(And 10 Common Mistakes with Direction Verbs)

Do you ‘borrow someone money’ or ‘lend money to someone’? Because both words describe the temporary transfer of an item or money, learners frequently mix up the direction of the action.

The Golden Rule: Give vs.

(And 10 Common Mistakes Every English Learner Makes)

Many languages use a single verb for both creating things and performing tasks (such as ‘hacer’ in Spanish or ‘faire’ in French). In English, choosing the wrong one between ‘make’ and ‘do’ is one of the most noticeable mistakes an ESL speaker can make.…

(And 10 Common Mistakes to Avoid)

Have you ever paused mid-sentence and wondered whether to use say or tell? You are not alone. These two verbs mean almost the exact same thing—to express words—which is why English learners at all levels frequently swap them by mistake.…