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b'Go here to read the full episode summary\\nWhat\\u2019s the difference between do and make in English?\\nDo you make something, or do you do it?\\nToday, in #3 of our Top 15 Fixes, we talk about the difficulty of distinguishing when to use these two verbs!\\n\\xa0\\nMany English learners have\\xa0difficulty\\xa0using do and make, often because they are directly translating from their own language. But native English speakers make it even more difficult.\\xa0Even though there are some basic rules for using these verbs, native speakers tend to break them.\\n\\xa0\\nMake usually means to create something, from the ground up. Some examples include:\\n\\nMaking food, a drink, or anything requiring ingredients\\n\\nMaking friends (creating friendships)\\n\\nMaking the bed or table (putting things together)\\n\\nMaking a phone call, or making mistakes\\n\\nDo usually relates more to a responsibility, an action or a job. Some examples include:\\n\\nDoing dinner, coffee or drinks (something you do together, with others)\\n\\nDoing homework, or doing the dishes (doing a job or work)\\n\\nDoing someone a favor\\n\\nDoing your best\\n\\n\\xa0\\nOther Entries in the 15 Fixes Series:\\n\\n\\nEpisode 165: Listen or Hear?\\n\\n\\nEpisode 169: Speak, Talk, Tell and Say?\\n\\n\\n Episode 173:\\xa0Wish vs. Hope\\n\\n\\nEpisode 177: Talking About Age in English\\n\\n\\nEpisode 181: Future Tense in English\\n\\n\\n Episode 185: Interested or Interesting?\\n\\n\\nEpisode 189: Talking About the Past\\n\\n\\n Episode 193: How to Borrow Money\\n\\n\\nEpisode 197: Who Pays for Lunch?\\n\\n\\nEpisode 201: Will vs. Going To\\n\\n\\n Episode 205: Talking about People\\n\\n\\n Episode 209: How much versus How many\\n\\nWhat do you make?\\nWhat do you do?\\nLet us know in the comments section\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'