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 …
"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 …
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. …
'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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
meaning - Does "A Steep Learning Curve" mean learn fast or learn in a ...
A Learning Curve is a graph depicting relationship between learning and amount of effort. And the learning is the outcome. Steep refers to a slope rising or falling sharply and is almost perpendicular. …
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Are expressions like "How long have you learned" and " I have learned ...
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 …