Non-native speakers often confuse the words rent and borrow when speaking English. On the surface, these words seem very similar, but actually, they are quite different. Discover the difference in this blog post.
It's very easy to confuse the words overtime and overwork. Find out the difference, and see examples of each one in context.
Working in different countries when English is not your first language can be frustrating. In this blog, we share helpful lessons that were learnt on the ground by a non-native English speaker.
What happens if you make a mistake with bored and boring? Both words are adjective forms of the base form bore, but that’s where the similarity ends.
Try as a noun or a verb both means to attempt something, but the nuance can change in unexpected ways. Find out how.
A mistake that English language learners often make is to misuse the word “challenge.” As a noun it means a difficult task, but as a verb the meaning is quite different.
If you have ever asked yourself , "How do I politely tell an English speaker to wait?", then this is the blog post for you. We answer why and how to do this correctly. This article is helpful both for business and non-business settings. Check it out!
Native English speakers rarely say "go drinking". But we do like to drink alcohol. We use different phrases to communicate this. Find out why and how.
The verbs "say" and "tell" are commonly confused. Just remember that you say something, but you tell someone something.
One essential part of speaking well is to break your speech into short chunks—usually a few words— and pausing briefly after each one.
