Articles related to "Grammar"



ESL Grammar Publishers
The following publishers provide websites that not only list their ESL grammar textbooks, but they also allow you to find out more about the contents of each title.
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Sloppy Writing Indicates an Uncaring Writer
English may not seem like an important subject. Read here to find out why it may be even more significant than people sometimes think.
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Throwing Grammar Out the Window
Some educators are very distraught over the deterioration of the rules of the English language. I think it's fantastic!!
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How Words Work (2)
The importance of stress in marking the focus of information in a sentence is not easily perceived by learners and they can easily misunderstand what they hear and, in turn, be misunderstood by not stressing the appropriate elements themselves.
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How Words Work:5
It has been useful to distinguish between syntax (how words relate to each other) and morphology (the different forms a word may have) in order to emphasise how each aspect has its influence on meaning. Patterns of morphology have in fact been much more commonly the focus of classroom attention than patterns of syntax.
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ITA-ATA
Compound tenses.
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Kalman Kalocsay, Part 2
Biographical and bibliographical information about Kalman Kalocsay.
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Origin of Esperanto Part 2
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Bad Writing
You're working on final edit, just getting ready to publish, when you realize, "This is some awful stuff." Don't worry, everyone writes a little crap now and then.
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Preparing your Resume: Formatting
Formatting your Resume to allow for quick scanning can make a big difference in getting noticed.
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The Origins of the Apostrophe
Argued over and insisted upon, the apostrophe is one of the favourite issues of grammar pedants. But they may not be as correct as they think...
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The Secrets of Powerful Writing
Take your writing to the next level with this simple guide.
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Don't Let Words Fail You
Review of Patricia T. O'Conner's WORDS FAIL ME: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing. This excellent guide leads you step by step through the writing process, avoiding common pitfalls and traps.
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Know your Icons
Icons are pictures that are shortcuts to common tasks. Opening a document is faster using the shortcut. Remember: I con see the pretty pictures!
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Things You Should Never Write on Your Résumé
You only get one chance to sell yourself on a résumé. Here are some points to consider before showing it to a prospective boss.
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Can I Start a Sentence with And?
For years our teachers have told us, "Don't start your sentences with a conjunction!" However, the rules are changing.
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Indexing Education
Education Needed to Become a Freelance Indexer
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How to Learn Japanese
Visiting Japan is a wonderful experience as both a tourist or temporary resident. Successfully using Japanese however, is a challenge not easily overcome.
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What's Left to Tell?
When you are reading your manuscript, do you get the feeling that there is something left to tell? If you do, you're not done yet! Many writers publish work that leaves their readers feeling that something is missing. How can you make sure you don't leave your readers hanging?
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Safari 3.1 for Windows and Mac
Safari 3.1, the popular web browser from Apple, is now available as a free download for both Windows and Mac platforms.
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Business Proofreading and Editing
Writers working at home can provide proofreading and editing services to businesses of any size. This win-win pairs editors with businesses in need of proofreading.
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The Welsh Not
In Wales, Welsh school children were punished for speaking their own language, in the belief that the English language would solve all their educational problems.
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Writing Style Guides
This article provides titles and descriptions of key writing style manuals, valuable references for writers and editors looking for careers in the publishing industry.
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Getting Started
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Issues in Teaching Vocabulary
As far as trends in ELT are concerned, the nineties were the decade of the lexical approach. There were three issues that led to this concentration on the lexical element in language. One was a recognition coming out of the communicative approach, that to be understood speakers of a second language did not need to produce grammatically perfect sentences.
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Persuasive Writing Skills for Children
Have your children submit written requests for what they want to encourage them to fine tune their persuasive writing skills.
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Phishing and Email Best Practices
Being a victim of phishing can lead to theft of money, property, and identity. Fortunately, these fraudulent emails can be neutralized with a few simple steps.
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Six Books on The Craft of Writing
There are so many how-to books about writing one could easily fill a room. But which books are really needed to help improve writing skills?
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The English Language Coursebook
Through poor or inappropriate selection of an English language coursebook many English teachers struggle to make the material interesting and relevant to their learners.
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A Brief History of Colonial America’s Society & Culture
Colonial American Society: the rise of the free press, public education, political structure, and religious tolerance in the Age of Enlightenment.
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A Lack of Ideology, Part II
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"Back to School" is a Great Subject!
School clothes are flying off the shelves, books and supplies are disappearing by the millions...It's not the act of outerspace aliens...It's just time to go "back to school"!
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What every journalist's bookshelf should have
THe books every journalist should have!
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AUTODIDACTS AND GREAT BOOKS
Brief review of "The Day I Became an Autodidact," and starting on a reading tour of Great Books.
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Polishing the Apple
Online resources guide you in editing and polishing your work, whether fiction or nonfiction.
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Writing an Email Query
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Crayon Shin-Chan confirmed
Yes, Crayon Shin-Chan is back on Adult Swim, and now we know the time slot for the popular anime.
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Creating Quality Essay Exams
Apply Bloom's Taxonomy to create fair essay questions that really test what students know.
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Editing Fiction: Manuscript Prep
Writing fiction is just like any other process: it takes time, work, and lot of fine-tuning. Developing a solid editing process will help make good fiction great.
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Friends Make Bad Editors
The first person a writer often shows his or her work to is a friend or family member. Before you do that, read on to find out why it's a bad idea.
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Language and Social Class
Language is the most common way to signify an affiliation with a certain social class- this includes teenage students and their own exclusive group memberships.
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Online Tutoring Choices
Online tutors are a convenient way for students to get extra help.
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Overcoming Criticism
Criticism. No one likes it but everyone gets it - from editors, peers, family, and readers. How can you turn the criticism you receive into helpful writing tools?
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Politically Correct Nursery Rhymes
Is revisionism of fairy tales and nursery rhymes in the name of political correctness itself politically incorrect?
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Resume Writing Tips - Set up
Resume Writing Tips - how do you set up your Resume for that perfect look? What works in set up? What doesn't?
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Teaching Students to Write Essays
A few of the schools that still require students to write essays have started testing computer programs to grade the essay instead of a teacher.
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Using Netflix for Homeschooling
Did you know that Netflix offers a land of plenty when it comes to renting educational DVDs? You can find help on history, math, science, grammar, and much more!
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Writing an Online Dating Profile
Once one decides to dive in to online dating one of the first steps is creating that online profile. Follows these tips to get off on the right foot.
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<i>WRITER'S INTERNET SOURCEBOOK</i>
If you watch this page mostly for tips on good web sites for writers, I've got a good book for you. <i>Writer's Internet Sourcebook</i> by Michael Levin lists and reviews more than 500 sites for writers in all fields.
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A Music Revolution!!: The Zoltan Kodaly Way
Weekly articles and links about topics and concepts that apply directly to the music educator. Too many resources to list. This site is a must see for music educators and music lovers.
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