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5 Ways to Celebrate World Poetry Day

The UN’s World Poetry Day (21 March) is a day for celebrating poetry and poets...

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Spelling Tips: Rhythm or Rythm?

Do dancers need a good sense of ‘rhythm’ or ‘rythm’? This word can be difficult...

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Word Choice: Gorilla vs. Guerrilla

The words ‘gorilla’ and ‘guerrilla’ sound similar, so it is easy to get them confused....

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How to Format an MHRA Bibliography

You may have to use the MHRA referencing system if you are studying in the...

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5 Words and Phrases Coined by Shakespeare

The playwright William Shakespeare is credited with introducing over 1,700 words to the English language....

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How to Compare Two Documents in Google Docs

Google Docs includes an option to compare two documents. This can be very useful if...

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Word Choice: Incite vs. Insight

The words ‘incite’ and ‘insight’ sound similar but are spelled differently. They also mean very...

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5 Brilliant YouTube Channels for English Learners

Video lessons can be helpful if you’re learning English as a second language. But with...

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How to Cite an Exhibition with APA Referencing

If you write about an art exhibition in an essay, you may need to cite...

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How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay

In a compare and contrast essay, you look at the similarities and differences between two...

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Word Choice: Knit vs. Nit

The words ‘knit’ and ‘nit’ sound the same despite their different spellings. And since they...

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How to Cite an Artwork in APA Referencing

Previously, we’ve explained how to cite an online image using APA referencing. But what about...

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