Say vs. Tell: What’s the Difference?
SAY and TELL are similar – they are used to communicate information. So what’s the difference? The major difference is TELL can include the listener. SAY typically does not include the listener, only what is being said. (Incorrect) She said me to call her. (Correct) She told me to call her. TELL TELL is […]
Visual Vocabulary – Common English Expressions with TAKE
Take a few minutes to think about the verb TO TAKE. To Take literally means “to bring something with you.” Take an umbrella, or take a book to read, for example. However, many other activities use this verb, even though you are not really “taking” anything. Here are some of the more commons expressions that are formed with take. Take […]
Be Going To vs. Will for the Future Tense: What’s the Difference?
Robot: What are you going to do today?
Astronaut: I’m going to visit the sun.
R: But it’s too hot! You’ll burn up!
A: I’ll be fine. I’m going to go at night.