Can you please borrow me some money?
I just need to lend a little money.
I'm so confused.
Today, we're going to talk about two words that are commonly confused.
These are the words "borrow" and "lend."
Now I want you to be honest with yourself.
If you have confused these two words before,
I want you to go ahead and "like" our video
because we're going to help you understand what these
words mean so you won't confuse them again.
Let's start with the word "borrow."
This means to take or accept something
usually for a short period of time and then you give it back.
So "borrow" means "to take."
This is important. I want you to do the action with me.
I promise it will help you remember.
Borrow.
You should also say the word while doing the action.
I don't care if you're on a bus, you're at home, you're at school...
Just do the action.
Borrow.
Okay, I think that's good. You should know this now.
When you borrow, you take.
When I borrow, I take.
When she borrows, she takes.
Now, let's look at the word "lend."
Lend is pretty much the opposite.
To lend something is to give something.
Usually for a short period of time and then you get it back.
So when you "lend," you "give."
Once again, I want you to do the action with me.
This is to help you remember the meaning.
Lend.
Borrow.
Ah-ha. I tried to trick you just then. Did you get it?
Now that we know the meaning of "borrow" and "lend," let's see some examples.
This is a common question you might hear when
somebody is asking somebody else for money.
And if you really want to lend us money, you can send it here.
Next example.
In this situation, I am borrowing.
I am taking the book.
So in this example I am taking the book.
Borrow.
I think you're ready for the practice. Let's do it!
For this part, it's going to easy.
I'm just going to say the word, and I want you to do the action.
Ioana is going to help you out, and she is going to do the actions with you.
We can do this.
Are you ready?
Yep!
Lend.
Good.
Borrow.
Nice.
Borrow - Lend
Lend - Borrow - Lend
Lend - Borrow - Lend - Lend
Lend - Borrow - Lend - Borrow - Borrow - Lend - Borrow.
Just kidding!
Okay. Let's make it a little more challenging.
For this next part, I am going to say a sentence
with a word missing. The missing word
is either "borrow" or "lend."
Listen carefully. And then point to the word you think is correct.
Hey...hey, how's it going?
Look...I'm going to get right to the point.
I was wondering if I could _____ your car.
What do you mean you didn't hear me?
I was wondering if I could _____ your car.
I hope you pointed to the word "borrow."
because in this sentence I want to take the car.
Borrow is the answer.
Here's another.
You know, we're just a couple of poor English teachers.
I'd really appreciate it if you could _____ us some money.
Just _____ us a little money.
Seriously! _____ us some money!
You should have pointed to the word "lend."
because I was asking you to "lend" us some money, or give us some money.
But you really don't have to lend us some money, just subscribe to our channel.
Guys, all I've got to say is great job!
Just...that's it. Remember to "like" and share!