2019-11-09 Trying, or Doing One’s Best
Today we answer a question from Alan in China. Question: I’m wondering about the difference between “try” or “do one’s best.” My English teacher told me they are same. But…
2019-11-02 Some or Any?
This week, we answer a question from Eri. Eri writes: Question: “Hi, VOA Learning English. I want to know how to use ‘any’ & ‘some.'” – Eri Answer: Dear Eri,…
2019-10-26 Each or Every?
Today we answer a question from Sandra M. Question: She writes, “Hello! Could you tell me, please, what the difference is between ‘each’ and ‘every’… Which option is correct: each…
2019-10-19 How Do You Feel Or How Are You?
This week we answer a question from Ngan. Question: Ngan writes, “What is the difference between ‘how do you feel?’ and ‘how are you?'” Answer: Dear Ngan, Thank you for…
2019-10-12 Certainly or Of Course?
Today we answer a question from Alan in China. He writes: Question: “I … know that people always say ‘Certainly!’ or ‘Of course’… So what’s the difference? Thank you!” –…
2019-10-05 What Do You Do or What Are You Doing?
Today we answer a question from Emad. Question: He writes, “I would like to know the difference between what do you do? and what are you doing? When do you…
2019-09-28 Have You Ever ‘Wondered?’
This week we answer a request from Thant Zin Aung. Question: He writes: “Hi Teacher, Let me know how to use “wonder” as question form. Thanks in advance.” – Thant…
2019-09-21 Wait or Await?
This week, we answer Van’s question. Question: Van writes: “Could you give me the explanation about the difference between wait and await?” Answer: Dear Van, Thanks for writing us. The…
2019-09-14 English at the Movies, or English at the Films?
This week we answer a question from Quyunh. Question: Our reader Quyunh writes, “May I know what is difference between a film and a movie ? You have a program…
2019-09-07 Do Divide And Separate Mean the Same Thing?
Today we answer a question from Alex. Question: Our reader Alex writes, “I want to know about the difference between divide and separate. Thank you!” Answer: Dear Alex, Thank you…
2019-08-31 Habits, Customs and Traditions – How Are They Different?
This week we answer a question from Ashraf in Egypt. Question: He writes, “Can you explain the difference between habit, custom and tradition?” Answer: Dear Ashraf, Great question. All three…
2019-08-24 More and Many
This week we answer a question from Pakistan. Shahid writes, Question: Please explain about “more” and “many.” What is the difference between them?” – Shahid, Pakistan Answer: Dear Shahid, The…
2019-08-17 Certificated and Certified
This week we answer a question from Leandro in Brazil. He writes: Question: “I would like to know what’s the difference between the words certificated and certified.” —Leandro, Brazil Answer:…
2019-08-10 ‘Say’ Something, ‘Tell’ Someone
This week we answer a question from Medard Luck. Medard writes: Question: “Give the difference between ‘to tell’ and ‘to say.” – Medard Luck Answer: Dear Medard, “To tell” and…
2019-08-03 When to ‘Come Back’ and When to ‘Go Back’
This week we answer a question from Mohammad in Iran. He writes: Question: “What’s the difference between ‘come back’ and ‘go back’? Thank you.” – Mohammad, Iran Answer: Dear Mohammad,…