False Friends

False friends are words in two languages that look or sound similar but have different meanings. These words can be particularly challenging for language learners because they can easily lead to misunderstandings and errors. For example, the English word "actual" and the Spanish word "actual" (which means "current" in English) are false friends. Understanding and recognizing false friends is essential for language learners to avoid confusion and improve their accuracy in communication. Teachers can help students by highlighting common false friends in the target language and providing practice in distinguishing between them through context and usage.