Archives for September 2013 4 Truths About Learning English September 16, 2013 by Melanie 65 Comments At least once a week I get an email, a comment on my website, or a message on Facebook from an English learner who feels very frustrated and discouraged. They believe that they can’t speak English, and they believe […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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English Vocabulary: Don’t Call It a Toilet! January 7, 2013 by Melanie In Canada and the US it is impolite to use the word toilet. You can call the actual physical thing a toilet, but if you want to say that you need to use the toilet, you must say something else. We have […]
English Vocabulary: Don’t Call It a Toilet!
English Vocabulary: Don’t Call It a Toilet! January 7, 2013 by Melanie In Canada and the US it is impolite to use the word toilet. You can call the actual physical thing a toilet, but if you want to say that you need to use the toilet, you must say something else. We have […]