2020-08-29 Beyond and Behind
Today we answer a question from Ahmed in Egypt. He writes: Question: I would like to know the exact meaning of beyond and its uses and the difference between it…
2020-08-22 Long Johns, Gremlins and Big Wheels
Question: This week, we answer a question from Evelio in Colombia. He writes: Why is a sort of men’s underwear called “long johns”? Thank you. — Evelio, Colombia Answer: Dear…
2020-08-15 Novel or New Coronavirus?
This week, we received a question from Thompson in China. Question: The following words always make me very confused. Could you please tell me, what is the difference between novel…
2020-08-08 Place, Location and Position
This week we answer a question from Pakistan. Shahid writes: Question: What is the difference between these terms: place, location, position, site and situation? — Shahid, Pakistan. Answer: Dear Shahid,…
2020-08-01 Using ‘Do’ in Positive Statements
This week, we answer several questions about how to use the verb “do.” Cem in Turkey wants to know what “do” means when used before a present tense verb, such…
2020-07-25 Problem, Issue or Matter?
This week, we answer a question from Noel from France. He writes, Question: “Can you explain the difference between matter, problem and issue? In English lessons these three words come…
2020-07-18 After and Afterward
This week, we received a question from Rose in Brazil. She asks, Question: I would like to know the difference between after and afterward and how I can use both…
2020-07-11 Hello, Teacher!
This week, we received a question from Agnaldo, a teacher in Brazil. He asks, Question: I’ve seen recently that we shouldn’t call a teacher “Teacher.” We should call him or…
2020-07-04 Scores, Marks, Points and Grades
This week, we received a question from Eric, a teacher in China. Question: I am at a loss about how to use the following words correctly: score, mark, point, and…
2020-06-27 Though, Throughout and Go Through
This week, we answer a question about three similar sounding terms. Our listener Suri writes: Question: Hi, I want to know the meaning of “through,” “throughout” and “go through.” Answer:…
2020-06-20 Kindly and Please
This week we received a question from Evewero in Nigeria. Question: “ What is the difference between “please” and “kindly.” Some … use the two words together, e.g. “please kindly…
2020-06-13 Loose and Lose
This week’s question comes from Vukeni of South Sudan. Vukeni writes: Question: What is the difference between “loose” and “lose”? This morning, I heard some people debating about it. Answer:…
2020-06-06 Not and No
This week we received a question from Candy in China. Candy writes, Question: I wonder what is the difference between “not” and “no”? Today when I do my homework, I…
2020-05-30 How Can I Sound American?
Today on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Igor in Russia. He writes, Question: I’d like to speak with an American accent. Could you give me advice on…
2020-05-23 When Was Last Tuesday?
This week received a question about time expressions from Dara in Cambodia. He asks, Question: Do you use the phrase “last Tuesday?” If so, what does it mean? Does it…