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Posted on April 23, 2010 by Melanie

English Grammar: Have to do something

April 23, 2010 by Melanie 17 Comments

English Grammar: "Have to" and "Have Got to" Do Something | English Teacher Melanie

Have is one of the most common verbs used in English. A previous article explained when to use have got. Have and have got can also be used with the preposition to.   1. Use have (got) to in the affirmative/positive form to talk about an obligation, or something that is necessary to do. Have […]

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Present Perfect: “How Long Have You (Done Something)?

April 8, 2010 by Melanie

English Grammar: How Long Have You ... ? (present perfect) | English Teacher Melanie

Many English learners struggle to understand the present perfect tense. It doesn’t exist in many other languages, so it is difficult to remember when to use it in English. It is easier to understand the present perfect tense if you can remember the different situations in which it can be used. You can use the […]

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English Grammar: How to Use the Present Continuous to Talk about the Future

March 26, 2010 by Melanie

How to use the present continuous to talk about the future | English Teacher Melanie

Talking about future plans is challenging in English because we use different verb forms and tenses. In this post you’ll learn how to talk about your plans for the weekend. You’ll learn when to use the present continuous, be going to, and will. You’ll also learn why ‘gonna’ is NOT a proper or acceptable written […]

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English Grammar: Can a gerund be used after the preposition “to”?

March 12, 2010 by Melanie

English Grammar: Can You Use a Gerund After "to"? | English Teacher 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’ is a preposition that is part of a combination, then it is OK to use a […]

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English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose

February 25, 2010 by Melanie 11 Comments

English Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives for Purpose | English Teacher Melanie

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 […]

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