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,…
2019-07-27 Kind Words to Say at a Funeral
Have you ever felt uneasy at a funeral because you weren’t sure what to say to the grieving family? Not to worry. Many people experience this. On today’s Ask a…
2019-07-20 How are Set and Settle Different?
This week we answer a question from Shahram in Iran. He writes: Question: “Hi. I want to know about the meaning of the words ‘settle’ and -set.’ – Shahram, Iran…
2019-07-13 Advising Others to Take Your Advice
This week, we answer a question from Ali in Iran. He writes, Question: “I want to know differences between the words ‘advise’ and ‘advice’. Are they the same with different…
2019-07-06 Greetings in Letters and Emails
Today on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Yehia in Yemen. He writes: Question: “Could you explain what are the differences between ‘Hi,’ ‘Dear sir,’ ‘Hello,’ ‘Greetings‘ and…
2019-06-29 What’s the Alternative?
This week we answer a question we received in an email from Mohamad: Question: Could you explain more about the meaning of the word “alternative?” Thank you. Answer: Dear Mohamad:…
2019-06-22 All About ‘Develop’
Our question today on Ask A Teacher comes from Mohamad. He says: Question: Hi. Could you explain more about the meanings of the words “Develop” and “Alternative” by your examples.…
2019-06-15 A ‘Struggle’ to Understand
In today’s Ask a Teacher, Learning English follower Shahram is “struggling” with a certain word. He wrote to us: Question: Please explain the word “struggle.” I get confused about it.…
2019-06-08 End Your Confusion about Borrow and Lend
This week we answer a question we received in an email from Tina. She writes: Question: I just want to know how to use the words “borrow” and “lend” in…
2019-06-01 How Do You Use ‘Deal With?’
This week we answer a question we received in an email last week from Mohamad from Iran. He writes, Question: “I get confused by the meanings of the verb ‘deal…