Suspense Meaning in Literature: Illustrated by Examples
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How Do You Spell COLUMN and Pronounce It Correctly? Fun Tricks…
Your submissions keep coming in for hard words to spell for this English teacher-artist to illustrate, and I love fulfilling them from you! Today’s hand-drawn cartoons contain a lesson with …
Spell Rhythm Correctly Every Time With These Tricks!
When I asked readers what their votes were for hard words to spell in English, one answer kept popping up over and over. “I can never spell RHYTHM correctly!” lamented …
How Do You Spell ANSWER and Pronounce It? Two Funny Tricks…
It’s time for another entry into the hard words to spell in English list: “How do you spell answer?” Yes indeed, writing out “answer” stumps many people, but never fear …
Hard Words to Spell in English, and How to Remember Them
Ahh, the English language — so full of hard words to spell! Allow this artistic, experienced English teacher to guide you through a growing list of commonly misspelled words — …
Aloud vs. Allowed: Correct Spelling and Meaning of These Homophones
It’s time for another installment of the homophones game! Ah yes: two more words that sound exactly the same when spoken, but are spelled differently, and have different meanings. The …
Incase or In Case? One Word or Two? What About Encase?
Is the spelling incase or in case? Encase? Is it one word or two ? Learn tricks to remember and synonyms in this lesson by an English teacher
How Do You Spell Definitely and Defiantly? Cartoon Illustrations to Remember
I may have been an English teacher for 18 years, but the #1 biggest spelling mistake I make over and over is remembering: how to spell “definitely.” Ways I’ve spelled …
Hare and Hair or Hairs: Homophones, Expressions and Idioms
What is the difference between the homophones, hair and hare? Is hair or hairs correct? This article will start with basic definitions and example sentences, but then get into expressions …
Clothes vs. Cloths: a Lesson with Drawings to Show the Difference
Two commonly confused words in the English language are “clothes” and “cloths.” Mixing them up can be awkward indeed, as these cartoon drawings will soon illustrate! Let’s learn the correct …