Should you write “all right” or “alright”?
In today’s new article I’m taking a look at the difference between ‘all right’ and ‘alright’, something which has come up a few times for me in my editing work and a point I’ve considered probably more than I should have in my...
How to Master Commas in Use
I know a few people would like a proper introduction to commas and how to use them, so I’ve compiled a guide here based in part on the chapter on commas in Advanced Writing Skills for Students of English. Some of the specific areas I’ve gone into more detail on in the...
When to use advanced vocabulary
I felt like it was time for a look at some vocabulary for once, so today I’m sharing some thoughts on how to develop and use an advanced vocabulary, from a chapter originally published in Advanced Writing Skills (which celebrated some big milestones last...
Massive Milestones for Advanced Writing Skills!
This month I’m proud to announce Advanced Writing Skills for Students of English has become my third book to pass 10,000 global sales! It’s an especially important milestone for me and English Lessons Brighton for a few reasons, not least because the book also had its...
Do we write “for ever after” or “forever after”?
“For ever after” is a phrase I found curious recently, as it highlights some interesting points about how English works as a flexible, evolving language. The phrase can be written in two different ways, changing the meanings of the words, with no real agreement on the...Want to Master English?
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