Letting someone know that you hope things go well for them is a kind and generous act. In a world of self-promotion and individualism, taking the time to tell the people you care about that you have their best interests at heart is a beautiful way to find connection. It is easy, particularly in a …
Marcel Iseli
Some common English words and phrases only make sense after you study their origin. On the other hand, language also changes over time and words often don’t carry their original meaning. You don’t need to read Nietzsche to stare into the abyss, after all. The best approach is simply to understand how people today use …
Commonly misheard sayings are nothing new to the English language. In fact, it happens so often that there’s even a word, Mondegreen, that describes the phenomenon of mishearing song lyrics and popular phrases. Although we aren’t going to get into song lyrics, today’s commonly misheard phrase does relate to music. Is it “playing by …
It is an unfortunate truth that the number-one place people gather information about a business these days is from its Google reviews and rating. While this is excellent for your business if you have received many positive reviews, the problem with online ratings is that they can sadly give one disgruntled customer the power to …
Recently, people have been wondering when exactly a comma comes after the word “eventually” – an adverb of time. In reality, achieving flawless punctuation skills requires a decent amount of practice and time; it is not something we get to learn overnight. Hence, taking things one step at a time is crucial. In today’s post, …
Anyone working in today’s workforce knows that the way you present yourself is important. Part and parcel of that is mastering basic business English vocabulary, but few people realize that your business English journey doesn’t stop there. If you don’t pay attention, even simple acts like sending an email attachment can make you look unprofessional. …
Apologizing when we’ve done something wrong isn’t easy. But learning how to tactfully own up to our mistakes and acknowledge when we’ve hurt someone is a part of maintaining mature relationships. In fact, being a part of any community—whether that is a household, a workplace, or even just the group of people on a public …
When phrases are confusing in written English, it’s usually because they are old and have lost their original meaning. Then there’s the internet, where phrases are confusing because they’re brand new. The abbreviation “ikkk” is a great example. (Not sure what a phrase is? Check out our article on clauses vs phrases. Otherwise, keep reading!) …
In the beginning, there was the word. What word, you might ask? And is this a biblical word, like when you tell someone to turn the other cheek? In fact, the word in this case is “allude,” and that opening sentence is an example of allusion, a type of reference to other texts or situations. …