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General English Questions
Maria, Spain — A2 Elementary Level
Q: How do I say the "th" sound?
A: There are two "th" sounds in English:
The first, in "think," you put your tongue between your teeth and blow air.
The second, in "this," you do the same but use your voice.
Try to practice these sounds slowly.
Ahmed, Egypt — B1 Intermediate Level
Q: What is the difference between "some" and "any"?
A: Use "some" in positive sentences. For example: "I have some apples." Use "any" in negative sentences and questions. For example: "I don’t have any apples." or "Do you have any apples?"
Lin, China — A2 Elementary Level
Q: How do I say the ending "-ed" in past verbs?
A: There are three sounds for "-ed":
/t/ as in "walked"
/d/ as in "called"
/ɪd/ as in "wanted"
Link to this topic: Find out more about "-ed" and the Past Tense
Jana, Poland — B1 Intermediate Level
Q: When do I use “used to” to talk about the past?
A: Use “used to” to talk about habits or situations that were true in the past but are no longer true now. For example: “I used to live in Spain” means you lived there before but don’t anymore.
Kenji, Japan — A1 Elementary Level
Q: When do I use "there is" and "there are"?
A: Use "there is" for one thing and "there are" for more than one. For example: "There is a book on the table." / "There are two books on the table."
Omar, Saudi Arabia — B1 Intermediate Level
Q: How do I use the past simple tense vs the present perfect tense?
A: We use the past simple to talk about actions that happened and finished in the past, usually used with a time word/expression. For example: "I visited my friend yesterday.
Use the present perfect to talk about actions that happened before now, but you do not say when. For example: "I have eaten lunch." It means you ate lunch sometime before now.
Link to this topic: Talking about the past (past simple, present perfect and more)
Lucia, Mexico — B1 Intermediate Level
Q: What is the difference between "make" and "do"?
A: Use "make" when you create or produce something. Use "do" for activities, work, or tasks. For example: "I make dinner" and "I do my homework."
Sofia, Colombia — A2 Elementary Level
Q: What are the common prepositions of time and how do I use them?
A: Common prepositions are "in," "on," and "at." We say "in" for months or years, also parts of the day, "on" for days, and "at" for specific/exact times. For example: "in July, in 1995, in the morning ", "on Monday, on May 1st" "at 5 o’clock, at noon, at midnight/at night."
Business English Questions
Mark, Germany — B2 Upper-Intermediate Level
Q: How can I write a professional email to request a meeting?
A: Start with a polite greeting, then clearly state the purpose of your email. For example: “Dear Mr. Smith, I hope this message finds you well. I would like to schedule a meeting to discuss our project timeline.” End with a polite closing.
Link to this topic: How to write a business Email and how to respond
Aisha, UAE — B2 Upper-Intermediate Level
Q: What are some polite ways to disagree in a business meeting?
A: Use phrases like “I see your point, but...,” “I understand, however...,” or “That’s an interesting idea, yet...” to express your opinion respectfully. It keeps the conversation professional and positive.
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