English Grammar: “If You Could … ?” October 23, 2016 by Melanie 10 Comments Could is a modal verb. Modal verbs are common in English. Modals are used before other verbs to express ideas such as ability, possibility, certainty, necessity, or permission. A modal verb is an auxiliary verb. It is a helping verb. It […]
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English Grammar: How to Use the Verb “Suggest”
English Grammar: How to Use the Verb “Suggest” April 26, 2012 by Melanie A lot of English learners struggle with the verb suggest because suggest is an unusual English verb. It is not used in a sentence the same way that other verbs are. Suggest means mention or recommend something to think about, or something […]
April 2012
Archives for April 2012 English Grammar: How to Use the Verb “Suggest” April 26, 2012 by Melanie A lot of English learners struggle with the verb suggest because suggest is an unusual English verb. It is not used in a sentence the same way that other verbs are. Suggest means mention or recommend something to […]
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Present Perfect: “Have You Ever Been to (a Place)?” April 21, 2012 by Melanie Have you ever been to Rome, Italy? You can use the present perfect to talk about a place, city, or country you have visited. The present perfect is used to talk about if, at any point in your life in the […]
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Present Perfect: “Have You Ever Been to (a Place)?” April 21, 2012 by Melanie Have you ever been to Rome, Italy? You can use the present perfect to talk about a place, city, or country you have visited. The present perfect is used to talk about if, at any point in your life in the […]
Present Perfect: “Have You Ever Been to (a Place)?”
Present Perfect: “Have You Ever Been to (a Place)?” April 21, 2012 by Melanie Have you ever been to Rome, Italy? You can use the present perfect to talk about a place, city, or country you have visited. The present perfect is used to talk about if, at any point in your life in the […]
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English Grammar: “Used to” Do Something April 14, 2012 by Melanie When you want to talk about your habits or your daily routine right now, use the present simple verb tense: I walk to school. I take the bus to work. I smoke. That’s probably the first thing you learned in your English class! What […]
English Grammar: “Used to” Do Something
English Grammar: “Used to” Do Something April 14, 2012 by Melanie When you want to talk about your habits or your daily routine right now, use the present simple verb tense: I walk to school. I take the bus to work. I smoke. That’s probably the first thing you learned in your English class! What […]
habits
English Grammar: “Used to” Do Something April 14, 2012 by Melanie When you want to talk about your habits or your daily routine right now, use the present simple verb tense: I walk to school. I take the bus to work. I smoke. That’s probably the first thing you learned in your English class! What […]
articles
English Grammar: When NOT to Use “the”! (definite article) April 7, 2012 by Melanie For many English learners, articles are one of the most difficult things to remember! Articles are confusing because it’s not always necessary to use an article in English. This lesson is about when NOT to use the definite article the. Sometimes […]