Because one has only learnt to get the better of words For the thing one no longer has to say, or the way in which One is no longer disposed…
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Have you heard the term ‘register‘ in relation to language? It’s an important aspect of how we use language but, if we are not careful, we may not pay…
Last week, we explored modal verbs of certainty and uncertainty. Today we move on to obligation and permission. Obligation means that we have to do something. We don’t have…
The term ‘modal verb’ often causes confusion. Students wonder what modal verbs are and why they don’t know about them. In fact, if you speak any English, the chances are…
We need each other to create so we can hear and see ourselves.
I’ve been self-employed and working from home since 2007. I’m used to it now. Just like working in an office, there are pluses and minuses. In the beginning I didn’t…
My least favourite subject at school was maths. In a way I was lucky; I never had to ask, ‘what is the point of this? Why do I have to…
How do you feel about writing? If you love it, great, so do I! But I meet lots of people who say, ‘I ought to write a blog, but…’ or,…
Did you have to read aloud in English class? I did. One day when I was 11 and attending a convent in England, we had to take turns standing at…
Confidence is important. When we feel confident, we are relaxed and ready to learn, develop and perform as well as we are able. Losing confidence, on the other hand, or…
A massage therapist, a mortgage adviser and a business writer found themselves grouped together in a breakout session. It sounds like the beginning of a joke doesn’t it? As it…
Well, long time no blog. The last few years have been filled with challenging family stuff, but now I am spending time with my keyboard again and looking forward to…