VOA慢速英语--Noun Clauses in Everyday Speech

From VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. Almost every American has seen or heard of the movie Forrest Gump. The film is a touching story about the life of a man who faces many challenges. One of the most famous quotes from Forrest Gump is

VOA慢速英语--在日常生活中的不定式

Imagine you are in an American city. While standing along the street, you hear someone asking for directions. What's the best way to get to the airport? Continue straight and take the second right. It will only take about five minutes. Thanks! I'm ru

Getting to Know Gerunds and Infinitives

Getting to Know Gerunds and Infinitives Welcome to another episode of Everyday Grammar on VOA Learning English. English learners have difficulty with gerunds and infinitives. A gerund is the ing form of a verb that functions the same as a noun. For e

VOA慢速英语--Where Did You Learn English? Forming Questions, Part 3

Imagine you are meeting a group of English learners to practice your speaking skills. The group leader puts everyone into small practice groups. The people in your group begin to ask each other questions. Here are some questions you might hear or ask

VOA慢速英语--Ask a Teacher - Foot or Feet?

The English word foot has more than one meaning. In the United States, one meaning is a unit of measurement equal to 12 inches, or .3 meters. We use feet to measure height, length and short distances. Todays question is about when to use the plural o

【趣谈英语】单词“Scissors”没有单数形式-The Word “Scissors” is a Defective Noun

Pre-Listening Vocabulary defective: doesnt function normally; imperfect agreement: when the subject corresponds with the correct version of the verb panties: female underwear boxers: male underwear that is shaped like shorts wordsmith: a person who i

【趣谈英语】动词化的词语-The Word ‘Verb’ Is A Noun

Pre-Listening Vocabulary verbing: the turning of a noun or adjective into a verb weird out: to make uncomfortable coin: to give something a name The Word Verb Is A Noun-词语动词是个名词 The most common definition of a noun is a person, place,

VOA慢速英语--Adventures with Adverbials: Part 2

Many American western movies use a common plot element: A mysterious man appears in a small, dusty town. He speaks to people in a short, purposeful way. He shows confidence and strength. Often, he is looking for revenge. Exploring this common plot el

英语日常语法:表达目的的常用方式

From VOA Learning English, this is Everyday Grammar. You may remember our earlier reports on infinitives and gerunds. The infinitive form of a verb can be either its most basic form or appear with the word to. A gerund is a verb that ends in ing and

Thinking About Using -ing Words?

In the English language, putting two -ing words together often is not only natural but correct. Listen to an example: Ive been avoiding going to the doctor. In todays Everyday Grammar, we will look at examples of when two or more -ing words appear ne

VOA慢速英语--Are You Crazy About English?

English speakers express likes and dislikes in so many ways. By now, youve learned how to use words such as like, enjoy, love, or even hate. For example: She really likes the new professor. We enjoy restaurants by the water. I love traveling to dista

英语日常语法:动名词和不定式

Everyday Grammar: Gerunds and Infinitives Welcome to another episode of Everyday Grammar on VOA Learning English. English learners have difficulty with gerunds and infinitives. A gerund is the ing form of a verb that functions the same as a noun. For

VOA慢速英语--了解动名词和不定式

Getting to Know Gerunds and Infinitives 了解动名词和不定式 Welcome to another episode of Everyday Grammar on VOA Learning English. English learners have difficulty with gerunds and infinitives. A gerund is the ing form of a verb that functio

日常语法——名词充当形容词

Everyday Grammar: When Nouns Act Like Adjectives 日常语法名词充当形容词 Welcome back to Everyday Grammar from VOA Learning English. The English language has an interesting way of classifying words. We organize words by their function or pu

Adventures with Adverbials: Part 2

Adventures with Adverbials: Part 2 Many American western movies use a common plot element: A mysterious man appears in a small, dusty town. He speaks to people in a short, purposeful way. He shows confidence and strength. Often, he is looking for rev

跟着Gwen学英语之每日早读 第154期

In the beginning was the heaven and the earth, and the earth was without form. And darkness was upon the face of the deep. 语音讲解： 单词发音 darkness /ˈdɑːknəs/ deep /diːp/ 连词发音 the earth /ij'ɜː/ without form/wɪˈaʊtfɔːm

Compound Nouns: Putting Words Together

What do these five words have in common: hotdog, fireworks, well-being, waistline, sunset and ice cream? They could all describe a fun holiday celebration. For example: My holiday was wonderful! I went to a friends party and we laughed, ate and had a

英语语法：25 Verbification of a Noun

Grammar Girl here. Today's topic is verbification. Last week police used a Taser on University of Florida student Andrew Meyer as they struggled to remove him from an auditorium where Senator John Kerry was speaking. The Web has been filled with deba

英语语法：43 Your Singing or You Singing

Sometimes theres a topic that doesnt quite defy explanation but certainly gives one pause in the undertaking. Lucky usthats where we find ourselves today. Why gerunds take a possessive before them. Oy. What's a Gerund? Lets start with what a gerund i

电话英语:产地证表述

Certificate of Origin 产地证 1.certificate of origin of China showing 中国产地证明书 stating 证明 evidencing 列明 specifying 说明 indicating 表明 declaration of 声明 2.certificate of Chinese origin 中国产地证明书 3.Certific