Questions and answers tagged #natural-english.
I'm writing a story for my English class, and I want to describe a scene where a small argument suddenly turns into a big fight. My friend suggested I use the …
I'm updating my travel blog and keep getting stuck choosing between 'find out', 'discover', and 'learn'. For example, should I write, 'I found out about a hidd…
I'm writing a journal entry about my experience moving to a new city. I want to express that sometimes I miss my friends and don't have anyone to talk to. Shou…
Yesterday, I was telling my coworker that I've been having a tough week at work. She replied, 'Hang in there!' I wasn't sure exactly what she meant, but it sou…
I'm writing emails at work, and I keep getting confused about when to use "check," "control," and "inspect." For example, when asking a colleague to look at a …
I'm writing a thank you email after a job interview, and I want to mention how I felt beforehand. I'm unsure which word fits best: should I say, "I was very ne…
Last night at a party, I told my friends, "I'm going to hit the sack" when I wanted to leave and go to bed. A few people laughed, but I'm not sure if they thou…
I often find myself unsure whether to use 'fix,' 'repair,' or 'solve' in different situations. For example, yesterday my friend said, "I need to fix my compute…
I'm writing a short story and I keep getting stuck choosing the right word: 'quiet', 'silent', or 'calm'. For example, should I write 'The room was quiet as I …
Yesterday, I was chatting with my coworker, and I almost told her about the surprise party we're planning for her. My friend later said, "Be careful not to let…
I'm writing a lot of emails at my new job and want to make sure I'm being polite, but not overly passive. For example, when I need someone to complete a task, …
I'm writing a short paragraph for my CV and I'm confused about the differences between 'develop', 'improve', and 'progress'. For example, I'm not sure if I sho…
I'm writing a short story about a party, and I'm unsure which word to use when describing the music and conversation. For example, should I say, "The music was…
Today at work, my coworker said, "If we don't submit this report today, we'll miss the boat." I was a bit confused because I thought she was talking about an a…
I'm writing a summary about a project at work and keep getting stuck choosing between 'create', 'build', and 'produce.' For example, should I say, 'We created …
I always get confused about when to use 'hot', 'warm', 'cool', and 'cold' in daily conversations. For example, if I'm describing a cup of tea, should I say, "T…
Yesterday at work, my colleague laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm just pulling your leg!" I think she was joking, but I'm not sure if that's the only meaning…
I'm giving a presentation for my college class next week, and I'm not sure if my language is too casual. For example, I want to start by saying, 'Hey guys, tha…
I'm writing some business emails to clients and keep getting stuck on which verb to use: 'provide', 'offer', or 'supply'. For example, should I write, 'We can …
Hi everyone, I was chatting with my friend about making a decision, and she said, "Stop sitting on the fence!" I wasn't sure what she meant, so I wanted to ask…