“Sounds Like a Plan Stan” often comes up when a native speaker uses an informal expression to...
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Later, during a workshop at Talaera, I noticed how these subtle differences have an outsized effect on...
I remember a friend who grew confused during a conversation because both foul and fowl are pronounced...
In hands-on work, experts say the form of masonry shows the skill of masons who glue bricks...
When people talk about the right English expression, I think about moments when I would wish someone...
When I first heard these homophones used the same way in spoken English, I mixed up wave,...
When we looked at events tied to the past, such as something we saw in a particular...
When I first studied English, I was surprised that Jewel, a precious stone or gem, and Joule,...
I often tell writers that choosing between years of experience and years’ experience depends on the contexts...
I’ve learned that choosing simple, warm language in everyday communication helps any message feel more personal, and...
