by Phil Williams | Jan 16, 2025 | Grammar, Writing skills
Effective pronoun and determiner use in English can be tricky and very nuanced. I’ve already got a few articles on their uses here, where I’ve said it’s hard to learn from the rules alone. The issue I want to discuss here is when general plurals are used instead of...
by Phil Williams | Nov 12, 2024 | Definitions, Vocabulary, Words, Writing skills
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...
by Phil Williams | Nov 14, 2023 | Punctuation, Writing skills
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...
by Phil Williams | Sep 12, 2023 | Vocabulary, Writing skills
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...
by Phil Williams | Aug 8, 2023 | Books, 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...
by Phil Williams | May 16, 2023 | Definitions, General English, Vocabulary, Words, Writing skills
“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...