English Collocations: How do you use in, at, & on? May 18, 2015 by Melanie One of the most common questions that English learners ask me is, “How do you use in, at, and on?” or, “What are the rules for using in, at, of, for?” For a long time, I couldn’t understand why so […]
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English Collocations: How do you use in, at, & on? May 18, 2015 by Melanie One of the most common questions that English learners ask me is, “How do you use in, at, and on?” or, “What are the rules for using in, at, of, for?” For a long time, I couldn’t understand why so […]
January 2014
Archives for January 2014 English Vocabulary: The End of a Relationship January 1, 2014 by Melanie Leave a Comment In previous lessons we have talked about dating and marriage. However, not all relationships end in marriage, and not all marriages last forever. Here is some vocabulary you can use to talk about the end of […]
English Vocabulary: The End of a Relationship
English Vocabulary: The End of a Relationship January 1, 2014 by Melanie Leave a Comment In previous lessons we have talked about dating and marriage. However, not all relationships end in marriage, and not all marriages last forever. Here is some vocabulary you can use to talk about the end of a relationship. break […]
February 2013
Archives for February 2013 English Vocabulary: What are Collocations? February 3, 2013 by Melanie A collocation is a combination of two or more words that are commonly used together, in a way that sounds natural to a native English speaker. Learn the Words That Go Together. What are collocations? a waste of money brand […]
English Vocabulary: What are Collocations?
English Vocabulary: What are Collocations? February 3, 2013 by Melanie A collocation is a combination of two or more words that are commonly used together, in a way that sounds natural to a native English speaker. Learn the Words That Go Together. What are collocations? a waste of money brand new a collection of […]
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verb “Explain”
English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verb “Explain” January 21, 2013 by Melanie 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 […]
January 2013
Archives for January 2013 English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verb “Explain” January 21, 2013 by Melanie 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 […]
adverbs
English Vocabulary: Sometimes, Sometime, and Some Time January 14, 2013 by Melanie 12 Comments 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! Sometimes Sometimes is an adverb of frequency. Use sometimes to talk […]
English Vocabulary: Sometimes, Sometime, and Some Time
English Vocabulary: Sometimes, Sometime, and Some Time January 14, 2013 by Melanie 12 Comments 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! Sometimes Sometimes is an adverb of frequency. Use sometimes to talk […]