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 […]
When writing, your goal should not only be to be clear and concise, but you should also aim to capture the reader with your words. Your writing is much more enjoyable when you use expressive literary techniques to paint a picture in the reader’s mind. One method you should use to do this is vivid […]
There are many words in the English language which are spelled similarly but have very different meanings. Very similar to the words beside or besides. Oftentimes, words have very similar use cases & can be confusing for new writers to understand. The words contemptible and contemptuous are a perfect example of this! In this post, […]
Are you looking for an editing program that checks everything you write? From emails to documents to social media, Grammarly has many apps that incorporate well into your browser or into different documents depending on what software you are using. Grammarly for Slack is no exception. To make the most of this program, you just […]
“It is correct to say ‘too cute’ because ‘too’ is used to express an excessive amount or degree, whereas ‘to’ is a preposition or a part of an infinitive and does not convey excessiveness.” Many writers get tripped up with similar words such as to & too. Especially when it comes to giving a friend […]
Most of us have been using “however” in our writing for years. Unfortunately, many of us have been punctuating this word all wrong. There are just a few simple rules to remember to have you writing like a pro. In this article, we’ll explain the punctuation and grammar rules for using “however”. Follow these basic […]
The expression ‘which of the following’ is used to introduce a list of potential answers to a question. It is most commonly used in schools, surveys, and a variety of decision making scenarios. There are many synonyms you can use in place of ‘which of the following’ including but not limited to ‘Which one of […]
If you want to learn how to add Grammarly to Outlook and Microsoft Word, we can help! We will explain how to do so and why it can be such a useful tool.While Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word come with their own built-in spelling and grammar-checking features, they are both fairly limited, especially when compared […]
The English language has many phrases & words that seem very similar, but have totally different meanings. New English speakers & writers often get confused when choosing between grammar or grammer. In this post, we’ll teach you how do you spell grammar & how to use these words correctly! Just like we saw when analyzing […]
There’s a lot of debate on how to spell the possessive form of singular nouns – with an apostrophe ‘s’ or with just the apostrophe? American grammar rules allow writes to use Chris’s or Chris’ correctly under their rule set. However, Chris’s is considered far more popular & correct to use in British grammar rules. […]
There are a handful of grammar rules in the English language that are downright confusing. One of those is how to use the phrase “what kinds of”. But do you know when to use “what kind of” and “what kind of”? The truth is both can be correct depending on the context of the sentence. […]
It is very common to come across the phrases “other than” & “other then”. But which is correct? Then and than are two of the most commonly confused words in the English language today. The words lots or lot’s are another common example! Luckily, this article will break down the difference between other than or […]
When it comes to the correct spelling of “in case,” there are two options: in case or incase. So, which one is right? It turns out that incase is the incorrect spelling and should never be used in your writing! In this post, we’ll teach you the difference between these common words. The English language […]
There are many slang phrases in the English language that are used in casual conversation. The phrase “catch you on the flip side” has been used in popular TV shows and movies for years. It is commonly used in friendly conversation as parting words. But what does this phrase really mean? In this post, we’ll […]
