Ache/hurt/pain Ache (verb) meaning that a part of your body hurts in a continuous and dull way. Ache (noun) referring to a continuous dull pain. This word is usually used in combination with the part of body that is in pain. Stomach ache, toothache, headache, or my stomach aches. Hurt (verb transitive and intransitive) to…… Continue reading Confusing words: ache-hurt-pain
Hello, here we have another two confusing words for you to have a look at. You can check a few grammar rules. Hope it helps!
Appointment/date In Spanish and Catalan we usually use ‘cita’ for when we have arranged to meet somebody for professional advice and for when we when we have arranged to meet somebody for leisure. However, these two words are very different in English. Appointment is the word we should use for professional advice like when we…… Continue reading Confusing words: appointment – date
When learning a language we frequently translate from our own native tongue. This can be helpful on some occasions, but on many others it can lead us to make mistakes. One of the most typical mistakes made by Spanish speakers is to use Spanish structures like ‘Tengo veinte años’ instead of the English ‘to be…… Continue reading Confusing words: be or have?
Actually (Adv) has a meaning associated to ‘really’ or ‘in fact’ when we want to correct some information in a polite way. Actually, we enjoyed the concert a lot. (Maybe they weren’t expected to have enjoyed it) Actually, we’re from Belgium, not France. We also use this word to emphasise that something is true. I don’t want…… Continue reading Confusing words: actually/at the moment
Hello again! Here’s a lesson on some confusing words. All these words are called determiners and yes, you have a point there, they can sometime be a pain in the neck. In this lesson you’ll find a lesson along with some grammar activities. I’m sorry if you find it a bit long, but you can…… Continue reading B2 Determiners: whole, all, both, none, either and neither
If you dare click on the links below, it’ll take you to a page I set up with many of the most confusing words that Spanish learners of English come across. 54 confusing English words …and some activities too.
