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5 Words and Phrases Coined by Shakespeare

The playwright William Shakespeare is credited with introducing over 1,700 words to the English language....

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How to Compare Two Documents in Google Docs

Google Docs includes an option to compare two documents. This can be very useful if...

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Word Choice: Incite vs. Insight

The words “incite” and “insight” sound similar but are spelled differently. They also mean very...

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5 Brilliant YouTube Channels for English Learners

Video lessons can be helpful if you’re learning English as a second language. But with...

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How to Cite an Exhibition with APA Referencing

If you write about an art exhibition in an essay, you may need to cite...

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How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay

In a compare and contrast essay, you look at the similarities and differences between two...

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Word Choice: Knit vs. Nit

The words “knit” and “nit” sound the same despite their different spellings. And since they...

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How to Cite an Artwork in APA Referencing

Previously, we’ve explained how to cite an online image using APA referencing. But what about...

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Spelling Tips: Label or Lable?

When you put a name tag on something, do you “label” it or “lable” it?...

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5 Top Tips for Writing Clear Instructions

Instructions need to be easy to follow if they’re going to be useful. But how...

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How to Change the Paper Size in Microsoft Word

Did you know that Microsoft Word lets you change your paper size to suit any...

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Word Choice: Our vs. Hour

The words “our” and “hour” sound the same but have very different meanings. And to...

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