Two speakers argue whether to use affect vs effect in a sentence.

Affect vs. Effect: Key Differences Explained with Examples

  • calenderAug 08, 2023
  • calender5 min read

The word pair “affect” vs. “effect” is easy to mix up. The words sound the same and their meanings are quite similar! Don’t worry, because we’re settling the “affect or effect” debate once and for all.

Two speakers discuss homophones, homonyms, and homographs.

Homophones, Homonyms, and Homographs: What’s the Difference?

  • calenderJul 20, 2023
  • calender6 min read

How are homophones, homonyms, and homographs different from each other? Same spellings? Same pronunciations? Read on to find out.

An ESL speaker finds some tips to improve writing skills when English is her second language.

Tips to Write Better if English Is Your Second Language

  • calenderJul 10, 2023
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English is an odd language to write in. It’s even harder when English is your second language. But worry not, here are some tips to get better.

A person wonders about the use of punctuation marks.

14 Punctuation Marks: Examples & Free Guide on How to Use

  • calenderJul 09, 2023
  • calender8 min read

In this article, we’ll tell you what the 14 punctuation marks are in English and how to use each one. We’ve added plenty of examples and a free guide so you never have to look for this again!

A student learns about the common grammar mistakes people make while writing in English so he can avoid them.

10 Most Common Grammar Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

  • calenderJul 08, 2023
  • calender6 min read

Correct grammar is essential for effective communication, both spoken and written. Brush up on these details to ensure that you showcase the best of your potential to your teachers and peers.

Person wonders the difference between em dash vs. en dash vs. hyphen.

Em Dash vs. En Dash vs. Hyphen: When to Use Which

  • calenderJan 18, 2023
  • calender7 min read

It is often confusing to understand when to use the en dash, the em dash, or the hyphen in your writing. In this article we will show you how to do just that with the help of relevant examples.

What ESL students can learn from ESL writers

  • calenderMay 03, 2022
  • calender5 min read

Exophony is the practice of writing (normally creative) in a language that is not one’s mother tongue. Exophonic writers or ESL writers thoroughly grasp another language because of various reasons.

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