Writing – Part 2

In written English, the way we generally express possession is by adding an apostrophe and an “s” to a noun. Thus, the bicycle that belongs to Rico would be “Rico’s bicycle.” If Tammy has a new boyfriend named Mitch, then Mitch would be “Tammy’s boyfriend.” Possession is to be understood broadly, not limited to physical […]

When you speak in English, one way to make some words get more attention than other words is to change the way you say them: Speeding up or slowing down Pausing Increasing or decreasing volume Emphasizing one syllable or word more than another Communicating by writing in English is much different. There is no volume […]

English can be quite a confusing language at times, as there are many words that are commonly mistaken for other words. If you are just learning English or if you would like to improve your writing, it would be wise to remember some of these commonly confused words. The difference between the words accept, “to […]

The press release is often the most direct and cost-effective way to present your service, product, event, or business in general to any relevant audience. Though many variations exist, the basic pattern is both elegant and easy to compose. And for our purposes, the simplest way to organize your statement will involve answering a set […]

The importance of subject and verb agreement cannot be overstated. Having the subject and the verb agree is a fundamental aspect of English-based languages including UK English, American English, English spoken down under, and other variances of English spoken around the world. Let’s start with an example that will provide the contrast for us before […]