AEE 213: Do Yourself a Favor - Learn Make vs. Do in English

Go here to read the full episode summary What’s the difference
between do and make in English? Do you make something, or do you do
it? Today, in #3 of our Top 15 Fixes, we talk about the difficulty
of distinguishing when to use these two verbs!   Many English
learners have difficulty using do and make, often because
they are directly translating from their own language. But native
English speakers make it even more difficult. Even though
there are some basic rules for using these verbs, native speakers
tend to break them.   Make usually means to create something,
from the ground up. Some examples include: Making food, a drink, or
anything requiring ingredients Making friends (creating
friendships) Making the bed or table (putting things together)
Making a phone call, or making mistakes Do usually relates more to
a responsibility, an action or a job. Some examples include: Doing
dinner, coffee or drinks (something you do together, with others)
Doing homework, or doing the dishes (doing a job or work) Doing
someone a favor Doing your best   Other Entries in the 15
Fixes Series: Episode 165: Listen or Hear? Episode 169: Speak,
Talk, Tell and Say? Episode 173: Wish vs. Hope Episode 177:
Talking About Age in English Episode 181: Future Tense in English
Episode 185: Interested or Interesting? Episode 189: Talking About
the Past Episode 193: How to Borrow Money Episode 197: Who Pays for
Lunch? Episode 201: Will vs. Going To Episode 205: Talking about
People Episode 209: How much versus How many What do you make? What
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