A euphemism is a seemingly nice or polite way of expressing a harsh or unpleasant truth. In the Oxford Dictionary of Euphemisms (2007), R.W. Holder observes that euphemism is often “the language of evasion, hypocrisy, prudery, and deceit.” To test Read More …
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How to Proofread Effectively
Listen to what Mark Twain had to say on the subject of proofreading, and then consider our 10 tips for proofreading effectively. The difference between the almost-right word & the right word is really a large matter— it’s the difference Read More …
The Simple Rules of the 5 Paragraph Essay
A five-paragraph essay is a prose composition that follows a prescribed format of an introductory paragraph, three body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph, and is typically taught during primary English education and applied on standardized testing throughout schooling. Learning to Read More …
5 Steps to Writing a Great Essay
Learning to write an essay is a skill you will use throughout your life. The simple organization of ideas you use when writing an essay will help you write business letters, company memos, and marketing materials for your clubs and Read More …
How to Be a Good Listener
Listening is a study skill most of us take for granted. Listening is automatic, isn’t it? We might think we’re listening, but active listening is something entirely different. Think of how much easier it would be to study for tests, to write Read More …
Interrupting in English
Interrupting a discussion can seem impolite, but is often necessary for a number of reasons. For example, you might interrupt a conversation to: Give a message to someone Ask a quick question that has nothing to do with the conversation Read More …
Asking for a Favor
Asking for a favor refers to asking someone to do something for you. Use these phrases to politely ask for a favor. When someone asks you for a favor, you’ll have to either grant it (say yes) or refuse it Read More …
The Best Verbs and Adjectives to Use in Your Résumé
During the job interviewing process it’s important to use verbs that precisely describe your duties and responsibilities at your present and past positions. The following list provides verbs that are both precise and commonly used in an English-speaking workplace. These Read More …
The Best Questions for Starting a Conversation
Here are 10 questions to help you start speaking English. Each of these questions can help you begin or continue a conversation. The questions are divided in two categories: Basic Facts and Hobbies, and Free Time. There are also a Read More …
The Small Talk Questions That Keep Conversations Moving
One of the most important tasks in speaking any language is asking questions. This article will help you learn how to ask and answer questions so you can begin having conversations in English. To help you, questions are divided into Read More …