Writing & Speaking Tips

Referrals are something that happens to all of us at one point or another. Perhaps sometimes we’re the ones being referred, and at other times, we’re referring other people. But either way, it’s important to know how to phrase the situation so that everyone knows what you’re talking about, and nobody is left confused. Today, …

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In a society of politeness and age of political correctness, writers are now having to come up with new ways to say what they mean, without being rude. And that is with the usage of “read”. Today, I want to look at what it means when you see “(read:….)” in a piece of text. We’ll …

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We’ve all been in that situation where it’s that time of day when you’re not too sure whether you should say “Good afternoon” or “good evening”. But today, we’ll take a look at when the evening starts, why it’s not the same for everyone, and when it ends. When does evening start? There is no …

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“Hmm” is a very interesting word. It gives us a lot to think about, even though it’s so simple. Technically, it’s not a word, but it crops up a lot in texting, so it’s important to understand its meaning. Let’s cover the six meanings here to understand them better (and maybe use them yourself). 1. …

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“Thank you both” is commonly used to thank two people. If you’ve come across it before, you might want to know whether it’s correct. We’ll help you understand whether “thank you both” is appropriate in your writing. Is It Correct to Say “Thank You Both”? “Thank you both” is grammatically correct. It is a plural …

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Is it correct to say “doing well” or “doing good?” This page provides the answer to that question and shows the terms “doing well” and “doing good” in context through examples and explanations. Doing Good or Doing Well – Which Is Correct? The terms “doing good” and “doing well” are correct but have different meanings. …

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“Follow up” can be used in a few different ways. It is either a noun, an adjective, or a verb. Each way has something different you need to pay attention to. This article will look into whether “follow up” is correct as one or two words or in the hyphenated form. Followup or Follow Up …

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There are plenty of common English concepts that people always talk about. “Afternoon” is one of these, and you’ve undoubtedly heard the term many times before. But what time is afternoon, exactly? When does it start and when does it end? This article exists to answer these questions. What Time Is Afternoon? Afternoon is a …

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