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…
2023-02-24 Disturbing vs. Irritating
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “disturbing” and “irritating.” Question: Hi VOA Learning English, My name is Hamza, and I…
2023-02-17 Made and Prepositions
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the verb “made” when used with prepositions. Question: Hello, VOA Learning English, I hope that you are…
2023-01-27 How to Use Avoid, Prevent
This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Sergio in Brazil. He asks, Question: I would like to know whether there is any difference between “avoid” and…
2023-01-20 Release and Relief
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “release” and “relief.” Question Hello VOA Learning English, I am Renna. I am glad…
2023-01-13 To Do or Create?
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between “create” and “do.” Question Hello Learning English, I would like to ask you about…
2023-01-06 Veggie, Vegetarian, or Vegan?
Hello! This week on Ask a Teacher, we will answer a question about the difference between three words: “veggie,” “vegetarian,” and “vegan.” Question Hi VOA team and happy holidays! I…