Grammar
English Teacher Melanie: Grammar
The biggest mistake people make when learning a language is translating expressions or sentences directly from their own language into English. English…
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Grammar
Advanced English Grammar: The Subjunctive Mood
In this lesson you’ll learn … all about mood what the subjunctive mood is how to form the subjunctive the 5 types…
Grammar
English Grammar: I, Me, Myself, and My
Why are the smallest words in English so difficult to master? Even native speakers get very confused with the English pronouns I,…
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English Grammar: “If You Could … ?”
Could is a modal verb. Modal verbs are common in English. Modals are used before other verbs to express ideas such as…
Grammar
The Four Most Popular Grammar Lessons – Blogiversary Celebration!
Today we continue the blogiversary celebrations with the four most popular grammar lessons! What is a ‘blogiversary’? It’s an anniversary of a…
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English Grammar: How to Use the Verb “Suggest”
A lot of English learners struggle with the verb suggest because suggest is an unusual English verb. It is not used in…
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Present Perfect: “Have You Ever Been to (a Place)?”
Have you ever been to Rome, Italy? You can use the present perfect to talk about a place, city, or country you…
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English Grammar: “Used to” Do Something
When you want to talk about your habits or your daily routine right now, use the present simple verb tense: I walk…
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English Grammar: When NOT to Use “the”! (definite article)
For many English learners, articles are one of the most difficult things to remember! Articles are confusing because it’s not always necessary…
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English Teacher Melanie: Vocabulary – Xerox, Kleenex, and Roller Blades – When Brand Names Become Regular Nouns!
Rollerblading or In-line Skating? An English learner recently asked me a question on Facebook about the word ‘Xerox.’ Even though it is…