Desert vs. Dessert: How to Remember the Difference
Learn the spelling of desert vs. dessert (one S or two?): definitions, example sentences, pronunciation, “food desert” and “just desserts” #spelling #writing #english
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Loose vs. Lose: What’s the Difference and Correct Spelling?
Two of the most commonly confused words in the English language are “loose” and “lose.” These two words are spelled differently, have different meanings, and are pronounced differently (meaning they’re …
Color or Colour: Which is Correct, Plus the Wild History Why
To answer the questions: “Is the spelling color or colour correct?” and, “What about colored vs. coloured or coloring vs. colouring?” we first need to know your CONTEXT: where in …
Every Time or Everytime? Learn the Correct Spelling!
Welcome to one of the easiest — yet most frequently confused — English lessons around! Today, we explore the question: Is the correct spelling “every time” or “everytime?” Is it …
Work Out or Workout? Which is Correct, When?
As an avid exercise fan, one of the sets of most commonly confused set of words emerges when deciding whether to use “work out” or “workout” in a sentence. What’s …
Peek vs. Peak or Pique: What’s the Difference?
It’s always exciting to be able to present you with an English lesson which matches perfectly with art opportunities, so get psyched to learn the difference between peek vs. peak …
Infer vs. Imply: Synonyms, Definitions, and Example Sentences
As an English teacher for the past 18 years, I’m often coaching students to infer hidden meanings from texts we read. In discussions, however, kids will frequently mix up the …
16 Phrases and Words that Make You Sound Smart!
What makes a person sound smart? Though there are many different definitions of what “smart” even means, the reality remains that certain vocabulary words that make you sound smart that …
Flare vs. Flair: Learn the Correct Difference
Flashy Homophones… In addition to people writing in to request illustrations of English language lessons, I often get new ideas for articles by noticing the same mistake pop up over …
Topic vs. Theme: What’s the Difference in Definition and Use?
Understanding how “topic” and “theme” are different causes many English students to yelp in frustration. Mixing up these commonly confused words causes lowered test and essay grades, and more importantly, …