Common mistakes that students make when using English.
Something that we are frequently asked is when do you use the verb DO and when do you use the verb MAKE. This is understandable because in some languages they use one verb for both Do and Make (like Hacer in Spanish). So to help students understand the difference we created the following chart as [...]
We have just created another article for you. This time it’s about the difference between There, Their and They’re in English. Again, this is a common mistake for native speakers too because the three words are homophones (words that sound the same though are written differently) The chart below should help you though if you [...]
It seems that nowadays people spend more and more time in front of a TV instead of reading. Of course this usually results in people not visually seeing words and learning (or remembering/reinforcing) their correct spelling. It’s also means that their vocabulary is a lot lower than those who read frequently. And this is [...]
Students learning English quickly learn that the apostrophe in English is normally used to make a contraction. For example, instead of writing IT IS, you can write IT’S Instead of HE IS, we can write HE’S … etc. However the apostrophe is not only used to show a contraction has been made. It is also [...]
A common mistake for students learning English is the difference between Fun and Funny. What is the difference between Fun and Funny? Both can be used as adjectives (words that describe something) Funny = it makes you laugh Fun = when you enjoy yourself and have a good time (*But Fun can also be a [...]
This is why learning grammar is important… What’s wrong with this tattoo? It’s says “Never don’t give up”. It is grammatically incorrect! It should say either: Never give up … OR Don’t give up We almost never use two negative words together, in this case the Never with Don’t. Remember since it is in the [...]
One of the most commmon mistakes for students learning English is knowing about when to use YOUR and when to use YOU’RE. They look similar and sound the same, but don’t worry, even native English speakers sometimes write these incorrectly. We created this simple guide showing you the difference between YOUR and YOU’RE and tips [...]
What is the difference between Travel and Trip? These two words frequently confuse learners of English. A quick explanation that is valid for most situations is the following: Travel – a verb (the action) Trip – a noun Susan’s husband isn’t in town at the moment; he is on a business trip. He travels to [...]
The difference between Million and Millions Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? A: New Zealand has a population of four million people B: New Zealand has a population of four millions people The first sentence (A) is correct and the second sentence (B) is incorrect. Why? English students often get confused about [...]
When do you use maybe and when do you use may be? This is a common mistake for students learning English (and sometimes native speakers too!). The simplest explanation is: Maybe = perhaps May be = is possibly Our boss was sick yesterday so he may be absent from work today. Maybe our meeting will [...]