ShannonEMaher's video: The 10 Words and Phrases that even native English speakers get WRONG

I won the spelling bee in 4th grade and 20 years later here we are, editing English writing. Here are ten mistakes that I see even native English speakers/writers make: 03:06 - 1. Peak vs. Pique vs. Peek 04:14 - 2. Sight vs. Site 04:38 - 3. Your vs. You're 05:25 - 4. Their, There, They're 06:15 - 5. Advice vs. Advise 06:43 - 6. Principal vs. Principle 07:12 - 7. Nip in the butt vs. Nip in the bud 08:22 - 8. Let's touch bases vs. Let's touch base 08:43 - 9. Tie one over vs. Tide one over 09:12 - 10. Alumnus vs. Alumni vs. Alumna vs. Alumnae Need editing help? https://www.lahjaty.com/editing-help-request/ My Ring Light: https://amzn.to/31tOP8l My cam: Canon - https://amzn.to/2OlyNro My mic: Rode - https://amzn.to/2SgGmkm Our books: https://www.lahjaty.com/product-category/books/ Useful Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lahjaty/ another Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonemaher/ RE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonelizabethre Snapchat: AnisaAmrekeeya (sorry it's long -- go to https://www.lahjaty.com/ for the direct snapcode) Youtube: @ShannonEMaher and...visit us at https://www.lahjaty.com/ FAQ: 1. Where do you live? LA, but I was based in Dubai for 7 years 2. Are you Arab? No, I have no Arab roots. I learned Arabic "from scratch" in Dubai. 3. What dialect do you speak? Mostly Saudi/Hijazi...but sometimes more of a "white Arabic"--meaning, a more universally understood version of Arabic with elements from multiple dialects. 4.Where are you from? I grew up in Virginia. 5. Religion? Spiritual not religious. DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!