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Posted on May 18, 2015 by Melanie

English Collocations: How do you use in, at, & on?

May 18, 2015 by Melanie

English Collocations: How do you use in, at, & on?

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 many English learners were asking this question. Did the student want to know about prepositions […]

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English Vocabulary: The End of a Relationship

January 1, 2014 by Melanie Leave a Comment

English Vocabulary: The End of a Relationship

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 up phrasal verb Often couples break up, or end their relationship. Sometimes the break-up [noun […]

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English Vocabulary: What are Collocations?

February 3, 2013 by Melanie

English Vocabulary: What are Collocations?

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 test results front and back phone number in the middle […]

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English Vocabulary: How to Use the Verb “Explain”

January 21, 2013 by Melanie

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 sentences […]

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English Vocabulary: Sometimes, Sometime, and Some Time

January 14, 2013 by Melanie 12 Comments

English Vocabulary: Sometimes, Sometime, and 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!   Sometimes Sometimes is an adverb of frequency. Use sometimes to talk about how often you do something. Think of it as halfway between never and […]

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