YOU’RE vs. YOUR - What is the difference?

What is the difference between YOU’RE and YOUR in English? Yes, this is a common mistake even native English speakers have when writing. In this English lesson we look at this difference in more detail and have included examples of the uses of these homophones (words that sound the same though have a different meaning). We look at which words commonly come after them. There is also an example that uses both YOU’RE and YOUR in the same sentence. We also learn tips about how to remember the difference between YOU’RE and YOUR. The main difference is... YOU’RE is a contraction of YOU ARE. YOUR is a possessive adjective. But this English lesson contains a lot more information about these commonly confused words. For more information, see our free online lesson about YOU’RE vs. YOUR: 🎓 We have YOUR vs. YOU’RE Summary Charts that can be used in the ESOL / ELA classroom available here: This English lesson is aligned to Common Core State Standards: Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their) #EnglishGrammar #LearnEnglish #EnglishLanguage 💚💚💚 How to support WOODWARD ENGLISH 💚💚💚 📗 ENGLISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES 📗 🌿 English Resources for Teachers and Parents. (PDF and PPT - Ideal for ESOL students or homeschool). These PDFs are also great for those studying English alone. ⭐ LIVE 1-ON-1 ENGLISH LESSONS ⭐ 🌿 (affiliate) Get $10 USD in italki credits after booking your first language lesson. The most EFFICIENT way to reach English fluency! - Customized 1-on-1 lessons with professionally qualified teachers that cater to students’ learning needs and interests. - Speaking with humans is the best way to learn English. 🎥 JOIN Woodward English on YouTube 🎥 🌿 - Exclusive videos only for members. - Exclusive members only posts in our YT community tab - Loyalty badges next to your name in comments and live chat - Custom emoji to use in live chat 📗 BOOKS I RECOMMEND 📗 🌿 Practical English Usage – Michael Swan - 🌿 English Grammar in Use – Raymond Murphy - 🌿 Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS - 🌿 The Practice of English Language Teaching – Jeremy Harmer - 🌿 Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Each purchase of the above helps me to continue creating more free English language resources on YouTube and the Woodward English websites. 💚💚💚 Do you like WOODWARD ENGLISH and want to learn more? 💚💚💚 Here are the next steps to improving your English: 1) SUBSCRIBE to the WOODWARD ENGLISH channel so you know when I create new videos to help you improve your English. 🌿 Make sure you click the notification bell so you know immediately when I upload a new English lesson. 2) See our FREE ENGLISH LESSONS and language learning articles: 🌿 (Grammar lessons) 🌿 (Vocabulary lessons) 🌿 (Free English courses) 3) LET’S CONNECT! 🌿 🌿 ✉️ Send us a postcard from your country ✉️ Rob Woodward P.O. Box 38438 Howick Auckland 2145 New Zealand NOTE: Our English lessons and English language resources are for people over the age of 13. Have an awesome day! - Rob Woodward