Saying “thank you” is simple. Choosing what comes after it can feel surprisingly complicated. Two of the most common choices are “thank you very much” … Read more

If you have ever written coral when you meant corral, you are not alone. These two words look almost identical, differ by only one letter, … Read more

If you have ever written “baptised” and wondered whether it should be “baptized,” you are not alone. The two spellings look different, but the difference … Read more

If someone tells you, “Please send the report before June 15,” and another person says, “Please send the report by June 15,” do they mean … Read more

When you want to say what you want to do, you may hesitate between “I will like to” and “I would like to.” They look … Read more

People often search for incidence vs incidents because the two words look and sound related. They are related—but they do not mean the same thing, … Read more

When something is not safe, protected, stable, or certain, you may instinctively describe it as unsecure or insecure. Both forms look logical because English commonly … Read more

When talking about dreams in English, you will often hear both “dream of” and “dream about.” That can make a simple question surprisingly confusing: if … Read more

If you have ever wondered whether to write “I sprang” or “I sprung,” you are dealing with one of English’s irregular verb forms that can … Read more

Have you ever looked at a group photo and wondered whether to ask “Which one is you?” or “Which one are you?” It is easy … Read more