Homonyms are confusing creatures. Now, some words might look and sound alike, but seeing as you rarely use them, you’re never too concerned about it. You have the words “arc” and “ark.” To this day, I am unsure when to use one or the other. However, I can say that the last time I have …
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Today, we live in a world that is overly reliant on electronic communication. We send e-mails, message each other on Facebook, and tweet our little hearts away. However, the problem with all of those mediums is that they curtail our ability to communicate clearly. After all, studies show that around 93 percent of all communication …
Who doesn’t love a good drink of water? Ask any health professional, and they’ll tell you all the benefits of drinking adequate amounts of water. Some experts will recommend drinking eight glasses a day, while some might go so far as to tell you that you should always have a bottle of water handy. And, …
Life is all about change. In fact, part of being alive is experiencing and going through this change. We are born, we learn how to walk on four legs then two, we develop the ability to talk and exchange complex ideas, we fall in and out of love, we have children of our own, and …
Showing thanks is an integral part of who we are as human beings. In fact, a study by Harvard found that people who often express their gratitude tend to be happier than those who just focus on the negative aspects of their lives. They tend to feel more optimistic and to have a better feeling …
Slang can be completely incomprehensible, even if the expression is written in plain English. That’s sort of the beauty of it actually. You need someone to clue you in. Today we will clue you in on the slang expression “Say less.” Let’s dive right in. What does “say less” mean? ‘Say less’ is …
An ESL student once asked a native English speaker the correct way for seeking advice or suggestion. The student asked, “Am I supposed to say ‘What do you suggest I do?’ or ‘What do you suggest me to do?’” The native speaker responded, “Well, I think both questions seem to mean the same, but the …
The phrase “in a timely manner” conjures up images of a bygone era when time seemed to move more slowly. It has its origins in the emergence of bureaucracy, and has been replaced by terms more commonly used these days in project management. In the 21st century, we would more likely speak of delivering, ‘to …
Now and then, you’ll find yourself at a disadvantage. Despite your best efforts, your rival or opponent might have a leg up on you. Losing can feel hopeless and frustrating, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t reverse your fortune and take control of the situation. When people are sure of their victory, they may …