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Verb It! 100 Nouns Also Used as Verbs in English (Includes Pictures)
Check out 100 nouns which are also commonly used as verbs in English. While you can technically turn any noun into a verb, it doesn't mean you should.
Alex
Apr 2911 min read
The Difference between “A/An” and “One” (Audio Reading Included)
What's the difference between "a man" and "one man"? Learn when to use "a/an" and when to use "one" in English.
Alex
Apr 85 min read
The Similarities and Differences between "Very" and "Really" (Audio Reading Included)
Learn the similarities and differences between "very" and "really." This is really useful!
Alex
Mar 195 min read
7 Ways to Use Gerunds (Including Passives!)
Learn how to use gerunds in English, including in the passive voice, and the difference between gerunds and present participles.
Alex
Jan 38 min read
"Should" and "Should Have": When and How to Use Them (Audio Reading and Pictures Included)
Learn the differences between "should" and "should have" in English, including everyday and formal uses.
Alex
Nov 27, 20249 min read
"I like dancing" vs. "I like to dance": What's the Difference? How to Use Gerunds and Infinitives (Audio Reading Included)
Learn when to use gerunds and infinitives, including two lists of verbs which can be followed by both!
Alex
Nov 4, 20247 min read
The Difference between NO, NOT, and NONE (Audio Reading Included)
Learn the difference between "no," "not," and "none," and avoid these common mistakes. Ideal for beginners.
Alex
Oct 21, 20246 min read
"Have" and "Have Got": Similarities and Differences (Audio Reading Included)
"Have" and "have got" have similarities and differences. Learn them with this extensive English reading and listening resource.
Alex
Oct 17, 20247 min read
"Used to" Conversation Questions (100+ Questions; Includes Pictures)
This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers . You can practice answering these "used to" discussion...
Alex
Oct 1, 20247 min read
Affect vs. Effect: What's the Difference? (Audio Lesson Included)
Recommended level: Advanced Quick Reference In most cases, affect is used as a verb and effect is used as a noun. (Ex: "The decision...
Alex
Sep 12, 20237 min read
"Because" vs. "Because of": The Difference in Usage (Includes Common Sentences and Audio Lesson)
Recommended level: Upper intermediate / Advanced Is it "because that" or "because of that"? Read the common mistakes section at the...
Alex
Aug 29, 20237 min read
Prepositions of Time: At, On, In (Audio Lesson Included)
Elementary English For an easy-to-study reference chart, scroll to the bottom of the page. Quick Reference Use "at" with precise times...
Alex
Aug 18, 20237 min read
Despite vs. In Spite of: Is There a Difference? (Audio Reading Included)
Recommended level: Advanced "Is it 'in spite of' or 'despite of'?" Quick Reference Despite and in spite of are most commonly used in...
Alex
Aug 12, 20235 min read
Top 50 English Grammar Mistakes (Made by English Learners) (Includes Audio)
Mistakes are a part of learning, but some mistakes are more common than others. This page examines the 50 most common mistakes that...
Alex
Aug 7, 20236 min read
Lonely Companions: Past Simple and Past Perfect Reading and Listening Practice
Recommended level: Advanced Content warning: This text contains references to the death of a parent. Notes and instructions: Read or...
Alex
Aug 2, 20235 min read
Farther vs. Further: What's the Difference? (Explanation, Examples, and Audio Reading Included)
Recommended level: Advanced Quick Reference Farther and further are often used interchangeably when discussing physical distances, but...
Alex
Aug 1, 20235 min read
Another vs. Other: Differences, Uses, and Common Mistakes (Audio Reading Included)
Recommended level: Intermediate Quick Reference Another means one more, an additional or extra, or an alternative or different one of...
Alex
Jul 25, 20237 min read
Transportation Prepositions: In, On, By (Uses, Examples, Practice, and Audio Reading Included)
Recommended level: Intermediate "Is it 'ON the bus' or 'IN the bus'?" Quick Reference Use "on" for large vehicles which you can stand and...
Alex
Jun 22, 20235 min read
Second Conditional Discussion Questions (100+ Questions for English Conversation)
This page is intended to be a resource for English learners and teachers. You can practice answering these second conditional discussion...
Alex
Jun 13, 202310 min read
Think of, Think about: What's the Difference? (Audio Reading and Practice Questions Included)
Recommended level: Upper Intermediate Quick Reference "Think of" is typically used for quick instances of thought, such as when a person...
Alex
May 27, 20236 min read