The English language is full of words that are spelled and pronounced similarly. There are even times when incorrect words become more popular than the correct spelling! Many new writers get confused about the difference between lifes and lives. Is lifes even a word? In this post, we’ll explain both these words & show how … Read more
If you’re learning to speak English in the British form, you may have noticed that there are differences in the way that Americans speak the language. You’d notice the same thing if you were learning American English and listened to a conversation between two British people. Although it’s the same language, there are differences in … Read more
The English language is full of words & phrases that can be easily confused. The difference between paid attention or payed attention is a prime example of this. It can be very difficult for new writers to understand the difference between paid & paid! In this post, we’ll explain how to use the past tense … Read more
Have you ever wondered how long your paragraphs should be? Or whether you’re including too many or too few sentences in each one? In this blog post, we’ll discuss the ideal paragraph length and provide some tips for keeping your paragraphs concise and readable. Paragraph Basics Paragraphs, and the sentences that shape them, are perhaps … Read more
If you are a blogger, student, or even author, chances are that you might have found the need to use a plagiarism checker. You might have used the one your college provides or even a free app, but having an accurate plagiarism checker can save you a lot of trouble down the line. Not many … Read more
When you are assigned a formal essay, the stakes feel high. You may be wondering what makes this type of writing different from any other paper you have written before. The good news is that with some understanding of the guidelines, formal essay writing can be less daunting. In this post, we will explore what … Read more
There is no denying that effective writing requires the skillful use of metaphors and similes. By sprinkling your writing with these devices, you can add color, depth, and vibrancy to your work. Use metaphors and similes correctly, and your words come alive for your readers. Spice up your writing with some well-placed metaphors and similes. … Read more
The words sergeant and sargent are often confused in the English language. And it is easy to see why! New writers often struggle by mixing up the vowels -a & -e on certain words. In this post, we’ll help you choose correctly between sergeant or sargent with some sentence examples Which Is Correct: Sergeant or … Read more
The English language is full of difficult vocabulary & grammar rules. This makes it very hard for non-native English speakers to learn the language! The popular use of acronyms in everyday conversation adds yet another level of complexity to the situation. The abbreviation “LMAO” is a great example of this. In this post, we will … Read more
The English language is full of colloquial or informal words and phrases that are used in daily conversation. For fluent English speakers these words and phrases are common knowledge. However, for people trying to learn English they can cause confusion. In this post, we’ll teach you about the difference between ole vs ol’ & how … Read more
