(Photo by Orengo Photography) 1. Dating Usually, the 1st step in a relationship is going out on a date with someone. Here are some verb phrases you can use to talk about a date: to go on a date (with someone) I went out on a date with him once. It was kind of boring. […]
Category: Vocabulary
Vocabulary – Sometimes, Sometime & Some Time
Sometimes, sometime, and some time are very different words so you need to be careful when you use them. These are words that even native speakers get confused with! 1. Sometimes is an adverb of frequency. Think of it as halfway between never and always. Example sentences: Sometimes I am so tired I can’t […]
How to Use the Verb “Go”
Here is a useful list to help you remember when to use go, when to use go to, and when to use go to the. Often English learners feel more comfortable with rules to memorize [and we have lots of them in English!], but sometimes there is no rule. There is no rule why go is sometimes followed by […]
How to Use the Verb “Explain”!
I have lost count of the number of times a student has said to me: “Teacher, can you explain me . . .?” or “Let me explain you what I mean . . .“ No, I cannot explain YOU anything nor can you explain ME anything because that is NOT the correct use of […]
English Listening: A Problem With My Cell Phone Bill | Episode 16
[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/englishteachermelanie/Lesson_016_-_A_Problem_with_My_Cell_Phone_Bill.mp3″ title=”16 A PROBLEM WITH MY CELL PHONE BILL” artist=”ENGLISH TEACHER MELANIE” social=”true” social_twitter=”true” social_facebook=”true” social_gplus=”true” social_pinterest=”true” social_email=”true” ] Listen to a story about a huge problem I had when I tried to pay my cell phone bill! You’ll also learn how to say amounts of money, and when to use “dollar” instead of […]
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Wear” and “Dress”
How to Use the English Verbs “Wear” and “Dress” | English Teacher Melanie What are you wearing? wear = have clothes on your body You wear clothes. This is the most common verb used to talk about clothes. What are you wearing today? I’m going to wear my new shoes to school tomorrow! He wore […]
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verbs “Listen” and “Hear”
What’s the difference between listen and hear in English? For many people learning English, listen and hear are two very confusing verbs! In this post I will explain the difference between the two verbs, and when you can use them. Take a look at these sentences: I was listening to the radio when I heard […]
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verb “Explain”
I frequently see English learners using the verb explain incorrectly. Teacher, can you explain me . . .? Let me explain you what I mean . . . Explain means make something clear or easy to understand (MW), and that’s what I want to do in this lesson. I use colors and example […]
English Vocabulary: Marriage
Ask Someone to Marry You It is very easy to ask someone to marry you. You just ask, “Will you marry me?” Of course, you need to say lots of romantic things like … I want to spend the rest of my life with you! I never want to be apart from you! You are […]
English Idiom: Have a Chip on Your Shoulder
English Idiom: Have a Chip on Your Shoulder | English Teacher Melanie 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 his shoulder is […]