Throughout our lives, there are many occasions when we have to write thank-you notes or letters. For example, in a work context, you might want to thank someone for their cooperation. If you are an employee or a volunteer for an organization or you just run an informal fundraiser at some point, you might need …
English
Modern culture has brought about innovations in language, and more often than not, these newly devised words are categorized as slang language. It is usually unclear how a specific slang term takes root, and how a new established meaning is given to that word because it’s hard to tell who used it first. “Flexer” is …
While some people find it hard to start writing a piece of text, others meanwhile think it’s way more challenging to conclude it; this is often true with regards to formal writing scenarios. People struggle to conclude texts such as narrative, descriptive, and expository essays because they tend to feel like there’s nothing left to …
Picture this: You are watching an old-timey, black-and-white film from the mid-20th century. The setting is an elaborately decorated hotel lobby. A man in a suit with neatly combed hair and wearing a freshly pressed suit approaches the reception desk. The receptionist looks up, smiles, and says, “Good evening Mr. Carlson, are you here for …
By the time most of us reach adulthood, we have forgotten all about the excitement that a new, blank page in a coloring book used to inspire in us. Black line drawings of people, animals, dinosaurs––or whatever they may have been of––had the power to conjure up such eagerness and animation in most of us …
Many native and non-native speakers of English alike are on the same boat regarding the confusion as to whether “Welcome aboard” or “Welcome on board” is grammatically correct. To shed light on these language-related peculiarities, this post tackles the grammatical nuances between “Welcome aboard” and “Welcome on board,” together with some contextualization for an easier …
Do you sometimes lol or rofl? Can you tell the difference between irl and onl? Are you fluent in meme? If you have no idea what any of those questions are asking, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll break down one of the most common smiley faces used on the emoji, …
The act of welcoming a new member to a group is a ritualistic event that has been practiced by humans for centuries. Well, why not? This ritual is actually great for setting the tone of what has to come, and it helps in establishing trust, camaraderie, and familiarity that are utterly vital for maximizing any …
A poem is just like a song. It is guided by beautifully crafted rhythmic progressions and powerful words that make us respond emotionally and even reminisce nostalgic events. Poems, as well as music, are central in the lives of humans because they have the ability to shape how we make sense of life and attach …