In this Practical Grammar episode of Essential English, you’ll learn the difference between raise and rise and how to use them correctly in everyday English. Many learners confuse these verbs because both are connected to things moving upward or increasing, but they follow different grammar rules and are used in different situations.

We break it down with clear explanations, simple examples, and real-life contexts so you can understand when someone raises something and when something rises on its own. You’ll also learn the most common sentence patterns, verb forms, and practical comparisons that will help you avoid one of the most frequent mistakes English learners make.

Perfect for English learners who want to improve their grammar a ...