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  1. "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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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. …

  4. 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 …

  5. Why "previously learned knowledge" is a natural phrase in English ...

    Jun 22, 2023 · 16 Learning transfer refers to the degree to which an individual applies previously learned knowledge and skills to new situations. - source I already know that the phrase "learn knowledge" is …

  6. 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 …

  7. What do you call a person who is always keen to learn new things?

    Jul 7, 2015 · I think inquisitive is a good choice, but motivated is not. I can be motivated to do a lot of things unrelated to learning, by circumstances that are unrelated to my insatiable desire to learn.

  8. 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 …

  9. prepositions - Learning English is difficult "for me" or "to me ...

    Jul 6, 2020 · How about "learning English"? Which might be more like a kind of action. Is it still more natural to use "for" than "to"? "Learning English is difficult for me". Another wording might be It's …

  10. learn to do something vs learn how to do something

    Aug 11, 2022 · How should I understand it? Learned some kind of philosophy to discuss it or Learn how to discuss some kind of philosophy?