
Learning English

This week we are looking at two words which are commonly confused because of their similar spellings: desert and dessert. desert Desert can be both a noun and a verb. As a noun: A desert is a large area of land where… Read More

What’s the difference between shadow and shade?
This week we are looking at two words which are commonly confused: shadow and shade. shadow A shadow is a dark shape made on a surface when something stands between a light and the surface. The tree cast a shadow over the garden. If a place… Read More

What’s the difference between a library and bookshop?
This week we are looking at different buildings associated with books: library and bookshop or bookstore. library A library is a building where books are kept that people can look at or borrow. You can borrow the book from your… Read More

What’s the difference between cup, mug and glass?
This week we are looking at the different containers that you can drink out of: cup, mug and glass cup A cup is a small, round container, usually with a handle, from which you drink hot drinks such as tea… Read More

Asking about places to stay in English
Our last article showed you how you could tell people your name and how to say what you do. Moving the conversation further along, a simple way to ask for information about places to stay or live is to start your sentence with Is … ? Is it expensive?… Read More

Telling people your name and what you do in English
Our last article helped you to talk about places to live or to stay when you are away from home. When you are looking for somewhere to live or stay, you may have to talk about yourself. To say what your name is, use I’m … or My name’s …… Read More

Asking for somewhere to stay or live in English
Our last article was the final article in the series giving useful phrases you can use when travelling. But what if you are staying away from home? These next articles will help you to talk about places to live or to stay when you are away from home. You can… Read More

Saying what you like, dislike or prefer in English
Our last article looked at how you can ask for things. You may then want to talk about what you like and do not like about travelling. To say what you like, use I like … . To say what you do not like, use I don’t… Read More

Asking for things when travelling in English
Our last article gave example phrases you could use when asking for information while travelling. We’ll now give examples you can use when asking for things, such as seats or receipts. To ask for something, use Can I have … ? or Could I have … ?. Read More
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