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Marcel Iseli

Hey fellow Linguaholics! It's me, Marcel. I am the proud owner of linguaholic.com. Languages have always been my passion and I have studied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics and Sinology at the University of Zurich. It is my utmost pleasure to share with all of you guys what I know about languages and linguistics in general.

When you begin a new a job, you probably imagine yourself staying in that position until at least the end of the initial contract term. However, no matter how good and straightforward your intentions are when you take on a position, you can’t anticipate how your life will play out.  If something comes up that …

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Internships are a fantastic way to gain experience in your field of interest. The opportunity to learn about an area of industry on the job and to work alongside experienced professionals is invaluable.  Having worked as an intern in the relevant field gives applicants an advantage over other candidates when applying for entry-level positions.  A …

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After a long, stressful job hunt, receiving a job offer can definitely bring a sense of relief and closure. And although you are grateful for this opportunity, the pressure of accepting the offer and making a decision about your future can also be tricky and overwhelming. Everyone experiences emotions differently, and there is no right …

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Learning when and how to use punctuation marks does not sound enticing, let alone knowing when to place a few of them together in place together. Today, we’ll understand in detail what brackets are and when to use a comma before them in sentences. Let’s begin with an overview.   Correctly using a comma before …

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There are few things worse than knowing you have hurt someone.  People react differently to feeling hurt. Some people will confront you and let you know what you’ve done to upset them. Other people are more conflict-averse and will avoid you if you have offended them.  Whether you have said or done something to hurt …

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Commas play an essential role in written language. It plays a crucial role in helping to clarify the meaning and structure of sentences.  One question that often arises when writing is whether or not a comma is needed after the word “basically.”  As we explore more about the wonders of punctuation, we will try to …

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No matter how seasoned we are, the problem with punctuation use always creeps into our daily writing activities. One of the most pressing issues on the internet today is whether a comma should come before the word “both” – a word with multiple parts of speech. Hang in there, and worry no more because we …

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A lot may wonder when to use commas and where to put them in a sentence. Using commas correctly can really make a big difference in communicating. So, it is always an edge to learn more about its usage and when to use them, especially in specific daily phrases. When it comes to using a …

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Simple as it may seem, dealing with the rules that govern the use of punctuation can be as stressful and taxing as mountain climbing in the dark. Mountain climbing is already a difficult adventure in the daytime. How much more if it is done at night? Unexpected twists and turns and sudden changes in the …

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