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Word Choice: Capital vs. Capitol

The words ‘capital’ and ‘capitol’ sound the same but have different meanings. And it’s important...

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Writing Tips: How to Spell ‘Definitely’

Many people struggle with the spelling of ‘definitely’. This might be because the pronunciation doesn’t...

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Word Choice: May Day vs. Mayday

Around the world, May Day celebrations are taking place today. But what is the difference...

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Word Choice: Boy vs. Buoy

Even though the words ‘boy’ and ‘buoy’ sound the same, they have very different meanings....

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Word Choice: Dying vs. Dyeing

Get busy living, or get busy dying. This famous line, delivered by Andy Dufresne in...

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Word Choice: Acclimation vs. Acclamation

It’s easy to mix up words that look similar written down, such as ‘acclimation’ and...

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The Three Types of Irony: Verbal, Situational and Dramatic

Irony is often misunderstood. And the fact there are three types doesn’t help! But it...

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Word Choice: Reek vs. Wreak

Although ‘reek’ and ‘wreak’ sound alike, they have very different meanings, so using the wrong...

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250 Years of William Wordsworth!

Today, 7 April 2020, marks the 250th birthday of the English poet William Wordsworth. You...

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Spelling Tips: Jewellery or Jewelry?

‘Jewellery’ and ‘jewelry’ both refer to things like necklaces, bracelets, and rings. However, we only...

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Word Choice: Forward vs. Foreword

‘Forward’ and ‘foreword’ look similar on paper. They may even sound similar when spoken aloud....

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Do Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Matter on Social Media?

The internet has not been kind to spelling, grammar and punctuation. On social media, for...

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