The English language is full of colloquial or informal words and phrases that are used in daily conversation. For fluent English speakers these words and phrases are common knowledge. However, for people trying to learn English they can cause confusion. In this post, we’ll teach you about the difference between ole vs ol’ & how … Read more
There are many slang phrases in the English language that are used in casual conversation. The phrase “catch you on the flip side” has been used in popular TV shows and movies for years. It is commonly used in friendly conversation as parting words. But what does this phrase really mean? In this post, we’ll … Read more
Generally speaking, editing and proofreading are not topics that writers love to talk about. When people think of editors…they think boring. However, there is no denying that the editing process is a critical part of the writing process that can’t be over looked. Blog posts, academic papers, films, books, and other forms of written communication … Read more
Interjection and conjunction are two commonly confused words based on their phonetics. Settle this confusion in this article. Interjection and conjunction are two words you’re bound to hear often and two words people often confuse when learning about English grammar. The confusion typically stems from the fact that the two words sound somewhat similar. In … Read more
Not sure whether the spelling is “monkies” or “monkeys?” Find out in this article. English is a language notably less consistent than other languages. The grammar and spelling rules seem to vary so much that it’s hard to see them as rules. One of the rules that’s confusing to English learners is changing words from … Read more
Loose or lose weight? Are you making this common mistake? Keep reading to fix it. The English language is riddled with words that have similar spelling but completely different meanings. Two of those words are “loose” and “lose.” The issue with confusing these two words is that they may significantly change the meaning of any … Read more
Is it time flys or time flies? Find out how to spell this common phrase in this article. To make a noun plural, you usually only have to add an “s” to the end. The same rule also applies to verbs. However, this isn’t the case with irregular nouns and verbs, of which the English … Read more
The English language has thousands of words that are similar in spelling & pronunciation but have different definitions. Stoaked and stoked are great examples of such a situation! After all, these words are only spelled one letter apart. However, as you will find out they do NOT have the same definition. Read on to learn … Read more
There are many words in the English language that have similar spelling and pronunciation but different meanings. Many writers believe the words nana or nanna have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. But, is this grammatically correct? Lucky for you, this post will give you that answer. In this post, we will answer … Read more
The English language has many phrases & words that seem very similar, but have totally different meanings. New English speakers & writers often get confused when choosing between grammar or grammer. In this post, we’ll teach you how do you spell grammar & how to use these words correctly! Which Is Correct: Grammar vs Grammer? … Read more