2023-06-09 Wood, Timber or Lumber?
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “wood,” “timber,” and “lumber.” Question: Hi VOA Learning English team. My name is Yen,…
2023-06-02 Help or Aid?
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “help” and “aid.” Question: Dear teacher, I am Mayer from Colombia. I have been…
2023-05-26 Noncount and Mass Nouns
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about noncount and mass nouns. Question: Dear Learning English, Thank you so much for your excellent programs. How…
2023-05-19 Woods, Forests and Jungles
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question about the difference between “woods,” “forests,” and “jungles.” Question: Hello Teacher! This is Sumaira from Pakistan. I have been…
2023-05-12 Religious Places
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about different kinds of religious centers. Question: Dear teacher, I am Saeed from Iran. I am so glad…
2023-05-05 Spin or Rotate?
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “spin” and “rotate.” Question: Dear teacher, My name is Alex! I’m from Russia! Your…
2023-04-28 Swine, Pigs and Hogs
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between swine, pigs and hogs. Question: Dear teacher, I am Ken from China. I am…
2023-04-21 Football or Soccer?
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between football and soccer. Question: Hello, my name is Ben. I am a middle school…
2023-04-14 Subjects and Objects
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about subjects and objects. Question: Hello VOA Learning English, I am Noormohammed from Saudi Arabia. I have a…
2023-04-07 Gauge and Yardstick
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about “gauge” and “yardstick.” Question: Dear teacher， I am Anora, your loyal reader from China. I am glad…
2023-03-31 As Well As
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about “as well as.” Question: Hi VOA Learning English, My name is Neethu, and I am from India.…
2023-03-24 Begin, Start, Commence
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about “start,” “begin,” and “commence.” Question: Dear VOA, Please let me know the difference between “begin,” “start” and…
2023-03-17 Irregular vs. Abnormal
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about two common synonyms, or words that have similar meanings, “abnormal” and “irregular.” Question: Hi VOA Learning English,…
2023-03-10 Syllable Dropping in Speaking
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about syllable dropping in American English pronunciation. Question: Hi, VOA Learning English, I’m Herbert from Germany. Throughout my…
2023-03-03 Reading Skills: Definitions and Transitions
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about reading skills like finding definitions and transitions. Question: Greetings from Ecuador, Could you please provide me any…