2017-10-27 This is where the phrase ‘steal someone’s thunder’ comes from
The Experiment is a collection of short series that are a little different to our usual programmes – but still…
2017-10-20 This is where the English phrase ‘work cut out’ comes from…
The Experiment is a collection of short series that are a little different to our usual programmes – but still…
2019-12-29 Using an extra ‘do’ – Learners’ Questions
“Why do we use an extra ‘do’ in affirmative sentences?” That’s what M Pedroso would like to know, and Dan…
2019-12-22 ‘Fault’, ‘flaw’ or ‘weakness’ – Learners’ Questions
“What’s the difference between ‘fault’, ‘flaw’ and ‘weakness’?” That’s what Helen would like to know, and Dan has the answer!
2019-12-15 ‘Get’ plus past participle – Learners’ Questions
“What’s the difference between ‘marry’ and ‘get married’?” That’s what Gholam would like to know, and Dan has the answer!
2019-12-08 Using ‘off’ as a preposition – Learners’ Questions
“What does ‘off’ mean as a preposition?” That’s what Tamas from Hungary would like to know, and Dan has the…
2019-12-01 5 expressions with ‘take’ – Learners’ Questions
“What does ‘take for granted’ mean?” That’s what Mirto from Brazil would like to know, and Dan has the answer!…
2019-11-24 ‘Remember’, ‘remind’, ‘recollect’ and ‘recall’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference between ‘remember’, ‘remind’, ‘recollect’ and ‘recall’? – Agustin Answer this Which of these words…
2019-11-17 ‘Situation’, ‘position’ and ‘condition’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference between ‘situation’, ‘position’ and ‘condition’? – Giti Answer this Which of these words is…
2019-11-11 As well soon far much long as What’s the difference – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference between as well as, as soon as, as far as, as much as and…
2019-11-03 Pronouncing ‘-s’ and ‘-ed’ endings – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question When should we use /z/ for ‘s’ endings? How do we pronounce ‘-ed’ endings? – Nahid Answer…
2019-10-27 ‘Who’, ‘whom’ or ‘whose’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference between ‘who’, ‘whom’ and ‘whose’? – Rodolfo from Brazil Answer this Complete the sentence:…
2019-10-20 Preposition ‘to’ + ‘-ing’ or ‘infinitive’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question After the preposition ‘to’, do we use +ing or infinitive verb? – Paola from Italy Answer this…
2019-10-13 ‘Win’, ‘earn’ and ‘gain’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference between ‘win’, ‘earn’ and ‘gain’? – Esraa Answer this Which of these three verbs…
2019-10-06 ‘See’, ‘look’ and ‘watch’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference between ‘see’, ‘look’ and ‘watch’? – Shanu Answer this How many verb forms does…
2019-09-29 ‘lie’, ‘lie’ (another verb) and ‘lay’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference between ‘lie’ and ‘lay’? – Alejandra Answer this How many verb forms does the…
2019-09-22 ‘Tough’, ‘rough’ and ‘stiff’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question How do we use ‘tough’, ‘rough’ and ‘stiff’? – Eugele Answer this How do rough, tough and…
2019-09-15 ‘Too’ and ‘as well’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference between ‘too’ and ‘as well’? – Ruben Answer this Both too and as well…
2019-09-08 Past continuous and past perfect continuous – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference betwen the past continuous tense and past perfect continous tense? – Anne Answer this…
2019-09-01 ‘Advice’ and ‘advise’ – Learners’ Questions
This week’s question What’s the difference betwen ‘advise’ and ‘advise’? – Shahnaz Answer this What difference in pronunciation is there…