Confusing Words Archives - Espresso English https://www.espressoenglish.net/category/confusing-words-2/ Learn English online in 15 minutes a day Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:41:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.espressoenglish.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/logo_without_background-150x150.png Confusing Words Archives - Espresso English https://www.espressoenglish.net/category/confusing-words-2/ 32 32 How to use IN, ON, AT for time and place https://www.espressoenglish.net/when-to-use-in-on-and-at/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:56 +0000 http://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=421 Download free PDF + Quiz Prepositions Pro Challenge Which one is correct? I’ll see you in December. I’ll see you on December. I’ll see you at December. The correct answer is: I’ll see you in December. But if we add a date, then we’d say – I’ll see you on December 10th. And if we […]

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]]> 100 Homophones in English https://www.espressoenglish.net/100-homophones-in-english/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:05:25 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24766 What are homophones in English? Download Lesson PDF 600+ Confusing Words Explained Lots of English words sound exactly the same, but they have completely different meanings – like waste and waist, hear and here, piece and peace. These are called homophones, and they confuse even advanced English learners. Native speakers often make mistakes with these, […]

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]]> Sell vs. sale: What’s the difference? https://www.espressoenglish.net/common-errors-in-english-sell-sale-sold/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:00:36 +0000 http://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=4656 Download Black Friday Sale Preview Catalog Wondering whether to use sell vs. sale? Should we say “for sell” or “for sale”? Learn the difference between sale and sell easily! Our Black Friday sale is coming up soon! Download our sale preview catalog and make your “wish list” so you’re ready to get a GREAT deal […]

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]]> Local vs. Locale https://www.espressoenglish.net/local-vs-locale/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:10:30 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24447 Download 30 “ask the teacher” lessons 600+ Confusing Words E-Book What’s the difference between local and locale? These words look similar, but they’re pronounced differently and used differently in English. Let’s compare them with examples. Local (adjective) Local means “from or related to a particular area, especially nearby.” We went to a local restaurant. (= […]

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]]> How many is a couple, a few, a little? https://www.espressoenglish.net/how-many-is-a-couple-a-few-a-little/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:48:42 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24377  Download 30 “ask the teacher” lessons 600+ Confusing Words E-Book How many is a couple? How many is a few? What’s the difference between a couple, a few, a little, and some? English learners often have doubts about these words. Let’s look at each one clearly. How Many is a Couple? Strictly speaking, a […]

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]]> Suggest vs. Recommend https://www.espressoenglish.net/suggest-vs-recommend/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:33:53 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24375  Download 30 “ask the teacher” lessons 600+ Confusing Words E-Book What’s the difference between suggest and recommend? Both mean to give advice or an idea, but they’re used a little differently. Let’s compare them. 1. Suggest (verb) We use suggest when we give someone an idea, often in a casual or everyday context. She […]

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]]> What’s the Difference Between Finish, Complete, and End? https://www.espressoenglish.net/whats-the-difference-between-finish-complete-and-end/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:58:33 +0000 https://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=24372 Download 30 “ask the teacher” lessons 600+ Confusing Words E-Book Finish, complete, and end are similar, but they’re not used in exactly the same way. Let’s look at the differences: 1. Finish (verb) Finish means to stop doing something, or to reach the point when something is done. It’s common in everyday English. I finished […]

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]]> Common Errors in English: See, Look, Watch https://www.espressoenglish.net/common-errors-in-english-see-look-watch/ Sat, 19 Jul 2025 06:07:50 +0000 http://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=4653  Download free PDF Confusing Words E-Book In English, we see a sign, look at the sunset, and watch TV… but why so many words for just using your eyes? If you’ve ever mixed up see, look, and watch, you’re not alone! In this video, I’ll teach you the difference with clear examples. Let’s take […]

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]]> Advise vs. Advice: 20 Confusing Words in English https://www.espressoenglish.net/advise-vs-advice-20-confusing-words-in-english/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:30:04 +0000 http://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=4942 Download lesson PDF 600+ Confusing Words Explained What’s the difference between advise and advice? Should you use than or then? Is it lose with one “o” or loose with two? In this lesson, you’ll learn 20 confusing words that even native English speakers get wrong! Download lesson PDF advise vs. advice Advise is a verb, […]

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]]> Difference between DO and MAKE – 60 English collocations https://www.espressoenglish.net/difference-between-do-and-make-60-collocations/ Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:39:22 +0000 http://www.espressoenglish.net/?p=3681  1000 Collocations e-book What’s the difference between DO and MAKE? Today I’ll teach you when to use these words in English – plus 60 common collocations with example sentences! Basic Difference between DO and MAKE Use DO for actions, obligations, and repetitive tasks. Use MAKE for creating or producing something, and for actions you […]

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