Affect vs Effect - English In A Minute

Do you confuse 'affect' with 'effect'? Learn the difference with English In A Minute!
Here's Phil to clarify the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'. Watch the video then solve the problem below!
To help you remember the difference complete these sentences so that they are true for you.
The effect of improving my English will be ______.
Learning to speak another language will affect _________.
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[@greatlymanua3185]

Bbc has affected me to improve my english. The effect of watching BBC is impressive

[@emrearslan1541]

I had been really confused for a long time with these words But now, I know the differences between them, thanks to you :))

[@bbclearningenglish]

You're welcome!

[@wren_lits]

I love that the video was short and consice. Just what I needed. Thank you very much.

[@michaeld4861]

This is maybe the best explanation so far I've seen for this. That being said I'm still going to get it wrong all the time.

[@mihailstratan2441]

Thanks a lot! The daily impact of English effectively affects my English.

[@ladakhhiker]

The effect of learning English affect a lot to my career Thank you English

[@JayBowen]

The effect of learning English affects my career a lot.

[@merikpolymer691]

I love british acent....so beautiful...

[@tivuk]

Thank you very much! It's helpful for me

[@محمدالعلي-ن5غ3ص]

Nice .. we are quite grateful for these videos.. Ali Iraq..

[@MM-uu9nx]

The things I learnt from this video is the use of effect as a verb, and a new vocabulary and it is implement. Thanks Phil and BBC learning English and

[@bbclearningenglish]

We're glad you found it useful! There are more examples here www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/youmeus/learnit/learnitv64.shtml

[@1onewayonly]

The effects of this video will affect my english vastly!

[@wonderwoman5528]

Most helpful one minute video on KZbin

[@dsxage]

thank you so much

[@nadyaomar9155]

Thank you Phil

[@yasnacheraghiyan5135]

Hello thanks for ur information, are there any differences in their pronunciation?

[@meowcatcat3472]

affect (as in Afford) effect (as in Effort)

[@purpledragon5354]

No matter how many times people explain this to me, it never makes sense. 🙃

[@travelwithfatima1537]

@@purpledragon5354 😭😭

[@HazbinCharlie]

SAME I FEEL LIKE IT'S THE SAME FREAKIN THING AND I'M A NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER!😩

[@RomanL.N]

Thanks Phil!

[@noorali-sr8yt]

Thank you so much,i learn that

[@bbclearningenglish]

You're welcome, Noor Ali. Visit our website for more videos, guides and quizzes to help you improve your English: www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/

[@tammytsang3487]

The pandemic affected a huge change in our lives especially online learning and working from home.

[@tgchan]

Thank you.

[@pakamons]

I'd like to know different of impact and effect too.

[@chi-chichou3807]

^^~ Thank you BBC!

[@kittysensei3058]

Great

[@PrashantKumar-fl2kk]

Sir will you please upload one more video which is related to affect and effect.....#bbcenglish

[@bbclearningenglish]

Take a look at this - lots of information and examples of the use of 'effect' and 'affect': www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/youmeus/learnit/learnitv64.shtml

[@fubukisophicha8831]

what is the right pronunciation of the word 'effect', is it /ɪˈfekt/ or /əˈfekt/ , ə and ɪ are different in pronunciation, right? :D

[@fubukisophicha8831]

both are ok, right? i am not sure,lol....

[@bbclearningenglish]

@@fubukisophicha8831 'effect' can be pronounced as either /ɪˈfekt/ or /əˈfekt/. /əˈfekt/ is more common in American English.

[@windadamayanti4311]

The effect of watching this video is I understand the difference between affect and effect. On the other hand, It affects my knowledge.

[@yvonnexw9389]

Got it~

[@abhinashdas2025]

*I HAVE READ SOMEWHERE THAT EFFECT IS THE FINAL OUTCOME WHEREAS AFFECT IS MINOR TASKS* *_Please clarify my doubts_* .thanks in advance❤❤

[@bbclearningenglish]

Hi, 'effect' as a noun can mean the final outcome of something, e.g. ‘The effect of this change was that everyone was happier’. The meaning of ‘affect’ does not relate to the size of a task.

[@abhinashdas2025]

@@bbclearningenglish *Thanks, I got it. Effect as a noun can mean the final outcome of something and affect as a verb is an impact or change*

[@jm8822]

Good. 1

[@englishwithramjeetkumar7971]

I am from India I understand your words I don't understand English songs s can you tell me anything so that I can improve my listening skills

[@bonnetnboot2128]

so what is a verb and what is a noun.....

[@bbclearningenglish]

A verb is an action, like 'eat', 'sleep', 'like', 'go'. A noun is a thing, like 'TV', 'coffee', 'Earth', 'girl'. 😊

[@wenaperxa]

So how is it pronounced? 0:05 'Affect or 0:47 A'fecct?

[@bbclearningenglish]

Hi, in normal speech, 'affect' as a verb is usually stressed on the second syllable as at 0’47”. Phil’s pronunciation at the start of the video is slightly exaggerated to focus on the spelling difference.

[@mokhtarrashed5438]

Amazang

[@bbclearningenglish]

We're glad you like it! We'd like to offer you a spelling correction - 'amazing'

[@mokhtarrashed5438]

Thank you so much i will payatention in the scoend time.

[@nicholassullivan1239]

@bbclearningenglish

[@lt8340]

The effect of your choose was to have an argument with her. Your last decision affected seriously your relationship.

[@Ritticle]

Idk if maybe I have dyslexia or something but for some reason this is extremely hard to understand

[@HazbinCharlie]

Lol I don't know if I have that either, but it's hard for me to understand too, and English is my native language.

[@Unknown-ng6wd]

I thought that the verb effect is to influence in positive way and affect with negative impact?

[@thinktankindi2664]

Should be one word for both needed uses.

[@matthewfarmer9500]

Effect = result or to implement Affect = influence

[@tobiasmanuelitoe9145]

this is cool, i get stoned and watch these because yeah

[@suhtoon]

The effect of sleep deprivation is you been got headache. Your mindset affects your society.

[@micshork]

For the life of me I STILL have trouble telling the two apart.

[@HazbinCharlie]

SAME XD

[@TownyResident]

Still confused

[@akidmuzaffar]

I came from MeishMoe

[@peterpanda6931]

Eyes not symmetric.

[@MahbubaKhanom-qg9qt]

BBC mmm

[@Fintastrophe21]

But... Your grumbling belly is an affect of you not eating. Im still confused!!!

[@helenwatson7158]

He mispronounced the word, "implement"

[@bbclearningenglish]

Yes, 'implement' as a verb is usually pronounced with an /e/ rather than a /ə/ sound.

[@qasmb1546]

Still makes no sense.

[@tinatreasuryvala6014]

so bad