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“Sunjata is a very interesting epic…”
This blog entry writes itself. In World Lit I we read, among many other works, Sunjata (also spelled “Sundiata,” as in the translation I used the last time I taught this work). It’s… more →
You Knew What I Meant
Me, Myself, and I...No, REALLY.
wrote 10 hours ago: Me and Tim, Tim and I Wrong: Me and Tim are going to a movie tonight. Right: Tim and I are going to … more →
Code-switching in written language
wrote 1 day ago: Photo Credit: nostalgifabriken via Compfight cc We naturally adapt our language based on our social … more →
If It's Passive—Pass it...
wrote 1 day ago: Passive voice produces a sentence in which the subject receives an action. In contrast, active voice … more →
Grammar-ease: It's/who's vs its/whose
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wrote 1 day ago: Here is a grammar refresher on using it’s/its and who’s/whose. It’s extremely comm … more →
Grumble, Snarl, and Gnash
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wrote 1 day ago: I’m wearing my curmudgeon coat right now. Today, I’m grumbling about language and the ge … more →
Pre – Positional Is Where a Preposition Lives
wrote 1 day ago: “Like adjectives and adverbs, prepositional phrases add meaning to the nouns and verbs in our … more →
Sticking to What You Know
wrote 3 days ago: “You can fix anything but a blank page.” – Nora Roberts Being a writer, writing mistakes will … more →
When trying to persuade people make sure they understand you.
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wrote 4 days ago: Earlier this week we showed you several famous people and asked you what they all have in common. Th … more →
Look at vs See
wrote 4 days ago: Banyak yang menganggap bahwa “see” dan “look” memiliki makna yang sama yaitu sama-sama melihat. Sebe … more →
Hear vs listen
wrote 4 days ago: Pada artikel kali ini, kita akan membahas tentang perbedaan ‘listen’ dan ‘hear’. Keduanya adalah kat … more →
Pronouns — Good Rules & Evil Tips
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wrote 4 days ago: “A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Pronouns can be in one of three cases: Su … more →
Alone vs. Lonely
wrote 4 days ago: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn’t mean I’m lo … more →
There's a Treasure Trove of Alabama Idioms Worth Knowing
wrote 6 days ago: Let’s all take a moment to gawk at this picture and note how people in Alabama talk funny. Fir … more →
Next up word choice
wrote 6 days ago: What do these folks have in common? We’ll let you know later this week. President John F. Kenn … more →
These Linguistic Maps Will Make You Shake Your Head
wrote 6 days ago: [WARNING: This post may cause you to get into a fight with your Southern cube mate] Remember when yo … more →
Word Help Hotline
wrote 6 days ago: Dear Viewers, One of the trickiest aspects of communication is word choice. In a debate or argument, … more →
Grammar-ease: Then versus than
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wrote 1 week ago: Last week’s post on the difference between “lay” and “lie” garnered a … more →
2. Speaking [Quick hints for non-traditional Hot Yoga teachers]
wrote 1 week ago: I’ve been observing the following: My speaking skills are difficult to improve, and the improv … more →
Help, or Assist?
wrote 1 week ago: Pemilihan kata yang tepat adalah elemen penting dalam proses penerjemahan. Dalam menerjemahkan, kita … more →
