023 - Difference between Big, Large, Long, Tall, Short, Huge, and Tiny

Compliment vs. Complement vs. Complimentary vs. Complementary: These two words are pronounced the same, but they are spelled differently and have different meanings! Lesson text: This is a free sample from the e-book 600+ Confusing English Words Explained. It will help clear up your doubts about how to use... by Espresso English Podcast

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CON-tent, con-TENT, or contents?: Today I wanted to clarify the difference between the words , since it can be really hard to figure out. The English language is full of words like these, and I’ve collected a lot of them inside my e-book, 600+ Confusing English words Explained. Like... by Espresso English Podcast

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Question or doubt?: Students often say, “I have a doubt” and then ask me something about English. However, native speakers DON'T usually say it this way. If you want to know the answer about something, you should say “I have a question.” You'll... by Espresso English Podcast

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Affect vs. Effect + 50 collocations!: are two words that even native English speakers confuse - because they sound the same in spoken English, but they have different meanings. Today you'll learn not only the difference between these words, but also more than 50 COLLOCATIONS with... by Espresso English Podcast

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259 - Say, tell, speak, or talk?: If you frequently confuse the verbs SAY, TELL, SPEAK, and TALK, you’re not alone – these are some of the most commonly confused English words! They seem like they all mean the same thing - and they are similar - but we actually use them... by Espresso English Podcast

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Human vs. Humane: Today you’re going to learn the difference between the words These are different by only one letter, but they’re pronounced differently and are used in different ways. By the way, if you want to learn a LOT more confusing word pairs like... by Espresso English Podcast

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Lifetime vs. Lifelong vs. Lifespan: Today we have a great question from a student who asked about the difference between the words These words all seem to refer to the time period of someone’s life, but we use them in different ways in English. You might have a lot of questions like... by Espresso English Podcast

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When to use DRANK vs. DRUNK: When should you use the word drank and when should you use the word drunk? They are pronounced differently AND used differently! Today you'll learn To learn more about confusing English words - how to understand them clearly and... by Espresso English Podcast

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204 - Difference between clean, wash, clean up, and wash up: Are you wondering about the differences between ? I'll teach you how to use them in today's lesson... along with a few slang meanings you might not know yet. The English language has a ton of words that appear to be similar, but are actually... by Espresso English Podcast

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217 - How to use the words invaluable, infamous, inflammable: Today I'm going to teach you three pairs of confusing words that have the prefix IN-. In many words, IN- means the opposite or "not": independent = NOT dependent incorrect = NOT correct However, there are some exceptions that... by Espresso English Podcast

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How to use WISH and HOPE correctly: ⭐ 600+ Confusing Words Explained E-Book: ✔️ Read the lesson text: Today I’m going to explain the difference between wish and hope and how to use these words correctly in English – with lots of examples. I hope you put this into practice so... by Espresso English Podcast

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How to say & use WONDER and WANDER: Today I'm going to quickly clear up confusion between the words These are two completely different words, but sometimes English learners mix them up because of their similar spelling and pronunciation. For more simple and clear... by Espresso English Podcast

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237 - Confusing English Words: Experiment and Experience: The words might be the same in some languages... but in English they are different, and I often see students confuse them. Both of these words can be both nouns and verbs. Let’s see how exactly they are used. Want more? Check out my... by Espresso English Podcast

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Lay, Lie, Laid, Lain, Lied: Wondering when to use Should we say someone is “laying down” or “lying down”? And what about lied, laid, and lain? It can be so confusing, especially for students learning English! Today we’ll... by Espresso English Podcast

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175 - Careless or carefree?: In today's lesson I want to clarify the difference between the confusing words It’s easy to mix them up, but they have quite different meanings and connotations. Lesson text: I hope this lesson has helped you understand the... by Espresso English Podcast

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139: Do you have a "question" or a "doubt"?: Students often say "I have a doubt" and then ask me something about the English language. However, native English speakers don’t usually say it this way. If you want to know the answer about something, you should say "I have a question." So when... by Espresso English Podcast

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Device or devise?: Today I’m answering a question from student who asked about the difference between Let's learn together! English has lots of words like this – different by just one letter, or just one small sound. I’d love to help you learn even more... by Espresso English Podcast

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170 - Make sure, ensure, and make it a point: Are you wondering if there’s a difference between make sure and ensure? We also have the expression make it a point. I’ll teach you how to use each one in this lesson! Lesson text: 600+ Confusing English Words... by Espresso English Podcast

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208 - How to use the word "fool" in English: April 1 is an informal holiday known as April Fools' Day! People celebrate by playing jokes and trying to trick people in funny and harmless ways. You might be wondering about this word ? I'll teach you all about it in today's lesson. Don't... by Espresso English Podcast

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144 - Students asked me about these confusing English words: There are a lot of words in English that seem to be the same – and in fact they are very similar – but we use them in different ways. In today's lesson, you'll learn the differences between deem / regard elder / older loyal / faithful... by Espresso English Podcast

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Review or revise? Let's learn the difference!: Today we’re going to talk about the differences between the words They’re used slightly differently in American English vs. British English. But by the end of the lesson you’ll understand clearly when to use each one. There are so many... by Espresso English Podcast

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99. Are You Certain of What You Are Asserting? by The Word Leader Podcast: A Writing Podcast

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186 - Wait or await? Sleep or asleep? Wake or awake?: Do you know the difference between wait and await, sleep and asleep, and wake and awake? These words seem simple, but there are some small grammatical differences in the way we use them in sentences. Take today's lesson to find out how to use them all... by Espresso English Podcast

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Increase Your Fluency with 6 Idioms with the Word "Make" by English Makes No Sense

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Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 446 by Speak Better English with Harry

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10 Words Ending in -LESS: Download free PDF + quiz: In English, the suffix -less means “without.” For example, something that is “colorless” is white or transparent; it has no color. Or someone who is “homeless” has no place to live; they are without a... by Espresso English Podcast

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221 - Food, meal, dish, or cuisine?: A lot of English learners get confused about the words These all refer to the general topic of eating, but there are some important differences in how we use each one. In today’s lesson, I’ll explain when to use these words so that... by Espresso English Podcast

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Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 461 by Speak Better English with Harry

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How to Reduce Your Strong Accent | Speaking Practice: Let's talk about the most commonly confused and mixed up words for English learners when speaking English. Practice with me to reduce your accent and be better understood by native speakers. By the end of this lesson, you will feel so much more... by Go Natural English Podcast | Listening & Speaking Lessons

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Sound Natural and Confident Using The Verbs: Say, Tell, Speak, Talk: These four verbs have very similar meanings but are used in different ways. Dianne's going to help you know when to use them so that you can sound more natural and confident! Stick around until the end to do a practice quiz! ? Get FREE... by Go Natural English Podcast | Listening & Speaking Lessons

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