Silent Letters 🤫
Be aware of silent letters in English.
For example:
- “know”
- “debt”
- “psychology”
We don’t pronounce the letters in bold!
Responding to Thanks 🙏🏻
When someone says “thank you,” respond with “you’re welcome,” “anytime,” “happy to help,” “thank you for the opportunity” or “my pleasure.” These are all polite and appropriate ways to acknowledge gratitude.
Bring vs. Take 🛒
“Bring” means to move something towards the speaker or the location where the speaker is.
Example:
- “Can you bring the documents to me?” (You want the documents brought to your location.)
“Take” means to move something away from the speaker or the location where the speaker is.
Example:
“Can you take the documents to the office?” (You want the documents moved to the office, which is away from you.)
Do vs. Make ⚒️
General Rule:
Do: Use “do” for tasks or actions (to do the dishes, shopping, business etc.)
Make: Use “make” for creating, producing or constructing something (to make a cake, a decision, a plan, a noise etc.)
Example:
You did a good job on the presentation.You made a good job on the presentation.
Remember: There are always exceptions to the rule. The best way to learn is through practice and exposure to the language.
Explain vs. Explain To 💬
Incorrect: I will explain you the process.
Correct: I will explain the process to you.
Tip: After “explain,” always use the structure: explain something to someone.
