What’s the difference? Understanding the difference between the words travel, trip, journey and voyage can be difficult for some students as the words refer to similar things! a trip (noun) A trip is typically very short or is repeated. It can also mean a holiday. Example sentence: We’re going on a trip to the seaside with some friends next weekend. … Read More
JUST HAVING A LAUGH
In English we can use many expressions to mean that we are joking. Many of these expressions are called idioms which are words combined together to mean something new. to pull someone’s leg If someone says that they are ‘just pulling your leg’ they mean they are not talking seriously and they are just joking. You can also use this … Read More
ARGUE or DISCUSS
What’s the difference between ARGUE and DISCUSS? When we use the verb argue, we mean that we have a fight with words. You can also say to have an argument with someone. When we use the verb discuss, we mean that we have a conversation with someone about a serious topic. DON’T MAKE THESE COMMON MISTAKES ✅ Don’t argue about … Read More
CONFUSING VERBS
Lay / Laid / Lie – Confusing VERBS at C1 or Advanced Level of English These 3 irregular verbs are very similar in meaning and also have similar past participles. Read the explanation to uncover the differences below. Verb to lay – takes a direct object (lay something down) Meanings: (a.) to careful put something in position, (b.) to reproduce … Read More
LOOK, SEE OR WATCH?
What’s the difference between the verbs, LOOK, SEE and WATCH? SEE The verb ‘see’ is the basic function of eyes. When our eyes are open, we see things around us whether we want or not. It is the ability (to perceive things with our eyes). EXAMPLES: I don’t see very well without my glasses. I saw a new boy at … Read More