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Word Choice: Many vs. Many of

The words “many” and “many of” have similar meanings that are determined by how they’re...

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Idiom Tips: What Does “Hold Your Horses” Mean?

There are a lot of idioms in English, so when you’re learning English as a...

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Spelling Tips: Ware or Wear?

Whether you’re learning English or are a native speaker, you’ll know that the English language...

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How to Delete a Page in MS Word

If you’ve ever finished writing an essay only to realize there’s a blank page at...

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How to Write in Plain English (With Examples)

Plain English refers to expressing your message to your intended audience clearly and concisely. This...

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13 Synonyms for “Help”

“Help” is a common word, but it can be easy to overuse. If you’re not...

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Spelling Tips: Practice or Practise?

If you’ve seen both “practice” and “practise” in English writing, you may have wondered what...

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How to Cite a Manual or Handbook in MLA Referencing

If your school or institution requires you to use the MLA style guide, it’s really...

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Spelling Tips: Councillor vs. Councilor

The words “councillor” and “councilor” are not only pronounced the same and similarly spelled, they...

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How to Insert a Tick or Cross Symbol in MS Word

Microsoft Word has lots of useful functions, but if you’ve ever needed to insert a...

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Is the Letter “Z” Pronounced “Zee” or “Zed”?

When you’re learning English as a second language, you have a lot to contend with....

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Back to College: 8 Writing Tips and Tools for Your Academic Year

It’s that exciting time of year again when students are heading back to school! Whether...

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