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English Grammar: When NOT to Use “the”! (definite article)

April 7, 2012 by Melanie

When NOT to use "the" (the definite article in English) | EnglishTeacherMelanie.com

For many English learners, articles are one of the most difficult things to remember! Articles are confusing because it’s not always necessary to use an article in English. This lesson is about when NOT to use the definite article the. Sometimes it’s easier to remember when NOT to use something instead of trying to memorize […]

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English Vocabulary: Play, Do, or Go? Verbs Used To Talk About Sports

May 4, 2010 by Melanie

English Vocabulary: Play, Do, or Go? Verbs Used to Talk about Sports | English Teacher Melanie

  There are three verbs you can use to talk about sports in English: play — do — go   1. Use PLAY for team sports or sports played with a ball: football baseball basketball rugby tennis hockey volleyball cricket soccer badminton golf I love to play badminton. I played basketball when I was in […]

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