Writing a letter is easy. Writing an e-mail or text message? Piece of cake! Writing a formal letter… that’s where things get complicated. You need to think about tone, word choice, formatting- the list goes on! Businesses, workplaces, and educational institutions are common places to which formal letter writing continues to be common. The rules …
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Music plays a central part in every global culture. Even the earliest societies found ways to make instruments. In fact, the oldest musical instrument ever found dates back 60,000 years and is known as the Neanderthal Flute! It was discovered in a cave in Slovenia and is made of a bear’s bone. Since then, instruments …
If you’ve heard a friend, TV character, or musician use the term “yiy” and are wondering what they mean, you’ve come to the right place. “Yiy” is the Jamaican word for “eye.” The language spoken in Jamaica is known as Patois, which bears a strong resemblance to the Creole language that is spoken in parts …
Is there anything more stressful than trying to enjoy time off while worrying about the emails zooming into your inbox? Many of us find ourselves checking our work email constantly, even when we are technically on sick leave or on a hard-earned vacation. One of the best ways to make the most of your time …
Internships are a fantastic way to gain experience in your field of interest. The opportunity to learn about an area of industry on the job and to work alongside experienced professionals is invaluable. Having worked as an intern in the relevant field gives applicants an advantage over other candidates when applying for entry-level positions. A …
Commas play an essential role in written language. It plays a crucial role in helping to clarify the meaning and structure of sentences. One question that often arises when writing is whether or not a comma is needed after the word “basically.” As we explore more about the wonders of punctuation, we will try to …
Employers ask for a great deal of information about potential employees. This is particularly true when the application involves a standardized form that involves ticking boxes and filling in blanks. While you are probably happy to provide answers to most of the questions asked of you, there might be certain questions you don’t want to …
Every time we confront problems concerning language, especially those that involve apostrophes, we feel like drifting out in a stormy, open sea. Desperately flailing our arms around, grasping for anything to help us breathe. It’s a case of swim or sink; we must learn in order to survive. But don’t despair, hope isn’t out of …
Abbreviations related to eras like “BCE” and “BC” can be intimidating at first glance, leading us to want to skip them while reading. But is there really a difference between “BCE” and “CE”? And if there is, which should we choose? Let this article help you out of your confusion. What is the difference …