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"Could You" vs "Would You": What's the Difference?

As one of the largest online learning platforms, we get asked a lot of questions about English grammar. Today we’ll...

"How Far" and "How Long": What's the Difference? [Updated]

"How far" and "how long" may sound the same to many English learners, but each has a specific meaning and...

How to Use “So Am I” and “So Do I” Like a Native Speaker [Updated]

“So do I.” “So have I.” “So am I.” Native speakers use these phrases often, so you've probably heard them...

"Both," "Either" and "Neither": What's the Difference? [Updated]

Although "both," "either" and "neither" are words most English students know, they may not understand the small differences in usage...

The Ultimate Guide to Using "Can" and "Be Able To"

Though similar, "can" and "be able to" are different in three important ways: This post will explain each of these...

What's the Difference Between "Fast" and "Quick"?

Although they are very similar, there are important differences between "fast" and "quick," two words for describing speed. Like other...

"Say" and "Tell": What's the Difference?

Pop quiz! What's the difference between the following questions? Why does one sentence use "tell" and the other "say"? Read...

Should You Learn British English or American English? [Updated]

English is the most spoken language in the world, but it doesn't mean that everyone is speaking the same type...

"Pay," "Spend" and "Cost": What's the Difference? [Updated]

No matter if you're buying clothes, food or a house, it's important to know the words necessary for getting the...

"Used To" / "Be Used To" / "Get Used To": What's the Difference? [Updated]

By itself, "use" means "to put into action for a specific purpose." But when you add "to," it becomes a...