On one hand, this post deals with the formulaic email opener: “I hope this email finds you well.” On the other hand, you will come to know many better alternatives that you can confidently use in your professional emails. Let’s go straight into discovering how you can enhance your email writing skills and make a …
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In July 2019, former Special Counsel Robert Mueller was testifying before the U.S. Congress regarding his investigation into whether there had been interference from Russia in the 2016 election. During a long remark from Rep. Louis Gohmert, Mueller talked over him to say, “I take your question.” When Rep. Gohmert’s remarks concluded and Mueller was …
For many, commas are a hard nut to crack, but they don’t have to get into our nerves at all. Tech people may compare computers to human beings, while, in language, commas are also just like shelves that keep books from being a cluttered mess. Today, we’re going to discuss one of the most commonly …
What do you do when you need to illustrate a relationship between two or more people and two or more other people? How do you do it in a way that is clear and doesn’t use a lot of words? “Respectively” is a word that will allow you to achieve both goals. It can be …
Death is an inescapable part of life, however depressing that might be. Different cultures have reconciled themselves with this fact in different ways. In Japan, there has traditionally been a Buddhist-inspired acceptance of life’s impermanence. Others believe in doing good works while alive and thus earning themselves a place in a heavenly afterlife. Some might …
Reading about an article covering comma behavior may not be the most exciting activity to do when we’re bored. But, I’d also like to highlight that doing so will definitely stimulate our brain cells, so the juice is actually worth the squeeze. Join me in today’s discussion on breaking the barriers regarding the comma placement …
One of the most common comma misconceptions is a false belief that comma placement is straightforward. That’s not always true. Sentence structuring is primarily based on tone and rhythm, and this has reasonably created some confusion. Thankfully, here at Linguaholic, we’re fully equipped to help you navigate the complex world of commas! So, are you …
Shadowing experience, following a professional around throughout her workday observing the actions and skills required in theprofessional’s respective field, is an effective and cost-effective way for students to gain relevant ‘real-world’ experience prior to completing college. While rarely an experience that earns a student money, whether in the form of a stipend or a paycheck, …
English is an evolving language, and the process is shifting at different paces across the globe. Hence is an archaic word, originating from German, and first recorded in English in the late 13th century. It made its way into common usage in the era of Middle English and became popular in several forms through William …