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, …
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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. …
The impact of religion on history and culture is impossible to deny. From the ancient Ayurvedic epics to the Mormonism influence on United States expansionism, religion has long played a role in human life. That extends to common phrases as well, such as to turn the other cheek. Today, we’ll look at a phrase that …
Ideally, when you leave a job, you do so on good terms even if you are leaving because another company has offered you more money or opportunity. Unfortunately, it’s very common to leave a job because you are unhappy. In most situations, it’s best to write a neutral resignation letter when you leave a job …
There is a common saying that goes, “If you have good health, you have everything.” While those of us who are in good health readily take our physical and mental fitness for granted, just ask someone struggling with poor health and they’ll tell you they would trade anything to have a healthy body and mind. …
One of the hardest things about learning a new language can be understanding the slang. Even if you are a native speaker, slang can be hard to keep up with up! This becomes increasingly true as you get older since slang usually is invented by and circulates through younger people. If you are older than …