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…
2021-03-27 Nutrients and Nutrition
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Minnie in China. She says: Question: Hello dear VOA, I’m a fan from China. I’m confused about “nutrition” and…
2021-03-20 The Many Kinds of Roads
This week, we answer a question from a reader about the many words used for different kinds of roads. Here’s the question: Question: What are the differences between avenues, roads,…
2021-03-13 Then and Than
This week, we answer a question from our reader Nyinye, who says: Question: Hi, I keep getting confused with the words “then” and “than.” I know that “than” is used…
2021-03-06 It’s and Its
This week we answer a question from Ali in Iran. He wrote to us after reading a previous Ask a Teacher about security and safety. Question: Dear VOA, Could you…
2021-02-27 Differences between ‘Security’ and ‘Safety’
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Victor, who is from Brazil. Question: Hello, my name is Victor, Can you talk about the use of the…
2021-02-20 The Difference Between Up to, Until, and Till
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Abrahan Ferrer, who is in Spain. Question: Hello there, I am writing to you because I am quite confused…