In this edition of Grammar Corner, we discuss some of the most widely used grammar errors in the English language. We don’t just correct you, though; we pinpoint exactly why a particular word/phrase/idiom is used incorrectly, while providing the context for each mistake, and then providing the right word/phrase/idiom. Most of the time, a grammar
In this edition of Grammar Corner, we discuss some of the most widely used grammar errors in the English language. We don’t just correct you, though; we pinpoint exactly why a particular word/phrase/idiom is used incorrectly, while providing the context for each mistake, and then providing the right word/phrase/idiom. Usually, our articles are centered on
Back in my day (which was so long ago that I’m not going to betray my age by telling you when exactly), if you were a high school student in class and you got caught with your cellphone out, the teacher can casually stroll over and just straight up yank it out of your hand.
You’ve probably heard this before, but creative writing is just one of those skills that you’re either born with or not. Wrong. Like all skills, writing beautiful prose (or even poetry!) is definitely a skill that can be learned, and even perfected, through practice. Of course, there’s no one ‘correct’ way to go about writing,
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With more than 60% of students from high school and college seeking counseling for a variety of conditions ranging from general anxiety to clinical depression, all of which induced by school and studies, it’s safe to say that our country’s children are stressed out more than they should be. In fact, more and more students
Ever since the rollout of the Common Core program, many parents are facing the challenge of being ill-prepared to help their children out with their homework. But don’t worry: there are tons of homework help sites out there that are fun, informative, and can help parents learn how to help their kids with academic work
Since college is an optional educational experience for high school graduates, college becomes more of a privilege than a right. Those who can afford it can earn a diploma that gives them a competitive edge in the job market, while those who can’t either have to find jobs with a high school diploma or spend
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