C’est or il est: what’s the difference?

August 31, 2021Posted inFrench
This grammar in French can be a problem for many learners because it is so common but so untranslatable. Even neighboring languages don’t have the exact same grammar distinction. How can you know if you should choose c’est or il…

How to deal with polyglot envy

August 26, 2021Posted inPolyglot Secrets
Something really bad is spreading within online language-learning communities, and it's not intentional. In general, the positivity and motivation on langblr, language tumblr, or studygram, study Instagram, are really common. It's good to motivate people to make positive changes to…

In or after: what’s the difference?

August 24, 2021Posted inEnglish
I've heard a lot of English learners misuse in or after. I understand why it can be confusing. Most likely, your native language does not have a similar distinction. However, mixing up in or after will instantly sound wrong to…

Headphones, earphones, headsets, or earbuds?

August 17, 2021Posted inEnglish
We use headphones almost everyday. Because of this, we need to learn how to discuss them in English. As an English learner, you might have seen the words "headphones," "earphones," "headsets," or "earbuds," and some people use them interchangeably? Is…

Pull or draw: what is the difference?

August 10, 2021Posted inEnglish
A lot of learners are confused and have a difficult time choosing pull or draw in their English sentences. In their native language, they might be the same. Also, it may seem like "draw" has so many disconnected meanings. You…

Provide vs give: what is the difference?

August 3, 2021Posted inEnglish
Some English-learning sources give the wrong impression about the words provide and give. Provide is not the formal version of give. These two words are describing totally different things. In English, we don't have such a strong distinction between formal…

How do you say use in German?

July 27, 2021Posted inGerman
German has so many words for "use." Nutzen, nützen, benutzen, benützen, verwenden, gebrauchen, anwenden all say "use" in the dictionary. What is the difference between all these words that mean use in German? Ich gebrauche eine Gesichtmaske. Ich wende sie…

Been to vs. gone to: what is the difference?

July 20, 2021Posted inEnglish
This pair of been to or gone to is really confusing, and that is okay. I understand why people mix them up. If someone has another native language like French, it is probably the same thing. In English, however, we…