gerunds - This is important "to learn" or "to learning"? - English ...
Nov 25, 2016 · From VOA Special English: Scientists are also sharing work on crops in standing flooding. Mr. Ismail says this is important to learning about what will help farmers use the wet …
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 …
"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 …
'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 …
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To learn / for learning - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Oct 18, 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 …
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, …
Are expressions like "How long have you learned" and " I have …
Nov 13, 2022 · 4: How long did you spend learning English? (same meaning as #3, but would not normally feature initial for) In all the above, learn / learning can be replaced by study / studying …
"I learned that...." Vs. "I came to know that" Vs. "I found out that"
There's some nuanced differences between the two. I came to know implies a more lengthy, substantial or involved process of acquiring knowledge than I learned. Synonyms of come to …
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, …