A student recently asked me to explain the usage of the verb spend. Specifically, she asked: Which prepositions should I use with spend? in? on? What structures do I use after spend time/money? So, in this post I'm going to explain.

Are you confused how to use lend and borrow in a sentence? If so, you are not alone. Many learners have this problem.

However, the difference is actually very simple. It is similar to the difference between 'give' and 'take', 'buy' and 'sell'. In this post I will explain.

Many learners make mistakes with the verbs remember and remind. So, in this post I am going to explain the difference.

Remember and remind have similar meanings but there is a very important difference in how they are used.

Many English learners have a problem understanding the difference between the verbs see, look and watch. Which verb you use depends on what the object of your eyes is doing (is it still? is it moving?) and whether you are 'looking at' it with intention. Let's look at some examples: ...

If you are confused about the verbs learn and study, this is probably because you have similar words in your native language but you use them in different contexts. So, let's look at how we use these verbs in English. In English, learn means to gain knowledge or skill. For example, if you can speak English now, but in the past you couldn't speak English, then you can say: