Month: September 2023

No matter the motivations for learning English, mastery of grammar is indispensable. Grammar forms the framework that connects words into sentences and helps communicate ideas clearly. If grammar seems out of your reach, don’t give up hope – there are ways to make learning it simpler and more fun!...

Punctuation serves as an invisible orchestrator who ensures words and phrases harmonize in written language, providing meaning, emotion and clarity for expression through written language. Learn the meaning and uses of apostrophes (which indicate ownership), colons, semi-colons and commas in punctuation by taking this quick self-test. Use it to...

Professional emails should never be written casually. Avoid using words that can appear anxious or annoyed and don’t use sarcasm; furthermore, refrain from including adjectives which can muddy your message and sound too emotional. Before sending out an email, take time to run through a spelling and grammar check...

No matter if a student needs help spelling as part of a word family lesson, a review for new words they are learning in spelling class or as an individual support strategy, the SOS Method can be beneficial. Grammarly software and the online Grammar Handbook go beyond simply identifying...

Effective business communication is key to building meaningful relationships, managing projects efficiently, and forging productive collaborations. However, poor grammar or inconsistent verb tenses may obscure your message’s clarity and mar its effectiveness. Language learners need a firm grasp on English tenses to effectively express time in both verbal and...

Email etiquette is a set of social guidelines designed to enhance professional communication via digital messaging. Adherence to these regulations establishes professionalism, prevents miscommunication and misunderstandings between parties involved, and fosters stronger business relationships. Professionals, students and professors exchange emails daily. One key to successful communication via email is...

Writing would quickly become tedious if every English sentence were composed solely of subject + verb + object! That’s why good writers employ a range of sentence structures when crafting their text. An effective way to add variety to sentences is through dependent clauses. These subordinating conjunctions such as...

There is mounting evidence supporting the concept that speaking multiple languages provides significant cognitive, neural and social advantages. Some studies even suggest bilinguals may be less likely to succumb to dementia and more compassionate than monolinguals. Translators must find ways of conveying complex ideas simply and clearly while maintaining...

Preply’s expert language tutors share their best strategies and tactics for improving English fluency. Read this article to gain access to these strategies: One of the best things you can do to enhance your language abilities and expand your vocabulary is practice speaking. Doing this regularly will not only...

Speaking is an integral component of language acquisition and it may be difficult to practice without being around English speakers. You can hone your speaking by watching movies, news broadcasts or entertainment programs available in English. Reading English can also be immensely rewarding, particularly reading short news stories or...