled by someone else and they are usually public […]

English Grammar: How to Use Present Simple to Talk about Future Events January 14, 2010 by Melanie   The present simple can be used to talk about talk about scheduled future events. These are events that happen according to a schedule or timetable. They are usually scheduled by someone else and they are usually public […]