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Why Do We Capitalize The Pronoun "I"?2 min read · Sep 7th · How come we capitalize "I" and not "me"? Even though it feels natural to capitalize "I," it is unusual. So why did we start capitalizing "I"?
Aeon+Psyche
Why is the English spelling system so weird and inconsistent?~13 min read · Jul 26th · Why is English spelling so weird and unpredictable? Don’t blame the mix of languages; look to quirks of timing and technology
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The answer to the weirdness of English has to do with the timing of technology.
Your pronunciation might be terrible, and the pace, stress and rhythm would be completely off, and no one would mistake you for a native speaker – but you could do it.
The basic outline of the messy history of English is widely known: the Anglo-Saxon tribes bringing Old English in the 5th century, the Viking invasions beginning in the 8th century adding Old Norse to the mix, followed by the Norman Conquest of the 11th century and the French linguistic takeover.
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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Greetings and Small Talk in English~11 min read · Jun 27th · Here's how you can start a conversation–and keep it going. Read all about the top vocabulary phrases and topics for making greetings and small talk in English.
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35 Powerful Presentation Phrases in English for Engaging Your Audience~11 min read · Jun 26th · Capture your audience's attention and express your ideas clearly with these powerful presentation phrases in English.
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Every Which 'Way'4 min read · Jun 23rd · How 'way' became a word for so many roads
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What Are Helping Verbs? List And Examples5 min read · Jun 18th · Helping verbs are used in front of other verbs to express different tenses, moods, and more. Learn more about helping verbs with our lists and examples!
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How to Disagree in English: A Simple but Effective Technique for Being Persuasive6 min read · Jun 11th · Someone tells you you're wrong.
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Intransitive Verbs: Rules And Examples5 min read · Jun 11th · Intransitive verbs are actions not performed on a direct object, nor used in passive voice. Learn more about intransitive verbs with our lists and examples!
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Writing tools I learned from The Economist6 min read · Apr 5th · I learned writing from The Economist. Back home, it wasn’t easy to learn English. No one in my social circle was fluent in the language and I couldn’t afford a private tutor. The best I could do was…
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they exist to serve, not confuse, the reader.
That’s why it helps to rewrite and proofread—with the intentional goal of cutting what doesn’t belong to what you’re trying to say.
Most of the paragraphs in The Economist clearly state their main idea in the first sentence and expand on it in the following ones.
collegeofmediaandpublishing.co.uk
Proofreading tips for non-native English speakers2 min read · Apr 28th · Proofreading requires certain editorial skills, techniques and a keen eye for detail. See our online proofreading courses.
Merriam-Webster
'Between' or 'Among': Which Is Correct?3 min read · From 2019 · Just between us: it's a complicated situation.
The New Yorker
Grammar-Nerd Heaven5 min read · Apr 21st · A new exhibit showcases the surprisingly contentious history of English grammar books.
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American English Idioms3 min read · Mar 5th · 3 minutesDo you ever feel like you have ALMOST mastered the English language but there are some phrases that just don't make sense to you? Have you ever thought that your English is sooo close to…
writingcooperative.com
How to Become a Better Writer — When English isn't Your Native Language~17 min read · Feb 23rd · 4 ways to *actually* improve your writing when you think it's hopeless
Science Magazine
Unprotected African health workers die as rich countries buy up COVID-19 vaccines5 min read · Feb 17th · Growing toll on fragile health systems prompts calls for more global equity
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Irregular Plural Nouns—Learn Patterns to Help You Remember the Tricky Ones4 min read · Jan 1st · Irregular plural nouns are nouns that do not become plural by adding -s or -es, as most nouns in the English language do. You’re probably…
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