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To look professional and to be taken seriously, it’s important to know the English language's grammar and spelling rules thoroughly. This 101 guide will get you going with all of the basics.
English is considered by linguists to be an orthographically deep language because the majority of letters in the English alphabet have more than one sound, and the Read More
Basic spelling rules include putting "I" before "E" except after "C," doubling the final consonant in words where the last syllable is stressed and proceeded by a single Read More
Proper grammar is essential to effective communication. The improper use of things like subject-verb agreement and plurals make you difficult to understand, and your Read More
Learning to write English begins with reading stories and understanding basic sentence structure. Understand how young children can begin to write in English with Read More
Teach basic conversational English to people by keeping things simple, practicing introductions that provide personal information and discussing topics relative to their Read More
Get free grammar lessons to use as you write an essay in this free video on writing essays. Read More
Learning professional English is one way to climb the corporate ladder, as your speeches, proposals, letters and more will capture attention and make you stand out. Some Read More
Everyone knows proper punctuation is important, but it is particularly important in business letters. The sender of a business letter is usually trying to convey that he is Read More
Proofreading your own work isn't effective if you don't know grammar rules or the correct spelling of words. You will present an unprofessional impression to potential Read More
Job hunting advice. Learn tips on how to find out if you spelling someone's name correctly in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers. Read More
Resume writing tips. Learn how to tell in a spell check program if you spell a place name correctly in this free self-editing lesson for writers and job seekers. Read More
Writers are often stymied when deciding whether to use “which” or “that” in their writing. Remembering some very simple rules will help you sort Read More
The difference between "lie" and "lay" is a grammar problem that often stumps even the best of English teachers. It's important to tackle this one step at a time to prevent Read More
The word "asterisk" is a derivative of the Latin "aster," meaning "star," and hence, the asterisk is a little star. When speaking, many people make the error of omitting Read More
"Phonetics" is derived from the Greek word for sound or voice and refers to the sounds produced by the human voice in spoken language. Spelling phonetically refers to Read More
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