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Spelling Tips: Chilli, Chili or Chile?

You may have come across different spellings for the word ‘chilli’, including ‘chili’ and ‘chile’....

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Word Choice: Genes vs. Jeans

The words ‘genes’ and ‘jeans’ may sound alike, but they’re spelled differently and have different...

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Spelling Tips: Website or Web Site?

Do you visit a ‘website’ or a ‘web site’? And should these terms be capitalised?...

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6 Tips for Writing About Disability

When writing about disabilities, we have the power to place people in either a positive...

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Word Choice: Metre vs. Meter

The words ‘metre’ and ‘meter’ sound the same, but they can have different meanings depending...

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Grammar Tips: What Are Modal Verbs?

Modal verbs are a special category of verb in English. But how do they work?...

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Phrases for Wimbledon: The Ball Is in Your Court and Game, Set, Match

The Wimbledon Championships are back after last year’s cancellation because of the pandemic. And to...

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Word Choice: Waist vs. Waste

The words ‘waist’ and ‘waste’ are homophones, so they sound the same but have different...

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Epilogue or Afterword? A Guide for the Confused

‘Epilogue’ and ‘afterword’ both refer to sections at the end of a book. However, there...

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How to Use Binomial Nomenclature in Scientific Writing

Binomial nomenclature – i.e. the Latin names given to animal and plant species – is...

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Word Choice: In vs. Inn

Since ‘in’ and ‘inn’ sound the same, it is easy to mix up these terms....

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5 Tips for Writing a Great Lead for a News Story

A great lead (or ‘lede’) will set out the key points from a news story...

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