
"learn to" vs "learn how to" and "teach to" or "teach how to"
I would interpret these two as pretty much meaning the same thing, because the phrase learning to drive usually means "learning how to drive a car." However, the inclusion or exclusion of how can create a …
gerunds - This is important "to learn" or "to learning"? - English ...
Nov 25, 2016 · "X is important to learn" would mean that it is important that you learn X. "X is important to learning Y" would mean that in order to learn Y, X is important. In this case, in order to learn about …
word usage - contexts for "to learn" vs. "for learning" - English ...
Jun 3, 2020 · Consider the following sentences We came here to learn English. We came here for learning English. I suppose most of us here would agree that both of them are grammatically correct. …
Preposition confusion - Do you learn something 'at' school OR 'in ...
In the example sentences you gave, "school" is a metonym that refers to the act of attending classes at some institute of learning. So "things you'll never learn [at / in] school" are things you won't learn by …
Learned vs have learned - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Mar 10, 2023 · 'I have learned' is still about learning in the past but it better describes a period of learning - ie something you learned over time, or something that you came to learn later, perhaps …
Why is “I have learnt English since 2 years” incorrect?
2 In my opinion, the sentence has 2 issues. 'Have learnt English' implies that you have done with your learning 2 years before. In this case, if you want to express "something has been happening", you …
Learn something the hard way - English Language Learners Stack …
Feb 12, 2022 · Learning the hard way, is when you learn something through experiencing it. It doesn’t necessarily have to be repetitive, but it can be, but that is not necessary here. Here, the hard way is …
'learning the ropes' should be followed by which prepositions?
Feb 12, 2015 · I am learning the ropes of my new job. ..this usage seemed strange to be. I imagined some real-life ropes. But I've checked Google Books, and found several instances of the phrase …
To learn / for learning - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Nov 19, 2022 · Are both versions correct? Do they convey the same meaning? I think board games are the best games to learn / for learning different subjects such as history, literature and science.
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