2021-07-17 Do You ‘Take Note’ or ‘Make Note’?
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Galmesa from Ethiopia: Question: Dear VOA, I have a question for you. At school I usually get asked the…
2021-07-10 ‘On the Corner’ or ‘at the Corner’?
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Jane in Taiwan(China) about two similar prepositions. Here is the question: Question: Dear VOA, I’m writing to ask a…
2021-07-03 Horse or Mule?
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Vincent in Kenya. He asks about the difference between two similar animals. Here is the question: Question: What is…
2021-06-26 What Is a Party?
Hello! Summer in the United States is a popular season to hold outdoor celebrations. Today, we answer a question from Egypt about the word “party.” Here’s the question: Question: This…
2021-06-19 Why Do We Say, ‘How Come?’
Hello! Welcome to Ask a Teacher. This week we answer a question from Shinji in Japan. Question Here’s the question: I think I once learned the expression “How come?” which…
2021-06-12 Finally, Eventually, Ultimately: What’s the Difference?
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Thuy Duong Le, who writes: Question: What is the difference between finally, eventually and ultimately? Answer: Dear Thuy, Thank…
2021-06-05 The Difference between Will and Would
Question: Jahanzib Khan writes: What is the difference between will and would? How and when should we use these? Answer: Dear Jahanzib, Thank you for your question. It centers on…
2021-05-29 How to Use ‘Between’ and ‘Among’
Question: Akira writes, When I learned about prepositions in junior high school about 70 years ago, it was taught that “between” is used to describe two things and “among” is…
2021-05-15 How to Use ‘When’ and ‘While’
Question: Tony from China writes, Hi! I am an English learner from China. I want to know the difference between when and while. Thanks! Tony, China. Answer: Dear Tony, This…
2021-05-08 Magazine or Journal?
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Felippe in Brazil. He says: Question: Hi! I’m from Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and I have…
2021-05-01 Should I Fix It or Repair It?
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a request from Quang in Vietnam, who says: Question: It would be a big help if you could teach me the difference…
2021-04-24 Is It a Couch or a Sofa?
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Abid about something a lot of people have in their living rooms. Here is what he says: Question: Hi,…
2021-04-17 Make or Create?
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a reader’s question about two common verbs. Here it is: Question: Hi, I’m Zachary. I would like to know the difference between…
2021-04-10 Buy and Pay
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a request from a reader in Guinea. Here is the request: Question: Dear VOA, I’m Adama from Enta in Guinea. I would…
2021-04-03 Have and Eat
This week, we answer a question from a reader in China. Jojo writes: Question: Good day. I would like to know the difference between “have” and “eat” and when to…