The way we use words in English can be confusing, especially if you are in the early stages of learning English! Take a look at our articles about idioms, commonly confused words, and more.
Idioms
What are idioms and how do we use them correctly in English? Explore the articles below to learn some new sayings and expressions which are bound to add some variety to your language!
Idioms vs colloquialisms: What’s the difference and how should you use them?
Understanding hyperbole vs idioms: What’s the difference and how should you use them?
Understanding idioms vs euphemisms: What’s the difference and how should you use them?
Understanding idioms vs metaphors: What’s the difference and how should you use them?
Interesting head and hair idioms for you to use in English
Exploring English face idioms about eyes, ears, lips, nose, mouth & more
Walking and running idioms: Stride through these active sayings
Truth and lie idioms: Uncover deceptive and honest expressions in English
Idioms vs Proverbs vs Adages: What’s the difference and how do we use them correctly?
Success idioms: Explore expressions to celebrate a triumph or victory
Laugh idioms and sayings: Get ready for giggles galore
25 Reading idioms about books and more, with explanations and examples
Easily confused words
The English language is full of words which are easily mixed up. This goes far beyond ‘it’s’ and ‘its’, ‘your’ and ‘you’re’… take a look below to straighten out your vocabulary.
What’s the difference between good vs well? How to use these words in common phrases.
Infer vs imply: What’s the difference and how should you use these words?
Few vs a few and little vs a little: What’s the difference between these confusing words?
Presume vs assume: What’s the difference and how do you use them correctly?
Used to do vs used to doing: Learn the difference between these confusing phrases
Continuous vs continual: What’s the difference and when should you use them?
Shall vs will: What’s the difference and how to use them correctly?
Who vs whom: What’s the difference and how should you use them?
Anymore vs any more: What’s the difference and which word should you use?
Further vs farther: What’s the difference and how to use them correctly?
Valuable vs invaluable: Is there any difference between these confusing adjectives?
Apart Vs a part: What’s the difference and how do you use them correctly?
Transition words
Transition words, also known as discourse markers, help us to structure what we say or write. We often use them without realising, but sometimes it’s good to use them intentionally for clearer communication.
Transition words for emphasis to highlight an important point
Similarity transition words: Describe similarities between things
Conclusion transition words: Phrases for summarizing and ending
Cause and effect transition words for results and reasoning
Time transition words to give sequential information in time order
Transition words for examples: Useful phrases to introduce examples
Addition transition words: Useful words and phrases for adding information
Compare and contrast transition words for essays, discussions and more
