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English language learners aren’t the only students who struggle with flow and sophistication in their writing structure. When my students are asked to refer to (or report) the materials they…
Humans have imperfect memories. That’s why reminder emails exist. Throughout your career, you’ll likely write a lot of reminder emails. These are emails that mention topics that have been discussed…
A little and a few are two phrases that confuse many English writers. Learn the difference between the two quantifiers, then answer the two printable worksheets to check your understanding.…
Into is one of those tricky English prepositions that seems straightforward at first, but becomes more complicated when you look into it. Into is a preposition, which means it shows…
Poker face is a noun that means a facial expression without emotions. When someone has a poker face, it means their facial expression is blank and hiding their real emotions.…
To the dismay of writers like myself, AI is great at copywriting! Marketers and advertisers can use AI copywriting to save time and money. But in order to use AI…
Syntax isn’t just some techy term your coder friend tosses around. It’s a set of principles that guides how we construct sentences in any language. Syntax helps us convey meaning,…
Beginning a cover letter can feel awkward and stilted. Should you use formal language you would never say aloud? Should you be direct, or demure? If you’re here, you’re obviously…
Generative AI can be a powerful tool for helping with your academic work, but you may be wondering how to use it responsibly so you can get the assistance you…