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Mar 2025
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20 Tricky English Words Even Native Spea...

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
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🚨 Do you mix up "advice" and "advise"? Write "it's" when you mean "its"? Don't worry—you’re not alone! Many English learners (and even native speakers!) confuse these tricky words. 

In this video, I’ll break down 20 commonly confused English words with easy-to-understand explanations and examples. By the end, you’ll be able to use them correctly and sound more confident in English! 🙌

📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✅ The difference between "effect" & "affect"
✅ Why "lose" and "loose" aren’t the same
✅ How to use "then" vs. "than" correctly
✅ And much more!

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