English: An inherently hierarchical language
It seems as though most English speakers have to speak a language they don’t know: an apt metaphor for the political and ethical situations of our lives.
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Who needs language skills anyway?
I recognize English to be my first language, but I’m not a native English speaker. Because of that, I’ve discovered how important English is to my life.
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The dying art of handwritten letters: Why we should revive it
Unlike texting and calling, letters compose a long, uninterrupted monologue with a purpose: to communicate with someone you aren’t seeing in person.
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Just italicize it: The exclamation point should be abolished
The punctuation mark has become childish, emphasizing the sentence that precedes it as well as sexism in society. I think it should be abolished.
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Suirprsed taht you can raed tihs? Here’s why
The human brain is capable of incredible things. Research shows that our brains can unscramble words due to an ability to make predictions based on context.
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Reading between the lines: Graffiti’s history, significance
To youths in the 20th century, graffiti represented their identities, from the names they used to the artwork that helped them identify with one another.
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Clarity and accessibility: How subtitles can help you learn new languages
Whether for clarifying audio or for learning a new language, subtitles undeniably contribute significantly to the quality of the viewer experience.
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Glorace, not Grace: Appreciating the uniqueness of my name
I often wonder how hard it can possibly be to pronounce or remember my first name. It’s Glorace. Not Grace. Why can’t people ever remember? How many times do I have to correct them, which is unpleasant for me and embarrassing for them?
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How too write: A copy editor’s top 3 writing pet peeves
As both a copy editor and an English major, I have read a lot of people’s writing. I’ve discovered writing styles that I really enjoy, and I’ve discovered a whole set of writing pet peeves.
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United States vs. Britain: Who spells better?
Here’s a judgmental list of seven words with different American and British spellings, based on which versions make the most sense.
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