ABSTRACT
There are all sorts of reasons why English has so many words that cause problems – to native speakers and foreigners alike. The first point to notice is the sheer volume and variety of its vocabulary. For example, there may be several English words meaning the same thing: start, begin, commence – which one best fits the context? Or there may be several similar-sounding words meaning different things: assure, ensure, insure – which one says exactly what you want to say?
