Borrow vs Lend - English Grammar - Teaching Tips

In this video Linda discusses the difference between two words that are often confused: "borrow" and "lend". Because the two words have similar meanings it makes it hard to identify the correct word, especially for non-native speakers. The difference is solely down to perspective. "Borrow" is a verb that means to receive something from someone with the expectation that you will return it to them. While "lend" is also a verb, it means to give something to someone with the expectation that they will give it back to you. Therefore, you need to make sure you use the right word depending on the perspective.

Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next.

This unit has enhanced many of the topics I learned about in unit 19 giving me useful insight on methods on how to hold first lessons, deal with large classes, different levels, avoid using the native language and difficulties I might encounter with listening activities. Particularly important was how to deal with reluctant students and how to engage them.This unit helped me understand the ways in which you should teach new texts. A lot of it seemed intuitive to me regarding picking topics the students are likely to be interested in. It reminded me of the methods that my former language teachers would employ when teaching me French when I was a student. I plan to incorporate these tools in my future lessons.

Borrow vs Lend - English Grammar - Teaching Tips

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