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The Difference between Make and Do

Shana Goodwin, July 14, 2021

Use “make” when talking about creating, building, or producing something. Use “do” when talking about work or tasks...

The Difference Between Later and After

Shana Goodwin, June 18, 2021

After you read this article, you’ll be a pro on how to use these two words. Both “later” and “after” mean “at a time in the future.” But the words are used differently...

The Difference Between Say and Tell

Jeanette Bazeley, June 8, 2021

The simple way to think of the differences between say and tell is: You say something. You tell someone something...

Improve English Pronunciation with Tongue Twisters, Part 2

Shana Goodwin, May 17, 2021

Listen to the audio recordings below and practice saying these short tongue twisters to help improve your pronunciation of the English consonants “l” and “r”...

Improve Pronunciation with Tongue Twisters, Part 1

Shana Goodwin, April 14, 2021

How should you practice tongue twisters to improve your English? Start by reading slowly, word by word. It can be helpful...

What’s the Difference between Very and Too?

Shana Goodwin, March 15, 2021

How do I know when to use “very” and when to use “too”? Both words are adverbs, so they...

What’s the Difference between Lend and Borrow?

Shana Goodwin, February 16, 2021

How do you know whether to use “lend” or “borrow”? Lend means to give something to someone for a...

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