builtbywords.substack.com
Writing tools I learned from The Economist
6 min · · 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… · Shared by 735, including Katja Evertz, DP, Dayyan Smith, Lali, Gutly Myrat, Esther Schindler, Rick Powell, Mariella Petrigni 🌍 Translator
collegeofmediaandpublishing.co.uk
Proofreading tips for non-native English speakers
2 min · · Proofreading requires certain editorial skills, techniques and a keen eye for detail. See our online proofreading courses. · Shared by 5, including Rick Powell
Merriam-Webster
'Between' or 'Among': Which Is Correct?
3 min · · Just between us: it's a complicated situation. · Shared by 10, including Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, Rick Powell
The New Yorker
Grammar-Nerd Heaven
5 min · · A new exhibit showcases the surprisingly contentious history of English grammar books. · Shared by 879, including Jane, Brit Lanette Smolder-Rounsaville, Rick Powell, Mariella Petrigni 🌍 Translator
interexchange.org
American English Idioms
3 min · · 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… · Shared by 5, including Rick Powell
writingcooperative.com
How to Become a Better Writer — When English isn't Your Native Language
17+ min · · 4 ways to *actually* improve your writing when you think it's hopeless · Shared by 5, including Rick Powell
Science Magazine
Unprotected African health workers die as rich countries buy up COVID-19 vaccines
5 min · · Growing toll on fragile health systems prompts calls for more global equity · Shared by 68, including Jo Wolff, Kai Kupferschmidt, Craig Spencer MD MPH, Esther Choo, MD MPH, Rick Powell, Steffanie Strathdee, PhD 🗡️ 🦠Superbug Slayer🗡️, Dr. Tom Frieden, Martin Enserink, Jon Cohen, Karen K. Ho, Prof. Devi Sridhar, Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH, Carl Zimmer, Helen Branswell 🇺🇦, Dr. Janet D. Stemwedel, PhD 🏳️🌈, News from Science, AAAS
grammarly.com
Irregular Plural Nouns—Learn Patterns to Help You Remember the Tricky Ones
4 min · · 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… · Shared by 5, including Rick Powell
theaccentsway.com
10 Pronunciation mistakes Spanish speakers make
5 min · · There are some common mistakes that Spanish speakers make when speaking in English. Learn the top 10 mistakes and how to avoid them in this video. · Shared by 5, including Rick Powell
off2class.com
How to Teach the First Conditional to ESL Students
2 min · · This post will help you teach the first conditional to ESL students using the Off2Class step-by-step ESL curriculum. Learn more at Off2Class.com · Shared by 4, including Rick Powell
english.stackexchange.com
Why have the subjunctive and indicative converged in Modern English?
1 min · · It is to me a curious fact that the subjunctive mood of verbs in English has so nearly disappeared in modern times. In fact, even the correct form and usage of the subjunctive in Modern English bar... · Shared by 4, including Rick Powell
motivatedgrammar.wordpress.com
Sometimes the subjunctive matters. That won’t stop it dying.
3 min · · Here are two examples where using the English subjunctive creates a different meaning for a sentence. That said, I still think the subjunctive will die out, and here’s why I’m concerned… · Shared by 4, including Rick Powell
plainenglish.co.uk
How to write in plain English
10 min · · Plain English Campaign owns the copyright to this guide. You are welcome to print out any of our guides or save them to disk for your own use. You may not photocopy any guide or pass on electronic… · Shared by 100, including Uyên Đỗ, Evan (he/him), Rick Powell, mastodon.social/@renestalder, Katja Evertz, Oscar MacDonald, your #1 source for absurdist true crime 🐀 🐍👑 🌷, Alberto
The Atlantic
Hygiene Theater Is a Huge Waste of Time
8 min · · Companies are power scrubbing their way to a false sense of security. · Shared by 484, including Marc Lipsitch, Ed Yong has left The Atlantic, Nathan Tankus, Rachel Thomas, Matt Brennan, Jane, Maia Szalavitz, Timothy Caulfield, Christian Fahrenbach, Stever Robbins @stever@newsie.social, Scott McLeod, Pamela J. Hobart, Jake Wojtowicz, TaylorLorenz.Substack.com, Mark Hogan, Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis, Mathew Ingram, Guy Kawasaki, Brian Resnick, Klaus Eck
The Motley Fool
The Basics of Blockchain Technology, Explained in Plain English
13+ min · · Anything and everything you need to know about what makes blockchain technology tick. · Shared by 24, including Rick Powell, Gerald Soparkar