Speak to and talk to Speak and talk have similar meanings, but there are differences in the way we use the two words. Both speak and talk suggest that a person is using his voice, or that two or more people are having a conversation. We can say: speak to someone talk to someone speak to someone about something talk to someone about something. Speak is more formal One of the main differences is for... »
Even native speakers of English sometimes have problems with although and though, but the words are really not that difficult to use. Is there a difference in meaning? No, there isn’t. Although and though have the same meaning and are interchangeable in most cases. Examples Here are some examples which show us how we can use either word: Although/though the sun was shining, it was very cold.... »
The words travel, journey, trip and voyage can easily be confused by learners of English. I suppose it’s a good time of year to look at these words, as the spring and summer holiday seasons will soon be starting for many people. Travel (noun) The noun travel is a general word, meaning to move from place to place, usually over long distances. We can say: air travel, food and travel, space tra... »
The verbs ‘convince’ and ‘persuade’ are very similar in meaning, but there is a difference in how we use them. After ‘persuade’ we use the structure to + infinitive: I persuaded them to stay for another drink. He persuaded her not to take the job. After ‘convince’ we cannot use a verb infinitive. We say ‘convince someone that‘: She convin... »
Confusing during, for and while is a common learner error. Let’s look at the difference and then do a quick exercise. During During is a preposition. We use it to talk about a period of time. During is followed by a noun: during the night during our holiday during their marriage during the concert. Some examples: I woke up three times during the night. There was a massive thunderstorm during... »