![]() We use as to describe the job or the function of something. Like many cities, Paris has a metro system. Lots of young people, like my cousin, go to university after they finish school. We use like when we’re talking about a group of people or things, and we want to mention something which is part of that group. Using ‘like’ to say that something is part of a group Why don’t you try a new hobby, such as tennis? Why don’t you try a new hobby, like tennis? We use both like and such as to give examples of things. This pizza is as delicious as the pizza I ate in Italy. We use as + adjective/adverb + as to compare two things, and say that they are equal. There’s just one more comparison to talk about now. = The temperature in the studio is very hot, but it isn’t 50 degrees. It feels as if it’s 50 degrees in this studio. It feels like it’s 50 degrees in this studio. = Mark looks very scared, but he hasn’t really seen a ghost. Mark, you look as if you’ve seen a ghost! We use like + subject + verb, or as if + subject + verb to compare something real to something imaginary, or not real. We use like + noun to compare two or more real things, and say that they are similar. ![]() Why not get a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy while you read and listen to the podcast episode? Making comparisons So, let’s get started and look at the rules for like and as. In the latest episode, Josie and Mark talk about the rules for when to use like and as, and they give examples to help you to remember them. The Coffee Break English Show is a podcast series of bite-sized, friendly conversations to help you understand some difficult topics in English. ![]() This can be a difficult topic for English learners, because these words can be used in similar ways. Do you know when to use like and when to use as when you’re speaking English? ![]()
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