2020-09-26 Let and Leave
Today we answer a question from Thu Huong. Thu Huong writes: Question: I am confused when using the words “let”…
2020-09-19 Path and Way
Today we answer a question from Taro. Taro writes: Question: How are “way” and “path” different? Could you explain these…
2020-09-12 Glad and Happy
Today we answer a question from Morgan in China. Morgan writes: Question: I have a question about the words “glad”…
2020-09-05 Is ‘Heads Up’ Too Informal?
Each week we answer questions about American English from readers from outside the United States. But today we answer a…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.”…
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”?…