Essay Writing: Some practical considerations
Tutoring English, advice can be more important than “how-to”. Here, then, are some practical pointers to help your next …
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Apostrophes: a minefield of everyday English
One issue in English tutoring is apostrophes. We’ll sort out when to use them – and when …
The double ‘l’ controversy
The other day my wife Diane got on my case about my spelling of “canceled”: Diane: …
Story Elements: Setting vs Character
During English tutoring, elements of story creation are sometimes explored. Among them are plot, setting, character, symbol, and irony. …
Julius Caesar: Cassius, V,iii
Caesar, thou art avenged, even with the sword that kill’d thee. –Cassius, Act V, scene iii, …
The Semicolon
Welcome back. While tutoring English, punctuation is a constant concern. Using a variety of punctuation leads to sentence variety …