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Capital or capitol? Where should I go or what should I use? Do you encounter such questions often? If you do, then welcome to the club. We’re English language learners too and just like you, we too find homophones quite tricky. Perhaps the fact that they sound the same makes it challenging at times to […]

Is there a comma after so? Many of us struggle with this confusion often when we’re crafting written content. The truth is that punctuation is a tricky business especially when we have to use them with complicated words. So it may be easy to spell but there is nothing else easy when it comes to […]

To or too can be really confusing right? Then there’s also the two to consider. Language can be a challenging thing if one doesn’t polish off their skills with lots of practice. Students and people can be really hard on themselves when they come across their own writing blunders, like to or too. But instead […]

Do you tend to overuse “such as” in your content? We all make this mistake but today, we’re going to help you sort this language problem. A language is a rich form of expression. It takes a wide range of vocabulary to express oneself clearly and emphatically. Using antonyms and synonyms is also an excellent […]

We know nouns are words that represent a person, idea, place, or thing. But what is a possessive noun? Possessive nouns are forms of nouns that represent ownership.  Confused? Let’s explain this to you in detail below, keep reading! Possessive Noun- What it is Possessive nouns are those words that represent a noun’s belonging. The […]

Is paid attention or payed attention as confusing to you as it is to us? Well then, join us as we endeavor to sort this confusion out for good in this article. You see, English is an enriched language but also a mighty confusing one. So we don’t blame you if homophones often confuse you […]

How many seconds till my next spa treatment or before the microwave pings? How many seconds to wait before I’m off on my next vacation? Most of us spend the better part of our days counting to seconds to the next best thing we’re waiting to happen. If you’re planning your next weekend getaway right […]

The English language is as confusing as it is enriching. Take homophones, for example, they are so mind-boggling at times that even the most accomplished language experts can falter. All too often some of us make embarrassing language mistakes, unintentionally putting ourselves into awkward situations. Bear with me for a few minutes and read along […]

Phonemic awareness is a term that includes different levels and is the understanding that words spoken out can also be broken down into individual phonemes. Many people mix phonemic awareness with phonics, but phonemic awareness focuses more on the sounds that derive from spoken languages. When students transition to phonics, they understand and learn the […]

Vocabulary development is an ongoing process that sticks with us for the rest of our lives. Many people aren’t aware of the importance of good vocabulary and how it shapes our lives. With a good vocabulary, you can express your emotions and feelings through words. Through this, you see new meanings, different possibilities, and more […]