English Makes No Sense

10 Confusing English Word Pairs ESL Learners Always Mix Up (With Examples!)


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Do you ever stop mid-sentence and think, “Is this the right word?”
You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault.

In this 10-minute ESL podcast episode, we break down the top 10 most confusing English word pairs for ESL learners and explain them in a way that finally makes sense.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✔️ The meaning of each word
✔️ The part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.)
✔️ Clear example sentences you can use immediately
✔️ Simple rules to stop mixing these words up in real conversations

We cover common problem pairs like:

  • say vs tell

  • hear vs listen

  • make vs do

  • borrow vs lend

  • bring vs take

  • lose vs loose
    …and more.

This episode is perfect for intermediate ESL learners (B1–B2) who want to:

  • speak more confidently

  • avoid common English mistakes

  • sound more natural in everyday and workplace conversations

🎧 Listen, practice, and replay anytime you need a confidence boost.

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