The word "to" causes a lot of confusion for English language learners.  Why?  "To" can play very different roles in English grammar.  "To" can be a preposition, or it can be a verbal particle.  It can play both of these roles in the same sentence.  

For the full text, go to https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/two-different-roles-for-the-word-to/.

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Two different roles for the word "to"

Understanding the most common English prefixes and suffixes is a great way to build your vocabulary. This post covers the prefix "be-" and the suffix "-en" in English verbs. For the full text, check out:

https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/the-prefix-be-and-the-suffix-en-making-english-verbs/


The Prefix “be-” and the Suffix “-en” — Making English Verbs

Understanding the most common prefixes and suffixes in English is a great way to build your vocabulary. In this blog post, I cover the prefixes "anti-" and "counter-." They may seem the same, but there are some subtle differences.

For the full text of this episode, please go to https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/what-is-the-difference-between-anti-and-counter-making-negative-words-in-english/ .

What is the Difference between “anti-” and “counter-”? — Making Negative Words in English

If you look up “get” in a dictionary, you might see anywhere from 10 to 20 definitions.  That is really scary.  However, I have some good news.  There is a much easier way to remember how to use “get.”  

Instead of memorizing dozens of meanings, it’s better to organize the meanings of “get” into groups.  Each group is easy to recognize because it is based on what comes after “get.” 

For the full text of this podcast, please go to https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/the-verb-get-not-as-complicated-as-it-looks/ . 
 

The Verb “Get” --- Not as Complicated as it Looks

If you find yourself confused about how to use the word “since,” you are not alone.  “Since” can be a preposition, a subordinating conjunction, or an adverb.  In this podcast, I talk about the different meanings of "since" and how to use it properly.

For the full text of this podcast, check out my website:  https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/how-do-i-use-the-word-since/

How Do I Use the Word “Since?”

Understanding the most common prefixes and suffixes in English is a great way to build your vocabulary. In this blog post, I cover the prefixes "dis-" and "mis-." They may seem the same, but there are some subtle differences.

For the full text of the article, go to
https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/what-is-the-difference-between-dis-and-mis-making-negative-words-in-english/

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