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 gerunds and infinitives can be used to talk about the reason why we use […]
February 2010
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English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose
English Idiom: Have a Chip on Your Shoulder
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 angry all the time. He (or she) feels that he has been […]
English Vocabulary: Fashion Week
This lesson uses fashion vocabulary in context to help you understand when and how to use all these different words related to fashion week and fashion shows! Fashion week is a semiannual event – it happens twice a year. In February and March, designers showcase their fall/winter collections; in September and October, they […]
