Easy English Podcast

Who, which, or that? How to choose the right one

Easy English Podcast

Show Notes

🎧 Have you ever paused in the middle of a sentence, wondering whether to say "the person which" or "the person who"? Do you find yourself using "that" for everything because you are afraid of making a mistake? You are not alone—relative pronouns can feel like a maze, but they do not have to.

🌍 By the end of this episode, you will feel completely confident choosing the right pronoun every single time you speak or write.

⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to relative pronouns and why they confuse learners in everyday conversation. 08:06 The core rules for who and which, explaining how to separate people from objects. 16:08 When to use 'that' as a shortcut, and the specific situations where it does not work. 22:46 A fun practice quiz and common mistakes to avoid to start speaking more naturally.

✅ What you’ll learn: • The simple rule to separate people from things instantly 👤 • Why "that" is your best friend (and when you cannot use it) 🤝 • The most common mistakes learners make in daily conversations ❌ • How to sound more natural without overthinking grammar rules 🗣️

💡 Practice tip: Write down three sentences about your favorite things using "which" and "that" to lock in today's lesson.

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🗣️ Which of these three words do you find the most difficult to use? 👇

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